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As outlined by local security sources, this event marks a notable turn in the ongoing conflicts within Syria, with the recent attacks shifting from predominantly rural regions to the urban core of Damascus. The assault occurred early in the morning, where remnants of what security forces describe as the "old regime" initiated their attack on the checkpoint.
Eyewitness reports from the scene, provided by journalist Rasul Sardar, detail the sequence of events leading up to the attack. Perpetrators reportedly parked their vehicle in a nearby public park before approaching the checkpoint on foot to prepare for the assault. The attack began with the use of a grenade, followed by a barrage of gunfire directed at security personnel.