Syria: Large explosion heard in Damascus June 15

Event

Syrian state media reported an explosion rocked a military area in Mashroua Doummar on Saturday evening (local time), June 15; the explosion was heard in Damascus. A second explosion was also reported in the same area shortly after the first. Further details were not immediately released.

Advice

Individuals in Damascus are advised to monitor developments and avoid the affected area.

Due to extremely poor security conditions, Western governments generally advise against all travel to Syria, with some banning travel to the country. Professional security advice and support should be sought prior to any travel to Syria.