Syria has accused Israel of carrying out airstrikes against two government-held areas near the capital Damascus, says state TV.

It said the "safe areas targeted" were Dimas to the west of the city and a site close to the international airport in the east.

The country's state news agency called the attack "an aggression against Syria" and said there were no reports of casualties.

There was no immediate comment from Israeli officials.

Israel has carried out several airstrikes in Syria since the uprising against President Bashar Assad began in March 2011.

Most of the strikes have targeted sophisticated weapons systems believed to be destined for the militant Hizbollah group in Lebanon.

The Israeli air force and army have launched several strikes against Syrian military positions since the outbreak of the civil war.

The most recent air raid was in March and targeted military positions in the Quneitra region that borders Israel.