An explosion went off near the Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus on Tuesday, where French President Emmanuel Macron had spent the night ahead of a meeting with his Syrian counterpart. Macron was unharmed and was already at the Presidential Palace when the explosions occurred.
Details of the Explosion
Two separate blasts were reported in Damascus, according to state-run Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA). At least 18 people were injured, including four police officers, SANA said. One explosion occurred next to the Four Seasons in the heart of the capital and another blast went off beside the nearby Ministry of Tourism.
Authorities launched an investigation to determine the circumstances of the attack and identify those involved. The twin explosions early Tuesday took place less than a week after nine people were killed and 22 others injured in a separate attack in the Syrian capital.
Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.
