Barrage of explosions in Damascustranslated

A barrage of explosions rocked Damascus on Tuesday (7/7), prompting authorities to alert as French President Emmanuel Macron is on an official visit to the Syrian capital. As reported by ertnews.gr, according to a security source, a series of explosive devices exploded near the hotel where the French president is staying in Damascus.

Earlier, an eyewitness of the Reuters agency had reported that explosions were heard in the city, without initially knowing their causes or origin.

BREAKING | Explosions heard in Damascus coinciding with French President Macron's visit.

According to reports, the incident took place near the hotel where Macron is staying. pic.twitter.com/SJFfQHmTsa

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So far there are no reports of casualties or damage, while the authorities are investigating the incident and have not made an official announcement about the identity or motives behind the explosions.

Emmanuel Macron's visit to Syria is the first visit by a French president to the country in several years and comes at a time of increased instability in the region.

The French president arrived…