Attempted assassination of Defense Ministry officer in Daraa countryside

A Syrian Defense Ministry officer was shot in the city of Al-Sanamayn in northern Daraa in an attempted assassination that left him seriously wounded. The identity of the attackers and their motives remain unclear.

Attempted assassination of Defense Ministry officer in Daraa countryside
1 October, 2026   10:24
DARRA

ANHA agency’s correspondents, citing local sources, reported that Anwar Al-Jundi, known as “Abu Ali,” a Defense Ministry officer, was targeted by gunfire near his home in one of the neighborhoods of Al-Sanamayn in northern Daraa province.

According to the sources, gunmen opened fire on Al-Jundi late Wednesday night into Thursday, seriously wounding him. He was subsequently taken to a hospital in the area for treatment.

As of publication, the identity of the attackers and their motives remained unknown. No official information had been released regarding the circumstances of the incident.

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ANHA