35 people died due to a double terrorist attack in Damascus. Two suicide bombers blew themselves up today, one in the Palace of Justice, another in a restaurant. All the details are from our military correspondent, Evgeniy Poddubny, who is in Syria at the moment.
On the 6th anniversary of the Syrian conflict, dozens are dead due to a series of terrorist attacks. Explosions occurred with a minimal time gap, in different parts of the city. Suicide bombers were instructed and prepared in Idlib, Syria. This part of the country is controlled by terrorist groups and the so-called moderate opposition. The first explosion occurred during lunch time in Damascus' Palace of Justice.
The suicide bomber was dressed in Syrian military uniform. When he was in the building's lobby, he was stopped by security for screening. This is a common practice for visitors of government facilities in Syria. The terrorist forced his way through, right into a hall with people in it. That's when he activated the bomb, that was attached to his body. Here are the consequences of this explosion: over 30 dead, dozens are injured. The lobby's floors and walls are covered with blood. Ambulances arrived immediately. The Palace of Justice was shut down by the military. We promise to fight terrorism until we win.
Everybody, who is behind these attacks, will stand before court and will be fully prosecuted. The suicide bomber wasn't alone. Three more people tried to escape. Police authorities and the military started following them. One of the terrorists went inside a restaurant about 2 miles from the first explosion. That's where he activated his bomb. There are also dead and injured here. According to the Syrian law enforcement agencies, another terrorist was arrested. This is a second attack within the past few days. On Saturday, Jabhat Al-Nusra terrorists killed over 70 Shiite pilgrims from Iraq and Iran. Suicide bombers activated their bombs in the old town, at the Bab Al-Saghir cemetery, a Muslim sanctuary.
The historic Battle of Karbala participants are buried here. There is no doubt that these are the same masterminds behind the terrorist attacks on the 6th anniversary of the Syrian conflict. Suicide bomber training camps are controlled by former Al-Qaeda divisions in Syria. The worse the situation is for the radicals on the front lines, the more often they will use fanatics to blow up civilians. This has become a rule with no exceptions.
