Explosion in north-western Syria kills at least five
A large explosion in north-western Syria killed at least five people on Tuesday, state media reported. The explosion in the town of Binnish in the Idlib countryside was caused by a vehicle loaded with shells, ammunition and other military ordnance. The National correspondent saw victims being recovered from the scene. This is a developing story
An explosion in north-western Syria killed at least five people on Tuesday, according to official reports. The blasts occurred when munitions were being transferred from a vehicle to a warehouse in Binnish, within Idlib governorate. The explosions lasted more than an hour and a half, destroying nearby shops and prompting civil defense teams to search for missing individuals.
The owner of the warehouse, an arms dealer, was among those killed, underscoring the risks posed by widespread weapon proliferation following nearly 14 years of civil war in the region. Idlib province remains heavily armed, with numerous weapons depots across the area stemming from its status as a rebel stronghold during the conflict.
Local residents reported witnessing a very powerful explosion, with some seeing human remains and unexploded shells.
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