Damascus café blast: Conflicting reports on casualties after explosion
An explosion at a central Damascus café on Thursday led to conflicting casualty reports, with BBC News citing Syrian state media for six deaths and 22 injuries, while Le Monde reported five fatalities and 16 wounded.
An explosion at a central Damascus café on Thursday resulted in varying casualty figures, with Syrian state media reporting at least six fatalities and 22 injuries, according to BBC News. Le Monde, citing Syrian authorities, previously stated a toll of five dead and 16 wounded. The incident occurred near the Palace of Justice, with the Syrian Interior Ministry confirming an explosive device had been planted inside the establishment. Authorities have established a security cordon and are investigating the blast's origin. No group has immediately claimed responsibility for the attack. Sources: BBC News, Le Monde
How outlets assessed this
- Jul 2, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC
- Le Monde Neutral Reported five fatalities and sixteen injuries, citing Syrian authorities.
- BBC News Neutral Cited Syrian state media for six deaths and twenty-two injuries.
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Earlier coverage
- Jul 2, 2026, 02:30 PM UTCExplosion in central Damascus kills at least five