An explosion occurred in the countryside of Daraa today, Thursday, resulting in the death of a Russian soldier and the injury of two others, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
The Observatory reported that a Russian soldier was killed, and two others were injured in the explosion of a landmine in the countryside of Daraa.
Unknown militants targeted a Russian forces’ convoy with an explosive device on a bridge near the town of Mahja, north of Daraa, on Tuesday.
Daraa is a province located in the southern part of Syria. It was one of the early epicenters of the Syrian uprising in 2011 and witnessed significant clashes between government forces and opposition groups.
The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges and risks faced by various forces operating in Syria, particularly in regions with ongoing conflict and instability.
Russia has been a key supporter of the Syrian government, providing military assistance and intervention in favor of the Assad regime.
Russian military personnel have been deployed in Syria to support government forces and combat various opposition groups.
