The Syrian Civil Defense reported that the first four months of 2024 witnessed 41 suicide drone attacks by the Assad regime targeting civilian objects. They considered this a dangerous escalation that resulted in civilian casualties and material damage to property.
The Civil Defense noted in a new report that there were ten attacks in February, with the number rising to 17 in March and 13 in April. They observed that many attacks involved multiple drones, with up to six suicide drones used in a single attack.
These attacks led to the deaths of three civilians and injuries to 18 others, including a woman and four children. The attacks also caused significant damage to civilian property and hindered access to fields for crop harvesting due to the danger of drone strikes.
The Civil Defense stated that civilians in northwestern Syria face a serious threat from suicide drones launched by regime forces, Russia, and Iranian militias. They emphasized that this dangerous escalation threatens the lives of innocent residents and destroys their means of survival and livelihoods. The systematic nature of these attacks deliberately targets civilians, causing tension and fear in daily life.
Meanwhile, the Emergency Response Coordinators Team in Syria reported that the Assad regime has targeted the liberated areas in northwestern Syria with suicide drones 127 times since the start of 2024. A total of 512 drones were used, resulting in 22 deaths and 47 injuries, including a woman and four children.
The Team also noted that 27 missiles were used during the same period, causing the deaths of 14 people, including 4 children, and injuring 33 others, including 3 women and 10 children.
The Syrian Opposition Coalition strongly condemned the targeting of civilians and civilian objects with suicide drones. It stated that these actions fall within the Assad regime’s military and retaliatory approach, aiming to destroy the country, kill innocents, and force Syrians to emigrate in search of safety for themselves and their children.
(Source: SOC’s Media Department)
