Explosion heard in Syria’s capital Damascus: state media
An explosion in Damascus has resulted in multiple casualties, according to Syrian state media and international news outlets.
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An explosive device detonated in a cafe in Damascus, Syria. Reports indicate the blast resulted in several deaths and injuries.
Coverage from Al Jazeera, Reuters, The Jerusalem Post, and WRAL emphasizes varying casualty counts, with reports stating at least 4 or 5 people were killed. Syrian state TV initially reported that an explosion was heard, though the cause was initially unclear.
Future updates will likely focus on the official determination of the cause and the final count of casualties.
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Quick answers
Where did the explosion occur?
The explosion took place in a cafe in Damascus, Syria.
How many people were killed?
Reports vary, with WRAL stating at least 4 people were killed and Al Jazeera reporting 5 deaths.
What was the cause of the blast?
While WRAL reports an explosive device went off, Reuters notes that Syrian state TV initially stated the cause was unclear.
Coverage (7)
- At least 5 killed in bomb blast at crowded cafe in central Damascus The Times of Israel · 4h ago
- Bomb Explodes at Damascus Cafe, Killing at Least 4 The New York Times · 4h ago
- Explosive device goes off in a Damascus cafe, killing at least 4 people WRAL · 4h ago
- Explosion in Damascus leaves several people dead, injured, state media reports The Jerusalem Post · 4h ago
- Explosion heard in Damascus, cause unclear, Syrian state TV says Reuters · 4h ago
- Syria explosion live: Bomb blast kills 5 people in Damascus Al Jazeera · 4h ago broke it first
- Explosion heard in Syria’s capital Damascus: state media Al Jazeera · 4h ago broke it first
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