Bomb blast at Damascus cafe kills six, Syrian state media say
A bomb blast at a cafe in central Damascus has killed at least six people and injured 22 others. This is the deadliest attack in the Syrian capital since June 2025, occurring amidst ongoing instability following the 2024 overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.
Why it matters
The attack highlights the persistent security challenges and sectarian tensions facing Syria's interim government as it struggles to maintain control.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, The bombing was the deadliest in Damascus since a suicide attack on a church in June 2025
The report relies on state media and eyewitness accounts without injecting editorial commentary.
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