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Casualties Reported After Explosive Device Detonates Inside Bus in Druze-Majority Area Near Damascus
By Rizik Alabi / The Media Line Staff
[DAMASCUS] A number of people were killed and wounded Thursday evening after an explosive device planted inside a bus detonated in the city of Jaramana, in the Damascus countryside, according to Syrian state media. No final casualty toll has been released, and officials have not provided details about the motive or those responsible.
A security source told The Media Line that the explosion was caused by an explosive device placed inside the bus but did not specify the number of dead or injured. A second source told The Media Line that the blast caused deaths and injuries, while ambulances and security forces were dispatched to the scene.
The Media Line’s correspondent in Damascus reported hearing a powerful explosion in the vicinity of Jaramana. Shortly afterward, videos and preliminary reports circulated on social media indicating that the blast had occurred near the entrance to the Al-Rawda neighborhood.
Circulating images showed damage to the bus and the surrounding area, while local reports said passengers and people nearby had been injured. The Media Line could not independently verify the footage or the casualty figures being circulated.
As of the time of publication, Syrian authorities had not issued a detailed statement explaining the type of explosive device used or how it was brought onto the bus. They also had not announced any arrests or released preliminary findings from the security investigation.
Jaramana is located approximately four kilometers southeast of central Damascus and is one of the most densely populated cities in the Damascus countryside. It is home to Syrians from a range of religious and social backgrounds, as well as large numbers of displaced people who settled there during the years of war. The city has a significant Druze population.
The incident is expected to raise renewed concerns about security around the Syrian capital, particularly over the ability of armed cells or individuals to plant explosive devices on public transportation and reach densely populated areas.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the blast. A formal statement is expected to clarify the final casualty toll, identify the intended target, and determine whether the attack was directed at a specific group or indiscriminately targeted civilians.
Caption: An image showing the site of the explosion in Jaramana, circulated by Syrian social media users on Aug. 6, 2026. The Media Line could not independently verify the image. (Social media)
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