Landmine Explosions Reported Across Multiple Provinces in Syria
What happened
Between October 24 and October 30, six explosions involving landmines and unexploded ordnance occurred across Syria, specifically in Hasakah, Hama, Daraa, and Quneitra provinces. Health officials reported that these incidents resulted in seven deaths and 11 injuries. One incident in northern Hama involved an unexploded cluster munition detonating while children were playing in a garden. Another explosion in northeastern Hasakah occurred near grain silos.
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Why it matters
The incidents underscore the continuing threat of explosive remnants of war to civilians and agricultural workers in Syria. The presence of unexploded ordnance near grain silos and in agricultural areas suggests ongoing risks to local food production and supply chains.
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Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- finance ministrySpeculative
The landmine threat might increase state security costs and reduce agricultural revenue for the finance ministry.
- World BankSpeculative
Landmine contamination may increase costs and risk assessment for World Bank projects related to agricultural recovery.