OSMP1650

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ID

OSMP1650

Date

25 August 2025

Source

Source to OSMP

Reported Location

Palestinian Territories › Gaza › Khan Younis › Nasser Hospital

Year

2025

Munition Category

Tank Gun Projectile

Functional use

Blast Munition Fragmentation Munition

Base Colour

Grey / Silver

Condition

Delivered Munition Functioned Munition Part

Mechanical Feature

Rivet Holes, Screws, Rivets

Guidance

Unguided Munition

Domain

Surface-to-Surface

Fins Characteristic

Hinged/Actuated Fins Multiple Fins

Calibre

120 mm

Analyst Note

This image shows parts from at least three fin-stabilised tank gun projectiles, including the tail assemblies and several folding fins. These are components that often survive relatively intact following the functioning of such munitions. The specific morphology of the remnants pictured is consistent with Israeli 120 mm tank gun projectiles. Contextual information suggests that the remnants are most likely to be from M339 high explosive ‘multi-purpose’ projectiles. (ARES)

External Research

Associated Press

“Associated Press reporting into an Israeli attack on Nasser Hospital in the Gaza Stripe that killed 22 people, including five journalists, raises serious questions about Israel’s rationale for the strikes and the way they were carried out. … The remnants show parts of at least three fin-stabilized tank gun projectiles, consistent with those used by Israel, said N.R. Jenzen-Jones, director of Armament Research Services, an Australian consulting firm.”

BBC News

“Meanwhile, Mr Jenzen-Jones said that the "impact of two projectiles at nearly the exact same moment suggests two tanks may have fired on the target simultaneously". Although he said it wasn't possible to definitively identify the munitions used, the apparent physical characteristics and pattern of flight "suggest a 'multi-purpose' tank gun projectile, such as the Israeli M339 model".”