Explosion at Damascus café in Hejaz district causes casualties

Explosion in Damascus café

An explosion inside a café in the Hejaz district of Damascus has caused casualties, Syrian state media reported. Authorities say the blast occurred inside the establishment and emergency services responded, but official figures on the number of injured or dead have not been released.

The cause of the explosion remains unclear and investigators are examining the scene. Officials have not yet attributed responsibility or provided further details as inquiries continue, as reported by Al Jazeera

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