A series of mysterious explosions rocks Syria - what is known

On Monday, September 21, a series of powerful explosions occurred at a military base south of Aleppo. After the first blast at an ammunition depot, a prolonged detonation began. According to the Syrian Ministry of Emergency Situations and SANA, at least four people were injured. Authorities closed the strategic Aleppo-Damascus highway and evacuated residents. The cause of the explosion has not yet been determined.

On Monday, September 21, a series of powerful explosions rocked a military base south of Aleppo, Syria. The first explosion occurred at an ammunition depot, triggering a prolonged detonation of shells and rockets that lasted several hours. According to the Syrian Ministry of Emergency Situations and the state agency SANA, at least four people were injured: one suffered shrapnel wounds, two were affected by smoke inhalation, and a fourth was injured in a car accident while trying to leave the danger zone. Rescue teams evacuated three families from nearby homes but were unable to approach the epicenter for a long time due to the ongoing detonation. Security forces cordoned off the area and closed access roads, including the strategic international highway connecting Aleppo and Damascus. The governor of Aleppo province, Azzam al-Gharib, urged residents to stay indoors. The cause of the initial explosion has not yet been determined; Syrian authorities have not said whether it was the result of an external attack or an incident at the depot itself.