A landmine left behind by ISIS has exploded in the town of Sose, in Deir ez-Zor province of Syria on Saturday.

According to reports from the ground, the explosion today noon has left two minors injured.

12-year-old Muhammed Ziher and 16-year-old Halit Meşan were then rushed to hospital by the residents. Both are reported to have sustained critical injuries.

Following the explosion, security forces and bomb-dismantling experts have started an investigation at the scene.