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Incident Date

2 August 2016

Incident Code

RS1094

Location

سرمين, Sarmin, Idlib, Syria
On August 2nd, the raids continued in Idlib, with alleged Russian and Syrian regime warplanes shelling a residential neighbourhood in Sermin, killing a further four civilians, sources on the ground reported. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, both warplanes and helicopters carried out the strikes. The Shaam News Network (SNN) reported that this…

Summary

Published
2 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
15
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

2 August 2016

Incident Code

RS1093

Location

تل سلطان, Tall Sultan, Idlib, Syria
Following on from the deadly chloride attack on Saraqeb on August 2nd, Tal al Sultan village was also reportedly hit on the same day by alleged Russian and Assad regime warplanes. According to Syria Direct, these raids were part of the same wave of attacks which blanketed Idlib as part of a revenge attack. Al…

Summary

Published
2 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

2 August 2016

Incident Code

RS1092

Location

سراقب, Saraqib, Idlib, Syria
Russian and Assad regime helicopters allegedly dropped what were reportedly exploding chloride barrels on a residential neighbourhood in Saraqeb in Idlib at 23.20 on Tuesday August 2nd. The Shaam News Network reported that this attack was a “revenge for the killing of a number of Russian officers after their helicopter crashed in the vicinity of…

Summary

Published
2 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
10–33
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

2 August 2016

Incident Code

RS1091

Location

كفرتخاريم, Kafr Takharim, Idlib, Syria
One woman died in an airstrike on Kafr Tkharim and the surrounding countryside on the August 2nd, according to sources on the ground. Most sources attributed the event to Russia, though one said that barrel bombs had been dropped on the area, meaning that regime involvement can’t be ruled out. LCCSY and Baladi Network both…

Summary

Published
2 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

2 August 2016

Incident Code

RS1090

Location

حي السكري, Sukkari (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
According to sources, both Russian and Assad regime aircraft carried out missile attacks on Al Sukkari at noon on August 2nd 2016. Sources stated that not only artillery, but rocket launchers, missiles and a vacuum missile were used in the raid on the neighbourhood. Only one source reported that the aircraft was Russian. Multiple sources…

Summary

Published
2 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
1–3
Civilians reported injured
2–10
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

2 August 2016

Incident Code

RS1087

Location

ﺣﻠﺐ, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
According to Syria News Desk, “three media opposition activists were killed yesterday while covering the fighting south of Aleppo, one of them a reporter for Step News agency. They were killed as a result of Russian warplanes targeting the building they were inside.” No further details are currently available.  

Summary

Published
2 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

2 August 2016

Incident Code

RS1089

Location

الأتارب, Al Atarib, Aleppo, Syria
Between 11 and 42 civilians died and dozens more were wounded in an airstrike on a popular market in Al Atarib, according to local media. Most sources blamed Russia, though there was some confusion in the reporting with the Syrian Network for Human Rights pointing to both Moscow and then the regime. Some other sources…

Summary

Published
2 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
11–42
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

1 August 2016

Incident Code

RS1085

Location

حي باب النيرب, Bab al Nayrab (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
Three civilians were reported killed in an airstrike on Bab al Nairab on August 1st, 2016, according to multiple sources – though reports were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Assad regime were to blame. LCCSY reported that three civilians were killed and several others wounded “due to the targeting of Bab Nairab neighbourhood…

Summary

Published
1 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2–10
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

1 August 2016

Incident Code

RS1086

Location

أبو الظهور, Abu al Duhur, Idlib, Syria
More than 10 civilians were killed in alleged airstrikes in Abu al Duhur, close to the location of a downed Russian warplane, according to multiple sources. Reports are conflicted as to whether Russian or Assad regime forces were responsible for the deaths. Syria Newsdesk reported that “Russian warplanes targeted with more than 30 raids the…

Summary

Published
1 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
14–16
Civilians reported injured
2–30
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

1 August 2016

Incident Code

RS1084

Location

خان الشيح‬, Khan al Sheikh, Damascus, Syria
Five civilians were killed and dozens more wounded in alleged Russian or regime airstrikes on Khan al Sheikh, local media reported. According to Halab Today, “four civilians from one family were martyred following Russian air strikes targeting Khan al Sheikh camp for Palestinian refugees in the western Damascus countryside.” The Syrian Network for Human Rights…

