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 during the transfer of munitions to a warehouse in Binnish, Idlib governorate, north-west Syria, claimed at least five lives on Tuesday. The blasts, lasting over an hour and a half, razed nearby shops and prompted civil defense teams to search for missing individuals. The warehouse's owner perished in the blasts, emphasizing the risks posed by the proliferation of weapons following nearly a decade of civil war.
Idlib remains a region heavily armed, with numerous weapons depots scattered throughout due to its status as a rebel stronghold during the conflict. A local resident reported witnessing human remains and described the explosion as "very powerful," noting the presence of unexploded shells.
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