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Unknown event in Homs, Homs area, Syrian Arab Republic on Sat 3rd August 2019

3rd August 2019

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On 3 August 2019, an explosion of an unknown nature - it was not clear whether it was the result of a technical malfunction, sabotage, or some form of targeting - occurred at an ammunition dump at the Shayrat Air Base which killed 30 regime and loyalist militia fighters.

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Syrian Arab Republic (SYR)

Homs ( Homs area )

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