Summary

Published
1 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
4–5
Civilians reported injured
6–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

1 August 2016

Incident Code

RS1083

Location

حي ‏المرجة‬, Marjah (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
Three civilians were killed and several others injured, including women and children, in alleged Russian and/or Syrian regime airstrikes on Al Marja, according to local sources. According to HNN Russian planes carried out several raids “leading to the death of three people and causing material damage”. The Shaam News Network reported that “activists said the…

Summary

Published
1 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

31 July 2016

Incident Code

RS1082

Location

Jeb al Qebr, Aleppo, Syria
According to LCCSY, “Russian warplanes, along with Assad’s warplanes and helicopters, committed a massacre that claimed the lives of 16 people when they targeted the Medical Center the  Job_Qebba‬ neighborhood and houses in the ‪‎Ansari‬ and ‪Sukkari‬ neighborhoods with dozens airstrikes and barrel bombs”. There are no other details at this time.

Summary

Published
31 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
16
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

31 July 2016

Incident Code

RS1081

Location

عندان, Anadan, Aleppo, Syria
Four civilians died and seven others were wounded in airstrikes on Anadan, local sources said, though reports were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Syrian regime were to blame. Most of the sources, however, attributed the event to Russia. According to a Facebook post by Anadan Hospital, “Russian warplanes shelled the hospital with parachute…

Summary

Published
31 July 2016
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
7
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

30 July 2016

Incident Code

RS1078

Location

مَعَرَّة النُّعْمَان, Maarat al Numan, Idlib, Syria
Five civilians died and several more were wounded in an alleged Russian airstrike on Maarat al Numan, according to local sources. Syrian Press Center, Smart News Agency, Zakaria Nassani, Eldorar, Iraqsunahnews, RFS, EMC and LCCSY all blamed Russia. There are no other details at this time.

Summary

Published
30 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
5
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

30 July 2016

Incident Code

RS1079

Location

تلبيسة, Talbisah, Homs, Syria
One child died and 15 other civilians – many reportedly also children – were wounded in a civilian casualty incident in Talbisah, according to local media – though it was unclear whether the casualties were caused by Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes or Syrian regime artillery. Al Jazeera and Gulfeyes blamed Russia. According to Syria…

Summary

Published
30 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
15
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

30 July 2016

Incident Code

RS1080

Location

الرستن‬, Ar-Rastan, Homs, Syria
One named child died and a number of other non-combatants were injured in an airstrike on Ar Rastan, according to local media – though it was unclear whether planes belonging to the Syrian regime or Moscow caused the casualties. The victim was also named by some other sources, though they didn’t identify the warplane which…

Summary

Published
30 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

30 July 2016

Incident Code

RS1076

Location

الأتارب, Al Atarib, Aleppo, Syria
According to a single source, HNN, one civilian died in an alleged Russian airstrike on Al Atarib. No further details are currently available.

Summary

Published
30 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

30 July 2016

Incident Code

RS1077

Location

سرمدا, Sarmada, Idlib, Syria
Four or five civilians died in an airstrike on Sarmada, according to local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Syrian regime were to blame. Qasioun, Almntsrbalaah and Halabtoday all said that Russia was responsible, while Syria News Desk added that Russian warplanes had dropped cluster bombs on Sarmada’s main…

Summary

Published
30 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
4–5
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

30 July 2016

Incident Code

RS1075

Location

كفر ناها, Kafr Naha, Aleppo, Syria
Between five and seven civilians died and dozens more were injured in an airstrike on Kafr Naha, local media reported – though it was unclear whether Russia or the Syrian regime were responsible. The majority of sources “Qasioun, Sadaaltwhed, Halab News, Alamawi, Jisr tv, Syrian Press Center) pointed towards Russia, with death counts varying between…

Summary

Published
30 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
5–7
Civilians reported injured
10–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

29 July 2016

Incident Code

RS1074

Location

بداما, Bdama, Idlib, Syria
Step News Agency, Jisrtv and Syriapost1 reported that one person died and five were wounded after a rocket was fired from a Russian warship toward Bdama, Idlib. According to the Shaam News Network, “Russian warships targeted at night the town of Bdama in the countryside Western Jisr al shoughour in the  Idlib countryside with a…

