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Daraya: Local Council of Daraya City
Daily News Roundup: Field, Medical and Humanitarian Situation in Daraya, Damascus
3 May 2013
***Headlines***
Helicopter and recon aircrafts over Daraya; rocket launcher and artillery shelling; storming attempts renew; clashes between FSA and regime forces
*** Recent developments on the ground***
Regime forces resumed their attempts to storm and control the city of Daraya by sending military reinforcements from Al-Mazzeh Airport including tanks, BMP vehicles and DShK vehicles. The reinforcements joined the huge numbers of military vehicles that already exist on the southern and western fronts. Violent clashes broke out along the western front while intermittent clashes were fought along the southern front and the Old Corniche.
Military locations in Fourth Division Mountains and Regiment 100 as well as tanks surrounding Daraya showered the city with artillery and rocket shelling which was heavy on the southern and western fronts.
Recon aircrafts as well as helicopters flew over the city today.
The city is still suffering under a tight siege leading to extreme shortage in all supplies and a complete interruption of electricity, water and communications.
*** 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 videos covering the developments in Daraya ***
Shelling and destruction are daily news in Daraya
https://youtu.be/43MCDbnb3kI
Smoke caused by rocket shelling
https://youtu.be/JHLy3pA3htE
Destruction around the alleged Sukaina Shrine
https://youtu.be/m1LBPUgR-8A
Photo: damage done to residential neighbourhoods by indiscriminate shelling
https://www.facebook.com/majles.daraya/posts/222049981252847
A destroyed part of the city
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.222095401248305.
Daraya: Local Council of Daraya City
Daily News Roundup: Field, Medical and Humanitarian Situation in Daraya, Damascus
3 May 2013
***Headlines***
Helicopter and recon aircrafts over Daraya; rocket launcher and artillery shelling; storming attempts renew; clashes between FSA and regime forces
*** Recent developments on the ground***
Regime forces resumed their attempts to storm and control the city of Daraya by sending military reinforcements from Al-Mazzeh Airport including tanks, BMP vehicles and DShK vehicles. The reinforcements joined the huge numbers of military vehicles that already exist on the southern and western fronts. Violent clashes broke out along the western front while intermittent clashes were fought along the southern front and the Old Corniche.
Military locations in Fourth Division Mountains and Regiment 100 as well as tanks surrounding Daraya showered the city with artillery and rocket shelling which was heavy on the southern and western fronts.
Recon aircrafts as well as helicopters flew over the city today.
The city is still suffering under a tight siege leading to extreme shortage in all supplies and a complete interruption of electricity, water and communications.
*** 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 videos covering the developments in Daraya ***
Shelling and destruction are daily news in Daraya
https://youtu.be/43MCDbnb3kI
Smoke caused by rocket shelling
https://youtu.be/JHLy3pA3htE
Destruction around the alleged Sukaina Shrine
https://youtu.be/m1LBPUgR-8A
Photo: damage done to residential neighbourhoods by indiscriminate shelling
https://www.facebook.com/majles.daraya/posts/222049981252847
A destroyed part of the city
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.222095401248305.