Daily News Roundup: Field, Medical and Humanitarian Situation in Daraya, Damascus
18/06/2013
***Headlines***
Intermittent clashes on several fronts; helicopter and warplane raids; rocket and artillery shelling causes a number of injuries; siege continues causing acute shortage in all supplies
*** Recent developments on the ground***
For an eighth consecutive month, Assad’s forces have resumed their futile attempts to reclaim the city of Daraya by sending tanks and military vehicles from Al-Mazzeh Military Airport. Intermittent clashes broke out on several fronts especially the western and southern fronts during which the area was shelled by tanks located along Jedaidah-Sahnaya Road. Meanwhile, sniper operations continued in the vicinity of of the alleged Sukaina Shrine, Liberty Square and Althawra Street. Helicopters and fighter jets continued to fly over the city while some neighbourhoods were shelled by heavy artillery causing several injuries
*** Humanitarian situation***
Daraya has been living for over eight months under tight siege stopping all necessities from reaching the city. Most food and medical supplies are running out while electricity, communications, and fuel are also completely cut off from the city.
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 and shelling.
*** Videos ***
Shuhada Al Islam Brigade resumes battles:
https://youtu.be/DjoBxCFox9s
Civilian homes being deliberately set on fire by Assad’s forces:
https://youtu.be/p6i5rU3vOsA
Field Hospital – treating an injury caused by a shrapnel:
https://youtu.be/MyV6nfsRNpc
Civilian homes destroyed in Althawra Street:
https://youtu.be/CsiurVwzRb4
18/06/2013
***Headlines***
Intermittent clashes on several fronts; helicopter and warplane raids; rocket and artillery shelling causes a number of injuries; siege continues causing acute shortage in all supplies
*** Recent developments on the ground***
For an eighth consecutive month, Assad’s forces have resumed their futile attempts to reclaim the city of Daraya by sending tanks and military vehicles from Al-Mazzeh Military Airport. Intermittent clashes broke out on several fronts especially the western and southern fronts during which the area was shelled by tanks located along Jedaidah-Sahnaya Road. Meanwhile, sniper operations continued in the vicinity of of the alleged Sukaina Shrine, Liberty Square and Althawra Street. Helicopters and fighter jets continued to fly over the city while some neighbourhoods were shelled by heavy artillery causing several injuries
*** Humanitarian situation***
Daraya has been living for over eight months under tight siege stopping all necessities from reaching the city. Most food and medical supplies are running out while electricity, communications, and fuel are also completely cut off from the city.
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 and shelling.
*** Videos ***
Shuhada Al Islam Brigade resumes battles:
https://youtu.be/DjoBxCFox9s
Civilian homes being deliberately set on fire by Assad’s forces:
https://youtu.be/p6i5rU3vOsA
Field Hospital – treating an injury caused by a shrapnel:
https://youtu.be/MyV6nfsRNpc
Civilian homes destroyed in Althawra Street:
https://youtu.be/CsiurVwzRb4