Airstrikes in Damascus and Suwayda

In July 2025, airstrikes devastated multiple locations across the Syrian capital of Damascus. In the weeks prior this, the countryside of Suwayda also experienced targeted attacks on civilian areas, infrastructure and public services. Several villages and parts of the city have suffered widespread damage, including the destruction of homes, looting of medical facilities, disruption to education, and the displacement of over 90% of the local population – primarily women, children and the elderly. The humanitarian situation has been compounded by limited access to basic services, increasing insecurity, and movement restrictions both within and outside the governorate.

Our current response

Our team in Damascus is assessing the evolving situation and monitoring any displacement. At this stage, our primary focus is on strengthening the local health system through supplementary support, aiming to enhance emergency response capacity in the event of further escalation and a potential rise in casualties.