Emerging Reports of Explosion in Afrin, Aleppo Governorate
Category: Criminal Activity
Severity: 3 (Moderate)
Source: Drum Cussac
09/13/2019 (Syria) - Emerging reports on social media outlets indicate that a large explosion has occurred in Afrin, Aleppo governorate, on Friday, 13 September. Reports indicate the cause of the explosion was an improvised explosive device (IED) detonating in the Zaidia neighbourhood. At this time reports suggest there are several injuries, however, this has not yet been confirmed. Further information is awaited.
Members are currently advised to reconsider all travel to Syria given the extreme conflict risk. All travel outside of secure compounds should be undertaken on an operationally-critical basis only in coordination with local authorities and trusted security providers. Those in Syria continually review crisis management plans and security procedures to ensure they remain commensurate with the current local threat environment.
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