Tartous.. Russian Warship Shoots Down Drone Over the New Officers' Club
ARK News.. The downing of a drone by a Russian warship caused students and teachers to rush to school courtyards in Tartous, amid fears of new security developments.
An explosion was heard in Tartous city on Sunday, March 16, 2025, which was later confirmed to be the result of a Russian warship shooting down an unidentified drone over the new Officers' Club, sparking panic among residents.
According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the explosion caused a state of alarm in Tartous schools, with students and teachers evacuating to courtyards amid concerns over potential security escalations.
This escalation comes amid ongoing tensions and a notable military alert in the coastal region.
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