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
A munitions explosion in Binnish, Idlib governorate, north-western Syria, claimed at least five lives on Tuesday. The blast, which lasted over an hour and a half, destroyed nearby shops and left search teams scouring the area for missing individuals. The owner of the warehouse, an arms dealer, was among those killed, underscoring the risks associated with the proliferation of weapons in the region following nearly 14 years of civil war.
Idlib province remains heavily armed, with numerous weapons depots scattered throughout the area due to its historical role as a rebel stronghold during the conflict. A local resident, who witnessed the explosion, described it as "very powerful," with unexploded shells still visible. Civil defense teams are still searching for victims, and the death toll is still being determined.
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