damascus. An explosion occurred inside a cafe in Syria’s capital, Damascus, on Thursday. Syria’s Health Ministry has informed that nine people have lost their lives in this blast. The blast took place in a cafe located near the main court complex of the city. According to the report of Syrian government network Al-Ikhbariya, 20 other people were injured in the incident.
Security forces engaged in investigation
So far no organization has taken responsibility for this attack. Immediately after the blast, security forces reached the spot and cordoned off the entire area. Officials are now investigating this attack closely. Damascus Governor Maher Idlibi said that the Interior Ministry will soon present the results of its preliminary investigation. The Governor said that the equipment used in the blast appeared to be old-fashioned. He also said that those who committed this crime will not be spared and will be punished.
Many lawyers were present in the cafe
In the video going viral on social media, many injured people are seen lying on the ground and police officers are helping them. Ambulances arrived at the scene and treated the injured, and those who were in more serious condition were admitted to hospitals in Damascus. It is being told that lawyers working in the nearby court often visited this cafe. Jalal Aljanani, who runs a nearby restaurant, said that after hearing the sound of the explosion, he immediately ran towards the cafe. He was shocked to see the scene there. He told that he himself helped the victims to reach the vehicles before the arrival of the police. The injured had serious injuries on their bodies and were bleeding profusely.
security situation in the country
Syria’s new rulers have been waging a sustained campaign against Islamic State (IS) extremists since taking power in December 2024 by ousting the Assad regime. President Ahmed al-Sharaa has promised to protect people of all religions and communities. They have re-established government control over a large part of the country. However, there are still security challenges in completely stabilizing the country. Security agencies often raid extremist hideouts, but incidents like the suicide attack on a church in July 2025 have created fear in the minds of people. The government is still trying to deal with these threats.
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