The Syrian government has revised its initial report on a bus explosion in the town of Jaramana, near the capital Damascus, to reflect 14 injured individuals and no fatalities. This update follows earlier reports that indicated two fatalities and 13 injured.
Incident Overview
On August 6, 2026, a blast occurred in a minibus in Jaramana, a town that is home to Christian and Druze communities. Syrian state TV reported that the explosion was due to a bomb, citing an official source. The town has experienced several incidents of sectarian violence since the overthrow of former leader Bashar al-Assad in 2024.
Initially, the health ministry reported two people killed and 13 wounded. However, later in the day, Toufic Hasaba, an official from the health ministry, corrected this to 14 injured, with three in critical condition. The interior ministry confirmed this revised toll. Items initially identified as human remains were later confirmed to be from injured victims.
Government Response
Following the explosion, specialized units from the interior ministry moved swiftly to secure the area, gather evidence, and launch an investigation into the circumstances of the incident. The interior ministry is committed to identifying and bringing to justice those responsible for the attack.
Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani expressed determination on social media, stating that attacks targeting civilians and attempts to disrupt security and stability will not deter Syrians from continuing on the path of recovery and nation-building. He reaffirmed the government's dedication to protecting citizens and pursuing justice for those responsible for such crimes.
Since the overthrow of Assad, Syria's Islamist authorities have faced numerous security challenges, with Damascus and its suburbs being frequent targets of attacks and incidents aimed at civilians.
