Khan Al Shieh camp for Palestinian refugees was exposed to bombing by the Syrian Army where about 500 artillery shells and 20 explosive barrels targeted Khan Al Shieh, Mazare Al Abasseyya , the 137 troop and Zakiatwon sides, the Syrian Army fired lightning bombs at the vicinity of Al Fawj area.
The events came after the sudden attack of the Syrian Opposition on the location of the Syrian Army 137 and violent clashes broke out between the Syrian Army and the Opposition then the Syrian Army targeted the area with explosive barrels and rockets.
Zakia road Khan Al Shieh was closed due to the bombing and the clashes which prevented the residents of Khan Al Sheih to return back and they stayed at Zakia town where the residents of Zakia gave help to Khan Al Shieh people till they return back. It is referred that Zakia Khan Al Shieh Road is the only road that connect the camp with the adjacent areas and it is always targeted with bombing and fire shooting which prevent the residents to get out and return back in addition to the prevention of the food and aid entry which increased the suffering of the camp’s residents.