Landmine Explosion in Deir ez-Zor Injures Four Children
Since the beginning of the year, at least 143 people have died, and 176 others—including 83 children—have been wounded due to landmines and other remnants of past conflicts across Syria.
Feb. 8, 2025
ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – A landmine explosion in Syria’s Deir ez-Zor countryside has left four children injured, underscoring the persistent dangers posed by remnants of war in the region, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported.
The incident occurred in the village of Hatlah, where decades of conflict have left the landscape riddled with unexploded ordnance.
The injured children were immediately transported to a nearby medical facility for treatment. Their condition remains undisclosed.
According to SOHR, the explosion is part of a wider pattern of war debris-related incidents.
Since the beginning of the year, at least 143 people have died, and 176 others—including 83 children—have been wounded due to landmines and other remnants of past conflicts across Syria.
Despite ongoing demining efforts, vast areas of Syria remain contaminated with explosive remnants, posing a significant threat to civilians, particularly children who often unknowingly come into contact with these deadly devices.
Humanitarian organizations continue to call for increased international support to accelerate clearance operations and prevent further tragedies.
The explosion in Deir ez-Zor serves as a grim reminder of the lingering impact of war and the urgent need for intensified efforts to protect civilians in conflict-affected areas.