Winnipeg Free Press
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May 19, 2026
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Blast outside a Syrian defense ministry building kills a soldier, wounds 12 people
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Article Excerpt
A blast outside a Syrian Defense Ministry building in Damascus on Tuesday killed one soldier and injured at least 12 others, according to local media reports.
The explosion occurred around noon local time (07:00 GMT) near the defense ministry headquarters in the capital city. Initial reports suggested that the incident was caused by an improvised explosive device (IED).
Emergency services were quickly dispatched to the scene, and the injured individuals were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment. The Syrian military has not yet released any official statement regarding the attack.
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