One Killed, Another Injured During Mine Clearance in Rural Aleppo
A security incident in the eastern countryside of Aleppo has resulted in the death of one member of a mine clearance and explosive ordnance disposal team, and the injury of another, while they were performing their humanitarian duties in the village of Al-Sin.
The Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management issued a statement confirming the death of Farouk Abdan, who was killed while engaged in operations to remove remnants of war in the area. The ministry also reported that Mustafa Al-Taha was injured during the same mission, expressing hopes for his swift recovery and return to health.
In a related context, the Minister of Emergency, Raed Al-Saleh, emphasized in a post on the X platform that field teams tasked with clearing mines and remnants of war in Syria face severe challenges. Al-Saleh explained that the widespread presence of these remnants and the logistical complexities involved in handling them place significant pressure on the personnel working in the field.
The Minister stressed the urgent need to provide advanced personal protective equipment and modern technologies that reduce reliance on direct human intervention. He noted that such measures are essential to ensuring the safety of those operating in this high-risk sector. He added that the ministry is continuing its efforts to enhance the capabilities of its teams by securing specialized equipment and modern technology, including specialized robots designed to improve professional safety standards.
Al-Saleh concluded his statement by affirming the ministry’s commitment to sparing no effort in developing the capabilities of field teams and strengthening safety procedures. He highlighted the sacrifices made by workers in this sector, noting that protecting the lives of Syrians begins with ensuring the security and safety of those who risk their lives daily to carry out their humanitarian and national duty of clearing lands from the dangers of war.
Source: Syria Focus Arabic
