Explosion Kills 4, Injures 11 in Damascus Cafe Near Syria's Palace of Justice
A deadly explosion at a cafe near the Palace of Justice on Al-Nasr Street in central Damascus has left four people dead and eleven others wounded, prompting emergency responses across the Syrian capital.
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A fatal explosion tore through a commercial district in central Damascus on Thursday, leaving multiple casualties near a major government institution.
The blast targeted a cafe located in the vicinity of the Syrian Palace of Justice.
According to the Syrian health ministry, the incident resulted in four fatalities. An additional eleven individuals sustained injuries during the midday attack.
Emergency Response on Al-Nasr Street
The detonation occurred specifically on Al-Nasr Street, a prominent thoroughfare in the heart of the capital.
Emergency services deployed rapidly to the scene following the detonation, according to AFP.
Ambulances navigated through heavily congested traffic, sounding their sirens, to reach the affected site and transport victims to medical facilities.
Local authorities have cordoned off the perimeter surrounding the courthouse and the targeted cafe.
Investigation Into Source
Syrian state television initially reported the incident, which was subsequently confirmed by local security officials.
The state news agency, SANA, indicated that official agencies are actively investigating the site.
Security personnel are currently working to determine the precise source and nature of the detonation.
No group has claimed immediate responsibility for the central capital attack.
Ahmet Koçak
Ahmet Koçak is a news editor at Clash Report based in Istanbul. He previously served as Deputy Managing Editor at Türkiye Today, helping launch the digital news platform in 2023, and spent three years as Senior Editor at Daily Sabah. His work focuses on breaking news, geopolitics, international affairs, and digital journalism.
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