Massive Minefield Cleared Along M4 Highway Near Sere Kaniye in Hasakah Countryside

ARK News.. A large-scale minefield has been successfully dismantled in the vicinity of the M4 international highway near the city of Sari Kaniye in the countryside of Hasakah, as part of ongoing efforts to eliminate war remnants and enhance civilian safety.

According to media sources, the engineering unit of the Syrian Military Police carried out an extensive operation that resulted in the removal of more than 1,500 landmines. The operation also included meticulous sweeping procedures across the targeted area, ultimately leading to its full clearance and the elimination of threats that had posed serious risks to civilians living nearby.

The M4 highway, a critical transit route in northern Syria, has been surrounded by hazardous remnants of conflict, particularly in areas affected by prolonged instability.

Vast areas across northern Syria continue to suffer from widespread contamination by unexploded ordnance and landmines, posing a persistent danger to civilian populations, especially children.

In this context, the Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that it had documented 996 incidents related to war remnants across the country as of February 12. The province of Deir Ez-Zour recorded the highest number of casualties, with 1,798 victims reported since December 2024.

The latest demining operation marks a significant step toward mitigating these risks, though the broader challenge of clearing war debris across affected areas remains ongoing.

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