A rare blast has rocked Damascus, a city largely untouched by violence in recent years. Officials remain tight-lipped on whether the explosion targeted a specific individual or group, as no one has claimed responsibility.
High-Profile Area Shaken
The explosion hit a district packed with senior government and security bigwigs, plus key offices like the United Nations and several embassies.
Recent Attacks Spark Alarm
This isn’t the first hit lately. On January 27, a Syrian officer died in a car bomb attack just outside Damascus, rattling nerves across the capital.