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The Syrian Observatory for Humans Rights said the incident occurred in the Tall al-Zarazeer district, with activists stating that the business was linked to pro-Assad militias. Two explosions in Damascus also caused damage, but there were no casualties.
One device, planted under a car, reportedly damaged nine other vehicles.
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