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Suicide bombing kills 42, injured dozens in Al Bab, northern Syria

Published: 25 Feb 2017 - 10:03 am | Last Updated: 17 Nov 2021 - 11:27 pm
Free Syrian Army (FSA) members, supported by the Turkish Armed Forces, clash with Islamic State terrorists in Al-Bab town of Aleppo during the 183rd day of the

Free Syrian Army (FSA) members, supported by the Turkish Armed Forces, clash with Islamic State terrorists in Al-Bab town of Aleppo during the 183rd day of the "Operation Euphrates Shield" in Aleppo, Syria on February 22, 2017. Jawad al Rifai - Anadolu Ag

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London: At least 42 people were killed and dozens wounded in a car bomb attack in the northern Syrian town of Al Bab, the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said in a report.

After 24 hours of pulling back, Islamic State group targeted Swesan area in Al Bab with a suicide vehicle, SOHR said, adding that the attack targeted the security institute in the area.

The number of victims might still rise due to the serious injuries, the report added.