Powerful blasts occurred at a military site in the town of Al-Eis, prompting authorities to close nearby roads and place emergency services on high alert.
Key facts
- •The explosions were reported early Monday in the town of Al-Eis.
- •State media reported the blasts occurred at a military site, followed by secondary explosions.
- •Local sources identified the site as a Syrian Defense Ministry ammunition depot.
- •The Aleppo-Damascus highway and surrounding roads were closed to protect civilians.
- •No information regarding potential casualties or injuries has been released.
Powerful explosions were reported early Monday in the town of Al-Eis, located in the southern countryside of Syria's Aleppo province. Syrian state media, including the Al-Ikhbariya channel and the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), confirmed the blasts occurred at a military site, followed by a series of secondary explosions.
Emergency response and safety measures
Local sources identified the site of the explosions as an ammunition depot belonging to the Syrian Defense Ministry. In response, the Internal Security Directorate in Aleppo province placed personnel on high alert and closed the Aleppo-Damascus highway, along with roads leading to the affected area, to ensure civilian safety. Aleppo Governor Azzam Al-Gharib issued a public statement urging residents to remain indoors and stay away from the site. Emergency teams, including hospitals and ambulance services, have been placed on standby as authorities continue to monitor the situation.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Anadolu Agency Middle East, Middle East Eye.
