Two Killed by Landmine Explosion Near Al-Nasiriyah Airport
Two young men from the city of Jayrud in the Rif Dimashq governorate were killed on Tuesday morning when a landmine exploded while they were traveling by motorcycle in the vicinity of Al-Nasiriyah Airport, located in the northeastern countryside of Damascus. The incident has once again highlighted the ongoing risks posed by explosive remnants of war to civilians in areas that witnessed past military operations.
Following the explosion, local emergency teams from the Jayrud Emergency and Disaster Management Center were dispatched to the scene. The director of the center, Mohammad Anwar Saleh Nasser, confirmed that responders arrived shortly after being notified of the incident. The team worked to secure the area and recover the bodies of the two victims, which were subsequently transported to the Jayrud National Hospital.
In his statement regarding the tragedy, Nasser urged local residents to exercise extreme caution when traveling through or near areas that previously hosted military activity. He emphasized the danger posed by unexploded ordnance and called on citizens to avoid entering such sites. Furthermore, he encouraged the public to report any suspicious objects encountered to the relevant authorities immediately, noting that such vigilance is essential to preventing further casualties and ensuring the safety of the local population.
Landmines and remnants of war continue to pose a significant threat to life across various parts of Syria. These hazards do more than endanger individual lives; they also severely undermine local economic and agricultural activities, as farmers and laborers remain hesitant to access land that has not been cleared. Furthermore, the presence of these devices continues to act as a significant obstacle for families attempting to return to their homes and rebuild their lives in various regions of the country.
Efforts to mitigate these dangers are currently underway, with the Engineering Administration of the Syrian Ministry of Defense tasked with locating, neutralizing, and disposing of explosive remnants. The department continues to respond to reports from citizens regarding suspected ordnance and works to secure areas where such hazards are identified. However, the scale of the challenge remains substantial, as the legacy of conflict continues to impact civilian security and rural development across the region.
