Chapter
The Use of Barrel Bombs in Syria
18:26 - 21:12 (02:46)
The use of barrel bombs in Aleppo during the Syrian conflict has been deemed inhumane by Doctors Without Borders and is believed to have been ordered by Bashar al-Assad despite the horrific consequences.
Clips
The podcast discusses how barrel bombs are the iconic weapon used in the Syrian Civil War, comprising of large metal barrels filled with high explosives and shrapnel.
18:26 - 18:58 (00:32)
Syria
Summary
The podcast discusses how barrel bombs are the iconic weapon used in the Syrian Civil War, comprising of large metal barrels filled with high explosives and shrapnel. These are deployed without worrying about the deaths of innocent lives, making it a deadly weapon of war.
ChapterThe Use of Barrel Bombs in Syria
EpisodePart Two: Bashar al Assad: The Eye Doctor Who Murdered a Nation
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The use of barrel bombs and other explosives in modern warfare can have devastating effects on civilian populations, and often result in unnecessary loss of life.
18:58 - 21:12 (02:14)
Modern Warfare
Summary
The use of barrel bombs and other explosives in modern warfare can have devastating effects on civilian populations, and often result in unnecessary loss of life. While some may view these tactics as necessary to achieve victory, the human cost must be taken into account.