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

Bottom surface of the munition is level, even or lacking curvature
Flat Base
✕
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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IC457

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Date

2020/07/16

Code

IC457

Source

Category

Air-Delivered Bomb Guided Air-delivered Bomb

Location

Darbasiyah Hassakah Syria

Tags

Fins Attached to Perforated Cylinder Flat Base Obturating Rings or Gas Check Bands

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

TS441

Between three and six civilians, including a woman, were killed and between three and six others were injured in alleged Israeli airstrikes on a car traveling in al-Maghrabi on May 12, 2021...
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IC93

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Date

2022/10/01

Code

IC93

Source

Category

Artillery Gun Projectile Unguided Artillery Projectile

Calibre

152mm

Location

Mykolaiv Mykolaiv Ukraine

Tags

Flat Base Driving Bands

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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IC36

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Date

2022/03/15

Code

IC36

Source

Category

Artillery Gun Projectile Unguided Artillery Projectile

Calibre

122mm

Location

Mykolaiv Mykolaiv Ukraine

Tags

Flat Base Driving Bands

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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IC75

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Date

2022/04/04

Code

IC75

Source

Category

Mortar Projectile Typical Mortar Projectile

Calibre

120mm

Location

Chernihiv Chernihiv Ukraine

Tags

Fins Attached to Perforated Cylinder Flat Base Obturating Rings or Gas Check Bands

Mortar Projectile

Mortar projectiles are gun-launched indirect-fire that are typically unguided. Compared with artillery projectiles, mortar projectiles are generally shorter and lighter.
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IC71

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Date

2022/04/05

Code

IC71

Source

Category

Mortar Projectile Typical Mortar Projectile

Calibre

120mm

Location

Chernihiv Chernihiv Ukraine

Tags

Fins Attached to Perforated Cylinder Flat Base Obturating Rings or Gas Check Bands

Mortar Projectile

Mortar projectiles are gun-launched indirect-fire that are typically unguided. Compared with artillery projectiles, mortar projectiles are generally shorter and lighter.
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IC455

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Date

2017/08/12

Code

IC455

Source

Category

Artillery Gun Projectile Unguided Artillery Projectile

Location

Raqqa Raqqa Syria

Tags

Flat Base Driving Bands Thick 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

CS1365

Yaqin reported civilians casualties following the bombardment of aircraft of the International Alliance on the areas of Rawah district, west of Anbar province...
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IC456

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Date

2017/08/12

Code

IC456

Source

Category

Artillery Gun Projectile Unguided Artillery Projectile

Location

Raqqa Raqqa Syria

Tags

Flat Base Driving Bands

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

CS1365

Yaqin reported civilians casualties following the bombardment of aircraft of the International Alliance on the areas of Rawah district, west of Anbar province...
Read More on Airwars.org

IC104

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Date

2022/09/27

Code

IC104

Source

Category

Mortar Projectile Typical Mortar Projectile

Calibre

120mm

Location

Rubtsi Donetsk Ukraine

Tags

Fins Attached to Perforated Cylinder Flat Base Obturating Rings or Gas Check Bands

Mortar Projectile

Mortar projectiles are gun-launched indirect-fire that are typically unguided. Compared with artillery projectiles, mortar projectiles are generally shorter and lighter.
Read More

IC458

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Date

2020/07/16

Code

IC458

Source

Category

Air-Delivered Bomb Unguided Air-delivered Bomb

Location

Darbasiyah Hassakah Syria

Tags

Fins Attached to Perforated Cylinder Flat Base Obturating Rings or Gas Check Bands

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

TS441

Between three and six civilians, including a woman, were killed and between three and six others were injured in alleged Israeli airstrikes on a car traveling in al-Maghrabi on May 12, 2021...
Read More on Airwars.org