Jihadist video of mass execution in Syria

The Islamic State group has released a video showing 25 Syrian government soldiers being executed by teenagers or children.

In this image posted on a militant website by the Aleppo branch of the Islamic State group, which has been verified, a militant smashes items that the group claims are smuggled archaeological pieces from the historic central town of Palmyra, Syria. (militant website via AP) Source: militant website

The video apparently shows an execution in the ancient amphitheatre in Palmyra shortly after the city was taken by the jihadists on May 21.

It shows soldiers in green and brown military uniforms being shot dead on the amphitheatre's stage in front of an enormous version of the group's black and white flag.

The executioners all appear to be children or teenagers and are wearing desert camouflage and brown bandanas.