Drone Attack Shatters Syrian Military College Graduation
A drone strike rocked a graduation ceremony at a military college in Syria’s Homs province, leaving civilians and soldiers wounded in a horrifying blast.
Explosives Detonate as Ceremony Ends
The attack hit just as the event wrapped up on Thursday, with drones packed with explosives targeting the crowd. Chaos erupted as the blast tore through the courtyard, sending bodies flying and panic spreading.
Syria Blames ‘International Forces’ for Deadly Strike
Syria’s military accused fighters “backed by known international forces” of orchestrating the attack. Though no group has claimed responsibility, reports confirm critical injuries, including women and children among the wounded. Officials have yet to release casualty numbers.
Defence Minister Escapes Seconds Before Blast
Sources told Reuters Syria’s defence minister left the ceremony minutes before the strike. The regional coalition supporting Damascus also pointed fingers at foreign involvement.
“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,” said a Syrian witness who helped set up the event.
