EXPLOSIVE gadgets have blown up close to the resort the place French President Emmanuel Macron has been staying in Damascus.
Big clouds of gray smoke have been seen billowing after twin blasts rocked the Syrian capital, injuring 18.
One explosive machine was planted in a bin and one other in a automobile close to the president’s resort, a safety supply instructed AFP.
4 of the 18 individuals injured by the blasts have been law enforcement officials.
The French President was obtained by Syrian President Sharaa after the explosions have been heard, state TV reported.
Macron was travelling to the palace simply earlier than the explosions in a presidential motorcade.
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He didn’t hear the explosion whereas on his solution to meet the president, the Elysee stated.
Macron is the primary main EU chief to go to Syria since President Bashar al-Assad was toppled.
The French President is secure and his state go to is constant, his workplace stated.
Macron was staying on the 4 Seasons Damascus, Syrian media reported.
His program of conferences stays the identical after the explosions.
Terrifying footage confirmed the gadgets explode on a avenue full of pedestrians close to the ritzy resort.
Pedestrians may be seen working for his or her lives.
Different clips circulating on social media confirmed a automobile on fireplace after one of many two explosions.
After the blast, roads within the surrounding space have been closed off and safety heightened throughout town.
Ambulances rushed to the scene.
No group instantly claimed duty for the explosions.
The Syrian Inside Ministry stated investigations are ongoing to determine these concerned within the assault.
Macron wrote on X at the beginning of his go to: “I’ve come to specific France’s dedication to the Syrian individuals.
“For a sovereign Syria, united in its range and at peace with its neighbours.
“Collectively, allow us to open a brand new chapter of stability and peace.”
The incident comes simply days after an explosive machine was detonated in a restaurant close to town’s Justice Palace.
It killed at the very least 10 individuals and injured 20 others.
No group has claimed duty for Thursday’s bombing, which was town’s deadliest since a 2025 assault on a church.
