Syria's deadliest clashes since Assad's ouster kill 70

Syria experienced its deadliest clashes since Bashar al-Assad's ouster, with over 70 people killed in Latakia province. Fighting erupted between security forces and pro-Assad militants, marking a significant escalation in violence. The clashes began when gunmen linked to former commander Suhail al-Hassan attacked security patrols. In response, government forces conducted helicopter strikes in the area, leading to numerous casualties among both security personnel and pro-Assad fighters. Security forces have been deployed in Jableh to manage the situation, and reinforcements have arrived to restore order. Local leaders have raised concerns about the government's actions against peaceful protesters during the violence.