Destruction of South Damascus Neighborhoods Captured in Drone Video

Fighting continued in south Damascus on May 5, where pro-government media reported renewed airstrikes against “terrorist groups” in Damascus’s al-Hajar al-Aswad area.

Convoys of buses left south Damascus neighborhoods in previous days carrying rebel fighters and their families under a deal struck with the Syrian government. That deal did not extend to Islamic State fighters in the area.

This video was shared by pro-regime media and shows the al-Hajar al-Aswad neighborhood in south Damascus from the air. Numerous plumes of smoke can be seen rising from the area.

Clips on the ground show trenches and fortifications captured by approaching pro-government forces. Credit: War Media via Storyful