February 2013 Damascus bombings
Terrorist incident in Syria
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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 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]
Location33°31′33″N 36°18′01″E
Damascus, Syria
Damascus, Syria
Date21 February 2013
TargetHeadquarters of Ba'ath Party
Embassy of Russia in Damascus
Embassy of Russia in Damascus
Attack type
Car bomb| February 2013 Damascus bombings | |
|---|---|
| Part of Syrian Civil War | |
Location of Damascus in Syria | |
| Location | 33°31′33″N 36°18′01″E Damascus, Syria |
| Date | 21 February 2013 |
| Target | Headquarters of Ba'ath Party Embassy of Russia in Damascus |
Attack type | Car bomb |
| Deaths | 83 |
| Injured | Unknown |
| Perpetrators |  Al-Nusra Front |
