At least six killed in explosion inside central Damascus cafe
At least six people have died in a blast at a central Damascus cafe, with reports of further injuries.
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📍 How it ended
An explosive device detonated at a cafe in Damascus, Syria, near the Palace of Justice. The attack killed between six and nine people and injured at least 20 others.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 15d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
An explosion occurred inside a cafe in central Damascus, Syria. The blast resulted in at least six fatalities. Coverage from The Washington Post, AP News, i24NEWS, and Yahoo reports varying casualty numbers. The Washington Post reports nine deaths and at least 20 injuries.
The location of the cafe is near the Palace of Justice. Coverage emphasizes the severity of the blast and the number of casualties. The Washington Post and AP News provide the highest and lowest casualty counts, respectively. i24NEWS and Yahoo report the location near the Palace of Justice. Authorities have confirmed the deaths.
The Washington Post reports the highest number of injuries. Coverage does not yet specify the cause of the explosion or the condition of the injured.
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Quick answers
Where did the explosion occur?
The explosion occurred inside a cafe in central Damascus, near the Palace of Justice.
How many people were killed?
At least six people were killed. The Washington Post reports nine deaths.
How many people were injured?
At least 20 people were injured, according to The Washington Post.
Coverage (4)
- Explosion at cafe in Damascus, Syria, kills 9 people, injures at least 20 The Washington Post · 20d ago
- Explosive device goes off in a Damascus cafe, killing at least 6 people AP News · 20d ago
- Syria: Multiple Dead And Injured After Bombing Attack Near The Palace Of Justice i24NEWS · 20d ago
- Bomb blast at Damascus cafe kills six, authorities say Yahoo · 20d ago
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