[Syria] Battles: Armed clash

On 16 April 2025, seven unknown gunmen in a black pickup truck entered Sheikh Miskine town in Dara countryside with the intent to commit robbery, seizing a motorcycle from a civilian. When a General Security Forces' patrol passed by, the gunmen opened fire, prompting a chase and clashes. One of the attackers was killed and another injured and taken to the hospital by security forces, while the rest fled after their vehicle was disabled by gunfire. 1 fatality.

Severity

HIGH

Occurred

2025-04-16

Country

Syria

Event type

armed_conflict

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