The Syrian government described the event as an accident, though separate reports link the blast to the Israeli Air and Space Force. Aleppo civil defense chief Faisal Mohammad Ali warned civilians to avoid the site as ongoing explosions hindered ambulance and rescue team access to the scene.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Israel Targets Syrian Ammo Depot in 3rd Blast in 11 Days
War29 days ago
A missile and ammunition depot in the Al-Eis area of the southern Aleppo countryside exploded on Sept 20, injuring at least four people. This event is the third explosion at a Syrian Defense Ministry arms depot within 11 days, with previous blasts occurring in Idlib on Sept 9 and Deir ez Zour on Sept 18.
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