Explosion heard in Syria’s capital Damascus: state media
A bomb blast at a crowded cafe in Damascus has left several people dead and injured.
📍 Where it landed
A bomb exploded at a crowded cafe in central Damascus. The blast killed at least four to five people and left others injured.
Epilogue added 22d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
An explosive device detonated at a cafe in central Damascus, Syria. Reports indicate that the blast resulted in multiple casualties.
Coverage from Al Jazeera and The Times of Israel states at least 5 people were killed, while The New York Times and WRAL report at least 4 deaths. Syrian state TV and state media first reported that an explosion was heard in the capital, though Reuters notes that the cause remains unclear.
Future developments depend on further official reports regarding the exact cause of the explosion and the total number of injured persons.
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The reporting (7)
- At least 5 killed in bomb blast at crowded cafe in central Damascus The Times of Israel · 26d ago
- Bomb Explodes at Damascus Cafe, Killing at Least 4 The New York Times · 26d ago
- Explosive device goes off in a Damascus cafe, killing at least 4 people WRAL · 26d ago
- Explosion in Damascus leaves several people dead, injured, state media reports The Jerusalem Post · 26d ago
- Explosion heard in Damascus, cause unclear, Syrian state TV says Reuters · 26d ago
- Syria explosion live: Bomb blast kills 5 people in Damascus Al Jazeera · 26d ago
- Explosion heard in Syria’s capital Damascus: state media Al Jazeera · 26d ago
Quick answers
Where did the explosion occur?
The explosion took place at a crowded cafe in central Damascus.
How many people were killed?
Reports vary, with some outlets stating at least 4 people died and others stating at least 5.
Who first reported the event?
Syrian state media and state TV reported that an explosion was heard in the capital.
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