Satellite images have confirmed the destruction of a Roman-era temple in the Syrian city of Palmyra after Daesh claimed responsibility for blowing up the structure a week ago. An analysis of an image taken in June and others taken several days ago show the obliteration of the temple in the central desert city. Activists have said Daesh is controlling communications in the city, making its reports of events difficult to verify independently. Daesh has often carried out mass killings in places it captures and demolishes monuments it considers sacrilegious. The group seized the desert city of Palmyra in May from government forces but initially left its historical sites unharmed.