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Syria, 3 children killed by UXO in rural Homs

Type of event:
UXO - Unexploded ordnance

Victims

3

Wounded

Date

September 4, 2022

What happened

An explosive device left by the terrorists detonated in the southern countryside of Homs, in the village of Al-Dabaa, Qusayr area. The detonation resulted in the fatalities of three children. In order to inflict maximum damage on civilians, property and infrastructure, terrorist organisations were known to plant mines and explosive devices in their deployment areas, including villages and cities, as well as agricultural land.

Where it happened

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