Five people were killed when a rocket hit residential building in Sweida

A rocket struck a residential building in Sweida, killing five people, including Tariq Al-Awar and his son, and injuring three others. The incident has caused alarm among residents, likely due to the escalation between Israel and Iran.

Five people were killed when a rocket hit residential building in Sweida
28 February, 2026   15:19
NEWSDESK

A missile struck a residential building in the industrial area north of the city of Sweida today, causing casualties and injuries among civilians, according to initial reports. This comes amidst the exchange of fire between Israel and Iran.

A medical source in Sweida told ANHA correspondent that five victims arrived at the National Hospital as a result of the missile explosion. The source indicated that among the dead were Tariq al-Awar and his son, while the identities of the other victims have not yet been determined.

The source also reported three other injuries from the explosion, while the area is experiencing a state of alert and anxiety among residents

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