SYRIANNEWS — broadcast 20260806 170000 UTC 477 transcript segments Google Cloud Speech-to-Text API (Chirp) + Gemini 2.5 Flash Non-Thinking Data courtesy of The GDELT Project (https://www.gdeltproject.org/), from the Internet Archive TV News Archive. Machine transcription. Treat it as a searchable index of what was broadcast, not a verbatim quotation record. [00:00:02] The sheikhs of the city of Jaramana increased security now after this for reconciliation and cooperation with [00:00:08] who is behind this an open conflict. From this stressed in a statement that their primary destination is Damascus and their depth is Ghouta, and that Syria's unity is a red [00:00:11] line. [00:00:16] It caused extensive damage to The Ministry of Finance suspends 34 employees [00:00:20] within the efforts to combat corruption and promote integrity in [00:00:23] the ministry [00:00:25] in the palaces and its affiliated or related [00:00:27] in institutions and bodies. [00:00:32] The end of the fifth session of the trial of the accused Ahmed Hassoun [00:00:37] the Ministry of Information. This and the setting of August 24 as the date for the next session. [00:00:45] information available regarding this explosion. [00:00:49] until the 11th of [00:01:05] Welcome, dear viewers, to this detailed news bulletin from Syrian [00:01:08] News. But before we start our bulletin, [00:01:12] we would like to draw your attention to this urgent news that [00:01:14] is topping the screen on Syrian News, quoting a security source, [00:01:18] who told Syrian News that the explosion that occurred in the city of [00:01:22] Jaramana was caused by an explosive device [00:01:25] that was planted [00:01:28] addition to 10 employees in in a service bus, according to initial information. The [00:01:31] explosion, then, we repeat, viewers, [00:01:34] a security source stated to Syrian News about the nature of this [00:01:37] explosion that occurred in [00:01:39] whose responsibility is proven. This Jaramana in the Damascus countryside, saying that it was [00:01:43] caused by an explosive device planted in a service bus, [00:01:47] is a country that contributes to making peace in according to initial according to the source. We wish [00:01:50] safety to our people in Jaramana and all of Syria. [00:01:54] We begin this bulletin where the Minister [00:01:58] in this of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Asaad [00:02:00] Al-Shaibani, and his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, in [00:02:03] the capital Ankara, discussed ways [00:02:06] system in to enhance bilateral relations between the two friendly countries [00:02:09] and agreed to establish a Supreme Coordination Council between Syria [00:02:13] and Turkey and discussed [00:02:16] we have worked on accelerating the activation of the Four Seas Committee. Al-Shaibani affirmed in a press [00:02:20] conference with Fidan that Damascus and Ankara place [00:02:24] common economic and political files among [00:02:28] their priorities. [00:02:30] Today we discussed the transition of the company [00:02:34] of injuries resulting from this towards a solid institutional structure by establishing a coordination [00:02:37] mechanism, a high-level strategic coordination mechanism, which will transform [00:02:40] our political agreements into clear work plans [00:02:43] and actual projects on [00:02:47] studying this the ground, and ensure also a two-way road. We worked from the preservation of our gains away from the fluctuations [00:02:49] of the region, [00:02:52] and a number of culminating in the announcement of the Supreme Coordination Council between the two countries, [00:02:56] the competent judiciary, with which will address all common issues in various fields. [00:03:00] did not stop And based on this political will, we have placed our common [00:03:03] trade and economic files at the forefront of [00:03:07] receiving bids from our priorities. We discussed reactivating economic [00:03:10] and trade agreements, as well as the last and important step [00:03:14] between the central banks in the two countries, which established [00:03:18] a solid foundation for economic and financial movement [00:03:22] alert has been raised in between the two countries. Both and also the Al-Jazira road from Damascus [00:03:25] and Ankara realize that field stability and continuous [00:03:28] success in combating [00:03:30] terrorism are the cornerstone of this partnership, and this [00:03:34] is reflected in Damascus's decision to extend state authority as a tangible [00:03:38] reality by actually ending any presence of weapons outside [00:03:41] the legal framework, which was achieved through dialogue and [00:03:45] peaceful agreement that united [00:03:48] of crimes of incitement to institutions to be the largest investment in neighborhood security. [00:03:50] A unified Syria free from terrorism and militias [00:03:54] constitutes the safest wall to protect common borders, [00:03:57] and [00:04:00] the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates added that work is underway to complete [00:04:03] the railway link project between Syria [00:04:06] and Turkey, stressing that Syria's security and stability [00:04:10] are essential for the stability of the region [00:04:13] the Fourth Criminal Court in in general. Today we discussed accelerating the activation of the Four [00:04:16] Seas Committee, as geography and history dictate that Syria [00:04:20] be the shortest and most viable link in [00:04:24] global trade maps. We are confidently pushing [00:04:27] towards the completion of the strategic railway link project in partnership [00:04:31] between Syria, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, [00:04:35] and Jordan, and Syria's [00:04:36] and extensive damage to role in this path represents an actual geographical [00:04:40] and economic bridge that translates [00:04:42] and enhances its role as an effective diplomatic bridge in [00:04:46] the region. We will build on this positive model [00:04:49] to activate joint technical committees and manage [00:04:52] our water resources in a way that serves the interests [00:04:55] of the two peoples. In the midst of our joint development efforts, [00:05:00] immediately deploying. They immediately deployed in delicate regional developments impose themselves, specifically [00:05:02] the repercussions of the ongoing war and confrontations between the United States [00:05:06] and Iran. Syria's position stems from [00:05:09] effective diplomacy in protecting our national [00:05:13] interests and sparing the region the calamities of sliding towards [00:05:18] principled standpoint, we express our strong [00:05:21] condemnation of any strikes or attacks affecting the sisterly [00:05:24] Arab Gulf states. Neutralizing the security of the Gulf from this confrontation [00:05:28] is an utmost necessity, and the stability of these sisterly states [00:05:32] is an essential and integral part of the regional [00:05:35] security system. For his part, the Turkish Foreign [00:05:39] Minister, Hakan Fidan, affirmed his country's keenness to support [00:05:42] Syria and cooperate with it in various fields, [00:05:46] stressing that Syria's security and stability are essential for the stability [00:05:50] of the region. [00:05:55] Ankara is working to develop relations with Syria and increase [00:05:58] the volume of trade between the two countries, increase the number of crossings, and support [00:06:02] the infrastructure of banks and transportation, and reconstruction [00:06:05] projects. Turkey is also working with Saudi Arabia, [00:06:09] Jordan, and Syria to develop transportation. [00:06:24] The Turkish Foreign Minister stated that cooperation with Damascus [00:06:28] particularly includes the files of economy and combating [00:06:31] terrorism, which ensures Syria's security and stability and the stability of the region [00:06:35] as a whole. He stressed the need to stop Israeli [00:06:39] attacks on Syria and respect its territorial integrity. And [00:06:47] cooperation with Damascus focuses specifically on the economic [00:06:50] and counter-terrorism files to ensure [00:06:53] Syria's security and stability and the stability of the region [00:06:56] as a whole. Syria [00:06:59] the region, and we stress the need to stop Israeli [00:07:02] attacks on it, and we call on everyone to respect Syria's [00:07:06] territorial integrity and sovereignty and pressure Israel [00:07:10] regard. [00:07:16] The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Marwan Al-Halabi, [00:07:20] announced the signing of a framework cooperation agreement between Syria and Turkey in [00:07:24] the fields of higher education and scientific research, at