According to the state agency SANA, the explosive device, a remnant of the war, exploded while the victims were herding sheep in the area, causing their death instantly.

The incident once again highlights the danger posed by mines and unexploded ordnance scattered across large areas of Syrian territory, where they continue to cause civilian casualties years after the end of major military operations.

United Nations estimates indicate that more than 65 percent of the Syrian population, equivalent to some 15.4 million people, is exposed to the risk of landmines and other unexploded explosives, which cause around 150 victims each month, including a high number of minors.

The Syrian Ministry of Defense reported in early March that its specialized units have dismantled and destroyed more than six thousand explosive remnants of war since the beginning of 2026, including various types of mines, improvised explosive devices, vehicles loaded with explosives and unexploded ordnance.

Specialized organizations estimate that around 324,000 explosive remnants of war remain in Syria.

According to data from the International Security Organization (INSO), between December 2024 and February 2026, 1,051 incidents related to these devices were recorded, which left 1,891 civilian victims.

Authorities and humanitarian organizations insist that the elimination of these explosives is a priority to protect the population and facilitate the safe return of displaced people to their communities.

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