Explosions Rock Damascus Near Hotel Hosting French President Macron
A series of powerful explosions shook Damascus near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron is staying, escalating tensions in the Syrian capital. Videos circulating on Arab social media show smoke rising from the area as local security forces block main roads and evacuate the vicinity. A security source speaking to Reuters confirmed that the blasts were caused by planted explosives.
It remains unclear whether the explosions were a targeted assassination attempt against the French delegation or a separate attack coinciding with Macron's visit. The incident involved a blast in a tourist vehicle, but no further details on casualties or damage have been released yet. Authorities continue to secure the area as investigations proceed.
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