the conclusion of [00:07:28] discussions he held with the head of the Turkish Higher Education Council, [00:07:31] Erol Ozvar. [00:07:34] Minister Al-Halabi clarified that the agreement reflects the two countries' keenness to [00:07:38] enhance their academic partnerships and develop cooperation. [00:07:42] and research to serve their interests and advance [00:07:45] the higher education system in each of them, [00:07:49] noting that addressing common issues will be done in a spirit [00:07:53] of full partnership and coordination with the Turkish [00:07:55] side, in a way that preserves students' rights and protects efforts [00:07:59] made in the service of higher education. [00:08:30] The sheikhs of the city of Jaramana in the Damascus countryside [00:08:33] issued a statement affirming their rejection of sedition [00:08:37] and foreign interference, considering that [00:08:40] their city is a model for coexistence, [00:08:43] declaring their adherence to civil peace and their rejection of any [00:08:46] attempts to sow sedition or distort [00:08:49] the city's image. And we remain in the same [00:08:51] context, in the same region specifically, where our correspondent [00:08:55] confirmed the occurrence of a number of deaths [00:08:58] and injuries due to the explosion that occurred in Jaramana itself [00:09:02] in the Damascus countryside. So we repeat and reiterate that the Syrian News [00:09:05] correspondent reported the occurrence of a number of deaths and also [00:09:09] injuries due to the explosion that occurred in [00:09:11] Jaramana in the Damascus countryside a short while ago, viewers. And we will continue [00:09:15] with the details with our network of [00:09:17] correspondents. [00:09:23] Emphasizing the importance of civil peace and in support of all efforts [00:09:27] made to support the path of security and stability throughout the country, [00:09:30] and solidarity among all components of the Syrian people in the process of [00:09:33] advancement. The sheikhs of the city of [00:09:36] Jaramana in the Damascus countryside issued a statement affirming their rejection of sedition [00:09:40] and foreign interference. Considering that their city [00:09:44] is a model for coexistence. The sheikhs and residents of the city reiterated [00:09:48] in their statement their adherence to civil peace and their rejection of any [00:09:51] attempts to sow sedition or distort the city's image, [00:09:54] stressing that their primary destination is Damascus, [00:09:58] and that their natural depth is Ghouta, and that Syria's unity is [00:10:01] a red line. The statement called for accountability for all who [00:10:05] incite hatred and violence, noting that the people of Jaramana are not [00:10:09] a mailbox for any party, and that they are most knowledgeable about their affairs [00:10:12] and interests. The statement of the sheikhs and residents of the city of [00:10:15] Jaramana comes in support of government efforts aimed at [00:10:19] enhancing security and stability, and embracing all segments and sects [00:10:22] of the Syrian people, and opening channels [00:10:26] local communities, in addition to rejecting any discourse [00:10:29] that contains hatred and violence, leading to [00:10:33] a cohesive and unified society, [00:10:35] as all Syrians wish. [00:10:51] The Minister of Finance, Mohamed Yasser Birniya, issued a decision [00:10:55] to suspend 34 employees in a number of financial [00:10:58] directorates and the Real Estate Bank and refer them [00:11:01] for investigation according to legal procedures, as part of [00:11:04] efforts to combat corruption and promote integrity in the ministry [00:11:08] and its affiliated or related [00:11:12] institutions, bodies, and directorates. [00:11:12] بها. [00:11:16] In the context of efforts aimed at combating corruption [00:11:19] and enhancing oversight of the performance of government institutions, [00:11:22] the measures taken by the Ministry [00:11:25] of Finance to pursue violations and hold [00:11:29] those responsible accountable continue, [00:11:32] with the aim of protecting public funds and restoring confidence [00:11:36] in institutional work. Of course, we [00:11:40] Minister of Finance Mohamed Yasser Birniya issued [00:11:43] a decision to suspend 34 [00:11:46] employees in the financial directorates of Damascus, Hama, [00:11:49] and