Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) – International Service: Massive explosions at an ammunition and missile depot near the town of Sarmada, in the northern countryside of Idlib, began early today and are ongoing. Local sources report that the depot belonged to armed groups stationed in the area; the blasts were so powerful that they were clearly audible in surrounding regions.
Official Syrian media announced that the bodies of 14 victims have been recovered from the rubble, and 11 others have been injured. Meanwhile, security forces have blocked roads leading to the blast site, and rescue teams are transporting the wounded to medical facilities.
The cause of the explosions remains unclear, and there is currently no reliable information indicating whether they resulted from an airstrike, a technical malfunction, or an act of sabotage. Local sources report continued tremors caused by the successive explosions and have warned of a potential rise in the casualty count.