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Blast in Syria: at least 29 dead

Взрыв в Сирии: не менее 29 погибшихMost of the victims were members of opposition groups.

At least 29 people were killed and dozens injured in an explosion in the Syrian province of Idlib on the border with Turkey, reports the British-based Centre for monitoring human rights in Syria.

Most of the dead and injured – representatives of the opposition groups.

The explosion occurred during the change of guard at the rebel-controlled checkpoint Atmeh.

As reported associated with the extremist group “Islamic state” (banned in several countries, including Britain and Russia) news Agency, the militants announced the attack of a suicide bomber in a car on a convoy of rebels.

At the same time, the organization of opposition activists “Local coordinating councils” said that the place blew up a suitcase loaded with explosives.

At the same checkpoint in August was also attacked, killing 32 people. Responsibility has also taken the group “Islamic state”.

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