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At least 14 killed in ammunition depot explosion in Syria's Idlib
A major blast at a weapons storage facility near the northern Syrian city of Sarmada has left at least 14 people dead, according to state media. The cause of the explosion remains unclear as investigations continue.
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A significant explosion ripped through an ammunition depot in Syria's Idlib province on Tuesday, killing at least 14 people, state television reported. The blast occurred near Sarmada, a city in the northwestern region of the country.
Syrian state media confirmed the casualty toll but provided limited details about the circumstances surrounding the incident. Emergency services responded to the scene following the explosion, which was reported to have caused considerable damage to the facility and surrounding areas.
Authorities have not yet released any statement clarifying the cause of the blast. Investigations into what triggered the explosion at the weapons storage site are understood to be underway, though no preliminary findings have been made public.
Idlib province, located in northwestern Syria near the border with Turkey, has been a flashpoint of conflict during Syria's ongoing civil war. The region has been subject to frequent military operations and air strikes in recent years.