Syrian soldier killed by car bomb near Defence Ministry building in Damascus
A car bomb exploded near the Defence Ministry building in Damascus, resulting in the death of one Syrian soldier and injuries to several others. The explosion occurred while soldiers were attempting to dismantle another bomb discovered in the area. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack as emergency services continue to treat the wounded.
- ▪One Syrian soldier was killed in the car bomb explosion.
- ▪Around 12 people were wounded and are being treated at nearby hospitals.
- ▪The explosion happened while soldiers were trying to dismantle a different bomb nearby.
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Syrian soldier killed by car bomb near Defence Ministry building in DamascusSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 19, 2026, 09:08 PMUpdated May 19, 2026, 09:13 PMListenMay 19 - One Syrian soldier was killed and a number were wounded by a car bomb that exploded outside a Defence Ministry building in Damascus, the ministry said in a statement carried by state media.Soldiers had discovered a different bomb near the building in the capital's Bab Sharqi district and were trying to dismantle it when the car bomb went off nearby, the ministry said.Syria’s health ministry said emergency and ambulance teams had responded to the explosion.
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