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Incident Date
27 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1063
Location
حي السكري, Sukkari (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
Two or three civilians died and several more were wounded in airstrikes on Al Sukkari in Aleppo, local sources reported – though it was unclear from reports whether Russia or the Syrian regime were to blame. According to Baladi, the hospital was put out of service as a result of strikes. Halab Today blamed both…
Summary
Published
27 July 2016
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Civilians reported killed
1–3
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
27 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1065
Location
الصاخور, Al Sakhour (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
Up to ten civilians died and as many as 20 others were wounded in an airstrike on a fruit and vegetable market in Al Sakhour, local media reported – though it was unclear whether Russia or the Syrian regime were to blame. Ara, Madar Daily, Smart, Syrian Press Center, Qasioun, Syrian Human Rights Committee, JIsrtv, Ahbah7,…
Summary
Published
27 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
6–10
Civilians reported injured
15–20
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
26 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1061
Location
عندان, Anadan, Aleppo, Syria
Local media reported that one child was killed in an alleged Russian airstrike on Adadan, July 26th 2016. Thiqa News Agency released footage showing the use of cluster bombs in the raid. All sources blamed Russian warplanes for the airstrikes. According to Anadan Media "Civil defense forces try to rescue the wounded due to Russian…
Summary
Published
26 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
26 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1060
Location
حيان, Hayyan, Aleppo, Syria
One civilian died and several more were wounded in an alleged Russian airstrike on Hayan, according to local sources. Alaraby and LCCSY blamed Russia, however, most sources referred only to “warplanes”. Halab Today named one victim, but did not apportion blame.
Summary
Published
26 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
26 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1057
Location
كفر بسين, Kafr Bssein, Aleppo, Syria
Two civilians including one child died in Kafr Bssein, local media reported – though it was unclear who was responsible for the deaths. According to Halab News, Halab Today and Syrian Press Center, an unidentified “man and a child” died in an attack using cluster bombs. The sources didn’t identify the culprit. Some other sources…
Summary
Published
26 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
26 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1058
Location
Al Sokhna, Aleppo, Syria
A single source, the Shaam News Network, reported that “in the eastern countryside Russian planes launched raids targeting the town of al Sokhna and various positions around it, which led to civilian martyrs and wounded.” There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
26 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
26 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1059
Location
Jel al Omar, Homs, Syria
Local media reported that a woman and her two daughters died and the father was badly injured in an airstrike on Jel al Omar. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and Arabstoday pointed towards Russia, though the Syrian Press Center didn’t identify the warplane responsible. There are no other details available at this time.
Summary
Published
26 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
26 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1056
Location
كفر حمرة, Kafr Hamra, Aleppo, Syria
Up to five civilians died in Kafr Hamra, local media said. Most sources blamed Russia, however, some others (Sada_Altawhed, Shahed_Alep, Syrian Press Center) reported artillery shelling as well as airstrikes. Additionally, some reports did not identify the warplanes responsible. According to Qasioun, “Russian warplanes carried out more than 20 raids in Kafr Hamra, killing five…
Summary
Published
26 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
1–5
Civilians reported injured
2–20
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
25 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1055
Location
حي المشهد, Al Mashad (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
Up to 20 civilians died in Al Mashad, according to local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether they were killed by Russian airstrikes or Syrian regime barrel bombs. Alaraby, blaming Russia, put the death toll at five non-combatants, with a dozen more wounded. But Syria News Desk said that as many as…
Summary
Published
25 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
5–20
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
25 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1054
Location
السخنة, As Sukhnah, Homs, Syria
A family reportedly died in As Sukhnah, local media reported – though it was unclear whether they were killed in a Russian airstrike or an action by the Syrian regime. Syriamubashar was among a number of sources which blamed Russia, reporting that “one person was killed and others wounded due to Russian warplanes shelling in…
Summary
Published
25 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
1–4
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
25 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1053
Location
ﺣﻠﺐ, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
A single source, LCCSY, reported that “Russian warplanes targeted Deir Hafer, Haritan and Anadan cities and Kafr Hamra and Maarat Arteeq towns in the northern suburbs [of Aleppo] with vacuum and cluster missiles, which led to casualties among civilians.” No further details are currently available.
