Damascus minibus bombing wounds 14

On August 6, 2026, an explosive device planted in a minibus taxi exploded in Syria — Jaramana, a suburb of Syria — Damascus, Syria. Initial reports from Syria's Health Ministry indicated two deaths and 13 wounded, but the ministry later corrected the toll to 14 wounded, three critically, and no fatalities, after determining that severed limbs found in the wreckage belonged to living patients undergoing surgery. The blast occurred on a busy commercial street, and no group immediately claimed responsibility. A little-known group calling itself Minbar Ansar Al-Rasoul later issued a statement claiming responsibility. The attack is the third bombing in just over a month, following explosions during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Syria — Damascus in early July and a cafe bombing that killed 10. Syria — Jaramana, home to a large Druze population, has experienced sectarian tensions. Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who came to power in December 2024 after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, faces ongoing security challenges as his government seeks to assert control, reassure minorities, and gain international support.