An explosion at a temporary depot storing weapons left over from the Syrian war killed at least 14 people near Sarmada in northwestern Syria, Al Jazeera reported.
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Key facts
- An explosion struck a temporary weapons depot in northwestern Syria.
- At least 14 people were killed.
- The depot was located near Sarmada.
- The site stored weapons left from the Syrian war, according to Al Jazeera.
An explosion tore through a temporary weapons depot near Sarmada, in northwestern Syria, killing at least 14 people, according to Al Jazeera.
The depot was storing weapons left over from the country’s war, the outlet reported.
The cause of the explosion and the identities of those killed were not stated in the initial reporting.
Why it matters
Leftover weapons and munitions from years of conflict can continue to pose risks to communities in Syria, and incidents such as this one highlight dangers that may persist after active fighting subsides.
Frequently asked questions
Where did the explosion happen?
The explosion occurred at a temporary weapons depot near Sarmada, in northwestern Syria, according to Al Jazeera.
How many people were killed?
At least 14 people were killed in the explosion, according to Al Jazeera.
What was stored at the depot?
The depot was storing weapons left over from Syria's war, Al Jazeera reported.
Timeline
- Explosion at depot storing weapons left from Syria war kills 14
Al Jazeera: An explosion tore through a temporary weapons depot near Sarmada, in northwestern Syria killing at least 14 people