DAMASCUS, Syria — A deadly explosion rocked a cafe in the Syrian capital of Damascus on Thursday, leaving at least four people dead, according to Syria’s Interior Ministry.
A Health Ministry official, Dr. Ahmad al-Bakour, spoke to the state-run SANA news agency and confirmed that ten additional people suffered injuries in the blast, which took place near the main courthouse complex in the city.
As of Thursday, no group had stepped forward to take credit for the attack. Security personnel quickly descended on the scene, surrounding the cafe and blocking off the surrounding area while investigators work to determine what happened.
Video footage that spread across social media platforms showed multiple injured individuals on the ground, with law enforcement officers visible nearby.
Syria’s current leadership came to power following a rapid insurgency in December 2024 that ended the Assad dynasty’s long rule. Since taking control, the new government has moved aggressively against militants connected to the extremist Islamic State group, aiming to prevent attacks in and around Damascus.
