The image captures a crowded street scene in an urban area of Homs, Syria

The image captures a crowded street scene in an urban area of Homs, Syria. The street is narrow and unpaved, lined with multi-story buildings. Several structures on the left side of the street display significant damage, characterized by exposed concrete blocks, rebar, and visible structural deterioration, suggesting past conflict or disrepair. In contrast, a building on the center-right features a freshly painted light blue bay window or balcony on its second floor, positioned above a closed metal roll-down shutter at street level. Multiple utility poles with numerous entangled overhead wires crisscross the scene. A horizontally oriented flag with green, white, and black stripes (green on top) is visible on a pole or wire on the left side of the street. Approximately 30 to 40 individuals are present in the street, primarily adult males, with some women and children also visible. They are dressed in a mix of casual contemporary clothing such as t-shirts and jeans, and traditional attire, including thobes and headscarves. The crowd appears to be gathered or in motion, with many individuals facing towards the background-right. In the foreground, a man in a red shirt holds a smartphone vertically, pointed towards the larger group, appearing to record or photograph. A red motorcycle is partially visible in the left foreground. A dark-colored car is also partially visible in the background on the left side of the street. The scene is illuminated by natural daylight, indicating daytime.