Do not approach munitions in any circumstances

An archive of verified images of munitions from conflict zones and tools to help users understand the key distinctions between munitions.

Do not approach munitions in any circumstances

Archive

Verified images of munitions from Ukraine and other conflict zones.

Classify

Guided questionnaire for classifying images of munitions into key categories.

Resources

Visual and written guides to key munition groups, as well as a glossary.

Guide

Video tour of the portal and how to make the most of it.
Classification groups of key explosive munitions used in conflicts

Munition Category

State of the munition in the image

Munition Condition

The type of fins visible on the munition

Fins Characteristic

Fins placed around the body of the munition in different segments
Multiple Fins
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Features of munitions that affect their aerodynamics

Shape

Parts defining the operation mechanisms of a projectile that are visible in the image.

Mechanical Feature

Thickness of the body of a munition’s warhead or payload

Wall

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IC498

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Date

2016/04/26

Code

IC498

Source

Category

Rocket or Missile Surface-to-Surface Rocket/Missile

Calibre

650mm

Location

Atarib Aleppo Syria

Tags

Multiple Fins Venturi Nozzle Rivet Holes, Screws, Rivets Thin Wall

Rocket or Missile

Rockets and missiles are two closely related types of powered munitions which utilise an internal propulsion method. A rocket fitted with a guidance system is referred to as a missile.
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Civilian Harm Allegation

RS764

According to local sources, at least one civilian was injured on May 12th 2022 when a rocket-propelled grenade launched by YPG/PKK, the military wing of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) targeted a Turkish army border post in the Qarqamish district of Gaziantep, in Turkey...
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IC482

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Date

2022/09/08

Code

IC482

Source

Category

Rocket or Missile Surface-to-Surface Rocket/Missile

Calibre

650mm

Location

Hafsarja Idlib Syria

Tags

Multiple Fins Hydraulic and/or electronic components Rivet Holes, Screws, Rivets Welding Seams Thin Wall

Rocket or Missile

Rockets and missiles are two closely related types of powered munitions which utilise an internal propulsion method. A rocket fitted with a guidance system is referred to as a missile.
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Civilian Harm Allegation

R4466

Between 6 and 11 civilians were killed and 30 to 61 others, including at least 2 children, were injured by alleged Russian airstrikes on Jisr Al Shoughar on June 25, 2023...
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IC249

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Code

IC249

Source

Category

Air-Delivered Bomb Guided Air-delivered Bomb

Calibre

125mm

Weight

12.5kg

Tags

Multiple Fins Wide Fins Hydraulic and/or electronic components Rivet Holes, Screws, Rivets Suspension Lugs

Air-Delivered Bomb

Air-delivered bombs are bombs that are dropped from an aerial vehicle. Compared to other munition categories, they are typically large and can weigh up to 2,000 kilograms – roughly the weight of a car.
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IC250

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Code

IC250

Source

Category

Air-Delivered Bomb Guided Air-delivered Bomb

Calibre

125mm

Weight

12.5kg

Tags

Multiple Fins Hydraulic and/or electronic components Rivet Holes, Screws, Rivets

Air-Delivered Bomb

Air-delivered bombs are bombs that are dropped from an aerial vehicle. Compared to other munition categories, they are typically large and can weigh up to 2,000 kilograms – roughly the weight of a car.
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IC113

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Date

2022/04/27

Code

IC113

Source

Category

Rocket or Missile Air-to-Surface Rocket/Missile

Calibre

360mm

Location

Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk Ukraine

Tags

Multiple Fins Venturi Nozzle Hydraulic and/or electronic components Rivet Holes, Screws, Rivets Thin Wall

Rocket or Missile

Rockets and missiles are two closely related types of powered munitions which utilise an internal propulsion method. A rocket fitted with a guidance system is referred to as a missile.
Read More

IC497

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Date

2016/04/26

Code

IC497

Source

Category

Rocket or Missile Surface-to-Surface Rocket/Missile

Calibre

650mm

Location

Atarib Aleppo Syria

Tags

Multiple Fins Venturi Nozzle Rivet Holes, Screws, Rivets

Rocket or Missile

Rockets and missiles are two closely related types of powered munitions which utilise an internal propulsion method. A rocket fitted with a guidance system is referred to as a missile.
Read More

Civilian Harm Allegation

RS764

According to local sources, at least one civilian was injured on May 12th 2022 when a rocket-propelled grenade launched by YPG/PKK, the military wing of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) targeted a Turkish army border post in the Qarqamish district of Gaziantep, in Turkey...
Read More on Airwars.org

IC485

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Date

2016/09/05

Code

IC485

Source

Category

Rocket or Missile Surface-to-Surface Rocket/Missile

Calibre

650mm

Location

Aleppo Aleppo Syria

Tags

Multiple Fins Hydraulic and/or electronic components Rivet Holes, Screws, Rivets Welding Seams Thin Wall

Rocket or Missile

Rockets and missiles are two closely related types of powered munitions which utilise an internal propulsion method. A rocket fitted with a guidance system is referred to as a missile.
Read More

Civilian Harm Allegation

RS1225

The LNA self-reported airstrikes on what it said were ‘terrorist groups’ operating in Qawarsheh near the European hospital...
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IC111

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Date

2022/04/27

Code

IC111

Source

Category

Rocket or Missile Air-to-Surface Rocket/Missile

Calibre

360mm

Location

Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk Ukraine

Tags

Multiple Fins Hydraulic and/or electronic components Rivet Holes, Screws, Rivets Thin Wall

Rocket or Missile

Rockets and missiles are two closely related types of powered munitions which utilise an internal propulsion method. A rocket fitted with a guidance system is referred to as a missile.
Read More