Five civilians were killed and a number of others were injured in a terrorist car bomb attack in Qamishli city in the northeastern Hasaka province.

Five civilians were killed and a number of others were injured in a terrorist car bomb attack in Qamishli city in the northeastern Hasaka province.

A source at Hasaka Police Command told SANA reporter that a suicide terrorist driving a car packed with large quantities of explosives blew himself up at al-Hilaliyeh roundabout in central Qamishli city.

Reports confirmed that five civilians were killed and many others were injured, said the source, noting that the death toll is likely to rise as some of the injured are in critical condition.

The bombing caused huge material damage to some shops, houses and cars in the area.