Bystanders wave French national flag in front of France's President's hotel during his visit in Damascus on July 7, 2026. (Credit: Ludovic Marin/AFP)
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.
Macron did not hear any explosions while en route to meet the Syrian president.
According to Syrian state television, Macron was welcomed by President Ahmad al-Sharaa following the explosions.
Macron is first major EU leader to visit Damascus since Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was toppled.
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.
Macron did not hear any explosions while en route to meet the Syrian president.
According to Syrian state television, Macron was welcomed by President Ahmad al-Sharaa following the explosions.
Macron is first major EU leader to visit Damascus since Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was toppled.
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