Damascus (Syria), 7 July (LaPresse/AP) – At least four people have been injured in Syria following explosions that took place this morning in Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the country. This was reported by Syrian state television, which, citing an anonymous security official, stated that the two explosions in the heart of the capital were caused by explosive devices, one placed in a rubbish bin and the other in a parked car. Police officers are among the injured. There are no reports of fatalities. An investigation is underway at the scene of the attack, where a tall column of smoke is rising. The area is located on a busy street in Damascus, near the Ministry of Tourism headquarters and the National Museum of Damascus. Images widely shared on social media showed a van and a motorbike on fire, along with bloodstains on the road. The explosions represent a severe blow to al-Sharaa, who came to power after leading an uprising that overthrew Bashar Assad in 2024.
Syria: media report 4 injured in Damascus explosions, including police officers
Damascus (Syria), 7 July (LaPresse/AP) – At least four people have been injured in Syria following explosions that took place this morning in Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the country. This was reported by Syrian state television, which, citing an anonymous security official, stated that the two explosions in the heart of the capital were caused by explosive devices, one placed in a rubbish bin and the other in a parked car. Police officers are among the injured. There are no reports of fatalities. An investigation is underway at the scene of the attack, where a tall column of smoke is rising. The area is located on a busy street in Damascus, near the Ministry of Tourism headquarters and the National Museum of Damascus. Images widely shared on social media showed a van and a motorbike on fire, along with bloodstains on the road. The explosions represent a severe blow to al-Sharaa, who came to power after leading an uprising that overthrew Bashar Assad in 2024.
