Explosion heard in Syria’s capital Damascus: state media
A bomb blast at a crowded cafe in Damascus has resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries.
📍 Where it landed
A bomb blast occurred at a crowded cafe in central Damascus. The explosion left several people dead and injured, with reports stating at least four or five people were killed.
Epilogue added 44d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
An explosive device detonated at a cafe in central Damascus. According to reports from Al Jazeera and The Times of Israel, at least five people were killed in the blast.
Coverage from Reuters and Al Jazeera notes that Syrian state media first reported the sound of the explosion. The New York Times and WRAL also report on the event, though casualty counts vary between at least four and five deaths.
While state media has confirmed the explosion, Reuters reports that the cause remains unclear.
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The reporting (7)
- At least 5 killed in bomb blast at crowded cafe in central Damascus The Times of Israel · 46d ago
- Bomb Explodes at Damascus Cafe, Killing at Least 4 The New York Times · 46d ago
- Explosive device goes off in a Damascus cafe, killing at least 4 people WRAL · 46d ago
- Explosion in Damascus leaves several people dead, injured, state media reports The Jerusalem Post · 46d ago
- Explosion heard in Damascus, cause unclear, Syrian state TV says Reuters · 46d ago
- Syria explosion live: Bomb blast kills 5 people in Damascus Al Jazeera · 46d ago broke it first
- Explosion heard in Syria’s capital Damascus: state media Al Jazeera · 46d ago broke it first
Quick answers
Where did the explosion occur?
The blast took place at a crowded cafe in central Damascus.
How many people were killed?
Reports vary, with some outlets stating at least four deaths and others reporting at least five.
Who is responsible for the attack?
Coverage does not yet specify who is responsible; Reuters notes the cause is unclear.
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