Blast Hits Al-Dweilaa Neighborhood
A powerful explosion rocked the al-Dweilaa neighborhood in eastern Damascus this Tuesday, sending shockwaves across several districts of the Syrian capital. Initial reports indicate that the blast resulted in casualties, though official figures are still being confirmed.
According to the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the explosion occurred near the entrance of the Armament Administration headquarters. The blast was reportedly accompanied by gunfire, adding to the volatility of the situation in the area.
State-run al-Ikhbariya TV has confirmed that an explosion of unknown origin struck the neighborhood. Authorities are currently on the scene, working to determine the exact nature and cause of the incident.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, noting that the sound of the explosion was audible across multiple districts. Residents reported that the blast originated near an old military headquarters in the east of the capital, followed by the sound of gunfire.
As of now, security forces remain active in the region as investigations continue into the source of the blast.
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Powerful explosion rocks Syria's Damascus, casualties involved
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