DAMASCUS (WAM)
Six civilians were killed and 22 injured when an improvised device exploded inside a café in the Al Hijaz area of Damascus on Thursday.
The Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported that units of the Ministry of Interior immediately launched field operations following the blast.
Internal security patrols and ambulance teams were dispatched to the scene to evacuate the injured and provide emergency medical assistance, while a security cordon was established to ensure the safety of civilians and secure the surrounding area.
Dr Ahmed Al Bakour, Director of Ambulance and Emergency Services at the Syrian Ministry of Health, said the injuries ranged from minor to moderate and critical.
The Syrian Ministry of Interior said that investigations are underway to determine the motive behind the explosion and to identify those responsible.