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Explosions heard in Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit: reports

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Explosions heard in Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit: reports

Explosive devices blew ​up on Tuesday ‌in Syria’s capital Damascus near a hotel ​where French ​President Emmanuel Macron was ⁠meant to ​be staying, a security source ​said.

Roads were sealed off and security measures ​were implemented ​after the blast.

A Reuters witness ‌heard ⁠explosions in the vicinity and smoke was seen ​rising.

Smoke rising above buildings in Damascus after an explosion.
Smoke rises above buildings in Damascus after explosions were reported in the area. @Osint613/X

Macron ​is ⁠first major EU leader to ​visit Damascus ​since ⁠Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was ⁠toppled.

French President Emmanuel Macron (R) shakes hands with Syrian President Ahmed Al-Charaa during a visit to the Umayyad Mosque.
Macron shakes hands with Syrian President Ahmed Al-Charaa. AFP via Getty Images

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