The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that the blast took place on Friday
(Photo: AP)
Beirut: Syrian activists have said that rebels have blown up a tunnel packed with explosives in the northern city of Aleppo, killing at least 20 pro-government fighters.
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that the blast took place on Friday near the Zahrawi market not far from the citadel in Old Aleppo. It also said that clashes followed the explosion.
A powerful rebel alliance called the Islamic Front claimed responsibility for the blast. In a tweet, it said that it killed at least 40 government gunmen.
The Islamic Front also tweeted a video of the explosion. It shows a massive blast erupting from a skyline of rooftops and satellite dishes, throwing chunks of brick and a huge cloud of dust into the air.
The video appeared genuine and corresponded to other Associated Press reporting.
( Source : AP )
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