2 killed, including Defence Ministry member, in eastern Aleppo countryside

Two people, including a member of the Defence Ministry of the Syrian Interim Government, were killed after gunmen attacked their vehicle in the town of Al-Sfeirah in the eastern countryside of Aleppo.

2 killed, including Defence Ministry member, in eastern Aleppo countryside
28 June, 2026   13:57
NEWS DESK

Two people were killed on Saturday after gunmen opened fire on the vehicle they were travelling in on the Market Road leading to Al-Mardad neighbourhood in the town of Al-Sfeirah, in the eastern countryside of Aleppo.

According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, unidentified gunmen fired a hail of bullets directly at a Hyundai vehicle, killing the driver at the scene. The victim was a member of the 72nd Division of the Defence Ministry under Syria's Interim Government and, along with his companion, belonged to Al-Mardadat tribe.

The second occupant sustained critical injuries and was transferred to hospital for treatment but later succumbed to his wounds.

Following the attack, security forces launched a large-scale operation in the area, carrying out search and pursuit efforts for the assailants, who fled to an unknown destination.