Syria: Bomb attack on military bus in Damascus kills 14

A 3rd explosive gadget was additionally discovered on the scene of the attack on Hafez al-Assad bridge however was dismantled, based on SANA.

Syrian state TV posted on its Telegram account pictures of the charred cabin of the bus, and rescue employees may very well be seen eradicating physique elements.

There have been a number of assaults this 12 months on military automobiles in japanese Syria by suspected ISIS militants who nonetheless function in the sprawling desert space.

Blasts in Damascus have been uncommon since forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad retook management of insurgent enclaves across the metropolis in 2018. Aided by Russia's military presence and Iran's Shia militias, Assad has now clawed again management of many of the nation after a decade of civil battle.