One killed after armed groups attack Syrian security forces in Sweida

At least one person has been killed after armed groups attacked Syrian security forces in the southern province of Sweida, according to state media.

Ekhbariya TV said the groups fired shells at several villages in the restive region, killing one and wounding others.

A security source told the outlet the armed groups had violated a ceasefire agreed in the predominantly Druze region, which has seen more than 1,000 killed in fighting over the past month.

Violence in Sweida erupted on 13 July between Bedouin fighters, Druze factions and government forces.

Israel also carried out strikes on Syrian cities, claiming they were coming to the assistance of the Druze.

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