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

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

15 results

IC471

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Date

2021/03/21

Code

IC471

Source

Category

Artillery Gun Projectile Guided Artillery Projectile

Calibre

152mm

Location

Atareb Aleppo Syria

Artillery Gun Projectile

Artillery gun projectiles are gun-launched indirect-fire projectiles that are typically unguided. They can be generally described as a steel cylinder with a tapered pointed nose, where the fuze of the munition is often fitted.
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Civilian Harm Allegation

R4303

A least one civilian, an elderly man, was injured in alleged Turkish strikes on Kani Masi on June 1, 2021...
Read More on Airwars.org

IC475

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Date

2016/08/20

Code

IC475

Source

Category

Air-Delivered Bomb Unguided Air-delivered Bomb

Weight

500kg

Location

Kafr Gom Aleppo Syria

Tags

Enclosed Fins Rivet Holes, Screws, Rivets Welding Seams

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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Civilian Harm Allegation

RS1170

One civilian was killed by airstrikes in the Karam Homad neighbourhood of Aleppo, according to multiple local reports...
Read More on Airwars.org

IC469

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Date

2021/03/21

Code

IC469

Source

Category

Artillery Gun Projectile Guided Artillery Projectile

Calibre

152mm

Location

Atareb Aleppo Syria

Tags

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

Artillery Gun Projectile

Artillery gun projectiles are gun-launched indirect-fire projectiles that are typically unguided. They can be generally described as a steel cylinder with a tapered pointed nose, where the fuze of the munition is often fitted.
Read More

Civilian Harm Allegation

R4303

A least one civilian, an elderly man, was injured in alleged Turkish strikes on Kani Masi on June 1, 2021...
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.
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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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IC493

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Date

2022/12/20

Code

IC493

Source

Category

Rocket or Missile Air-to-Surface Rocket/Missile

Calibre

180mm

Location

Al Bab Aleppo Syria

Tags

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

CS1989

On 23rd April 2022, it was reported that three people were killed and between one to two people were injured as a result of alleged Russian shelling in the Chuguiv and Dergachi districts of the Kharkiv region in north-eastern Ukraine...
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IC472

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Date

2016/10/22

Code

IC472

Source

Category

Rocket or Missile Surface-to-Surface Rocket/Missile

Location

Anadan Aleppo Syria

Tags

Venturi Nozzle Rivet Holes, Screws, Rivets Welding Seams

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

RS1496

One civilian died in alleged air or artillery strikes on Maarat Al Arkeet, according to multiple local sources...
Read More on Airwars.org

IC473

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Date

2016/10/22

Code

IC473

Source

Category

Rocket or Missile Surface-to-Surface Rocket/Missile

Location

Anadan Aleppo Syria

Tags

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

RS1496

One civilian died in alleged air or artillery strikes on Maarat Al Arkeet, according to multiple local sources...
Read More on Airwars.org

IC476

permalink

Date

2016/08/20

Code

IC476

Source

Category

Air-Delivered Bomb Unguided Air-delivered Bomb

Weight

500kg

Location

Kafr Gom Aleppo Syria

Tags

Enclosed Fins Rivet Holes, Screws, Rivets Suspension Lugs Welding Seams Thin Wall

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.
Read More

Civilian Harm Allegation

RS1170

One civilian was killed by airstrikes in the Karam Homad neighbourhood of Aleppo, according to multiple local reports...
Read More on Airwars.org

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.
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

IC500

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Date

2015/10/07

Code

IC500

Source

Category

Rocket or Missile Surface-to-Surface Rocket/Missile

Weight

450kg

Location

Darat Izza Aleppo Syria

Tags

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

RS025

At least ten civilians were reported killed and 13 or more injured, after a Coalition strike at 8...
Read More on Airwars.org

IC474

permalink

Date

2016/08/20

Code

IC474

Source

Category

Air-Delivered Bomb Unguided Air-delivered Bomb

Weight

500kg

Location

Kafr Gom Aleppo Syria

Tags

Rivet Holes, Screws, Rivets Suspension Lugs Welding Seams Thin Wall

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.
Read More

Civilian Harm Allegation

RS1170

One civilian was killed by airstrikes in the Karam Homad neighbourhood of Aleppo, according to multiple local reports...
Read More on Airwars.org

IC499

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Date

2021/06/12

Code

IC499

Source

Category

Rocket or Missile Surface-to-Surface Rocket/Missile

Calibre

122mm

Location

Afrin Aleppo Syria

Tags

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

Civilian Harm Allegation

R4317

One civilian was allegedly killed in an LNA artillery strike on Mitiga Airport in Tripoli...
Read More on Airwars.org

IC497

permalink

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

IC470

permalink

Date

2021/03/21

Code

IC470

Source

Category

Artillery Gun Projectile Guided Artillery Projectile

Calibre

152mm

Location

Atareb Aleppo Syria

Artillery Gun Projectile

Artillery gun projectiles are gun-launched indirect-fire projectiles that are typically unguided. They can be generally described as a steel cylinder with a tapered pointed nose, where the fuze of the munition is often fitted.
Read More

Civilian Harm Allegation

R4303

A least one civilian, an elderly man, was injured in alleged Turkish strikes on Kani Masi on June 1, 2021...
Read More on Airwars.org

IC468

permalink

Date

2021/03/21

Code

IC468

Source

Category

Artillery Gun Projectile Guided Artillery Projectile

Calibre

152mm

Location

Atareb Aleppo Syria

Tags

Hydraulic and/or electronic components Thin Wall

Artillery Gun Projectile

Artillery gun projectiles are gun-launched indirect-fire projectiles that are typically unguided. They can be generally described as a steel cylinder with a tapered pointed nose, where the fuze of the munition is often fitted.
Read More

Civilian Harm Allegation

R4303

A least one civilian, an elderly man, was injured in alleged Turkish strikes on Kani Masi on June 1, 2021...
Read More on Airwars.org