The Syrian Ministry of Interior reported the death of one of the… (взрыв · макрон · мвд)
The Syrian Ministry of Interior reported the death of one of the victims in an explosion in Damascus. According to AFP, one of the explosions occurred during negotiations between Mr. Macron and Ahmed al-Sharaa, President of Syria's transitional period.
Consensus
- Two explosive devices detonated in central Damascus.
- The explosions occurred near a hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying.
- At least one person died as a result of the explosions.
- More than ten people were injured, with some requiring emergency surgery.
- Syrian security forces discovered the devices before detonation but failed to disarm them.
- The attacks did not pose a direct threat to French President Emmanuel Macron.
- The official visit program continued according to schedule.
Points of divergence
- One of the injured died in hospital in the second half of the day, and four others required emergency operations. — riamo
- Eighteen people were injured, including four police officers. — kommersant
- The incident was described as an unsuccessful attempt to breach the security perimeter protecting President Macron and his delegation. — riamo
- The explosions occurred outside the presidential protection zone, and there was no direct threat to Macron. — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- Syrian Interior Ministry reports death of one victim in Damascus explosion — РИАМО
- 18 people injured in Damascus explosions — Коммерсантъ