Blast in Damascus countryside kills 7

An explosive charge, planted by unknown insurgents, has been detonated near the Shrine of Sayyede Zainab, located in Damascus countryside.

Our correspondent has indicated 7 people have been killed as many others get injured due to the blast.

This is an initial death toll, our reporter confirmed.

Our correspondent added that the explosion has occurred behind the shrine, near Al-Yaser Hotel building.