An explosive device goes off near a cafe in Damascus, Syria, killing at least nine people and injuring around 20 others, according to multiple reports. The blast occurs close to the main courthouse complex in the city. Authorities are described as responding to the scene as emergency services treat the wounded and assess the damage nearby. The accounts also converge on the scale of casualties, reporting nine deaths and roughly twenty injuries. Both outlets characterize the incident as an explosion that targets or occurs in the immediate vicinity of the cafe near the courthouse area. At the time of reporting, details about responsibility for the blast and the exact type of explosive are not provided in the available summaries. The reports indicate that the attack has caused significant harm in a busy area adjacent to a major government facility, prompting ongoing local investigation and response efforts.