Eighteen individuals were injured in explosions that occurred in Damascus on July 7, 2026, coinciding with French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to the city. State television reported that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad welcomed Macron at the presidential palace around the time of the blasts.
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Explosions in Damascus injure 18 during Macron's visit
On July 7, 2026, explosions in Damascus resulted in 18 injuries during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was reported to have welcomed Macron at the presidential palace at the time of the incidents.
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