Gunmen ambush a bus carrying Syrian soldiers, killing 20 in the country's east
- At least 23 Syrian soldiers were killed in an attack by Islamic State militants in eastern Deir al-Zour province. The militants surrounded a military bus and opened fire, leaving over 10 soldiers injured and dozens missing.
- Despite losing all its territory in 2019, IS still maintains hideouts in the Syrian desert and carries out ambushes and hit-and-run attacks.
- The attack is described as the deadliest this year by IS militants, who have increased their attacks in Syria's north and northeast regions.
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BEIRUT — Armed men ambushed a bus carrying Syrian soldiers in the east of the country, killing at least 20 people and wounding others, opposition activists said Friday. The Thursday evening attack was allegedly carried out by members of the Islamic State group whose sleeper cells — a specialized group of terrorists waiting to be called upon to act — are still carrying out deadly attacks in parts of Syria despite their defeat in 2019. The Britain…
Gunmen ambush bus carrying Syrian soldiers, killing 20
Gunmen have ambushed a bus carrying Syrian soldiers in the country’s east, killing at least 20 and wounding others, opposition activists said Friday. The Thursday night attack was believed to be carried out by members of the Islamic State group whose sleeper cells in parts of Syria still carry...
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