18 Aug 2019 | 05:05 PM UTC
Syria: IS-claimed VBIED kills one, wounds two others in Qamishli August 18
Islamic State (IS)-claimed vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) kills one person, wounds two others in Qamishli (Hasakah province) August 18; similar IS attacks targeting security forces possible over near term
Event
A vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) attack killed one security forces member and wounded two others in Qamishli (Hasakah province) on Sunday, August 18. The Islamic State (IS) group claimed responsibility for the attack, which reportedly targeted a training facility guarded by Asayish members.
Similar IS attacks targeting security forces are possible in northeastern Syria over the near term.
Context
To date, the Syrian conflict involves many parties, including the Syrian government, the Russian government, the Iranian government, the Turkish government, a US-led coalition, and numerous armed groups on the ground (including the Islamic State) with competing goals.
Advice
Due to extremely poor security conditions, Western governments generally advise against all travel to Syria, with some banning travel to the country. Professional security advice and support should be sought prior to any travel to Syria.
