Attempt to Detonate Explosive Device Inside Bus in al-Wurud Neighborhood, Damascus Foiled

2026-07-03T20:00:37.107Z

The Internal Security Command in Damascus Countryside foiled an attempt to detonate an explosive device planted inside a bus in al-Wurud neighborhood, according to the Damascus Countryside Media Directorate. The directorate explained that proactive measures and the imposition of a security cordon enabled engineering teams to dismantle the device and transport it to a safe location without any damages recorded.

The Damascus Countryside Media Directorate announced on Friday that the Internal Security Command in Damascus Countryside foiled an attempt to detonate an explosive device planted inside a bus in al-Wurud neighborhood.

The directorate clarified via its account on platform 'X' that the implementation of proactive measures and the imposition of a security cordon around the site prevented the detonation of the explosive device.

It confirmed that engineering teams managed to dismantle the device and transfer it to a safe place without recording any damages.