At least four people were killed and several others were injured after an explosive device detonated inside a café in central Damascus on Thursday, Syrian authorities said. The blast occurred in the Al Hijaz district near the Palace of Justice, causing extensive damage to the café and prompting a swift response from emergency services and security forces. Witnesses reported hearing a powerful explosion before ambulances and police rushed to the scene. Authorities cordoned off the area while investigators began examining the site to determine the circumstances surrounding the attack. No group has claimed responsibility for the explosion. The incident marks another serious security challenge for Syria as the country continues efforts to restore stability following years of conflict. Officials have pledged to identify those responsible and strengthen security measures. The explosion has raised renewed concerns about public safety in the capital, where such attacks have become relatively uncommon in recent years.
