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Reports in Syria: Explosion on a ship in the port of Latakia

Several people were reportedly injured in an explosion whose causes are unclear.

In recent months, several actions against Iranian vessels en route to Syria have been attributed to Israel as part of the secret naval campaign.

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• Latakia

Guy Elster

Tuesday, 10 August 2021, 14:59 Updated: 15:21

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An explosion occurred today (Tuesday) on a ship in the port of Latakia in northern Syria, local media reported.

According to reports, there are casualties in the incident, the reasons for which are not yet clear.

The official SANA news agency reported that two people were injured in a fire that commercial ships in the port, and firefighting crews took over.

In recent months, several actions have been attributed to Israel against Iranian vessels made their way to Syria as part of a marine system secret. In response, Iran has hit several ships owned Bypass of Israelis, the last of which was "Mercer Street" at the end of last month.Israel threatened in response to the attack, in which two civilians were killed - a British and a Romanian.

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