In Damascus, the capital of Syria, where the civil war continues, a bomb on a government bus exploded, killing 14 soldiers.
In Syria, there are still sporadic battles between government forces and rebels and extremist groups, and there are concerns that this attack will lead to further battles.
According to Syrian state news agency, two bombs on a government bus exploded in the center of the capital Damascus on the 20th, killing 14 soldiers and injuring two. ..
The site is a district lined with luxury hotels and restaurants, and in the video from the site, you can see that the military bus is burnt black and fire extinguishing activities are being carried out.
So far, no statement has been issued claiming the crime.
In the Syrian civil war, rebels have been cornered in the northwest and the Assad regime has gained a military advantage.
However, sporadic battles have occurred even after the ceasefire agreement between Turkey and Russia, which are the backing of each, in March last year, and terrorism and attacks by the extremist organization IS = Islamic State have also occurred frequently. increase.
Since the attack occurred in the center of the capital, where security is relatively stable, there is a possibility that the Assad administration will embark on new military operations, and there are concerns that the fighting will spread.