📰 Five dead, nine injured in explosion at arms depot in Idlib

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While a administration source stated that the warehouse was targeted by the U. Additionally, s. -led Global Coalition , other reports suggested that the explosion was the result of an unknown cause, possibly linked to internal mishandling or an accidental detonation. The TIP, which operates in the region, has not commented publicly on the incident.

By Atoun Jan