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Explosion heard in Damascus, cause unclear, Syrian state TV says

Created at 2 Jul · 12:32 PM2 sources↑ Market-relevant2 events
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An explosion was heard in Damascus on Thursday, with the cause not immediately clear, according to Syrian state TV. Authorities are working to determine the source of the blast.

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Who's Involved

Syrian state TV
reported the explosion in Damascus
SANA
state news agency working to determine blast source
AFP
news agency correspondent saw ambulances responding to the area
Explosion heard in Damascus, cause unclear, Syrian state TV says

↳ Why This Matters

The incident raises concerns about security in Damascus, the capital of Syria, given the unclear cause of the explosion and the response from emergency services.

Key facts

  • An explosion was heard in Damascus on Thursday.
  • The cause of the blast was not immediately clear.
  • Syrian state TV reported the incident.
  • Authorities were working to determine the source of the blast.

An explosion was heard in the Syrian capital Damascus on Thursday, with the cause not immediately clear, according to Syrian state TV. The state news agency SANA stated that authorities were working to determine the source of the blast. An AFP news agency correspondent observed ambulances with sirens sounding heading towards the area following the report.

Frequently asked questions

The explosion was heard on Thursday.

The explosion was heard in Damascus, near the Palace of Justice.

The cause of the explosion was not immediately clear.

What Happens Next

01Authorities are working to determine the source of the blast.

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How It Developed

An explosion was heard in Damascus on Thursday.
Syrian state TV reported the incident.
The cause of the blast was not immediately clear.
Authorities were working to determine the source of the blast.

Sources

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Explosion heard in Damascus, cause unclear, Syrian state TV saysReuters
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Explosion heard in Damascus, Syrian state TV reportsEuronews
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Explosions heard in Syria's Damascus, nature unknown, state TV saysarabnews.pk

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