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Missile Explosion in Homs Injures 11 Amid Ongoing Dangers

3/14/2026

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Explosion in Homs, Syria, on March 13, 2026, injured 11 when a missile detonated in abandoned barracks.
The blast was heard across the city and caused panic among residents who feared shelling.
Emergency services transported the injured to hospitals.
The incident highlights ongoing dangers of unexploded ordnance in Syria, where millions returned to mine-affected areas since December 2024.
Earlier that week, another explosion injured eight children in Hama.

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Explosion in Homs, Syria, on March 13, 2026, injured 11 when a missile detonated in abandoned barracks.
The blast was heard across the city and caused panic among residents who feared shelling.
Emergency services transported the injured to hospitals.
The incident highlights ongoing dangers of unexploded ordnance in Syria, where millions returned to mine-affected areas since December 2024.
Earlier that week, another explosion injured eight children in Hama.