Damascus cafe blast near courthouse kills nine, injures 20

03-Jul-2026

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At least nine people were killed and 20 others were injured when an explosive device went off at a cafe in Damascus on July 2, Syria's Health Ministry said. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the blast, which came as the country's new rulers continue efforts to prevent attacks in and around the capital.

The explosion took place near the main courthouse complex, according to Syria's state-run Al-Ikhbariya network. Security forces rushed to the cafe, sealed off the area and began investigating the attack.

Damascus Governor Maher Idlibi said the Interior Ministry would soon announce its initial findings. He said the device appeared "primitive" and added that the perpetrators would be held to account.