Syria's Eastern Ghouta faces 'another Aleppo'
The monthslong fierce offensive launched by Syrian regime forces on the besieged rebel-held enclave of Eastern Ghouta near Damascus has left scores of civilians dead and has depleted the resources for medical staff to treat the injured.
ALEPPO, Syria — The Syrian regime launched fighter aircraft, cannons and missiles in a fierce attack on residential neighborhoods and public facilities in Rif Dimashq in Eastern Ghouta on Jan. 30. Dozens of people were killed, others were injured and the infrastructure was destroyed.
At least 24 people, including five women and a child, were killed in 15 air raids that targeted Otaya, al-Nashabiya, Hazarma and Deir Salman in al-Marj. Seven people were also killed, including four children, and others were injured after air raids carried out by regime forces hit Arbin the same day. The aircraft also targeted Mesraba with several air raids, killing three people and injuring others. The Syrian Civil Defense group reported the use of internationally banned cluster bombs Feb. 20 targeting Saqba in Eastern Ghouta, yet did not specify the losses.
