Mysterious explosion in Damascus following deadly church attack

Security tensions escalated in the Syrian capital today, with a massive explosion heard and plumes of smoke rising from the vicinity of the Mezzeh district. This followed a deadly suicide attack targeting Mar Elias Church in the Douweila neighborhood, which resulted in casualties.

Mysterious explosion in Damascus following deadly church attack
24 June, 2025   19:47
NEWS DESK

Anxiety has once again gripped the Syrian capital after a massive explosion was heard in Damascus today, with plumes of smoke rising from the western areas of the city, particularly around Mezzeh. Local sources reported that the explosion was the result of "military training." However, the sensitive timing raised widespread doubts about the nature of the incident.

This comes after a suicide attack targeted Mar Elias Church in Douweila neighborhood of Damascus, which resulted in the deaths of 25 people and the injury of dozens.

The attack, which occurred on Sunday and was claimed by the so-called "Saraya Ansar al-Sunna," has once again highlighted the fragility of the security situation in the capital and renewed concerns among Syrian communities.

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