Two IEDs detonated near the Four Seasons hotel in Damascus where French President Emmanuel Macron was reportedly staying, wounding 18 people. Macron was meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the time. The explosions are a setback for Syria's new rulers seeking stability and foreign investment.
Explosions rocked Damascus near the Four Seasons Hotel, where French President Emmanuel Macron was reportedly staying, wounding at least 18 people. Macron was meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the time. The blasts are a setback for Syria's new rulers.
French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Syria continues after two explosions near his Damascus hotel wounded 18 people. Macron was unharmed and proceeded with his meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Syria continues despite two explosions near his Damascus hotel. Macron was unharmed, and his meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa proceeded. At least 18 people were wounded in the blasts, and no group has claimed responsibility.
Two improvised explosive devices caused explosions in Damascus on Tuesday, according to Al-Ikhbaria TV. Syrian internal security forces are investigating the incident to identify those responsible. The blasts reportedly occurred near the Tourism Ministry and a hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron is staying.
At least two explosive devices detonated in Damascus, Syria, on Tuesday, near the Ministry of Tourism and a hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was scheduled to stay during a visit. Macron's office stated he was unaware of the blasts and his visit proceeded normally. An investigation is underway, with authorities sealing off roads.
Russia's FSB has prevented a large-scale dispatch of explosive devices disguised as fragrance sets intended for service members and defense industry personnel. A Russian citizen recruited by Ukrainian intelligence was detained and parcels containing explosives were seized.
Ukrainian armed forces conducted 115 artillery strikes on Russia's Kursk Region in 24 hours, per Governor Alexander Khinshtein. 117 drones were downed, and 7 explosive devices were dropped, injuring 1 civilian and damaging infrastructure.
Russian security services thwarted a terrorist attack at the port of Ust-Luga after discovering naval magnetic mines attached to the hull of the Arrhenius gas carrier, which arrived from Belgium. The vessel was scheduled to proceed to Turkey.
Russia's FSB reported discovering magnetic mines attached to the hull of a vessel that arrived at the port of Ust-Luga from Belgium. Each mine contained approximately 7 kg of plastic explosive and appeared to be of NATO origin.
Russian FSB officers have arrested a 49-year-old man in Crimea for allegedly plotting terrorist attacks against energy infrastructure and a law enforcement official under the direction of Ukrainian intelligence.
