An explosive device concealed within a vehicle detonated in a southern suburb of Damascus on Saturday evening, resulting in the deaths of two individuals, including a child, and injuring at least one other person, according to state media and the Interior Ministry.
The Chenab Times has learned that the blast occurred in the Jaramana district, a southern suburb of the Syrian capital, in proximity to a battery manufacturing facility. State television reported the casualty figures, confirming the fatalities and two injuries, though further specifics were not immediately disclosed.
The Interior Ministry subsequently confirmed that the deceased comprised a child and that one person sustained injuries. The ministry stated that security forces swiftly cordoned off the affected area and initiated a comprehensive investigation into the incident.
The incident comes amidst a period of persistent insecurity in Damascus and its surrounding areas, with several explosions reported in recent months. Syria has been grappling with fragile security conditions following significant political shifts. The report mentions a period of upheaval approximately two years prior, when the long-standing rule of the Assad family concluded, and militant forces reportedly entered the capital, leading to the removal of then-President Bashar Assad.
Jaramana is known as a significant settlement for the Druze religious minority. The suburb has previously experienced periods of tension, particularly between certain members of the Druze community and Sunni Muslim Syrians who have expressed support for the nation’s current Islamist-led administration. The security forces are working to determine the perpetrators and motives behind Saturday’s fatal explosion.
The Chenab Times News Desk
