A drone attack on a Syrian military academy in the city of Homs has killed at least 100 people and left dozens injured.
The explosive-laden drones targeted a graduation ceremony attended by cadets’ families, and women and children were among the dead.
The army blamed “terrorist groups backed by known international forces”.
There was no immediate claim from the rebels and jihadists battling the government in the country’s civil war.
The drone attack is believed to have been launched from opposition-held areas north-west of Homs.
Health Minister Hassan al-Gabbash said the strike had injured more than 200 people and that six women and six children were among the dead.
