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title: "Explosion kills children"
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date: "2026-07-30T21:09:55+00:00"
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---

#  Explosion kills children

 Written on 01 February 2026.

A bomb explosion sadly killed two children and injured six young men in an industrial area of Syria. One child was identified as 9-year-old Ward Jad al-Barouki, he other child's identity remains unknown due to severe injuries.

Some of those injured are in critical condition and were admitted to ICU. According to reports the explosion was caused by tampering with a bomb, adding that investigations are ongoing to determine the exact circumstances and details of the incident.

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