Explosions in Damascus during Macron visit: What we know The recent explosions in Damascus coincided with French President Emmanuel Macron's visit, highlighting the fragile security situation in Syria.
Although Macron's entourage was not directly targeted, the blasts underscored the challenges facing the new government under Ahmed al Sharaa.
Macron's visit to Damascus marked the first time an European leader had set foot in Syria since Bashar al Assad's ousting in 2024.