Explosions shake Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Syria, as he meets with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Multiple outlets report that the blast or blasts occur in the Syrian capital while Macron is at or near the presidential palace area. Syrian state-linked sources, including the Interior Ministry and state TV, say the explosions leave at least 18 people wounded, with some reports describing the injuries as “over a dozen.”
Macron’s office says he is safe, and reports indicate that the meeting with al-Sharaa continues after the explosions. The accounts describe the events as occurring during the period of high-level diplomatic engagement between France and Syria, which is framed as a landmark visit.
The available reports focus on the timing of the explosions during the visit, the reported number of injuries, and assurance that Macron is not harmed. None of the cited sources provides details on who is responsible or the specific target of the explosions.
