Two terrorists attacked al-Midan Police Department in Damascus city on Monday, leaving a number of people dead.

In a statement to reporters while inspecting the scene, Interior Minister Lt. Gen. Mohammad al-Shaar said two terrorists attacked the guard members at al-Midan Police Department with a number of bombs, causing the death of a number of personnel. After that, one of the two terrorists blew himself up with an explosive belt right in front of the main gate of the department.

The Minister added that the other terrorist, also wearing an explosive belt, infiltrated the first floor, where police personnel clashed with him and managed to kill him, causing the explosion of the belt.

Al-Shaar added that the terrorist attack caused the death of a number Internal Security personnel and civilians who were at the department.

Source: Al-Manar Website and SANA