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Explosion on vehicle injures several in Damascus suburb of Jaramana
An explosive device detonated on a vehicle in Jaramana, a town near Damascus, killing multiple people and wounding others.
State-run Ekhbariya TV reported that a bomb placed on a passenger minibus exploded in Jaramana on Thursday, resulting in several fatalities and injuries. A security source said the device was planted on the vehicle, while eyewitnesses saw ambulances line the closed main street. No official statement had been released by the Syrian Interior Ministry, and no group claimed responsibility at the time of reporting.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing security risks in the Damascus region and the potential for further instability.
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