Syria Sees Deadliest Clashes Since Assad's Ouster, 130 Killed

Fighting between the transitional government and Assad loyalists intensifies in the coastal Latakia region, raising fears of wider violence.

At least 130 people, including seven civilians, have been killed in violent clashes between Syrian government forces and loyalists of former President Bashar al-Assad in the Latakia region.
The fighting, described as the most intense since Assad's removal in December 2024, has included artillery, tanks, and heavy machine gunfire in residential areas.
Assad loyalists continue to control parts of Latakia's outskirts, including alawite-dominated villages and the ex-leader's hometown of Kardaha.
Reports suggest that 60 fighters from both sides were executed after being captured, with videos circulating online showing evidence of the violence.
The transitional government has imposed curfews and deployed reinforcements to the region, while international observers warn of potential escalation and risks to minority communities.