2024 Azaz bombing

On March 30, 2024, a car bomb exploded in a marketplace in the town of Azaz, Syria, near the Turkish border. The attack occurred late at night and targeted an area where shoppers were present at the time of the explosion.

According to available reporting, the blast killed 8 people and injured at least 30 others. The volunteer rescue organization known as the White Helmets, which operates in the area, reported that two of those killed were children.

No group is known to have claimed responsibility for the bombing at the time the incident was documented. As a result, the case remains unresolved with no named suspects, charged individuals, or convictions associated with the attack.

The bombing occurred amid the broader context of the Syrian civil war, which has seen numerous incidents of violence in northern Syria, including areas near the Turkish border such as Azaz. Given the limited detail available, no individuals have been identified by name in connection with this bombing, and no legal proceedings are documented. The case is classified as unsolved pending further investigation or claims of responsibility.