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The UAE Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attack On The Syrian Military College
In a strongly worded statement, the UAE has expressed its condemnation of the terrorist attack on a military college in Homs, central Syria, which tragically led to numerous fatalities and injuries. The nation extends its deepest sympathies to the victims and their families in the wake of this devastating incident.
This incident marked one of the most devastating attacks ever recorded against a Syrian army installation
Over 100 casualties were reported on Thursday as a military academy in Syria was attacked, with weaponized drones striking the site shortly after the departure of Syria’s defense minister from a graduation ceremony, according to a war monitor and an official.
The drone attack occurred while graduating officers were capturing photos with their families, tragically resulting in the loss of several children’s lives.
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Amid the chaos, the aftermath of the attack revealed a grim scene, with some bodies still smoldering and others engulfed in flames. Among the screams, someone urgently called out to “put him out!” as a backdrop of gunfire added to the harrowing situation.
The strike resulted in the tragic loss of 89 lives, which included 31 women and five children, while injuring as many as 277 individuals, according to the health ministry. There is concern that the death toll may increase further as some of the wounded remain in critical condition.
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BREAKING NEWS;Drone attack killed over 100 in a graduation ceremony at Military Academy in Syria. Several Syrian generals and officers who attended the ceremony were killed and some injured.
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The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the government, people of the Syrian Arab Republic, and to the families of the victims of this heinous crime
In a statement, MoFA said,
The UAE expresses its strong condemnation of these criminal acts, and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism aiming at undermining security and stability in contravention of human values and principles.
#UAE condemns terrorist attack that targeted military college in #Syria https://t.co/7tduASHVXt
— MoFA وزارة الخارجية (@mofauae) October 5, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families…
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