The incident occurred while specialized units were clearing explosive devices in the area. Among the injured are Şevket Akça, a correspondent for Anadolu Agency, who was covering the operation, and Hassan Hashem, a correspondent for the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), as well as an army officer.

According to available information, Akça suffered a head injury from shrapnel and fragments ejected by the explosion.

The injured were taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.

Regarding the Syrian soldier, medical sources indicated that his condition is critical and that he underwent a leg amputation due to the severity of his injuries.

Authorities are continuing demining operations in numerous areas where explosive remnants of the war remain, with the aim of ensuring the safety of residents and facilitating the return of displaced people to their homes.

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