Syria: Bus carrying security forces hit by explosive near Damascus, casualties reported

An explosive attack on a bus transporting members of the Syrian internal security forces near Damascus has resulted in injuries, according to the official Syrian news agency Sana. The news agency reported that an explosive device was detonated on the outskirts of the capital, targeting the bus and causing an unspecified number of casualties. Sana also released photographs depicting significant damage to the bus, with shattered windows and a destroyed door evident. This incident highlights the persistent security challenges faced by Syrian authorities in the aftermath of Bashar al-Assad's removal from power, as Damascus and its surrounding areas have become frequent targets of attacks. Earlier in August, a similar bus bombing in Zarmana, a town near Damascus, injured 14 people. In July, two explosions occurred near a hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying during a visit, although he was not present at the time. Those explosions claimed one life and injured 36 others. Authorities, identified as part of an Islamist coalition that overthrew the former president, subsequently announced the arrest of individuals linked to the July attacks, identifying them as members of the Islamic State group.

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An explosive device targeted the bus on the outskirts of Damascus, causing a number of casualties.