Idlib

At least 14 killed in explosion at weapons depot in Syria's Idlib, state TV says

The Defense Ministry said the weapons and war remnants were being stored at the site before being transported elsewhere, and that some of its personnel were among those wounded.

The aftermath of a deadly car bomb in Syria's Idlib Province, September 1, 2026.
The aftermath of a deadly car bomb in Syria's Idlib Province, September 1, 2026.

At least five killed, several injured after ammo-laden vehicle explodes in Syria's Idlib province

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, speaks during an interview with Reuters in Damascus, Syria, August 22, 2026.

Israel strike in Syria may push US to broker deal between Jerusalem and Damascus - analysis

A member loyal to the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) waves an ISIL flag in Raqqa June 29, 2014

Confusion over fate of ISIS commander after US-led raid in Iraq


With Turkey distracted, Syrian regime and Russia pressure Idlib

Over the last week increased airstrikes in Idlib have seen civilians driven from homes and claims in local and regional Arabic media that the Syrian regime is preparing for a major offensive.

People walk past a damaged building in the city of Idlib on May 31, 2019.

Warplanes strike Syria's Idlib despite ceasefire - monitor, rebel

Idlib, in Syria's northwest corner, is the last big chunk of territory still in rebel hands after more than eight years of civil war.

A general view shows Khan Sheikhoun in the southern countryside of Idlib March 16, 2015

Russia says U.S. strikes in Syria's Idlib put ceasefire at risk - reports

TASS news agency, citing the Russian defense ministry, said the United States had forewarned neither Russia nor Turkey about the strikes.

People walk past a damaged building in the city of Idlib on May 31, 2019.

As Putin, Erdogan Meet, Syrian rebels launch Idlib counter-attack

Fighting intensifies as Turkey, US set up joint operations center

Syrian rebels fighting the Assad regime celebrate.

Car blast, air strikes hit Syria's Idlib city - monitor

Idlib province, of which Idlib is the main city, is in northwest Syria and forms part of the last big rebel stronghold in Syria.

People walk past a damaged building in the city of Idlib on May 31, 2019.

Syrian war monitor: Rebels withdrew; Jihadists: We're still fighting

The recovery of these areas would mark an important gain for President Bashar al-Assad into the northwestern region which is the last major rebel stronghold in Syria.

A general view shows Khan Sheikhoun in the southern countryside of Idlib March 16, 2015

Syrian air strikes hit Turkish convoy in Idlib

Three civilians were killed and 12 others wounded in the air strike

A Turkish military vehicle drives at Manbij countryside

Civilian death toll mounts as Syrian offensive widens

"They are bombing the towns and their outskirts to push people to flee."

Women walk through al-Hol displacement camp in Hasaka governorate, Syria April 1, 2019

Civilian death toll mounts as Syrian offensive widens

An air strike in the village of Deir killed seven people, mostly children, on Saturday morning, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.

Forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad carry the national flag as they ride on motorcycles in Qusair, Syria after the Syrian army took control from rebel fighters, June 5, 2013

Syrian government closes in on town that was bombed with sarin

The advance towards Khan Sheikhoun threatens to encircle the last remaining pocket of rebel-held territory in neighboring Hama province.

People walk past a damaged building in the city of Idlib on May 31, 2019.