Daraya: Local Council of Daraya City
Daily News Roundup: Field, Medical and Humanitarian Situation in Daraya, Damascus
10 May 2013
*** Recent developments on the ground***
The day concluded with a retreat by the reinforcements that kept coming from Al-Mazzeh Airport into the city throughout the day and included 3 tanks, a number of BMP vehicles, a number of troop-carriers and a number of DShK vehicles. The forces retreated after a day of clashes with FSA fighters who stood their ground for yet another day.
The western and southern fronts were the scene of mutual sniper shooting. Shelling was also resumed and it targeted residential neighbourhoods of the city as well as combat fronts. Shelling started during the night using rocket launchers and halted during early morning only to resume during the day including artillery and rockets. Meanwhile, recon aircrafts flew over the city during the day.
***Today’s fallen heroes***
Amer Abu Inad, an FSA fighter, died in action today
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=223287307795781
***A selection of videos covering the developments in Daraya ***
Smoke billowing after shelling
https://youtu.be/MpBzyjecqSM
Destruction caused by warplane bombing
https://youtu.be/QdCRdtVaAzY
A civilian resident of Daraya speaking about incessant shelling
https://youtu.be/JMn5pupN1H4
Indiscriminate shelling and the smoke it caused
https://youtu.be/qwxf-NhqnFQ
*** 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***
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
