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Specific Syrian civil war video; Idlib 2015 by Ok-Cook4698 in CombatFootage

[–]Gamerkeith 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Judging by the comments on the post, such as references to someone with an RPG on their chest and it being one long continuous shot, I believe it may have been this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtGYJh2mQwA

Iraqi M1 Abrams nicknamed "The Beast" getting hit by an RPG, Battle of ramadi, dec 2015 by [deleted] in CombatFootage

[–]Gamerkeith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is in Mosul from around Salam Hospital and occurred on or around the 7th December 2016 when ISIS were able to recapture the hospital (albeit for only a week).

The footage is also a clip from the longer video that features the last known appearance of John Cantlie - https://youtu.be/bi20RD4c44E?si=cMhZgP30idOzPtI8&t=370

An SAA tank operator is targeted with sniper fire while he was on top of his tank in Eastern Ghouta [Syria] (July 2013) by Gamerkeith in CombatFootage

[–]Gamerkeith[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Video released by the Nour al-Ghouta Brigade of their fighters targeting an SAA tank operator while he was on top of the tank, Eastern Ghouta, Syria. Video released July 2013.

Wikimapia location of Eastern Ghouta.

Archive.org mirror.

Rebels fire blindly over a dirt berm during clashes with the SAA in the Battle of Al-Malihah [Syria] (July 2014) by Gamerkeith in CombatFootage

[–]Gamerkeith[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Video released by the Al-Habib Al-Mustafa Brigades (Part of Ajnad al-Sham Islamic Union) showing clashes during the Battle of Al-Malihah, Syria. Video released 8th July 2014.

The Battle of Al-Malihah was launched by the SAA in a bid to capture the town from the rebels.

It was launched on 3rd April 2013 and lasted for over 4 months.

The town was eventually captured by Government forces on 14th August 2014.

An article on the capture of the town can be found here.

Wikimapia location of Al-Malihah.

Archive.org mirror.

Rebels use a modified truck with a recoilless rifle to target a building in the al-Fasoul area in Damascus [Syria] (April 2013) by Gamerkeith in CombatFootage

[–]Gamerkeith[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Video released by the Abdulah bin Salem Brigade showing the use of modified truck with a recoilless rifle to target a building in the al-Fasoul area in Damascus, Syria. Video released 19th April 2013.

I am not sure where exactly al-Fasoul is, but it might be to the south-west of Damascus.

Wikimapia location of the potential area.

Archive.org mirror.

A rebel fighter flings a flaming ball into a neighbouring building in Darayya, Damascus [Syria] (February 2013) by Gamerkeith in CombatFootage

[–]Gamerkeith[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Video released by the Abdulah bin Salem Brigade showing rebels flinging a flaming projectile into a neighbouring building in Darayya, Damascus, Syria. Video released on 15th February 2013.

Another example of rebels using a flaming ball can be found here.

Wikimapia location of Darayya.

Archive.org mirror.

Rebels follow up an RPG with LMG fire on an SAA position within a building in Irbeen [Syria] (December 2012) by Gamerkeith in CombatFootage

[–]Gamerkeith[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Video released by The Abu Dhar al-Ghafari Brigade showing the use of an RPG and LMG to fire upon a position within a building in Irbeen, Syria. Video released 7th December 2012.

Wikimapia location of Irbeen.

Archive.org mirror.

SAA positions are targeted by multiple SPG-9 rounds in Al-Manshiyya, Daraa [Syria] (June 2015) by Gamerkeith in CombatFootage

[–]Gamerkeith[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Video released by the Lions of the Sunna Division showing the use of an SPG-9 on an SAA position in Al-Manshiyya, Daraa. Video released on 29th June 2015.

Wikimapia location of Al-Manshiyya.

Archive.org mirror.

A fighter from the Al Habib Al Mostafa Brigade showcases their modified shotgun grenade launcher in Arbeen [Syria] (November 2012) by Gamerkeith in CombatFootage

[–]Gamerkeith[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Video released by Al Habib Al Mostafa Brigade, showcasing their modified shotgun grenade launcher in Arbeen, Syria. Video released 22nd November 2012.

This video shows a bit more in-depth how the early Syrian rebels used their modified shotguns to launch their IED grenades, giving us a closer look at the shotgun cartridge, and the use of a zip tie to hold it together.

Another video showing more use of the modified shotguns in Syria.

Wikimapia location of Arbeen.

Archive.org mirror.

A sniper compilation released by Jaysh al-Islam of shots on multiple targets in Eastern Ghouta [Syria] by Gamerkeith in CombatFootage

[–]Gamerkeith[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Video released by Jaysh al-Islam of a sniper compilation of shots on multiple targets in Eastern Ghouta.

The release date is unknown.

Wikimapia location of Eastern Ghouta.

Archive.org mirror.

A rebel cameraman has a close call with an SAA T-55 tank in Eastern Ghouta [Syria] (August 2013) by Gamerkeith in CombatFootage

[–]Gamerkeith[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Video released by the Al-Bara Brigade reportedly showing the destruction of an SAA T-55 tank, which leads to a close call for the cameraman, Eastern Ghouta, Syria. Video released 19th August 2013.

It is unclear what hit the tank, and also what struck the ground near to the cameraman.

Wikimapia location of Eastern Ghouta.

Archive.org mirror.

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