Syrian forces search former Assad stronghold after suspected loyalist attacks


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  • Tuesday, 04 Mar 2025

Russian military fighter jets are seen at Hmeimim air base in Syria's coastal Latakia, Syria, December 14, 2024. REUTERS/Umit Bektas

DAMASCUS/AMMAN (Reuters) -Syrian security forces searched for suspects in the city of Latakia on Tuesday, residents said, after two defence ministry members were killed in an attack blamed by state media on remnants of Bashar al-Assad's ousted government.

The coastal region of Latakia area has emerged as one of the main security challenges for Syria's Islamist-led government as it works to consolidate control after seizing power in Damascus in December.

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