The Syrian Interior Ministry told Al Jazeera that Tuesday's double bombing in Damascus was a coordinated attack: the second device detonated after the first drew a crowd, with the aim of maximum civilian casualties. Both bombs were placed minutes before the explosion, outside the security fence, and were not pre-embedded, according to the ministry spokesman.
The Syrian Interior Ministry has provided new details about Tuesday's explosions in Damascus near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying, clarifying that the attack was deliberately designed to maximize civilian casualties. Speaking to Al Jazeera, a ministry spokesman said the second bomb was detonated after the first blast drew onlookers, turning the rescue scene into a second target.
The spokesman stated that both devices were placed minutes before the first explosion, outside the security fence, and were not hidden in advance — suggesting the bombers timed the attack for the moment of maximum exposure. The ministry described the attack as a 'double attack' aimed at civilians.
As The Zioneer reported in its initial bulletin at 15:36, the explosions occurred in central Damascus near the hotel housing the French president's delegation. Earlier security footage released by journalist Sapir Lipkin (N12) showed a vehicle approaching the site moments before the blasts. The investigation is ongoing; no group has claimed responsibility.
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