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| Explosion rocks area near Russian Embassy in Damascus | |
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| A blast has occurred in the Syrian capital of Damascus, SANA news agency reports. The explosion happened in the Al-Adawi area of the city, which is close to the Russian embassy. | A blast has occurred in the Syrian capital of Damascus, SANA news agency reports. The explosion happened in the Al-Adawi area of the city, which is close to the Russian embassy. |
| A car bomb detonated in the area, according to state TV. Other media outlets, however, suggest that the attack might have been carried out by a suicide bomber. The explosion has apparently caused only material damage, no casualties have been reported so far. | A car bomb detonated in the area, according to state TV. Other media outlets, however, suggest that the attack might have been carried out by a suicide bomber. The explosion has apparently caused only material damage, no casualties have been reported so far. |
| Several government buildings, as well as the Embassy of Russia, are located in the vicinity of the area, where the blast occurred. | Several government buildings, as well as the Embassy of Russia, are located in the vicinity of the area, where the blast occurred. |
| The explosion occurred some 500 meters away from the Embassy, Russian mission confirmed, adding that its staff was not affected by the blast. | |
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