Explosion in Damascus’ Mezzeh leaves casualties
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – Local sources reported on Friday evening that several explosions struck the Mezzeh 86 neighborhood in central Damascus, resulting in casualties and a heightened security presence across the area.
The sources told North Press that the blasts were followed by the sound of ambulances moving through the district, which is among the most heavily secured neighborhoods in the capital. Residents said emergency teams were seen rushing toward the site shortly after the explosions were heard.
According to the same local sources, an unidentified explosive object fell in the Mezzeh 86 area, killing a woman in her thirties and injuring others. No further details were immediately available regarding the number or condition of the wounded.
Syria’s state-run news agency SANA confirmed that “an explosion shook the Mezzeh area in Damascus,” adding that authorities were still working to determine the nature of the incident.
Meanwhile, the pro-government newspaper al-Watan reported that a rocket had fallen on “Tal‘at Supermarket Fadi Street,” which triggered a broad security mobilization. The newspaper said security patrols quickly deployed across surrounding streets as initial investigations began.
No group has claimed responsibility for Friday’s explosion.