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Road security building in Maarat al-Numan targeted with RPG in Idlib countryside

An explosion was heard in the city of Maarat al-Numan in the Idlib countryside on the evening of November 5, 2026, after which reports citing sources said unknown persons targeted the road security building in the city with an RPG. Hours later, reports spoke of a security facility in the Idlib countryside being targeted and a security alert, with the circumstances and the responsible party remaining unclear.

📍 Where things stand: The circumstances of the incident and who fired the projectile remain unclear, and no official information has been issued on the extent of damage or injuries.

⏱️ Timeline

5 Nov 2026, 18:34 Al-Ikhbariya Al-Souriya reported hearing an explosion in the city of Maarat al-Numan in the Idlib countryside, noting that the nature of the explosion was being verified.
5 Nov 2026, 18:42 Al-Arabiya, citing sources, reported that unknown persons targeted the road security building in the city of Maarat al-Numan in the Idlib countryside with an RPG, with no immediate information available on the extent of damage or injuries.
5 Nov 2026, 21:33 Reports said a projectile targeted a security facility in the Idlib countryside in northwestern Syria, leading to a security alert in the area, amid ambiguity over the circumstances of the targeting and the party responsible, with no official information issued on the extent of damage or injuries.

Timeline written by AI from the sources below; updated as new reports arrive.

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