Türkiye condemns deadly attack in Syria's capital Damascus

Türkiye on Thursday strongly condemned a deadly attack in Damascus, Syria, with senior officials reaffirming support for the Syrian government and people.

"We strongly condemn the attack carried out today (July 2) in the Hijaz area of Syria's capital, Damascus, which caused fatalities," the Turkish Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

The ministry extended its condolences to the families of those killed and the Syrian people and wished a speedy recovery to the wounded.

It said Türkiye remains confident that "the best response to such attempts, which aim to undermine the progress made toward establishing sustainable stability and security in Syria and to disrupt social peace, will once again be given by the Syrian people by maintaining their unity and solidarity."

"Türkiye will continue to stand in solidarity with Syria throughout this process," the ministry added.

Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz also condemned the attack, offering condolences to the victims' families and expressing support for the Syrian government and people.

He said those responsible for terrorism and those backing them are "doomed to lose" and voiced confidence that all sectors of Syrian society will unite against terrorism.

Communications Director Burhanettin Duran likewise denounced the "heinous terrorist attack," saying it targeted civilians and sought to undermine efforts to restore security and stability in Syria.

He reaffirmed Türkiye's continued support for Syria's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and unity under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

At least six people were killed and 22 others injured in a bomb explosion at a cafe in central Damascus on Thursday, according to the Syrian Health Ministry.

According to Alikhbariah TV, the blast was caused by an explosive device planted inside the cafe on Al-Nasr Street, near the Justice Palace.

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the explosion, while investigations are ongoing.