A powerful explosion shook the northwestern Syrian city of Idlib on Thursday, resulting in several casualties, according to state-run Al Ekhbariya TV. The exact number of people killed or injured has not yet been confirmed.
Local emergency response teams rushed to the site following the blast. Authorities have not provided any immediate details on the cause of the explosion, and no group has claimed responsibility so far.
The blast occurred in a densely populated area of Idlib, which has witnessed sporadic violence and militant activity in recent years despite relative calm in recent months.
Security forces have cordoned off the area, and an investigation is underway to determine the source and nature of the explosion. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud boom followed by smoke rising from the site.
More information is expected as rescue operations and the investigation continue.
