Car Bomb Explosion In Azaz, Northern Syria: Four Dead, 20 Injured

Illustration - The car bomb explosion that occurred in Latakia City, Syria on January 22, 2019. (Between/Xinhua)

JAKARTA - At least four people were killed and 20 injured on Saturday night when a car bomb attack rocked a crowded market in northern Syria's Azaz City, according to local sources.

The incident occurred in an area controlled by opposition forces.

Preliminary examination showed that the explosion was a terrorist attack.

Those injured were rushed to the Azaz Hospital, while the security forces stepped up security measures in the surrounding area.

Security forces have started an investigation into the attack, but so far no group has claimed responsibility for the incident.