Syrian Prime Minister Wael al-Halqi has survived a bomb attack that targeted his convoy in central Damascus, Syrian state media report.

"The terrorist explosion in al-Mezzeh was an attempt to target the convoy of the prime minister. Doctor Wael al-Halqi is well and not hurt at all," state television said on Monday.

At least six people were reportedly killed in the blast, and more than 20 wounded.
State television showed footage of heavily damaged cars and debris in the area of the blast as firefighters fought to extinguish a large blaze caused by the explosion.

According to Al Jazeera, the attack on the prime minister's convoy was "a very strong strike and blow to the Syrian government.
 

"In the past few weeks we've seen the government making gains on the ground, so this seems more of a defiant move to show the government the rebels are not giving up,"

Source:Al Jazeera