An explosive device detonated in a cafe in central Damascus on Thursday, killing at least five people and wounding several others. Syrian authorities and state media reported that the blast occurred in a crowded area of the capital.
The explosion took place near the Palace of Justice, the city's main courthouse and a key government building. According to Syria's Interior Ministry, the blast was caused by an explosive device.
Reports indicated that at least 16 people were wounded in the attack. The event has underscored the persistent insecurity within the country.