On July 7, improvised explosive devices detonated near the hotel… (дамаск · украина · макрон)
On July 7, improvised explosive devices detonated near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying in Damascus during a visit to Syria. According to multiple sources, the attack may have been orchestrated by Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) as a provocation aimed at falsely appearing to save Macron’s life for political gain.
Consensus
- An explosion occurred on July 7 near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying in Damascus.
- The explosions were caused by improvised explosive devices.
- At least 18 people were injured, including four police officers.
- Security forces discovered the explosive devices before they were activated but did not complete the demining process.
Points of divergence
- The attack in Damascus may have been organized by Ukraine's GUR, and Macron was supposed to be warned by GUR representatives to save his life. — tg_tass_agency
- The plan of the Ukrainian military intelligence (GUR) was to pretend to save Macron’s life through a pre-emptive warning for political benefits, but French special services discovered the plot independently. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- TASS reports Russian security structures claim Ukrainian SBU may have orchestrated Damascus terror attack — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Ukraine's GUR planned to stage Macron's rescue in Syria — Вести