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Explosions Reported Near Damascus Hotel and Tourism Ministry
Three blasts occurred near a hotel in Damascus where French officials are staying. Additional explosions were reported near Syria's Tourism Ministry in the same area.
Jul 7, 4:02 AM·1m read2 sources
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Three explosions were reported near a hotel in Damascus where French officials are staying. Additional blasts occurred near Syria's Tourism Ministry in the same neighborhood. Syrian authorities are confirming casualties, though specific numbers have not been released.
No group has claimed responsibility for the blasts. Officials stated that French President Macron is at the Damascus presidential palace and is not near the sites of the explosions.
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