Two injured in southern Idlib as old landmine detonates during rubble removal

What happened

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR Syria) reports that two people were injured by the explosion of an old landmine while removing rubble from a house in southern Idlib’s Ma’art Al-Sein village. The rubble clearing was part of preparations for reconstruction.

Outside Brief is treating this as a source-led account. Any disputed responsibility, casualty figure, battlefield claim or single-source assertion should be treated as unconfirmed/hearsay unless confirmed by another reliable source or a named official. The explosion underscores persistent dangers from leftover explosive devices scattered throughout the governorate, posing risks to civilians engaged in recovery and rebuilding activities.

Southern Idlib remains a volatile area where such incidents impede efforts to restore normal life and safe habitation for residents displaced or affected by ongoing clashes and destruction.

Known from the source

• Two people were injured in southern Idlib while removing rubble from a house.
• The injury was caused by the explosion of an old landmine.
• The incident occurred in Ma’art Al-Sein village in the southern Idlib countryside.
• The rubble removal was in preparation for reconstruction.

What remains unclear

While casualty numbers are limited to the two injuries reported by SOHR Syria, there is no information about the identities or conditions of those affected, nor are any responsible parties named or suspected in the source.

What remains unclear: Confirm whether the central claim is corroborated; until then treat it as unconfirmed/hearsay. Victim identity and condition updates. Any additional casualties or follow-up incidents. Further confirmation or details on the exact location and timing beyond SOHR report.

Evidence note

Outside Brief has kept this brief source-led and attributed. Claims should be read alongside the original source linked below.

Original source: SOHR Syria. Open the source.