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Two civilians killed, 13 injured in attack in eastern Syria

Type of event:
Terrorist/rebel/criminal assault

Victims

2

Wounded

13

Date

September 3, 2023

What happened

Two civilians were killed and 13 others injured in an attack by the YPG/PKK terrorist group in Deir ez-Zor province in eastern Syria. They attacked the city of Hajin, south of Deir ez-Zor, with heavy weapons. According to local sources, a child was among the victims, while seven other children were injured in the attack.

Where it happened

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