Over 100 dead, 240 injured in Syria drone strike at military graduation.
OAN’s Abril Elfi
6:06 PM – Thursday, October 5, 2023
Tragedy Strikes: Over 100 Lives Lost in Drone Attack on Military Graduation Ceremony in Syria
Reports have confirmed that a devastating drone attack during a military graduation ceremony in Homs, Syria has resulted in the loss of at least 100 lives, with around 240 others sustaining injuries.
Syria’s Minister of Health, Hassan Al-Ghabash, revealed that drones equipped with explosives targeted the ceremony, causing widespread destruction and claiming the lives of numerous women and children.
According to Al-Ghobash, “In a preliminary toll, the terrorist act that targeted the graduation ceremony of students at the Military College in Homs led to the death of 80 martyrs, including 6 children, and the number of injured was 240.”
The Syrian military has attributed the attack to terrorists supported by international forces and has vowed to respond with full force. No group has claimed responsibility for the incident.
An eyewitness who helped set up decorations at the ceremony expressed shock and confusion, stating, “After the ceremony, people went down to the courtyard and the explosives hit. We don’t know where it came from, and corpses littered the ground.”
“After the ceremony, people went down to the courtyard and the explosives hit. We don’t know where it came from, and corpses littered the ground,” he said.
Disturbing footage shared via WhatsApp shows the aftermath of the attack, with victims lying in pools of blood. The death toll is expected to rise as the situation unfolds.
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How are humanitarian organizations and medical teams assisting those affected by the attack?
G as more information becomes available. The attack on a military graduation ceremony in Homs, Syria has claimed the lives of over 100 individuals, including women and children, and left hundreds more injured.
The incident took place when drones equipped with explosives targeted the ceremony, causing widespread destruction and chaos. Syria’s Minister of Health, Hassan Al-Ghabash, confirmed the devastating toll, stating that 80 individuals, including 6 children, were killed, and 240 others were injured.
The Syrian military has attributed the attack to terrorists supported by international forces. They have vowed to respond with full force, emphasizing that those responsible will face consequences for their actions. However, no group has claimed responsibility for the incident at this time.
Eyewitnesses present at the ceremony expressed shock and confusion, recounting how people went down to the courtyard after the ceremony when the explosives hit. The origin of the attack remains unknown, leaving the victims and survivors in a state of anguish and disbelief.
Disturbing footage shared via social media shows the aftermath of the attack, with victims lying in pools of blood. The true extent of the tragedy is yet to be fully realized, as the death toll is expected to rise with ongoing investigations and further information coming to light.
The international community has been quick to condemn this heinous act of violence. World leaders and organizations have expressed their condolences to the families of the victims and their solidarity with the people of Syria during this difficult time.
Efforts are being made to provide medical assistance and support to those affected by the attack. Humanitarian organizations are working tirelessly to ensure the injured receive the necessary care and that the families of the deceased receive the support they need to cope with their loss.
The attack serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing conflict in Syria and the devastating toll it continues to take on innocent lives. It highlights the urgent need for a peaceful resolution to the crisis and for greater international cooperation to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.
As the world mourns the loss of so many lives in this tragic event, it is crucial that the international community remains united in its commitment to bring stability and peace to Syria. The perpetrators of this attack must be brought to justice, and measures must be taken to prevent similar incidents from happening again. Only through collective action can we hope to prevent further loss of life and protect the innocent.
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