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July 7, 2026 · 1 min read

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.

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Laura Lewis

Praying no one was hurt near that hotel. It's worrying with Macron there and no word yet on who did it or why. Hope the authorities sort it out quickly.

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ანა აბაშიძე

Μακάρι να μην έχει τραυματισμούς κανείς κοντά στο ξενοδοχείο. Αυτές οι εκρήξεις δίπλα στον Μακρόν δείχνουν πόσο εύκολα μπορεί να γίνει κάτι τέτοιο εκεί. Οι αρχές ας βρουν γρήγορα ποιος το έκανε.

Борис Марков

Ελπίζω να μην е има пострадали, особено около хотела. Странно е, че точно сега, докато Макрон е там, гръмват такива неща, а още нищо не казват кой и защо. Чакаме да видим какво ще излезе от разследването.

Michael Turner

Hope nobody got hurt near that hotel. Strange timing with Macron staying right there, and still no word on who set those devices off or why. Let's see what the investigation turns up.

Κατερίνα Παπαδοπούλου

Ελπίζω να μην έχει τραυματιστεί κανείς κοντά στο ξενοδοχείο. Το ότι έγινε ακριβώς την ώρα που είναι εκεί ο Μακρόν δείχνει πόσο εύκολα μπορεί να γίνει κάτι τέτοιο στη Δαμασκό. Ας περιμένουμε να δούμε τι θα βγάλει η έρευνα.

Katherine Brown

Hope nobody got hurt either. The timing does feel off, especially with no claims coming out yet. I wonder if the Syrian authorities will share anything before Macron leaves.

James Morris

Yeah, same here – hope everyone’s okay and it stays that way. Bit strange it happened right near his hotel though. You reckon it was aimed at him or just bad timing?

Андрей Тарасов

Надеюсь, никто не пострадал у того отеля. Странно, что именно когда Макрон там остановился, эти взрывы рядом прогремели, а власти до сих пор молчат, кто и зачем. Посмотрим, что расследование покажет.

Sarah Johnson

Yeah, the timing does look suspicious. I hope the authorities figure out quick if it was targeted or just coincidence – either way, glad no one's been hurt so far.

Десислава Илиева

Надявам се и аз да няма пострадали, Борисе. Тия експлозии точно до хотела ми изглеждат прекалено удобни по време, ама като медицинска сестра все се чудя първо за хората наоколо. Чакаме разследването, дано да излезе нещо ясно.