Explosion hits Security Forces vehicle in western Deir ez-Zor countryside

An explosion occurred inside a security forces vehicle at a security checkpoint in Jazrat al-Bu Hamid town in western Deir ez-Zor countryside, followed by a fire at the checkpoint. No information was immediately available on the extent of the damage or whether there were any injuries, as investigations into the circumstances of the incident continued.

1 October, 2026 12:23

DEIR-EZ-ZOR

Local and security sources in the Deir ez-Zor countryside reported that an explosion occurred today inside a vehicle belonging to the Internal Security Forces at a checkpoint in Jazrat al-Bu Hamid town in western Deir ez-Zor countryside.

According to preliminary information, the explosion caused a fire at the site before personnel at the scene managed to bring it under control and extinguish it.

No accurate information was available on whether there were any casualties or the extent of the damage caused by the explosion. The nature of the material that caused the blast and other circumstances surrounding the incident also remained unclear.

No official statement had been issued as of yet detailing the incident, while relevant authorities launched an investigation to determine its causes and circumstances and identify the nature of the explosion.

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