Name: Two explosions near Macron's hotel in Damascus leave 18 injured
Uploaded: 2026-07-07T22:43:40+08:00
Duration: PT45.792S
Description: Two explosive devices detonated in central Damascus near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying during his official visit. The two bombs were concealed in a parked vehicle and a public trash bin and exploded while security

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Two explosive devices detonated in central Damascus near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying during his official visit. The two bombs were concealed in a parked vehicle and a public trash bin and exploded while security forces were attempting to defuse them. A total of18 people, including four police officers, were injured in the blasts. Officials confirmed that Macron was safe and unharmed, as he had already left the hotel for presidential talks. Syrian authorities have launched a full investigation to identify those responsible for the attack.

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