Explosion of an Improvised Explosive Device Under President Bridge Near the Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus

Local sources reported the explosion of an improvised explosive device under President Bridge near the Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus.

The explosion occurred simultaneously with the capital’s preparations for the Liberation Day celebration, causing the area surrounding the hotel to shake, with no confirmed information yet regarding the extent of losses or injuries.

A state of fear and panic spread among passersby and residents of the area, while emergency and security teams rushed to the scene to secure the location and investigate the circumstances of the incident.

No official statement has been issued by security authorities at the time of publishing this report, and the identity and motive of the perpetrator remain unknown.