"Syrian Army's Deadly Attack on Northwestern Rebel Area: 9 Civilians Killed"
The Syrian army has reportedly killed nine civilians, including six children, in the rebel-held northwestern Idlib province. The attack occurred during ground bombardments in the village of Qoqfin, where the civilians were picking olives. The area has been witnessing ongoing clashes, and Al-Qaeda's former Syria branch, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), launched an attack on regime-controlled territory following the strike. HTS controls parts of Idlib province and neighboring areas and is considered a terrorist group by Damascus, the United States, and the United Nations. The region has seen increased fighting, including airstrikes by Russia, the US, and reported strikes by Israel against Iran-backed groups.
