Douma massacre (2015)
On August 16, 2015, the Syrian Air Force launched strikes on the rebel-held city of Douma, northeast of Damascus, killing at least 96 people and injuring at least 200 others. It was one of the deadliest attacks to have occurred during the Syrian Civil War.
"Douma massacre" redirects here. For the 2018 Douma massacre, see 2018 Douma chemical attack.
| 2015 Douma massacre | |
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| Part of Syrian Civil War | |
| Location | Douma, Syria |
| Coordinates | 33°34′20.15″N 36°24′06.52″E |
| Date | 16 August 2015 (2015-08-16) |
| Target | Civilians |
Attack type | Airstrike |
| Weapons | Missiles, Barrel bombs |
| Deaths | 96+ |
| Injured | 200+ |
| Perpetrator | Syrian Air Force |
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