Explosion in Syrian town of Jaramana injures 14

An explosion caused by an explosive device planted inside a minibus in the Syrian town of Jaramana wounded 14 people on Thursday, August 6, 2026, according to a revised official toll. Syrian authorities initially reported two fatalities but later stated that all victims had been accounted for as injured, with three in critical condition.

The blast occurred during the evening in the Al-Rawda neighborhood, a busy commercial area of Jaramana, located southeast of Damascus. The force of the explosion severely damaged the vehicle, scattering debris across the street and prompting a large emergency response. Ambulances and security forces were quickly dispatched to the scene.

An official from the health ministry stated that what were initially believed to be separate human remains at the scene were later determined to belong to the injured victims. The interior ministry said specialized units had secured the area to collect evidence and pursue an investigation to identify and apprehend those responsible. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Jaramana is a densely populated suburb home to significant Druze and Christian communities. The town has experienced sectarian...