WATCH: At Least 5 Dead, 16 Injured After Explosion Hits Damascus, Syria

A deadly explosion rocked Syria’s capital, Damascus, on Thursday, killing several people and injuring at least 16 others.

According to The Jerusalem Post, the blast struck a crowded café in central Damascus. 

The explosion reportedly occurred near the Palace of Justice, located in one of the city’s busiest commercial districts.

Authorities have not yet released details about the cause of the explosion or confirmed the exact number of fatalities. 

Syrian officials have launched an investigation into the incident as security forces continue to assess the damage and gather information from the area.