Syria’s Health Ministry corrects Damascus minibus blast toll: 14 wounded, no deaths
Summary
Syria’s Health Ministry said that 14 people were injured, with three seriously hurt, after an explosion in a minivan taxi in a Damascus suburb, and confirmed that no one died. The blast was caused by an explosive device, and a small group called Minbar Ansar al-Rasoul said they were responsible.Key Facts
- The explosion happened in Jaramana, a suburb of Damascus with many Druze residents.
- Initially, the Health Ministry wrongly reported two deaths but later corrected this after confirming all injured were alive.
- The blast was caused by a device planted in a minivan taxi carrying passengers.
- A group named Minbar Ansar al-Rasoul claimed responsibility for the attack.
- Syrian authorities have not reported any arrests or investigation results yet.
- Jaramana has seen previous tensions and deadly clashes between Druze community members and pro-government Sunni Muslims.
- The attack is one of multiple recent blasts in Syria since interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa took power in December 2024.
- President al-Sharaa’s government seeks to consolidate control, appeal to minorities, and gain Western support after overthrowing the Assad family’s rule.
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