Ammunition depot explosion reported near Damascus; no casualties
A blast at a depot near Syria's capital was caused by ammunition remnants prepared for disposal, according to a Syrian security source.
An explosion occurred at an ammunition depot in the vicinity of Damascus on Tuesday, according to reports. A Syrian security source attributed the blast to ammunition remnants from the former regime that had been prepared for disposal.
No casualties were reported from the incident.
Sources
- Ammunition depot explosion reported near Syrian capital, no casualties — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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