The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights

Planted by “ISIS” | Civilian injured in explosion of landmine in southeastern desert of Al-Raqqah

Al-Raqqah province: A civilian was injured, as a result of the explosion of a landmine planted earlier by “ISIS” in the desert of Al-Sabkhah town in Al-Raqqah countryside, which is held by regime forces in the southeastern countryside of Al-Raqqah, while he was passing with his agricultural tractor in the desert, and he was taken to the National Hospital in Al-Raqqah for treatment.
It is noted that the injured person hails from Al-Sabkhah town in Al-Raqqah countryside.
Accordingly, SOHR has documented the death of 97 civilians, including 21 women and 29 children, due to explosions of old landmines, unexploded shells and bombs across Syria since early 2024. In addition, 103 civilians, including 12 women and 50 children, sustained various injuries.
The casualties are distributed regionally as follows:
Regime-controlled areas: 82 fatalities, including 21 women and 16 children, and 78 injured civilians, including 12 women and 28 children. Among this toll, 49 truffle pickers, including 19 women and a child, were killed and 28 others including nine women were injured.
SDF-held areas: 14 fatalities, including 13 children, and 20 others including 18 children injured.
HTS-held areas: Four injured children.
Areas where Kurdish and regime forces are deployed: A young man was injured.
Areas controlled by pro-Turkey factions in “Euphrates Shield”: a civilian was killed.