Syrian Interior Ministry Continues Investigation Into Damascus Bombing

Syrian authorities are continuing their investigation into a bombing that struck a cafe in central Damascus on Thursday, killing nine civilians and injuring 20 others. The Interior Ministry described the blast as a "terrorist" attack targeting a cafe on Al-Nasr Street near the Palace of Justice. Preliminary findings indicate the explosion was caused by an improvised explosive device weighing about one kilogram and packed with metal shrapnel.

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collecting evidence would take time before the final results of the investigation could be announced, noting that the area is one of the busiest districts in the Syrian capital.

Security forces immediately sealed off the area after the explosion. Criminal investigation teams and security personnel gathered evidence, including surveillance camera footage, to identify who planted the device. The ministry stated that the investigation is ongoing and any confirmed findings will be announced through official channels. They urged citizens and media to rely solely on official statements and avoid spreading rumors.

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The Syrian Bar Association condemned the attack, calling it an assault on the justice system. The association urged for tighter security measures and stronger preventive steps, emphasizing the need for vigilance around critical facilities and public spaces. They called for those responsible to face the harshest legal penalties.

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Following the blast, security forces sealed off the area, while engineering teams and police dog units conducted thorough searches to ensure there were no additional threats.