Two explosions in central Damascus injured at least 18 people, with… (взрыв · макрон · мвд)
Two explosions in central Damascus injured at least 18 people, with one victim later dying in hospital. The attacks targeted a location near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying during an official visit, but security forces intercepted the devices before they could cause direct harm to him.
Consensus
- Two explosive devices detonated in central Damascus.
- The explosions occurred near a hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying.
- At least 18 people were injured, including four police officers.
- Security services discovered the devices before they exploded but failed to disarm them.
- The attacks did not pose a direct threat to President Macron.
- The official visit of Emmanuel Macron to Damascus continued as scheduled.
Points of divergence
- One person died in the hospital in the second half of the day, and four others required emergency surgery. — riamo
- The incident was described as an unsuccessful attempt to breach the security perimeter protecting President Macron and his delegation. — riamo
- The explosion occurred next to the hotel where Macron stayed. — riamo
- The explosions took place outside the presidential protection zone. — kommersant
- One of the explosions happened during a meeting between Macron and Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa. — kommersant
- Macron did not hear anything during his journey to the meeting with the Syrian leader. — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- Syrian Interior Ministry reports death of one victim in Damascus explosion — РИАМО
- 18 people injured in Damascus explosions — Коммерсантъ