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Syrian school tragedy: Drone attack claims 112 lives, including six children

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A catastrophic drone attack on a military school in Syria’s western city of Homs resulted in the tragic loss of at least 112 lives, including six children. The incident, which also left several hundred injured, occurred during a graduation ceremony attended by the cadets’ families.

The Syrian military has pointed the finger at internationally-backed terrorist groups for orchestrating this deadly assault. Nevertheless, no responsibility has been claimed by any insurgent group or jihadist fighters that have been warring against the Syrian government in a conflict stretching over 12 years.

The drone is suspected to have been launched from an area under the control of the Syrian government’s opposition, situated in the northwestern part of Homs.

The White Helmets, a volunteer civil defence force, later reported that 11 civilians had been killed in…

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