Summary

Published
29 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
5–8
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

29 July 2016

Incident Code

RS1073

Location

Abeen Saba'an, Aleppo, Syria
Up to 11 civilians were killed and dozens more wounded in an airstrike on Abeen Saba’an, according to local media – though sources are conflicted as to whether this was the work of Russia or the Syrian regime. Step News Agency, Syrian News Desk, Taha_Alhlo, and the Syrian Network for Human Rights all attributed the…

Summary

Published
29 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
3–11
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

29 July 2016

Incident Code

RS1071

Location

حي بستان القصر, Bustan al Qasr (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
Five civilians died in an airstrike on Bustan al Qasr, according to local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Syrian regime were to blame. The Shaam News Network reported that “Russian enemy planes continued targeting the neighbourhoods of the besieged city of Aleppo with dozens of raids every day,…

Summary

Published
29 July 2016
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Civilians reported killed
5
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

29 July 2016

Incident Code

RS1072

Location

خان الشيح‬, Khan al Sheikh, Damascus, Syria
A 16-year-old boy reportedly died in an airstrike on his home in Khan al Shiekh, according to local media – though sources were unclear whether the strike was carried out by Russia or the Syrian regime. Syrian News Desk reported that the victim was “a boy aged 16, who was a soccer player in the…

Summary

Published
29 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2–10
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

29 July 2016

Incident Code

RS1068

Location

كرم البيك, Karam al Beik, Aleppo, Syria
Between five and seven civilians died and 15 were wounded in airstrikes on Karam al beik, according to local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Syrian regime were to blame. Alaraby, Radio Alkul, Syrianevent1 and LCCSY said that Russia was responsible. However, AMC and Al Jazeera pointed towards the…

Summary

Published
29 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
5–7
Civilians reported injured
15
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

29 July 2016

Incident Code

RS1069

Location

معرة حرمة, Maraat Harma, Idlib, Syria
One civilian – either a doctor or a nurse – died and other medical staff were reportedly wounded in an airstrike on a hospital/medical facility in Maarat Harma, local media reported – though sources were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Syrian regime were to blame. According to Zamanalwasl, “Assad warplanes shelled Ma’arat Harmaa,…

Summary

Published
29 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

29 July 2016

Incident Code

RS1070

Location

الأتارب, Al Atarib, Aleppo, Syria
In a major casualty event, up to 25 civilians including as many as 16 children died and dozens more were wounded in alleged Russian airstrikes on Al Atarib in Aleppo according to local media. Many sources – who published extremely graphic mages of victims – didn’t identify the warplanes responsible, however, a large number pointed…

Summary

Published
29 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
17–25
Civilians reported injured
12–50
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

28 July 2016

Incident Code

RS1067

Location

جسر الشغور, Jisr al-Shughur, Idlib, Syria
Up to five civilians including three children died and as many as 21 other non-combatants were wounded in an airstrike on Jisr al-Shughur in Aleppo, according to local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Syrian regime were responsible. The Shaam News Network blamed Russia, reporting: “Activists said Russian warplanes…

Summary

Published
28 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
4–5
Civilians reported injured
20–21
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

28 July 2016

Incident Code

RS1066

Location

مَعَرَّة النُّعْمَان, Maarat al Numan, Idlib, Syria
Local media reported that one civilian died and several others were wounded in a cluster bomb attack on Maarat al Numan, though it was unclear whether Russia or the Syrian regime were to blame. Multiple sources published images showing the remains of cluster bombs on the ground – though many sources didn’t identify who had…

Summary

Published
28 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

27 July 2016

Incident Code

RS1064

Location

حي بستان القصر, Bustan al Qasr (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
Between one and four civilians died and up to six others were wounded in Bustan al Qasr, according to local media – though it was unclear whether Russia or the Syrian regime were responsible for the deaths. Abdulkarimlaila blamed Russia, but most sources did not identify the culprit. Orient News and Rojava, however, referred to…

Summary

Published
27 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
1–4
Civilians reported injured
6
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

27 July 2016

Incident Code

RS1062

Location

عندان, Anadan, Aleppo, Syria
Local media reported that an unidentified child died in an alleged Russian airstrike on Anadan. No further details are currently available.

Summary

Published
27 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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