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Blast in Syria’s northwestern Idlib province kills four: State media

Blast in Syria’s northwestern Idlib province kills four: State media

Summary

An explosion at a depot for unexploded ordnance near Idlib city in northwest Syria killed at least four people. The blast resulted in injuries to several others and occurred at a site containing leftover war weapons. The exact cause of the explosion is not immediately clear.

Key Facts

  • The explosion happened at a depot on the outskirts of Idlib city.
  • At least four people died, and five others were injured, according to state media.
  • The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported six deaths, including two civilians.
  • Some of the injured also included civilians, as per the Observatory's report.
  • The blast happened at a place with war remnants, which are leftover weapons from past conflicts.
  • Images on social media showed a large plume of smoke rising from the site.
  • The region has been a stronghold for rebel groups during the Syrian conflict.
  • Previous explosions at similar sites have occurred in the area, with significant casualties.
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