At least 14 killed by 'terrorist' blast in Syria
DAMASCUS. January 23. KAZINFORM At least 14 people were killed and 26 others wounded Saturday in a blast carried out by "terrorists" on a vehicle transporting prisoners in northwest Syria, the state-run SANA news agency reported; Kazinform refers to China Daily.
The attack was carried out by "terrorist group" on the Idlib- Ariha highway in northwest Syria, SANA said, adding that the terrorists also targeted an ambulance that came to the site to transport the wounded.
Six policemen, who were accompanying the prisoners, were wounded and some of them in critical condition, SANA added.
An Arab League (AL) delegation have visited the National Hospital in Idlib, where the wounded were taken, SANA said, adding that the delegation also inspected the bodies of those killed in the blast.
Idlib province has emerged as a hub of armed insurgency during the past months.
Terrorist attacks have intensified in Syria recently, targeting governmental institutions and army personnel; Kazinform cites China Daily.
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