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Syria: deadly explosion hits mosque in Alawite neighborhood of Homs
A deadly explosion struck a mosque in an Alawite neighborhood of Homs, in central Syria, on Friday, leaving at least six people dead, according to a preliminary toll released by authorities.
In a statement, the Syrian Ministry of Interior said that the blast targeted the Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque during Friday prayers in the Wadi al-Dahab district. The same source reported that 21 people were injured, while an earlier count had mentioned three fatalities.
The official Syrian news agency SANA announced that an investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the explosion. At this stage, authorities have not confirmed whether the incident resulted from a suicide attack or an explosive device planted inside the mosque.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights also stated that the exact nature of the explosion remains unclear. A local security source in Homs told AFP, speaking on condition of anonymity, that the blast may have been caused by an explosive device placed inside the building.
Residents described scenes of fear and confusion following the explosion, with emergency sirens heard throughout the area. Images released by SANA showed damage inside the mosque, including debris scattered across the floor and smoke covering parts of the structure.
Homs, a predominantly Sunni city, includes several neighborhoods inhabited by the Alawite minority. Since the fall of former president Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, this community has been increasingly exposed to violent incidents, according to human rights groups.
