Massive Blast Kills 14 at Weapons Depot in Syria's Idlib

A massive blast at a temporary depot for weapons and remnants of war near Sarmada in Syria's northwestern Idlib province killed 14 people.

State television reported 11 people were also wounded in the explosion. The local health department confirmed the death toll of 14. The Defense Ministry stated the weapons and war remnants were being stored at the site before being transported. The explosion occurred on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Authorities did not immediately establish the cause of the blast. The large explosion led to secondary explosions and fires that took several hours to control. The incident took place near the Turkish border.