Girl killed, sister injured in armed attack in Homs

A girl was killed and her sister injured in an armed attack in the city of Homs, amid a sharp rise in killings in areas under the control of the transitional government.

Girl killed, sister injured in armed attack in Homs
21 October, 2025   22:15
NEWS DESK

A girl lost her life and her sister was seriously injured in a shooting attack in the city of Homs, amid a significant rise in violent crimes across areas controlled by the transitional government.

The brutal crime took place in the Akrama neighborhood of Homs, where unidentified gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire on two sisters, killing one and seriously wounding the other. The injured girl was transported to the hospital for treatment.

According to ANHA correspondent, the attack occurred near the Al-Ommal Stadium in Akrama. The two sisters were 18 and 14 years old.

This incident comes amid a noticeable increase in sectarian-motivated crimes in areas under transitional government control, particularly in Homs, as local authorities remain silent a silence echoed by the international community, raising growing concerns and questions.

ANHA