Three Killed by War Remnants in Eastern Syria’s Deir ez-Zor 

DEIR EZ-ZOR, Syria (North Press) – Three people were killed on Monday in two separate incidents caused by war remnants in the eastern countryside of Deir ez-Zor, northeastern Syria.

The widespread presence of unexploded ordnance and landmines across Syria remains a deadly legacy of the conflict, claiming hundreds of lives annually. Most victims are children who unknowingly encounter the dangerous remnants while playing or working in fields.

Two Young Men Killed While Grazing Sheep

A local source in the town of Sabha in eastern Deir ez-Zor told North Press:

“A landmine exploded, killing two young men in their twenties, Ghadar and Zakaria al-Khalif, while they were grazing sheep in the town’s desert this afternoon.”

The explosion resulted in the instant death of the two men.

Farmer Dies While Attempting to Clear Land

In a separate incident earlier the same day, another tragedy unfolded.

The source reported, “A 36-year-old farmer, Jalal al-Aboud, lost his life when a piece of unexploded ordnance detonated while he was attempting to remove it from his farmland on the outskirts of the town of al-Dweir in eastern Deir ez-Zor.”

The Ongoing Threat of War Remnants

Syria’s decade-long conflict has left vast areas contaminated with unexploded ordnance, posing a constant threat to civilians, particularly in rural and agricultural regions. Despite demining efforts by local and international organizations, the scale of the problem remains overwhelming.

The UN and humanitarian agencies have repeatedly highlighted the urgent need for increased funding and resources to address the issue. Awareness campaigns, demining programs, and victim support services are critical to preventing further tragedies.