Child killed in landmine blast in rural Raqqa

A child was killed in a landmine explosion in the village of Umm Kharza in the countryside of Raqqa, in yet another incident highlighting the ongoing threat posed by landmines and unexploded remnants of war, particularly to civilians and children.

Child killed in landmine blast in rural Raqqa
20 July, 2026   20:48
NEWS DESK

According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the landmine exploded while the child was in the area, killing him instantly and leaving his family and the villagers in deep mourning.

The Observatory documented the deaths of 220 people since the beginning of 2026 due to explosions caused by war remnants and unexploded ordnance, including 82 children and 8 women. Another 315 people were injured, among them 110 children and 10 women.

ANHA