The Aleppo site is the third Syrian Defense Ministry arms depot to detonate in 11 days, following blasts in Idlib on Sept. 9 and Deir ez Zour on Sept. 18. Some observers pointed to poor storage practices for aging ammunition during summer weather as a likely factor, though the frequency of the incidents has raised questions about whether the timing is a coincidence.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Syrian Army Site Blast Injures 4 in 3rd Depot Explosion in 11 Days
War30 days ago
Powerful explosions hit a Syrian army ammunition and missile depot in the Al-Eis area of southern Aleppo province on Monday, resulting in multiple injuries. At least four people were hurt in the blast, which civil defense chief Faisal Mohammad Ali said caused ongoing detonations that hindered emergency and rescue team access to the site. The Syrian government attributed the incident to an accident and denied reports that Israeli airstrikes caused the explosion.
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