Syria: Mysterious explosion rocks Kafr Takharim in Idlib... injuries and security alert.

Arab Sea Newspaper - Special

An unknown explosion shook the town of Kafr Takharim in the Idlib countryside, northwestern Syria, on Wednesday morning, resulting in a number of injuries and significant material damage, according to a "Sky News Arabia" correspondent. Local media said that the sound of the explosion was heard throughout the town, while the concerned authorities are still investigating its nature and causes. Sources indicated that the nature and number of injuries are not yet clear. While no official statement has been issued clarifying the circumstances of the incident, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights suggested that the source of the explosion was an ammunition depot belonging to one of the armed factions, located within a residential area, which explains the extent of the destruction and injuries. Ambulances arrived at the scene to evacuate the wounded, amid a state of security alert, awaiting the results of the ongoing investigations.