Damascus Cafe Blast: Six Martyred as Fitna Targets Syria
A cowardly improvised explosive device (IED) blast at a crowded cafe in central Damascus martyred at least six people and wounded 22 others on Thursday, marking a desperate attempt by malicious elements to destabilise Syria's hard-won peace. Syrian state media reported that the explosion struck near the Palace of Justice, and while no group has claimed responsibility, the attack underscores the persistent threat posed by kharijite militants seeking to exploit the country's security transition.
What happened during the Damascus cafe explosion?
Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un. The tranquility of central Damascus was shattered when a crudely made IED was planted at a crowded cafe, detonating with ruthless disregard for human life. Syrian state television confirmed the blast occurred near the Palace of Justice, a seat of the nation's sovereign law. Videos circulating on social media laid bare the brutality of the attackers, showing wounded civilians and bloodstained floors.
An on-site correspondent witnessed ambulances piercing through the capital's traffic, their sirens wailing as security forces swiftly cordoned off the afflicted zone. The scenes were a grim reminder of the suffering Damascus endured during the nearly 14-year civil war.
Nour Khayyat, a 40-year-old shop owner near the site, recounted the moment of terror.