2023 Al-Sukhnah attack
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| 2023 Al-Sukhnah attack | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Syrian civil war | |
| Location | Desert near Al-Sukhnah, Syria |
| Date | 17 February 2023 |
| Deaths | 61 |
| Perpetrators |  Islamic State |
On 17 February, a group of Islamic State militants attack a large group of truffle farmers and their Syrian Army escort in the desert southwest of the town of Al-Sukhnah in the Syrian desert. At least 54 civilians and 7 Syrian soldiers were killed in the attack. It was one of the largest attacks since the 2018 As-Suwayda attacks.[1][2][3][4]
The attack came shortly after a previous ISIS attack in the area, where 16 civilians were abducted and executed by the group.[5]
References
- ^ "At least 53 killed in ISIS attack in Syria: State TV". Alarabiyah.net. 17 February 2023. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
- ^ "Death toll rises to more than 60 in Syria attack attributed to Islamic State group". France24. 18 February 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
- ^ "Suspected ISIS attack kills over 50 in Syrian desert". Kurdistan24. 18 February 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
- ^ "53 Killed In Ambush Blamed On ISIS, Deadliest Attack In Syria In A Year". NDTV.com. 18 February 2023.
- ^ "Spotlight on Global Jihad (February 9-15, 2023)". 16 February 2023.