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Explosive device in Syria, 1 dead, 7 wounded

Type of event:
Explosive Ordnance

Victims

1

Wounded

7

Date

September 1, 2022

What happened

An explosive device was detonated in the city of Jableh, located in northwestern Syria. The detonation resulted in the death of a child and injuries to seven civilians. According to reports from qualified hospital sources, a total of eight patients were admitted to hospital, including a 13-year-old boy who succumbed to injuries sustained from shrapnel from a bomb explosion. An investigation is currently underway to ascertain the circumstances of the incident.

Where it happened

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