The Islamic State group (IS) attacked a group of truffle hunters in northern Syria, killing at least 11 people.
Truffle hunting in the Syrian desert is a dangerous activity due to the presence of IS fighters and landmines.
This period, between February and April, sees a surge in such activities as desert truffles fetch high prices.
The attack involved a bomb detonation followed by gunfire.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that three people were kidnapped by the attackers.
Despite losing territory in 2019, IS sleeper cells remain active and launch attacks.
This incident coincides with a claimed IS attack in Moscow.
Earlier in March, a landmine explosion claimed the lives of 19 truffle collectors in the same region.
