Smoke rises past a mountain as seen from Damascus countryside
Smoke rises past a mountain as seen from Damascus countrysideReuters

Al Arabiya quotes Syrian State TV reporting an explosion in Syria’s al-Motahalik al-Janobi area south of Damascus this morning.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported casualties.

"Explosion heard around the southern highway in Damascus area, first reports suggest a terrorist act," the broadcaster said.

They also reported injuries, without further details.

Also known as the Southern Bypass, Al-Motahalik al-Janobi is one of Syria's largest highways and connects Damascus to Eastern Ghouta.

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