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

6 results

IC480

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Date

2020/02/25

Code

IC480

Source

Category

Rocket or Missile Surface-to-Surface Rocket/Missile

Calibre

220mm

Location

Idlib Idlib Syria

Tags

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.
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Civilian Harm Allegation

RS4478

One civilian was allegedly killed by GNA or Turkish shelling on Qasr Bin Gashir...
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IC494

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Date

2018/02/07

Code

IC494

Source

Category

Rocket or Missile Surface-to-Surface Rocket/Missile

Calibre

650mm

Location

Ma'arat Al Numan Idlib Syria

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

RS2995

Local sources reported that five children and their mother were injured as a result of alleged Russian airstrikes on Urm Al Kubra in Aleppo, on January 21st, 2020...
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IC452

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Date

2015/12/03

Code

IC452

Source

Category

Rocket or Missile Surface-to-Surface Rocket/Missile

Calibre

650mm

Location

Najieh Idlib Syria

Tags

Hydraulic and/or electronic components 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

RS222

One female child named as Aamne Hsain al Waw (pictured) was killed in an alleged Russian airstrike on Ar Raqqah, according to the Violations Documentation Center...
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IC453

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Date

2016/08/02

Code

IC453

Source

Category

Rocket or Missile Surface-to-Surface Rocket/Missile

Calibre

650mm

Location

Bdama Idlib Syria

Tags

Hydraulic and/or electronic components 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

RS1089

A single source, Halaab News, named the child Zuheir Mohammad al Maghrabi as having been killed in an alleged Coalition raid on Manbij...
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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.
Read More

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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IC454

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Date

2017/04/08

Code

IC454

Source

Category

Air-Delivered Bomb Unguided Air-delivered Bomb

Location

Orm Al Jouz Idlib Syria

Tags

Enclosed Fins

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

RS2093

Three civilians including one child died and two others were injured in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Maysalon, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights...
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