Syrian Army Engineering Units Clear Landmines in Qara, Rif Dimashq

Engineering units of the Syrian Arab Army are currently conducting precise field operations to clear remaining minefields and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in the town of Qara, located in the Qalamoun region of Rif Dimashq. These ongoing operations are part of a broader effort by the Syrian military to secure areas previously reclaimed from armed groups, with the primary objective of restoring normalcy and ensuring the safety of residents returning to their villages and farmlands.

Field documentation highlights the diligent work of explosives experts, who are utilizing advanced detection technologies to survey agricultural lands and areas surrounding the town. These units operate under complex field conditions to identify and neutralize landmines and unexploded ordnance planted in the area previously. Such clearing operations are considered a fundamental component of the Syrian state’s strategy to consolidate security in Rif Dimashq and establish the necessary conditions for infrastructure rehabilitation and the restoration of essential services.

Engineering teams are performing comprehensive, on-the-ground surveys of all fields and areas suspected of containing war remnants. Using specialized equipment and machinery, the personnel work to lift and dismantle these explosives safely. This essential work is paving the way for the revival of agricultural and economic activities in the region, which holds significant strategic importance. These demining efforts fall under the security and military mandate assigned to the engineering corps of the Syrian Army, which remains committed to securing all Syrian regions from threats that jeopardize civilian safety and hinder the resumption of daily life.