Explosion at Turkish military base in Afrin

Afrin has been under the occupation of the Turkish army and allied mercenaries since March 2018.

A violent explosion has occurred at a military base where Turkish troops are located in Afrin region.

According to reports, the explosion occurred at the Turkish base in the village of Jalama in Jindirest district late Saturday afternoon.

ANHA reports that Turkish helicopters have been dispatched to the scene to retrieve the dead and wounded.

Further information about the explosion was not immediately available.