In today's world, May 2016 Jableh and Tartus bombings has become a topic of great relevance and interest to a large number of people. Whether due to its impact on society, its influence on popular culture, or its importance in the academic field, May 2016 Jableh and Tartus bombings has generated a series of debates and reflections that deserve to be analyzed in detail. In this article, we aim to explore different aspects related to May 2016 Jableh and Tartus bombings, from its origins and evolution to its possible implications in the future. Through an exhaustive and critical analysis, we will seek to deepen our knowledge of May 2016 Jableh and Tartus bombings and understand its relevance today.
On 23 May 2016, eight bombings were carried out by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in Jableh and Tartus, coastline cities in Syria. 184 people were killed and at least 200 people injured. One of the major explosions occurred at the Jableh National Hospital, in the city of Jableh, where likely 43 people were killed. Doctors and nurses were among the dead. The bombings in Tartus targeted a bus station (bus stations were also targeted in Jableh). Many of the blasts were only a few seconds apart. The attacks took place in relatively violence-free areas of Syria. Many of the facilities, which were hit, are no longer operational. The cities were government-controlled territory, that hosted Russian military bases. Russia has a naval base in Tartus and an air base near Jableh.
The Syrian government had accused Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Turkey of being behind the wave of bombings in these cities.