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Explosion Targets Security Forces Bus Near Damascus, Injuries Reported

Aug 22, 2026
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Blast targets security forces' bus near Damascus, causing injuries: state media

## Incident Overview

An explosive device detonated near a bus carrying Syrian security forces in the Damascus countryside, resulting in multiple injuries. The incident occurred on the Maarounah–al-Tal road, according to state media.

## Investigation Underway

Authorities are actively investigating the attack to identify those responsible. The bus was severely damaged, with windows and doors blown out, and glass scattered inside.

## Context of Recent Attacks

Syria has faced ongoing security challenges since the ousting of Bashar Al Assad in 2024. The capital and its surrounding areas have experienced several attacks. Earlier this month, a similar bus explosion in Jaramana injured 14 people. In July, two blasts near a hotel in Damascus, where French President Emmanuel Macron had been staying, resulted in one death and 36 injuries. The perpetrators of that attack were linked to the Islamic State group.

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