On 14 March 2025, an unexploded shell from previous shelling by an unknown armed group exploded in Foah town in Idleb countryside, killing a child. 1 fatality.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1. Summary

On March 14, 2025, one child was killed by an unexploded ordnance explosion in Foa village, rural Idlib, Syria. The blast was caused by an unexploded shell from previous shelling, demonstrating ongoing safety risks in the region. Severity is assessed as high but remains a localized incident.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Agriculture sector: Idlib is a major agricultural region in Syria, and unexploded ordnance risks pose ongoing constraints to agricultural activities and grain production
• Land transport: Increased safety risks when using overland transport networks in northwestern Syria, contributing to rising logistics costs
• Humanitarian supply: Additional security procedures required for delivery of humanitarian aid supplies by UN and international organizations
• Regional economic activity: Civilian casualties leading to contraction of commercial activities in the affected area, constraining operations of small-scale manufacturing within the region

3. Watch points

• Whether additional unexploded ordnance explosions occur within the Idlib region and expansion of civilian casualty scale
• Changes in security situation across northwestern Syria overall and level of constraints on international organization activities
• Safety assessment of logistics routes in Turkey-Syria border areas and necessity for alternative routes