Syrian Security Forces Detonate Leftover Munitions in Damascus Training

On June 24, 2025, Syrian security forces conducted a controlled detonation of leftover munitions in Damascus as part of a training exercise, causing a loud explosion that was heard throughout the city. Residents reported hearing the blast and seeing a plume of smoke rising from the western neighborhoods of Damascus. A source from Syria’s General Security Service confirmed that the explosion was controlled and no injuries occurred during the incident. The Syrian state news agency SANA and other official channels corroborated that the explosion resulted from a training-related controlled detonation of residual war ordnance. The event caused temporary alarm among residents but was not linked to any hostile activity. Authorities emphasized the safety and controlled nature of the blast.