06 Mar 2022 | 06:42 PM UTC
Syria: Attack on military bus in Palmyra desert leaves 15 dead and 18 others wounded March 6
Attack on military bus in Palmyra in Syria's Homs Governorate leaves 15 soldiers dead and 18 others wounded March 6. Further attacks likely.
Event
An armed attack against a military bus in the Palmyra desert in Homs Governorate has killed 15 Syrian soldiers and wounded 18 others March 6. The exact nature of the attack remains unclear; however, Islamic State (IS) militants reportedly targeted the bus with multiple weapons. Some 60 Syrian military personnel and Iranian-affiliated militia fighters have been killed in IS attacks since January in the area. Further attacks cannot be ruled out in the coming days and weeks.
Increased security measures are likely near the affected area as authorities investigate the incident. Localized transport and business disruptions are possible through the morning of March 6.
Advice
Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Plan for localized ground travel and business disruptions. Heed the advice of security personnel.
