On 14 March 2025, a landmine from previous clashes planted by unknown gunmen exploded in Ma'btali district in Aleppo countryside, killing a man. 1 fatality.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1) Summary On March 14, 2025, a landmine planted by unidentified forces exploded in the Mabtali area near Aleppo, Syria, killing one person. Sporadic security threats from unexploded ordnance in former conflict zones continue, posing moderate risk to logistics and transportation activities in the region.

2) Supply-chain impact

• Increased safety concerns for overland transport routes in the Aleppo region may lead logistics companies to choose alternative routes
• Indirect delay factor for import/export logistics of agricultural products and manufactured goods from northern Syria
• Rising insurance premiums and additional security costs for transport companies due to landmine and explosive hazards
• Partial impact on local production activities and raw material procurement due to restricted access to industrial zones around Aleppo

3) Watch points

• Progress of additional explosive device discovery or removal operations within the Aleppo region and status of major traffic route controls
• Tracking trends in route changes and transport delay reports from logistics companies in northern Syria