One hurt in blast in Syrian capital Photo

An explosion struck the Sayyida Zaynab neighbourhood in southeastern Damascus, with early indications suggesting it was caused by a hand grenade.

Preliminary information indicates that one person was injured in the incident. Security forces quickly sealed off the area, and authorities have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the blast, Syrian media reports. 

No further details have been released at this stage.

By Sabina Mammadli