Deadly fighting in Alawite heartland city in Syria
Summary
Fighting in Latakia, a city in Syria, led to several deaths. The clashes involved people thought to support the Assad regime who attacked security forces.Key Facts
- The fighting occurred in Latakia, a city on Syria's coast.
- Several people were reported killed in the clashes.
- The attackers were suspected to be supporters of the Assad regime.
- The targets of the attacks were security forces.
- Latakia is known as the heartland for people who support the Assad government.
