Powerful explosions at Syrian army site near Aleppo injure at least four
Powerful explosions at a Syrian army weapons depot near Al-Eis, south of Aleppo, have injured at least four people, prompting officials to urge civilians to stay away and close roads. The cause of the blasts, which were audible from several kilometers away, is not yet clear.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the ongoing instability and potential for conflict in Syria, even after a decade of civil war, and could indicate internal issues or external attacks, impacting regional security.
Officials urge civilians to stay away from site in Al-Eis near Aleppo after series of explosions.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info An explosion at a Syrian army site in the vicinity of Al-Eis town [Abdulaziz Ketaz/AFP] By Al Jazeera Staff and AFP Published On 21 Sep 2026 21 Sep 2026 Powerful explosions at a weapons depot in northern Syria have injured at least four people, according to state media, with officials urging the public to stay away from the site.
The explosions occurred early on Monday at a Syrian army site in the vicinity of the town of al-Eis, south of the city of Aleppo, the state-run SANA news agency reported.
The cause of the explosions was not immediately clear.
Faisal Mohammad Ali, the head of civil defence operations in Aleppo, told SANA that rescuers have evacuated four injured people from the site.
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