Explosions reported near military airport in Syria’s Idlib province
Two explosions have occurred near Taftanaz military airport in Syria’s Idlib province, sending smoke into the sky.

Two explosions have occurred near Taftanaz military airport in Syria’s Idlib province, sending smoke into the sky.



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