This image presents a crowded commercial street in Homs, Syria, under clear daylight conditions

This image presents a crowded commercial street in Homs, Syria, under clear daylight conditions. Multi-story concrete buildings line both sides of the thoroughfare, some exhibiting weathered facades, exposed rebar, and damaged windows. On the left side, a grey interlocking brick sidewalk is occupied by numerous market stalls displaying various goods, including textiles and packaged items, often utilizing cardboard boxes as part of the display. A male individual in a green t-shirt and camouflage pants is observed bending over a large cardboard box next to a small cart, appearing to handle merchandise. Multiple pedestrians, including women in long dresses and hijabs (one purple, one pink), navigate the crowded sidewalk. The central roadway contains several vehicles. A red scooter with chrome accents is parked on the right side of the street in the mid-ground. Further along, a silver sedan is visible. To its right, a white pickup truck, marked with "MOI" (Ministry of Interior) in both Arabic and Latin script on its tailgate, is parked. At least three individuals in dark uniforms, consistent with security or police personnel, are present near this MOI vehicle, with one standing by its open passenger door. Another white pickup truck is visible further down the street. On the far right, a man with a dark beard, wearing a black t-shirt and white pants, is seated on a low stool or object, positioned next to a display of packaged items, likely attending a market stall. A tall, grey metal streetlight pole, equipped with a rectangular solar panel and a luminaire, stands prominently on the left side of the street, extending upwards into a bright, cloudless sky. Buildings further down the street, particularly a multi-story structure on the right with numerous balconies, show signs of previous damage or ongoing renovation. Arabic text is discernible on various signs and awnings throughout the scene.