Damascus cafe blast kills five as authorities say explosive device was planted
Syrian state television said the blast in central Damascus was caused by an explosive device planted inside a cafe near the Palace of Justice. The health ministry later said five people were killed, raising the toll from earlier reports that several people had been wounded. The explosion took place on Thursday in the Al-Marjah district, on Al-Nasser Street, in one of the capital's busier central areas.The incident was first reported as an explosion of unclear origin, but the latest official account says the device was planted at the location. The blast was also heard near the Hejaz railway station and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 15:31 LONDON
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