A series of powerful explosions has rocked a Syrian army site near Aleppo, sending huge fireballs and plumes of smoke into the night sky.
The blasts occurred early Monday near the town of Al-Eis, south of Aleppo, at a military facility reportedly used to store ammunition and other weapons.
Secondary explosions continued after the initial blast, with videos showing bright flashes and projectiles being thrown into the air. The force of the detonations was felt across nearby areas.
Civil defence teams initially struggled to reach the site because of the continuing explosions and the danger from unexploded ordnance.
Authorities reported at least four people injured and placed hospitals, ambulances and emergency teams on alert. Roads leading to the area, including the Aleppo-Damascus highway, were also closed.
The cause of the explosions remains under investigation, and Syrian authorities have not officially blamed any party for the incident.
Some analysts have raised the possibility of an external attack, including a potential Israeli strike, but there is currently no independent confirmation of that claim.
Authorities are urging residents to stay away from the area as emergency teams work to secure the site and assess the damage.
