Tragic Blast in Eastern Deir Ezzor Desert: Civilian Falls Victim to Exploding War-Era Landmine
Deir Ezzor, Syria – A civilian was killed in Deir Ezzor when a landmine, lingering from prior conflicts, detonated in the desert region, highlighting the ongoing threat of leftover wartime ordnance in Syria. The eastern part of the country, heavily afflicted by past military activities, remains littered with such hazardous remnants, posing persistent risks to local populations. The explosion underscores a critical issue faced by many war-torn regions in Syria where unexploded ordnance continues to …