UN conducts mine search operations in Syria’s Quneitra

United Nations (UN) conducts mine-sweeping activities in Golan Heights after overthrow of the 61-year Baath regime and 53-year rule of the Assad family in Quneitra Governorate, Syria on January 29, 2025 [Muhammed Malik Hattab/Anadolu Agency]

The United Nations yesterday carried out mine search and clearance operations in the Quneitra province of south-western Syria, Anadolu reported.

UN teams arrived in Quneitra with a large number of vehicles and specialised equipment. The teams conducted sweeping operations to detect landmines in areas occupied by Israel.

Following the collapse of the Baath regime on 8 December, which had ruled the country for 61 years, the Israeli occupation army intensified its attacks in Syria.

The Israeli military has begun destroying infrastructure and military sites belonging to the fallen regime and expanded its occupation in the occupied Golan Heights.

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