Armed men stormed al-Hayek village in western Homs countryside

Armed men stormed the village of al-Hayek in the western Homs countryside, sparking panic and fear among unarmed civilians, amidst inciting calls for violence.

Armed men stormed al-Hayek village in western Homs countryside
23 November, 2025   20:13
NEWS DESK

ANHA correspondent in Homs reported today that the village of al-Hayek in the western Homs countryside, predominantly inhabited by members of the Shia sect, witnessed a serious raid by an armed group affiliated with Bedouin tribes.

According to local sources, the gunmen opened fire indiscriminately in the village streets, causing widespread panic among residents and endangering their lives.

The sources added that members of the group chanted threatening slogans with direct references to murder and violence, further escalating tensions in the village, which has been experiencing heightened unrest since the morning.

These developments coincide with a wave of violence and armed attacks on neighborhoods in the predominantly Alawite city of Homs, amid fears of violations and crimes being committed against unarmed civilians.

ANHA