Aleppo, in [00:11:53] the Real Estate Bank, with an emphasis on continuing [00:11:56] to follow up on violation files and take legal [00:12:00] action against anyone [00:12:04] decision comes as a continuation of a series of previous [00:12:08] measures, the most prominent of which was a decision issued last [00:12:12] June, which ordered the suspension of 36 [00:12:15] employees from entities affiliated with the Ministry and their referral [00:12:19] for investigation. In the most prominent file, [00:12:22] investigations by the Central Financial Control [00:12:25] Body revealed violations in a contract [00:12:28] to develop and modernize the banking [00:12:31] the Real Estate Bank, concluded in [00:12:34] 2021, [00:12:37] with a value of more than [00:12:39] 8,245,4 [00:12:43] US dollars, in addition to [00:12:46] 11.3 [00:12:50] thousand old Syrian pounds. The investigations showed violations [00:12:54] in the contracting and implementation stages, including [00:12:58] incomplete legal procedures and the exemption [00:13:01] of the contracting company from delay penalties without legal [00:13:05] basis and the disbursement of its dues [00:13:08] in illegal ways, which led [00:13:12] to the referral of the contractor, the director-general of the Real Estate [00:13:15] Bank, his deputy, [00:13:17] officials and committees to [00:13:21] their assets frozen. The investigations [00:13:25] at this file, as the Central Financial Control [00:13:29] Body also revealed manipulation and [00:13:32] forgery operations in real estate sales tax receipts [00:13:35] at the financial directorate of Al-Kiswah in rural [00:13:38] Damascus, with an estimated value [00:13:42] of about two and a half billion old Syrian pounds. [00:13:45] Between decisions to suspend employees and investigation files [00:13:49] and referral to the judiciary, supervisory bodies continue [00:13:52] to review [00:13:55] financial violations within a process that the Ministry [00:13:58] of Finance confirms aims to control administrative [00:14:01] performance and protect public [00:14:04] funds and consolidate the principle that responsibility [00:14:07] begins with oversight and ends [00:14:11] with accountability. [00:14:14] To follow up on the details of this explosion that occurred in Jaramana in the Damascus countryside, viewers, [00:14:18] joining us from there specifically is Mohamed [00:14:21] Al-Jazairy, correspondent of Al-Ikhbariya in Jaramana. [00:14:24] Welcome to us, Mohamed, via phone. So you are in [00:14:27] Jaramana now. An explosion occurred a few minutes ago. Tell us about [00:14:31] the details and are there also casualties from those who [00:14:34] died as a result? Yes, Salam, so far there are no [00:14:38] accurate figures for the number of dead or injured, [00:14:41] but the explosion occurred according to sources in the Ministry [00:14:45] of Interior, who said that this explosion occurred due to the explosion [00:14:48] of an explosive device that was planted inside one of the passenger [00:14:52] transport buses in Al-Rawda neighborhood near Al-Rawda Square. [00:14:56] The explosion caused great destruction [00:15:01] the car and a number of surrounding cars. There are also [00:15:05] a number of dead and injured, some of whom are in critical condition, [00:15:08] according to medical sources. They were transferred to hospitals. Civil Defense [00:15:12] teams immediately arrived at the scene of the explosion and began [00:15:16] to transport the injured [00:15:18] and dead to hospitals for treatment, in addition [00:15:22] to the internal security forces [00:15:25] the area to search and investigate [00:15:29] to conduct investigations into the causes of this explosion and its details. [00:15:32] There is also a security cordon around the area and some roads [00:15:36] in the city have been closed. There is [00:15:39] explosion and the search for details [00:15:43] and clues to find out [00:15:45] explosion. Frankly, the explosion was not [00:15:49] small; it was moderate according to what we saw. [00:15:54] buildings, properties, and shops in the surrounding [00:15:56] area. Uh-huh. Thank you very much, [00:16:00] Mohamed Al-Jazairy, our correspondent. You were with us via [00:16:03] phone from Jaramana. We reiterate in the same context, viewers, [00:16:07] that a security source told Al-Ikhbariya [00:16:10] that the explosion that occurred in the city of Jaramana was [00:16:13] caused by an explosive device that was [00:16:16] planted in a passenger transport bus, and [00:16:19] this is according to the initial [00:16:35] President Ahmed Al-Shara affirmed that the opening of Deir Ezzor [00:16:38] International Airport embodies a transformation from a location that was [00:16:41] used to bomb cities and towns to a gateway that connects [00:16:45] the governorate to its domestic and international surroundings. In [00:16:48] a speech via video conference during the opening of [00:16:51] the airport, the President announced the implementation of a comprehensive [00:16:54] development plan for the Eastern [00:16:56] region. The people of Deir, our dear [00:17:00] people, in a speech before you, but I will not read it, mashallah, [00:17:04] there were many speeches, thank God. You have fulfilled [00:17:07] your duties, meaning to the honorable ministers who are sharing this joy with you, [00:17:11] thank God today that [00:17:13] Deir Ezzor Airport has transformed from a place that carried bombs [00:17:17] that were dropped on homes and dwellings and farms [00:17:21] and lands, and transformed into a link between [00:17:24] the interior and the interior, and between the outside world [00:17:28] and the interior. So we share this joy with you, and we wished that [00:17:31] we could have been present among you today. [00:17:35] And you deserve much more than this, people of Deir. We have [00:17:38] development plans that we are working on [00:17:41] for the Eastern region, Deir Ezzor, [00:17:45] Hasakah, Raqqa, and all of Syria. But there is [00:17:48] a specificity for the Eastern region and due to its abundant [00:17:51] giving, [00:17:54] gradually implementing development plans there, including rehabilitating [00:17:58] infrastructure, and also rehabilitating the health sector [00:18:01] there. There is also a hospital for [00:18:05] diseases or cancer. It will also [00:18:08] be worked on, approximately at an estimated cost of [00:18:12] 21 million dollars. And also the road connecting [00:18:15] Damascus and Deir Ezzor, [00:18:20] last year on [00:18:24] road, and we have almost reached the end of the road [00:18:28] at an estimated cost of [00:18:31] between 275 million dollars to 300 million dollars. Work will begin [00:18:35] on it soon, God willing. [00:18:37] The Minister of Transport informed me a few days ago that they have almost [00:18:41] finished [00:18:45] companies, and it will be up to international standards, God willing, something worthy [00:18:48] of Deir Ezzor's capital, God willing. Also, the road connecting [00:18:52] Al-Bukamal and Raqqa will also [00:18:55] be rehabilitated, [00:18:58] the inside, from between [00:19:01] Al-Bukamal and Deir Ezzor, will also be worked on, and also the bridges [00:19:04] that were destroyed. Also, the Al-Siyasiya and Al-Mayadin bridges [00:19:08] are among them. We are also working on rehabilitating them [00:19:11] and rebuilding them again, and God willing, soon [00:19:15] the matter will be completed. There is also a project [00:19:19] for a large industrial city that will also have food industries [00:19:22] and also petrochemical industries to provide large [00:19:26] employment opportunities and also to export products directly [00:19:30] from Deir Ezzor to all parts [00:19:33] of the world. How will the people of Deir Ezzor manufacture in Deir [00:19:37] Ezzor? God willing, soon. So, God willing, [00:19:40] we are working on all these projects diligently, God willing. We need [00:19:43] some time for these projects [00:19:46] to be completed, and we do not consider anything too much for our people in Deir Ezzor [00:19:50] and our people in the Eastern region as well, and these [00:19:52] are only the beginnings, God willing, and the first thing we will start with is [00:19:56] connecting roads so that people can safely and comfortably [00:19:59] travel to and from Deir Ezzor. [00:20:01] ومريح [00:20:03] The member of the Executive Bureau in Deir Ezzor Governorate, [00:20:06] in charge of housing, services, and facilities, Yahya Al-Ali, provided [00:20:10] a briefing in which he reviewed the extent of the damage that befell [00:20:13] the infrastructure in the governorate and the most prominent implemented [00:20:17] and ongoing projects to