"Deadly Drone Attack Strikes Syrian Military Academy, Leaving Scores Dead"

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"Deadly Drone Attack Strikes Syrian Military Academy, Leaving Scores Dead"
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Syria mourns the scores of people killed in a drone attack on a military academy in the Homs region. The attack, one of the bloodiest against the military in over 12 years of civil war, targeted a graduation ceremony and was carried out by weaponized drones. The Syrian government blamed terrorist groups and vowed to respond with full force. Funerals were held, and the death toll is estimated to be between 89 and over 120. In retaliation, Syrian government troops launched artillery shells into rebel-held territory, resulting in civilian casualties. This attack marks an unprecedented use of drones against government forces in the war.

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