250 people were reportedly killed within the first two days of the opening bombardment phase , the highest 48-hour death toll in the Syrian conflict since the 2013 chemical attack on eastern Ghouta . According to a medical worker , the situation forced doctors to use expired drugs , including anesthetics , because they had no other option
2013 chemical attack on eastern Ghouta
Ghouta chemical attack
Rif Dimashq offensive (February–April 2018)