Islamic State says killed 50 Syrian rebels in Turkey border bus blast were carried out by them

Islamic State said on Monday they were responsible for a suicide bombing on a bus on Sunday which killed fighters from western-backed Syrian rebel groups near the Atmeh border crossing with Turkey.

In a statement on one of its Telegram channels, the hard-line militant group said it killed 50 rebels traveling on the bus, from the Failaq al-sham and the al-Zinki groups.

It said the rebels were traveling to fight against Islamic State in northern Aleppo province.

Related posts

Russia Takes Control of Vuhledar After Two Years of Ukrainian Defiance

Iranian Missile Strike on Israel Demonstrates Increased Capability for Larger, More Complex Operations

Israel Strengthens Military Presence Along Lebanon Border