Drone attack on Syrian military college causes casualties

A drone strike targeting a military college in Homs province, Syria, resulted in a significant number of casualties.

An initial report stated that at least 7 people were killed and more than 20 others were wounded.

The seven killed are suspected to be army officers, i24news reports citing Syrian State TV.

The airstrikes by drones are believed to have attacked a graduation ceremony at the military school in Homs.

The ceremony was reportedly attended by commanders of the Syrian army and the Syrian Minister of Defence.

Syria's General Command confirmed the attack with a statement on October 5 afternoon:

"Continuing their criminal approach and persistently shedding Syrian blood, armed terrorist organisations, backed by well-known international parties, targeted the graduation ceremony of military college officer students in Homs this afternoon.

These terrorists launched attacks with explosive ammunition immediately after the ceremony concluded, resulting in the tragic loss of numerous lives, including civilians and military personnel. Dozens of individuals, including women and children from the invited families, suffered injuries, with some in critical condition. Additionally, a number of college students who participated in the graduation were affected."