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Damascus governorate: conflict events in May 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Damascus governorate, Syria. Country-wide report: Syria, May 2026.
2events2 the month before
2est. deaths
1civilian deaths
In May 2026, UCDP recorded 2 organized-violence events in Damascus governorate, Syria, with 2 estimated deaths. That is about the same as the previous month (2).
50% of the month's events were state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths: 1.
The most active pairing was Unidentified armed group - Civilians with 1 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, May 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 May 2026 | Damascus district Damascus governorate | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 19 May 2026 | Damascus district Damascus governorate | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based | 1 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group | 3 | 3 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.