Introduction 1-Security source: Explosions heard in Damascus during Macron's visit

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DAMASCUS, July 7 (Reuters) - Explosive devices exploded on Tuesday in the Syrian capital Damascus near a hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron is supposed to be staying during his current visit to Syria, a security source said.

Streets were closed and security measures were implemented following the explosions.

A Reuters witness heard explosions in the vicinity, and smoke was seen rising.

Macron is the first major EU leader to visit Damascus since the ouster of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.


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