Daraya: Local Council of Daraya City
Daily News Roundup: Field, Medical and Humanitarian Situation in Daraya, Damascus
29 April 2013
***Headlines***
Rocket and artillery shelling hits several neighbourhoods; clashes between FSA and Assad’s gangs; Military air force raids the city; 3 martyrs and a number of injuries; areas controlled by the regime still being looted
*** Recent developments on the ground***
The regime resumed its military campaign against the city of Daraya aiming to seize control of the city. This morning, a military convoy of 4 tanks, 2 armoured vehicles, 3 BMP vehicles, 12 DShK vehicles, and a large number of troop carriers, headed towards the city. The vehicles left in the evening loaded with looted items like furniture and goods from commercial and industrial stores.
Fierce clashes broke out between the FSA and regime gangs along the southern and western fronts as the gangs were attempting to advance on the city. Violent shelling using artillery and rocket launchers also resumed today. The shelling originated from barracks and checkpoints surrounding the city. The air force also conducted raids during the day.
***Today’s fallen heroes***
Ghassan Abu Ayman, killed in fighting
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=221332737991238
Muhammad Suleiman Qaddour, originaly from the town of Helfaya, Hama, killed in fighting
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=221210958003416
Mazen Abu Fadi, executed extrajudicially by Assad’s gangs in Eastern Daraya
*** Humanitarian situation***
The suffering of the displaced Darayans is increasing on a daily basis, especially those in neighbouring towns. More than 200,000 displaced people face unimaginable difficulties under siege, shelling and recurring massacres. People remaining inside Daraya are facing a far greater threat under siege and total absence of the basic necessities of life including electricity and water.
*** Medical Centre Report***
A few people are still suffering from toxic gas poisoning after yesterday’s attack. The medical team has been following up these cases closely with the aim of helping them achieve recovery.
The medical team continues to provide all possible help to rescue and treat injured victims whether civilians or FSA fighters despite the extreme shortage in medical staff, equipment and material.
The field hospital received today a number of injured victims. The victims were rescued and given the necessary treatment and medication.
***A selection of HD videos covering the developments in Daraya ***
29/04/2013 Shuhada Al Islam Brigade, shooting at military airplanes
https://youtu.be/YveXveNRaLQ
29/04/2013 Shuhada Al Islam Brigade, FSA targets Shabiha locations
https://youtu.be/YvMOWRtff_Q
29/04/2013 massive destruction throughout the city caused by violent shelling
https://youtu.be/NuQy6415Jyg
29/04/2013, houses burning in the aftermath of indiscriminate shelling
https://youtu.be/bnF2mNAMpCc
29/04/2013 vehicles burning in the aftermath of barbaric shelling
https://youtu.be/yyPQoECF55s
29/04/2013 smoke billowing after the shelling
Part 1 https://youtu.be/E1MDpV0dpjY
Part 2 https://youtu.be/JzGbOIRzLtQ
Part 3 https://youtu.be/au7q1x7zceE
Daily News Roundup: Field, Medical and Humanitarian Situation in Daraya, Damascus
29 April 2013
***Headlines***
Rocket and artillery shelling hits several neighbourhoods; clashes between FSA and Assad’s gangs; Military air force raids the city; 3 martyrs and a number of injuries; areas controlled by the regime still being looted
*** Recent developments on the ground***
The regime resumed its military campaign against the city of Daraya aiming to seize control of the city. This morning, a military convoy of 4 tanks, 2 armoured vehicles, 3 BMP vehicles, 12 DShK vehicles, and a large number of troop carriers, headed towards the city. The vehicles left in the evening loaded with looted items like furniture and goods from commercial and industrial stores.
Fierce clashes broke out between the FSA and regime gangs along the southern and western fronts as the gangs were attempting to advance on the city. Violent shelling using artillery and rocket launchers also resumed today. The shelling originated from barracks and checkpoints surrounding the city. The air force also conducted raids during the day.
***Today’s fallen heroes***
Ghassan Abu Ayman, killed in fighting
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=221332737991238
Muhammad Suleiman Qaddour, originaly from the town of Helfaya, Hama, killed in fighting
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=221210958003416
Mazen Abu Fadi, executed extrajudicially by Assad’s gangs in Eastern Daraya
*** Humanitarian situation***
The suffering of the displaced Darayans is increasing on a daily basis, especially those in neighbouring towns. More than 200,000 displaced people face unimaginable difficulties under siege, shelling and recurring massacres. People remaining inside Daraya are facing a far greater threat under siege and total absence of the basic necessities of life including electricity and water.
*** Medical Centre Report***
A few people are still suffering from toxic gas poisoning after yesterday’s attack. The medical team has been following up these cases closely with the aim of helping them achieve recovery.
The medical team continues to provide all possible help to rescue and treat injured victims whether civilians or FSA fighters despite the extreme shortage in medical staff, equipment and material.
The field hospital received today a number of injured victims. The victims were rescued and given the necessary treatment and medication.
***A selection of HD videos covering the developments in Daraya ***
29/04/2013 Shuhada Al Islam Brigade, shooting at military airplanes
https://youtu.be/YveXveNRaLQ
29/04/2013 Shuhada Al Islam Brigade, FSA targets Shabiha locations
https://youtu.be/YvMOWRtff_Q
29/04/2013 massive destruction throughout the city caused by violent shelling
https://youtu.be/NuQy6415Jyg
29/04/2013, houses burning in the aftermath of indiscriminate shelling
https://youtu.be/bnF2mNAMpCc
29/04/2013 vehicles burning in the aftermath of barbaric shelling
https://youtu.be/yyPQoECF55s
29/04/2013 smoke billowing after the shelling
Part 1 https://youtu.be/E1MDpV0dpjY
Part 2 https://youtu.be/JzGbOIRzLtQ
Part 3 https://youtu.be/au7q1x7zceE