The image depicts a scene in Sarouja Municipality, Syria, characterized by urban demolition and ongoing construction activity under an overcast, light grey sky

The image depicts a scene in Sarouja Municipality, Syria, characterized by urban demolition and ongoing construction activity under an overcast, light grey sky. A plume of dark grey smoke or dust is visible rising from the mid-ground, left of center. In the background, multiple multi-story concrete buildings are severely damaged or partially demolished. A central structure shows a significant internal collapse, with large sections of its facade caved inwards, revealing exposed rebar and internal debris. Adjacent buildings exhibit empty window apertures and fragmented wall sections. The ground surrounding these structures is covered in extensive rubble. The mid-ground features a yellow "CAT" brand motor grader positioned diagonally, with its large wheels prominent. To the right of the grader, an area of groundwork is visible, containing concrete forms and rebar cages. A man, dressed in dark clothing, is bent over, actively working on the rebar structure. Another man, wearing a dark jacket and light pants, walks from left to right behind the foreground subjects. A tall, thin metal pole stands vertically to the left of the central damaged building. In the foreground, on the far left, the rear of a yellow Kia vehicle is partially visible, displaying a Syrian license plate with red Arabic script and numbers, including "دمشق" (Damascus) and "٦١٨٧٥٩". On the right, a woman stands facing slightly left. She is wearing a dark headscarf (hijab) and a dark, long-sleeved outer garment over dark attire. She carries multiple bags in her left hand, including a dark green fabric bag. Her expression is neutral. Behind the woman, the rear of a white van is present, bearing a Syrian license plate with red script, including "دمشق" and "٥٧٤٤٤٤".