Idlib weapons warehouse explosion kills at least 14 people

Idlib explosion weapons warehouse Sarmada Syrian civil war remnants ammunition detonation

An explosion at a temporary weapons and war remnants warehouse near Sarmada in Idlib province, Syria, has killed at least 14 people and injured 11 others. The facility was being used to collect munitions from the civil war (2011–2024) prior to transport.

Initial assessments by emergency officials suggest the blast was triggered by stored ammunition. The explosion caused significant damage to nearby commercial and industrial buildings and produced a large plume of black smoke. Search and rescue operations by the Syrian Civil Defense and the Syrian Red Crescent are ongoing, though secondary explosions have complicated efforts to reach those potentially trapped under rubble.

Security forces have cordoned off the Burj al-Nimra area to ensure civilian safety. Local witnesses have criticized the placement of such high-risk storage facilities in proximity to residential and commercial zones. The death toll may rise as medical officials report several serious injuries among the wounded.

Entities

Burj al-Namra · Burj al-Nimra · Idlib · Sarmada · Surma · Syrian Ministry of Defense · Syrian Ministry of Health · Syrian Red Crescent · Walid Aslan

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[● 3 SOURCES] The death toll from the explosion is expected to potentially rise. ch23.com · arabic.euronews.com
[● 11 SOURCES] The explosion occurred in a temporary warehouse used for collecting weapons and war remnants prior to transport. ch23.com · www.ertnews.gr · gr.euronews.com · alkuwaitnews.net · www.gandul.ro · +5 more
[● 10 SOURCES] At least 14 people were killed and 11 were injured in the explosion. ch23.com · de.euronews.com · www.ertnews.gr · gr.euronews.com · www.gandul.ro · +4 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Security forces blocked access roads to the Burj al-Nimra area near Sarmada. de.euronews.com · gr.euronews.com · telegrafi.com · www.sitiosargentina.com.ar
[● 4 SOURCES] Initial assessments suggest the explosion was triggered by stored ammunition. de.euronews.com · gr.euronews.com · telegrafi.com · alkuwaitnews.net
[● 3 SOURCES] A local mechanic criticized the placement of the weapons depot in a populated area near homes and businesses. de.euronews.com · gr.euronews.com · wtop.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The explosion caused significant damage to commercial and industrial facilities in the surrounding area. arabic.euronews.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Several Ministry of Defense employees were among those injured in the blast. arabic.euronews.com · www.ertnews.gr · www.gandul.ro