Blast at Syrian Military Site in Deir Az Zor Kills 11 Soldiers

Just now September 19, 2026 1 min read 📰 Al Jazeera

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An ammunition blast at a military site in Ayyash, Deir Az Zor, resulted in the deaths of 11 Syrian soldiers. The Syrian army held a funeral for the deceased soldiers. This incident highlights the ongoing instability in the region, which is of interest to Iran due to its support for the Syrian government.

Syrian army holds funeral for soldiers killed in ammunition blast in town of Ayyash, in western Deir Az Zor, on Friday.

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