Explosion Rocks Old Interior Ministry Building in Damascus

An explosion occurred this morning in the old building of the Ministry of Interior located at Marjeh Square in Damascus, causing partial collapse in parts of the building.

Preliminary sources reported several injuries among employees and passersby, with concerns about people trapped under the rubble.

Security sources confirmed that the incident resulted from a bomb or explosive device detonation, not a natural collapse. Rescue teams, civil defense, and medical emergency services rushed to the scene to provide aid and evacuate the area.

Authorities are conducting investigations to determine the nature of the explosion and the circumstances surrounding it.