Syria grows increasingly concerned about suspicious explosions near Aleppo
If the explosions continue, suspicion will continue to grow. Levant24 has highlighted that the Aleppo explosion is the fourth this month.
Syria is growing increasingly worried about a series of suspicious explosions near Aleppo. The latest incident occurred on Sunday evening at a weapons depot near al-Eis in southern Aleppo countryside. Syrian state media stated that "an explosion struck a Syrian Arab Army weapons depot near al-Eis in southern Aleppo countryside early Monday," and the Defense Ministry launched an investigation into the cause. Authorities secured the site and emergency teams responded in the surrounding areas.
Experts believe that while one or two accidental explosions could happen, the recent incidents seem to follow a pattern. Syrian authorities are prioritizing the protection of military personnel and civilians, as well as determining responsibility for the explosions. They plan to take measures based on the investigation's findings to safeguard personnel and military sites, and prevent similar incidents from occurring.
The Syrian government has been working towards stability after years of war. Last year, the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces dissolved themselves and integrated into the Syrian security forces. This unification has posed challenges, such as integrating various armed units under a single command. Syria also needed to rebuild its armed forces to combat threats like ISIS and standardize the new integrated units, which include thousands of SDF fighters.
Uncertainty and concern are rising in Syria, as the explosions at arms depots lead to speculation and rumors. Military police were deployed at the recent site of an explosion near Aleppo, and four people were injured in the al-Hadaba area west of al-Eis. The Damascus-Aleppo highway had to be closed as well, and the Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management warned residents against approaching the area due to the risk of shrapnel and unexploded ordnance.
Earlier this month, an explosion at an arms depot in the northwest killed 14 people, and in Deir Ezzor province, an explosion killed 11 people, prompting a funeral procession for the deceased. If the explosions continue, suspicion will likely grow, particularly with tensions between Syria, Israel, and Turkey.
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