Explosion in a Cafe in Damascus: Injuries Reported

An explosion occurred in a cafe in the El-Mercah area of Damascus, Syria. The blast, which happened on El-Nasır Street, caused limited damage to the cafe and prompted security forces to establish a security perimeter around the area.Witnesses in Damascus reported that the explosion was heard near the Hicaz train station and El-Mercah Square, close to the Palace of Justice. Authorities, who have launched an investigation into the cause of the explosion, stated that the nature of the blast has not yet been determined.