2022-01-13: According to media reports, on Thursday (13 January), at least three people were killed and dozens others injured in three separate attacks in Turkish-controlled northern Syria. One suicide bomber triggered an explosion in the vicinity of a military base near the city of Afrin. Additionally, at least two people were killed in the town of Al-Bab and dozens injured in a bomb explosion. Lastly, one person was killed and several others were injured in a bomb explosion in the town of Azaz.
Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Armed clashes are possible during arrests of terror suspects. Travellers are advised to exercise high caution, to strictly avoid operations of security forces, and to follow instructions from security forces.
