Unidentified explosion near Halabiya, Zalabiya site

An unidentified explosion occurred near the Halabiya and Zalabiya archaeological site in the western Deir ez-Zor countryside, with no further information available regarding its cause or the extent of the resulting damage.

Unidentified explosion near Halabiya, Zalabiya site
9 October, 2026   14:19
DEIR EZ-ZOR

Reports emerged of an explosion in the western Deir ez-Zor countryside after an initial loud blast was heard in the area. It was later confirmed that the explosion occurred near the Halabiya and Zalabiya archaeological site.

No further information is yet available regarding the nature or cause of the explosion, and there have been no reports of casualties or material damage.

Columns of smoke and dust rose from the vicinity of the Halabiya and Zalabiya archaeological site following the explosion.

ANHA