A car bomb exploded Tuesday near the Syrian Defence Ministry complex in Damascus, killing one soldier [1].
The attack targeted a high-security military zone, signaling a continued risk to government infrastructure in the capital. Security forces deployed immediately to the blast site to secure the area and investigate the cause of the explosion [2].
The detonation occurred in the Bab Sharqi district, specifically near the Ministry of Defence building [3]. Reports indicate the blast was a targeted attack aimed at the military’s armaments-management division [4].
Casualty figures vary across reports. One source said that one soldier was killed and 23 people were injured [1]. Other reports said that at least one person died and 21 people were wounded [3].
While most reports from AFP and Al-Monitor place the event on Tuesday, some reports cited by MSN India said the explosion occurred on Monday [2, 5].
Syrian security forces have established a perimeter around the Bab Sharqi district to manage the aftermath. The deployment of these forces follows the initial blast to prevent further incidents and gather evidence from the scene [2].
“A car bomb exploded Tuesday near the Syrian Defence Ministry complex in Damascus”
This incident underscores the persistent vulnerability of Syrian military installations in the capital. By targeting the armaments-management division, the attackers sought to disrupt critical logistics and command structures, demonstrating that security perimeters in Damascus remain penetrable despite heavy military presence.
