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UPDATED Sep 9, 2026 at 9:10 PM ET
Sep 9, 2026 at 9:47 AM ET
Weapons depot blast in Idlib kills at least 14
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An explosion at a temporary weapons depot and remnants of war near Sarmada in Syria’s Idlib province killed at least 14 people and injured 11 others, according to state television. Thick smoke from a resulting fire billowed from the site for hours, and secondary explosions hampered firefighting.
WHO: Syria’s defence ministry; state television
WHAT: Explosion at a temporary weapons depot and remnants of war near Sarmada in Idlib province
WHEN: Reported Sep 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Sarmada, Idlib province, Syria
WHY: Part of ongoing military operations.
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