15 killed, 69 wounded in triple bomb attacks in Til Temir

Til Temir city of West Kurdistan, Rojava, was hit by triple bomb attacks by ISIS gangs late yesterday evening.

Til Temir city of West Kurdistan, Rojava, was hit by triple bomb attacks by ISIS gangs late yesterday evening.

The attacks with bomb-laden vehicles targeted three separate locations; open-air market hospital and city centre at around 17:30 local time.

The triple attacks left dozens of casualties and greatly damaged the targeted areas, including the hospital building.

Cizir Canton Health Council Deputy President Silêman Ehmed told ANHA news agency that 15 civilians lost their lives and 69 others were wounded in the bomb attacks.

Ehmed stated that 25 of the wounded have been taken under treatment in Dirbêsiyê, 31 in Serêkaniyê, 7 in Hesekê, 5 in Qamishlo and 1 in Amude. 29 of these have been discharged from hospital, while 40 are still receiving treatment.

Ehmed said rescue works continue at the scenes of bomb attacks, adding that they fear the death toll may increase.

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