The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights

HTS attempts to storm a neighborhood in Sarmada and clashes with local gunmen

SOHR sources say that clashes have resumed in Sarmada city this evening between local families in the city and HTS security forces, bringing in reinforcement to storm a neighborhood in Sarmada city. Six people were injured among both sides, one of whom was seriously injured, while a woman and a child were injured during the indiscriminate shooting.

SOHR sources have reported that clashes erupted today between HTS and local gunmen on the outskirts of Sarmada city, north of Idlib. HTS brought in military reinforcement from surrounding checkpoints.

Observatory sources added that the clashes broke out following an attack by HTS on a resident of the city at the security checkpoint at the southern entrance to the city.

Meanwhile, dozens of residents of the border area gathered near HTS security checkpoint this evening, while HTS members fired in the air to disperse the gatherings. No casualties have been reported.