Local authorities 53 (Arab News, The Hindu); minister 73 (Reuters, early)
Minister 153 (AP/Reuters); BBC Verify imagery of burnt market
Assessment: ≥153 Likely; 53 and 73 were floors
| Time (UTC) | Outlet | Claim |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 05:56 | The Straits Times World | minister: at least 73 killed |
| 2026-10-20 08:36 | Jerusalem Post | at least 73 killed |
| 2026-10-20 13:36 | Arab News | local authorities: 53 killed |
| 2026-10-20 15:58 | ABC News International (US) | counter: at least 153 killed |
| 2026-10-20 16:34 | The Hindu International | 53 killed, 22 munitions |
| 2026-10-20 17:38 | France 24 (FR) | counter: at least 153 dead |
| 2026-10-20 18:09 | DW World (EN) | counter: around 150 |
| 2026-10-20 18:40 | Der Spiegel Ausland | counter: over 150 dead |
Highlighted rows carry the opposing claim. ≈ = estimated time.
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