Syrian media reported that the city of Al-Rai in Aleppo countryside witnessed the death of one person and the injury of three others due to an explosive device detonating at a military police checkpoint at the city’s entrance.
Earlier on Wednesday morning, a landmine planted by ISIS terrorists on a motorcycle exploded in the Bishri desert west of Deir ez-Zor, resulting in the death of a young man and injuring another person.
In a different context, the Syrian army thwarted an infiltration attempt by armed factions on the northern Latakia countryside axis. Additionally, Syrian army units targeted with heavy artillery the positions and deployment points of the terrorist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham in the vicinity of Al-Qasr town in western Aleppo countryside.
The conflict in Syria has seen various phases of terrorist activities, with groups like the Islamic State (ISIS) playing significant roles. ISIS began seizing territory in Syria around 2013, leading to a coordinated international response involving airstrikes and ground operations by various nations, including the United States, the UK, France, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and others. The Syrian government, with Russian and Iranian support, also fought against ISIS, regaining control over significant territories previously held by the group. The conflict in Syria has been further complicated by internal and external actors, leading to a prolonged and devastating humanitarian crisis.
The historical context shows that terrorism in Syria has roots going back to the Islamist uprising against the Ba’ath Party-controlled government in the 1970s and 1980s, including significant events like the Hama massacre. The government has faced accusations of state terrorism, and various insurgent groups, including the Muslim Brotherhood, have been active over the decades. During the Syrian Civil War, both the government and opposition factions have been accused of terrorist acts, with numerous suicide bombings and attacks reported.
ISIS, representing a major terrorist threat, not only held large portions of Syrian territory but also conducted attacks and governed with extreme ideologies. After losing much of its controlled area, issues related to the handling of former ISIS fighters, including detention and legal proceedings, remain significant challenges for Syria and the international community.
