Syrian army defectors have attacked a major military base near Damascus, Syrian opposition groups say.
Parts of the notorious Air Force Intelligence building in Harasta were reported to have been destroyed, but there were no reports of casualties.
It would be the Free Syrian Army's (FSA) most high-profile attack since Syria's anti-government protests began.
The attack comes as the Arab League prepares to discuss its response to the crackdown on the unrest in Syria.
The Syrian government has severely restricted access for foreign journalists, and reports of violence are extremely difficult to verify.
The UN says more than 3,500 people have died since protests started in March. The Syrian authorities blame the violence on armed gangs and militants.
Army defectors have carried out a number of attacks on military targets in recent weeks but the Harasta incident appears to be their most audacious so far.
Such an attack would be significant because Syria's Air Force Intelligence is one of the most feared state agencies and has been involved in the suppression of protests against President Bashar al-Assad.
The base is also very close to the capital, which has remained relatively quiet in the unrest so far.
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By: Brant
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