rehabilitate the network [00:20:20] of services, roads, and public facilities, in a way that [00:20:23] contributes to improving the service environment and creating [00:20:27] conditions for the return of residents to [00:20:29] their neighborhoods. [00:20:39] An agreement has been reached with some partners to conduct [00:20:43] a precise assessment of the affected neighborhoods so that we have data [00:20:46] regarding the sewage networks and [00:20:49] the damaged buildings and their assessments. Severely damaged buildings [00:20:53] that must be removed, moderately [00:20:56] damaged buildings that can be reinforced, and damaged buildings [00:21:00] that can be renovated. During the past emergency period, as you know, [00:21:03] work was carried out after the liberation, an emergency [00:21:06] plan [00:21:09] to provide services to citizens according to need. [00:21:12] Some works were completed [00:21:17] the old airport, industry, cars, Aradi, [00:21:21] and Hamidiya. The infrastructure of the main street has been completed, [00:21:24] including water, electricity, and sewage. [00:21:27] And God willing, the next plan is to pave this street to [00:21:31] ensure the return of life to these neighborhoods [00:21:34] for merchants and residents to return to their neighborhoods honorably and safely, [00:21:38] God willing. We also have a plan for [00:21:42] the rural roads in Shamiyah, of course, and the schools in Shamiyah, which will be approved [00:21:45] and announced within two days, God willing. All cities [00:21:48] and towns in [00:21:51] Shamiyah. The road plan is ready and the studies are ready. It will be announced. [00:21:55] The agricultural and service roads, of course, which are outside the organizational plan. [00:21:58] Likewise, the Deir Ezzor City Council, God willing, we have a good [00:22:02] and acceptable plan regarding roads, [00:22:05] regarding the renovation of homes. [00:22:09] In fact, some organizations participated in [00:22:12] renovating these homes. This information [00:22:15] is obtained through the municipality according to what is [00:22:19] submitted by the owners of the damaged properties to [00:22:22] the organizations. Criteria are used to target [00:22:25] residents according to the targeted criteria, such as residing in [00:22:29] their homes, the extent of damage being limited, [00:22:32] and structural integrity [00:22:35] being achieved. [00:22:37] The number of family members. These criteria are taken into consideration by organizations, [00:22:41] in cooperation with the Deir Ezzor City Council, in short, regarding [00:22:44] the upcoming projects for Deir Ezzor [00:22:47] Governorate. [00:22:52] President Ahmed Al-Shara issued Decree No. [00:22:54] 162 for the year [00:22:57] 2026, which appointed Ahmed Rawad [00:23:00] Muhammad Bashar Ramadan as Director General of the Syrian Investment Authority. [00:23:04] The decree comes within the framework of issuing administrative [00:23:07] appointments for government institutions and bodies, as it stipulated [00:23:11] the appointment of Ahmed Rawad Muhammad Bashar Ramadan to assume the duties [00:23:15] of Director General of the Syrian Investment Authority, replacing [00:23:18] Engineer Talal Al-Hilali. [00:24:15] The Fourth Criminal Court in Damascus [00:24:19] concluded the fifth session of the trial of the accused [00:24:22] Ahmed Hassoun, while it set August [00:24:25] 24 as the date for the next session dedicated [00:24:28] to review and judgment. The court [00:24:32] had previously begun the fifth trial session of Ahmed [00:24:35] Hassoun, accused [00:24:38] violence and justification of murder during the era of the defunct regime. [00:24:42] The session was presided over by Judge Fakhr Al-Din Al-Arian, [00:24:45] with the presence of representatives from national [00:24:49] human rights organizations. [00:24:50] Today, [00:24:53] the fifth session of the trial of the accused Ahmed Badr [00:24:57] Al-Din Hassoun, the Grand Mufti of the defunct regime, [00:25:00] was held before [00:25:03] the Palace of Justice [00:25:05] in Damascus. The Public Prosecution demanded during this [00:25:09] session the imposition of the harshest penalties [00:25:13] against him. In response, the defense lawyer presented [00:25:16] his arguments before the court, and the trial was adjourned [00:25:20] until August 24 [00:25:23] of this month. The accused faces charges, [00:25:27] most notably, incitement to murder [00:25:30] and violence during the years of the Syrian [00:25:33] revolution. It is worth noting that Ahmed [00:25:36] Badr Al-Din Hassoun is not the only accused in these [00:25:40] cases, as Syrian courts continue [00:25:43] to follow up on the files of a number of [00:25:45] accused persons according to legal procedures. From [00:25:49] the Palace of Justice building in Damascus, Dian [00:25:51] Jumbaz, Syrian News. [00:25:55] The engineering squad of the special mission in internal security [00:25:59] in Aleppo Governorate dismantled explosive devices [00:26:02] found in Al-Sakhour neighborhood in Aleppo city. The competent [00:26:06] authorities continue to complete procedures and investigations related [00:26:09] to the incident, while no information has been reported about [00:26:13] any casualties. [00:27:03] Administration and Environment, Mohammed Anjarani, discussed with the Governor of Daraa, Anwar Al-Zaabi, [00:27:07] and provincial officials, the status of [00:27:10] services, the needs of administrative units, and ways to improve the performance of [00:27:13] local administration and enhance the level of services provided [00:27:17] to citizens. Minister Anjarani affirmed the ministry's [00:27:20] continued efforts to prepare new laws and implement [00:27:23] the digital transformation project, in addition to providing interim [00:27:27] financial support to the provinces and addressing their needs according to [00:27:31] priorities, as part of a reform plan to develop local administration [00:27:34] and improve services. [00:27:48] We return and draw attention to urgent news, this time issued by the Ministry [00:27:51] of Health, viewers. Al-Ikhbariya is closely [00:27:54] following, of course, the Ministry the latest developments in the health [00:27:57] situation following the explosion that occurred today in the Jaramana [00:28:01] area in the Damascus countryside. So the Ministry of Health [00:28:04] confirmed to Al-Ikhbariya that the state of [00:28:07] alert has been raised in its affiliated hospitals and emergency departments [00:28:11] in the vicinity following this explosion [00:28:15] that occurred in Jaramana. So we continue with the urgent news. The Ministry [00:28:18] of Health confirmed to Al-Ikhbariya that the ambulance system and [00:28:22] medical teams have been mobilized to provide a rapid [00:28:26] response and transfer the injured to health facilities [00:28:29] to receive medical care. [00:28:32] So, viewers, the Ministry also confirmed that the number [00:28:37] explosion has reached seven [00:28:40] injuries so far, in addition to the presence of body [00:28:43] parts that are being dealt with by forensic medicine teams. [00:28:47] This is according to the Ministry of Health, which also [00:28:50] confirmed that it is following the health situation of the injured [00:28:53] and providing the necessary medical [00:28:56] care to them. So, viewers, this was the urgent [00:28:59] news issued by the Ministry of Health to [00:29:02] Syrian News. We reiterate [00:29:05] this urgent news. The Ministry of Health [00:29:09] confirmed that it is closely [00:29:12] following the developments of the health situation following the explosion that [00:29:15] occurred today in the Jaramana area in the Damascus [00:29:18] countryside. The Ministry also, viewers, said that [00:29:22] the state of [00:29:24] hospitals and emergency departments surrounding [00:29:28] the site of the explosion that occurred in [00:29:32] Jaramana. The Ministry affirmed that the ambulance [00:29:35] system and medical teams were mobilized [00:29:38] to provide a rapid response and transfer the injured to [00:29:41] health facilities to receive medical care. [00:29:44] And it had confirmed to Al-Ikhbariya [00:29:48] that the number of injuries reached seven [00:29:52] injuries so far, in addition to the presence of body parts [00:29:55] that are being dealt with by forensic medicine [00:29:59] teams. And these are the initial photos [00:30:02] that you are following and that appear on the Syrian News screen [00:30:06] live of the explosion that [00:30:09] targeted a passenger [00:30:12] bus [00:30:14] in the Jaramana area near [00:30:56] So, viewers, we continue with these initial photos that have arrived.