Seven killed in mine explosion in Syria’s Palmyra
PALMYRA, Syria (North Press) – On Saturday, a landmine exploded in passengers’ bus in Palmyra region, east Syria, killing seven civilians.
The landmine was planted in the right side of the highway of Palmyra, killing seven civilians, including two women and an infant, a local source told North Press.
The bus was heading to Damascus, and the victims came from Palmyra, the source added.
In May 2015, ISIS took control of Palmyra, which is on the UNESCO list of archaeological sites, and Syrian government forces retook control of it in March 2016 with the support of Russian air strikes.
However, eight months after ISIS was defeated there, its members regained control of Palmyra again in December 2016.
Following violent battles between the two sides, the government forces managed to regain control over Palmyra in early March 2017, with the support of Russian air strikes.