Triple suicide attacks in Qamishlo leave casualties
Qamishlo city of West Kurdistan, Rojava, has been hit by triple suicide attacks in Wusta, Seyahî and Xerbî neighborhoods Wednesday night.
Qamishlo city of West Kurdistan, Rojava, has been hit by triple suicide attacks in Wusta, Seyahî and Xerbî neighborhoods Wednesday night.
Qamishlo city of West Kurdistan, Rojava, has been hit by triple suicide attacks in Wusta, Seyahî and Xerbî neighborhoods Wednesday night.
The first blast at Miami Restaurant in Wusta neighborhood occurred at 22:05, which was followed by a second in Gabriel Restaurant in Seyahi neighborhood several minutes later, and a third one in the same restaurant soon later.
One other suicide attack by gangs was conducted near the Medinet Eş-Şebab (Youth's Centre) in Xerbî neighborhood.
In the meantime, asayish (public security) forces avert at the last minute another suicide attack set to be conducted with a bomb-laden motorcycle among the people who gathered at the scene of the blast in Wusta neighborhood. Asayish members killed the assailant and detonated the motorcyle.
On the other hand, a group of gang members opened fire on asayish members, who responded immediately and encircled the group. Fighting between both sides is going on.
The consecutive suicide attacks have reportedly left many casualties who have been rushed to hospitals in Qamishlo city.
Cizîr Cantton Health Council has called for urgent mobilization at hospitals, and invited people to give blood for the wounded.