At least two people were killed and 13 others wounded on Thursday after an explosion ripped through a minibus in Jaramana, a suburb southeast of Damascus. The town is home to both Druze and Christian communities.According to state media, citing the health ministry, the blast was caused by an explosive device planted inside the vehicle.
Emergency teams rushed to the scene to evacuate the injured and take them to nearby hospitals.Images from the site showed the extent of the damage. The minibus had its roof torn off, with the interior completely gutted. Debris was scattered across the street, and the vehicle’s frame was left mangled from the force of the explosion.Jaramana lies just outside the Syrian capital and has been known for its mixed population.
Security forces have cordoned off the area as investigations get underway to determine who was behind the attack.Authorities have not yet released further details about the victims. The incident adds to ongoing concerns about safety in the Damascus outskirts, where sporadic violence continues to affect civilian areas.
