Explosion in central Damascus kills at least five
An explosion in a central Damascus café on Thursday killed at least five people and injured 16, according to Syrian authorities, who are investigating the cause, believed to be an explosive device.
An explosion at a café in central Damascus on Thursday resulted in at least five fatalities and 16 injuries, according to Syrian authorities. The incident took place near the Palace of Justice. Syria's Ministry of Health subsequently confirmed the provisional casualty figures. The official SANA news agency stated that the blast was caused by "an explosive device that had been placed on the premises." Authorities have established a security cordon around the site and are actively investigating the origin and nature of the explosive device. Sources: Le Monde
How outlets assessed this
- 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
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