- At least two people were killed and 13 others were injured after an explosive device detonated aboard a passenger minibus in the Damascus countryside on Thursday.
- Health ministry officials reported human remains at the scene and stated that nearby hospitals had been placed on high alert.
- No group immediately claimed responsibility for the blast, which occurred during peak hour on a busy street.
- The blast occurred amid a series of recent attacks in Damascus since the fall of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024.
- Jaramana is a mixed Druze-Christian town southeast of Damascus and has been a flashpoint since the fall of Bashar al-Assad.
- Clashes between Druze gunmen and government security forces erupted in early 2025, leading to deadly sectarian violence.
- Recent attacks in Damascus include a bombing at a cafe that killed 10 people and another explosion during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit.
At least two people were killed and 13 injured when a bomb exploded on a minibus in Jaramana, a suburb of Damascus, during peak hours on Thursday. The Syrian Ministry of Health confirmed the casualties, stating that the blast occurred on Al-Rawda Street, a busy thoroughfare.15
Images from the scene showed the minibus severely damaged, with its roof blown off and debris scattered across the road. Najib al-Naasan, director of the Referral, Ambulance and Emergency Directorate, reported that forensic teams were processing human remains found at the site.
Witnesses described the chaos, noting that the explosion rattled the area, which is home to both Druze and Christian communities. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, which is the first of its kind in Jaramana since the fall of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024.
The Syrian Foreign Minister, Asaad al-Shaibani, condemned the violence, asserting that it would not disrupt the nation’s transition towards stability. He emphasized that efforts to target civilians would not deter the Syrian people from pursuing recovery and justice.
This incident follows a series of attacks in Damascus, raising concerns about security in the region. Recent violence includes a bombing during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit, which left one dead and 36 injured, and another attack at a café that killed 10.
As tensions rise in Jaramana, local protests have emerged, demanding accountability for past violations, indicating a volatile atmosphere in the area.
“The blast struck during peak hour on Al-Rawda Street, a crowded thoroughfare, and forensic teams were processing human remains at the scene. Jaramana, a mixed Druze-Christian town, has been a flashpoint since Assad's fall, with recent attacks including a cafe bombing that killed 10.”
Daily Sabah
