Bus explosion near Damascus kills at least two, injures 13
Summary
A bomb exploded on a minibus in the Syrian town of Jaramana, near Damascus, killing at least two people and injuring 13. The attack caused heavy damage to the vehicle, and no group has claimed responsibility yet.Key Facts
- The explosion happened on August 6, 2026, in Jaramana, a suburb of Damascus.
- The bomb was planted inside a minibus, destroying its roof and interior.
- At least two people died and 13 were injured in the blast.
- Jaramana is home to Druze and Christian communities.
- No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.
- Since the fall of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, new Islamist authorities control Syria.
- The area around Damascus has seen multiple attacks targeting civilians recently.
- Syrian officials have arrested an Islamic State-linked cell accused of past bombings.
- President Ahmed al-Sharaa has promised to protect minority groups in Syria.
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