An explosion took place at the Atmah border crossing, killing approximately 30 people and injuring several others. Most fighters killed were affiliated to Faylaq al-Shaam, a battalion of the armed opposition.
In a press release released by ISIS, the organisation claimed responsibility for the bombing which they said was from a loaded car. Eye witnesses claimed that the bombing came from a bag, whilst others claimed it was a suicide bomber. The incident took place whilst an exchange for guarding duties was taking place.
Among the victims was the military leader of Ahrar al-Shaam, Hisham Khalifa, and the President of the Higher Court in Aleppo Khalid al-Sayid, in addition to the General Deputy and Judge Mohammed al-Faraj.
Victims identified include:
- Ahmed Halloum
- Ahmed Shoyukh (Faylaq al-Shaam)
- Ahmed Yazkawi
- Ashraf Khawja (Faylaq al-Shaam)
- Jasim Khalaf al-Riyash (Ahrar al-Shaam)
- Jumuah Harah (Faylaq al-Shaam)
- Khalid al-Sayed (President of the Higher Court in Aleppo)
- Khalid al-Sheikh (Faylaq al-Shaam)
- Ridwan Khareet (al-Shamiya Front)
- Taha al-Mur (Ahrar al-Shaam)
- Abdu Ridwan (Faylaq al-Shaam)
- Ali Abul Fida (Faylaq al-Shaam)
- Ali al-Isa (Ahrar al-Tabaqa)
- Omar al-Barburi (al-Shamiya Front)
- Ghassan Maju (Faylaq al-Shaam)
- Mohammed al-Ibrahim (Ahrar al-Shaam)
- Mohammed al-Abdullah (Ahrar al-Shaam)
- Mohammed al-Faraj (Higher Court Council)
- Mohammed Rihawi (Ahrar al-Shaam)
- Mohammed Ma’rouf (Faylaq al-Shaam)
- Hisham al-Khalid (Faylaq al-Shaam)
- Hisham al-Eesa (Faylaq al-Shaam)
- Hisham Khalifa (Ahrar al-Shaam)
- Walid al-Nazzal (Ahrar al-Shaam)
- Yazan Jaweesh (Faylaq al-Shaam)