# Ammunition depot explosions in Syria > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ammunition-depot-explosions-in-syria > Updated: 2026-09-22T04:48:33.000Z. Sources: 64. Developments: 4. In early September 2026, a series of explosions involving ammunition storage facilities occurred across Syria. On September 9, an explosion at a temporary weapons warehouse near Sarmada in Idlib province killed at least 14 people and injured 11 others. On September 12, a subsequent explosion was reported in the Al-Dmayr area on the outskirts of Damascus, originating from an ammunition depot and triggering a fire in the village of Al-Shajara. On September 19, an explosion at a Syrian Arab Army weapons cache in Ayyash, Deir Az Zor province, killed eleven soldiers and injured nine others. State broadcaster Al Ikhbiriya reported that the soldiers were ‘engaged in transporting heavy ammunition’ at the time. On September 20 and 21, powerful explosions struck a Syrian Ministry of Defense ammunition warehouse in the Al-Ais area of the southern Aleppo countryside. The initial blast triggered multiple secondary explosions, injuring at least four people. Faisal Mohammad Ali, head of civil protection operations in Aleppo, stated that the ongoing explosions hindered access for ambulances and rescue teams. In response, the Aleppo Internal Security Command closed the Damascus-Aleppo international highway and several auxiliary roads. Following the Al-Ais incident, Syrian authorities launched an official investigation. The Ministry of Defense stated it will implement measures to protect military personnel and secure sites to prevent future occurrences. This event marks the fifth such incident involving military arsenals or temporary storage centers in Syria within a three-week period. This is part of a broader trend, with at least 16 explosions hitting arms storage facilities in Syria since December 2024. ## Claims - A series of powerful explosions struck a Syrian army site near the town of Al-Eis in the southern Aleppo countryside. (disputed by 23 sources) - Eleven soldiers died in an explosion at a military site in the town of Ayyash, Deir Az Zor province. (disputed by 5 sources) - Aleppo Governor Azzam Al-Gharib urged residents to remain indoors and stay away from the impact zone. (corroborated by 17 sources) - At least four people were injured in the explosions near Al-Eis. (corroborated by 16 sources) - Authorities closed the Damascus-Aleppo international highway and surrounding roads near the site. (corroborated by 13 sources) - An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the explosions. (corroborated by 9 sources) - The explosions took place at an ammunition depot belonging to Syria’s Defence Ministry. (corroborated by 9 sources) - This is the second explosion at a Syrian military installation in less than two weeks. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Nine additional soldiers were injured in the Deir Az Zor blast. (corroborated by 5 sources) - A previous explosion on September 9 in Sarmada, Idlib province, killed 14 soldiers and wounded over 10 people. (corroborated by 4 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-22: Syria investigates military site explosions in Aleppo province Syrian authorities are investigating a series of explosions at a military site near al-Eis, Aleppo, which injured four people and marks the fifth such incident in three weeks. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/syria-investigates-military-site-explosions-in-aleppo-province ### 2026-09-19: Al-Eis ammunition depot explosions injure four in southern Aleppo A series of explosions at a Syrian military ammunition depot near Al-Eis, Aleppo, injured at least four people and forced the evacuation of nearby residents and the closure of the Damascus-Aleppo highway. 46 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/deir-az-zor-ammunition-explosion-kills-11-syrian-soldiers ### 2026-09-12: Damascus outskirts hit by ammunition depot explosion An ammunition depot explosion in the Al-Dmayr area near Damascus, Syria, has caused fires in the nearby village of Al-Shajara. Civil defense teams are responding to the scene. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/damascus-outskirts-hit-by-ammunition-depot-explosion ### 2026-09-09: Idlib weapons warehouse explosion kills at least 14 people At least 14 people were killed and 11 injured in an explosion at a temporary weapons warehouse near Sarmada, Idlib, Syria. The blast, likely caused by stored ammunition, damaged nearby facilities. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/idlib-weapons-depot-explosion-kills-at-least-14-people --- Cite as: Ammunition depot explosions in Syria. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ammunition-depot-explosions-in-syria