Damascus Bombing Death Toll Rises to Nine

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, the Syrian Ministry of Health issued a new statement, confirming that the final death toll from the explosion that occurred on Thursday afternoon in the Al-Hijaz area of Damascus has reached nine, with twenty others injured. This information was released by the Syrian Ministry of Health, citing the Al-Akhbariya channel. The Ministry of Interior had previously reported that the incident was caused by an improvised explosive device detonated in a café near the Palace of Justice. Security forces and emergency response teams were immediately dispatched to the scene to transfer the injured and secure the surrounding area.

No individual or group has yet claimed responsibility for this act of terrorism. Syrian security officials emphasized their complete intelligence oversight and stated that ongoing clearance operations are underway to identify and apprehend destructive elements. They further indicated that security agencies have successfully thwarted several similar terrorist plots in recent weeks, underscoring the government’s firm resolve to protect citizens and maintain public tranquility.