A bomb blast at a crowded cafe in central Damascus killed at least five people and wounded 16 others on Thursday, according to Syrian state media. The attack occurred at a cafe near the Palace of Justice in the heart of the Syrian capital.
Details of the Attack
Syrian state television reported that a bomb had been planted at the cafe. State news agency SANA cited the head of Syria's emergency health services in confirming the death toll and the number of wounded. There were no other immediate details on the apparent attack, and no group immediately claimed responsibility.
Context: Post-Assad Syria
Damascus has experienced a small number of attacks since the toppling of President Bashar al-Assad in late 2024. His ouster by Ahmed al-Sharaa, now Syria's president, and his rebel forces effectively ended 14 years of civil war. On May 19, a car bomb killed one Syrian soldier and wounded at least 18 other people outside a defence ministry building in Damascus.
The latest bombing underscores ongoing security challenges in the capital despite the change in leadership. Authorities have not yet released further information about potential suspects or motives.
