A second car explosion in Damascus within a week is being investigated as a suspected bomb attack, according to unconfirmed reports. The blast comes after a wave of bombings in the Syrian capital since early July.
Reports on Tuesday morning describe a second car explosion in Damascus, this time suspected to be a bomb attack. The incident follows a series of deadly bombings in the Syrian capital since the beginning of July, including a suicide bombing at an electrical market on July 2, a cafe blast that killed nine on July 3, and a double bombing on July 7 that the Syrian Interior Ministry said was intentionally aimed at civilians. The latest explosion's location, casualties, and the identity of any perpetrators remain unconfirmed at this time.
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