Explosion at depot storing weapons left from Syria war kills 14

An explosion at a temporary weapons depot near Sarmada in northwestern Syria has resulted in the deaths of at least 14 people. The blast occurred at a facility used to store munitions and ordnance left over from years of civil war fighting in the region.

Authorities have stated that the cause of the explosion has not yet been determined. The incident highlights the ongoing dangers posed by unexploded ordnance and discarded military supplies scattered throughout Syria following the prolonged conflict.