Munitions depot blast injures 11 near Sarmada, Idlib

A blast at a temporary storage site for wartime munitions near the town of Sarmada on the eastern side of Syria’s Aleppo province left at least 11 people injured, according to local authorities. Rescue teams have been dispatched to the site and are continuing a search for survivors amid the rubble. The explosion occurred at a facility that houses ammunition used in ongoing conflicts, raising concerns about the safety of such sites.

Humanitarian workers operating in the region report that, on average, a person is killed or wounded by unexploded ordnance every six hours in Syria today. The incident at Sarmada adds to the growing list of casualties linked to leftover munitions and highlights the persistent danger posed by unexploded ordnance in areas that have seen prolonged fighting. The situation remains fluid as emergency services assess the damage and work to clear the site.

The incident underscores the urgent need for de‑mining efforts and stricter controls over munitions storage in conflict zones. As rescue operations continue, authorities are calling for additional support to manage the ongoing risk of unexploded ordnance and to provide medical care for the injured.