Two people were killed and a military official was injured after unidentified gunmen opened fire on a vehicle belonging to Syria’s Ministry of Defense in the city of Tafaswest of Daraaaccording to Syrian media reports on Sunday.
The attack took place in Tafas, a city located in the western countryside of Daraa province in southern Syria. According to the reports, unidentified individuals targeted a Ministry of Defense vehicle, opening fire and causing multiple casualties.
Initial reports said two people were killed in the shooting, while a military official traveling in the vehicle sustained injuries. Authorities have not released the identities of the victims or disclosed the rank or condition of the injured official.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, and Syrian authorities have not identified those behind the shooting. Security agencies have launched investigations to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and trace the perpetrators.
Officials have not provided further details regarding the purpose of the Defense Ministry vehicle’s movement at the time of the attack or whether additional personnel were on board.
The incident highlights continuing security challenges in parts of southern Syria, where sporadic attacks targeting security personnel and government facilities have been reported despite previous reconciliation agreements in the region.
Following the shooting, security forces reportedly moved to the area and began search operations while tightening security around the scene. Authorities have not announced any arrests in connection with the attack.
The Ministry of Defense has not yet issued a detailed statement regarding the incident. Investigations remain ongoing as officials work to establish the motive behind the assault and identify those responsible.
The latest attack comes amid continued efforts by Syrian security forces to maintain stability in Daraa province, a region that has witnessed intermittent violence and armed incidents in recent years.
Officials are expected to release additional information once preliminary investigations are completed.
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