Sources close to Ahmed al-Sharaa’s government told Kan News that authorities are investigating possible Israeli involvement in the incident. An Israeli official denied the country's role in the explosion, which marks the third ammunition site blast this month, illustrating the Syrian military's struggle to store and move munitions after more than 10 years of war.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Israel Denies Involvement in 3rd Syrian Army Depot Blast in Weeks
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A Syrian army weapons depot in al-Eis, south of Aleppo, blew up overnight, wounding at least four people and closing the highway leading to Damascus. Secondary blasts sent stored missiles into the air, and emergency responders reported ongoing explosions that hindered access to the scene. Damascus has not publicly attributed the blast to any specific actor.
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