Control over power and water infrastructure and intentional attacks on that infrastructure are being used as weapons in the civil war in Syria. Officials estimate there has been a 50 percent reduction in access to safe water in the country since the war began.
Islamic State (IS) militants attack the Tishrin Dam on the Euphrates River in Syria. The attack is repelled with airstrikes. The following day a similar attack occurs during which at least 14 IS militants are killed.
A water pumping station is attacked by the Islamic State (IS) in Deir ez-Zor, Syria as part of numerous attacks that leave hundreds of people dead, including Syrian soldiers, IS militia, and civilians.
A water pipeline is the target of an explosive device in Mardin, Turkey.
Two water and sewage treatment plants in Hudaydah, Yemen are hit during air raids in Bajil and Al-Hawk Districts.
A water well is hit during air raids in Mawza District, Taizz, Yemen.
The Al-Aqran dam is hit during three air raids in Nihm District, Sanaa, Yemen.
The Al-Naysani well in Maqbanah District, Taizz, Yemen is hit during an air raid.
A water project is hit during an air raid in Hamdan District, Sanaa, Yemen.
A water truck is hit during an air raid near Hayran market, Hayran District, Hajjah, Yemen.