Explosions were heard in Damascus during a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron, a security source said. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Reuters.

The incident occurred on July 7, 2026. According to the source, the explosions were heard in central Damascus. There is no immediate information on the cause of the blasts or any casualties. Macron's visit is part of diplomatic efforts to stabilize the situation in Syria.