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August Damage Assessment in Khuza'a and Al Qararra, Gaza Strip, Occupied Palestinian Territory (as of 8 August 2014)

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This map illustrates satellite-detected damage and destruction in the Khuza'a and Al Qararra areas of the Gaza Strip, resulting from ongoing violence in the area. Using a satellite image collected 1st August 2014 by the Pleiades satellite and compared with a pre-crisis Pleiades image collected 6 July 2014 UNOSAT analysis has identified 2,493 destroyed structures, 1,243 severely damaged structures, and 1,652 moderately damaged structures. In addition, 2,014 craters on roads and in agricultural and non-urbanized area are also visible as of 1st August 2014. This is a preliminary analysis & has not yet been validated in the field. Please send ground feedback to UNITAR / UNOSAT.