29
Dec 2025
10:04 UTC
Syria Tactical (UPDATE): Explosion in Damascus’ Mezzeh area during morning hours on December 29 linked to military exercise; travel may resume
Current Situation:
- Syria’s state-affiliated news agency stated that the explosion heard in the vicinity of Damascus’ Mezzeh area during morning hours (local time) on December 29 was attributed to military exercises.
- There are no indications of an active threat at the time of writing.
Source: al-Ekhbariya
Recommendations:
Those operating or residing in Damascus on December 29 may resume travel in the Mezzeh area.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Extreme
AFFECTED AREA
Mezzeh, Damascus; Syria
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
Current Situation:
- Syria’s state-affiliated news agency stated that the explosion heard in the vicinity of Damascus’ Mezzeh area during morning hours (local time) on December 29 was attributed to military exercises.
- There are no indications of an active threat at the time of writing.
Source: al-Ekhbariya
Recommendations:
Those operating or residing in Damascus on December 29 may resume travel in the Mezzeh area.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Extreme
AFFECTED AREA
Mezzeh, Damascus; Syria
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
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