Event Brief
Twin blasts in Damascus during Macron visit
Filed: Jul 08, 2026 at 4:04 AM ET
Summary: Damascus was rocked by two explosions during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit, after a device detonated near his hotel.
WHO: Security forces and unidentified attackers
WHAT: A device detonated near French President Emmanuel Macron’s hotel, followed by a second explosion in Damascus.
WHEN: Jul 08, 2026 at 1:10 AM ET
WHERE: Damascus, Syria
WHY: A device security forces were defusing near Macron’s hotel detonated.
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🔍 26 sources analyzed
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