February 2013 Damascus bombings explained

February 2013 Damascus bombings
Partof:Syrian Civil War
Location:Damascus, Syria
Target:Headquarters of Ba'ath Party
Embassy of Russia in Damascus
Coordinates:33.5258°N 36.3003°W
Date:21 February 2013
Type:Car bomb
Fatalities:83
Injuries:Unknown
Perps:Unknown
Weapons:Bomb

On 21 February 2013 a series of car bombs were detonated in Damascus killing 83 people.[1] The largest and deadliest of the bombs occurred near the headquarters of the Syria's ruling Ba'ath Party and the Russian Embassy,[2] killing at least 60. Most of the victims were civilians[3] including children.[4]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.voanews.com/content/death-toll-rises-in-damascus-blasts/1608600.html ”Death Toll Rises in Damascus Blasts,”
  2. Dominic Evans, "Car bomb kills over 50 near Damascus ruling party office," Reuters (21 February 2013). Retrieved 5 May 2013.
  3. Anne Barnard, Rick Gladstone, "Car Bomb in Damascus Kills Dozens, Opposition Says," The New York Times (21 February 2013). Retrieved 5 May 2013.
  4. Richard Spencer, "Damascus bomb one of deadliest of Syrian civil war," The Telegraph (21 February 2013). Retrieved 5 May 2013.

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