Summary
Published
25 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
25 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1052
Location
Arbeen, Aleppo, Syria
Up to five civilians died and as many as 15 were wounded in airstrikes on Arbeen, local sources said – though it was unclear whether Russia or the Syrian regime carried out the attacks. Alsharq and Qary blamed Russia and put the death toll at four. Alitihad Press and Shahba also attributed the event to Russia,…
Summary
Published
25 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
4–5
Civilians reported injured
10–15
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
24 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1051
Location
كرم الطحان, Karam Tahan, Aleppo, Syria
Up to five civilians including children died and more were wounded in an airstrike on Karam Tahan, local sources reported – though it was unclear whether Russia or the Syrian regime were responsible for the casualties. According to Arabstoday, “four people were killed and three were injured due to three Russian warplanes raids in Karm…
Summary
Published
24 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
4–5
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
24 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1047
Location
عربين, Irbin, Damascus, Syria
Four civilians including three children died in an alleged Russian airstrike on Irbin in eastern Ghouta, local media reported – though the culprit remained unclear. According to Radio Al Kul, “Russian warplanes struck Douma, Harasta, Irbin and Hamoreya in Eastern Ghouta with missiles loaded with cluster bombs and killed four people and wounded tens more.”…
Summary
Published
24 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
24 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1046
Location
Yashnatra, Aleppo, Syria
Local media reported that Russian warplanes carried out strikes on Yashnatra town, leading to civilian casualties – though sources didn’t specify numbers. However, Arabstoday blamed the regime, reporting three civilians wounded. Other sources referred only to “warplanes”.
Summary
Published
24 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
24 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1050
Location
الأتارب, Al Atarib, Aleppo, Syria
Up to 22 civilians died and dozens more were wounded in airstrikes on civilian homes and the main market in Al Atarib, according to local media – though it is unclear whether Russia or the Syrian regime were to blame. Many sources alleged that both parties carried out tens of strikes. LCCSY, for example, said…
Summary
Published
24 July 2016
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Civilians reported killed
6–22
Civilians reported injured
12–65
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
24 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1049
Location
حي المرجة, Marjah (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
Up to three civilians died and many more were wounded in an airstrike on Al Marja, local media reported – though it was unclear whether Russia or the Syrian regime were responsible. The Syrian Network for Human Rights blamed the regime for the death of one child – and published an image of the victim.…
Summary
Published
24 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
1–3
Civilians reported injured
3–10
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
24 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1048
Location
Hakim hospital, Al Shiaar neighbourhood, Aleppo, Syria
One child died in an airstrike on Hakim hospital, a specialist children’s hospital in Aleppo - and reportedly the last remaining in the city. Sources alleged the hospital was targeted or struck twice in 12 hours. But it was not clear who was responsible, with sources pointing to both Russia and the Syrian regime. A…
Summary
Published
24 July 2016
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
23 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1041
Location
سوحا, Souha, Hama, Syria
Six civilians from one family, including a woman and four children, died in an airstrike on Souha in Hama, according to local media. Only one of the two sources (LCCSY), alleged that Russia was to blame. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights referred only to “warplanes”.
Summary
Published
23 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
6
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
23 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1039
Location
Al Maysar, Aleppo, Syria
Two civilians died and others were injured in a casualty incident in Al Maysar, Aleppo, according to local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Syrian regime were to blame. According to SMO, Smart and LCCSY Russia was responsible. Smart alleged cluster bombs used in the attack. However, Syriamubashar, A_Alhorane…
Summary
Published
23 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
23 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1040
Location
الهلّك, Halak, Aleppo, Syria
Local media reported that Russia shelled Hayak with cluster bombs, however, only once source (LCCSY) alleged that there had been a civilian casualty. It said that one civilian had died. There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
23 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
23 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1038
Location
حي الصالحين, Salheen (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
Local media reported that up to nine civilians died an two were injured in an airstrike on Salheen, Aleppo. Though it was unclear from reports whether Russia or the Assad regime were to blame, with most reports, such as Halab News, Zam al-wasl and LCCSY, referring to both “Russian and regime” warplanes.
Summary
Published
23 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
9
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
23 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1037
Location
ضهرة عواد, Dahrat Awwad, Aleppo, Syria
Alleged Russian warplanes and/or Assad regime helicopters were both reported to have dropped missiles on the neighbourhood of Dahrat Awwad, killing between 10 and 17 civilians and wounding at least 15 more. According to Ara News, 13 civilians were killed and “10s were injured”. A local news source put the number of killed civilians as…
Summary
Published
23 July 2016
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Civilians reported killed
10–17
Civilians reported injured
15
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
23 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1045
Location
الفردوس, Al Fardous (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
Eleven or twelve civilians died in an alleged Russian or Assad regime airstrike on Aleppo's Al Fardous neighbourhood, according to local media. Smart News reported that Russian warplanes carried out two raids on the town. The Syrian Network for Human Rights, however, blamed “the regime and its allies for the warplane shelling”. The shelling reportedly…
Summary
Published
23 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
11–12
Civilians reported injured
10–35
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
23 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1044
Location
التبني, Al Tabbani, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Alleged Russian or Assad regime warplanes carried out airstrikes which struck and destroyed two family homes in Al Tabbani, killing ten civilians including five children, according to sources on the ground. The local news source, Deirezzor 24, said that the raids occurred at 10am. Syrian PC and Baladi News both blamed Russian warplanes for the…
Summary
Published
23 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
10
Civilians reported injured
12
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
23 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1042
Location
غوطة دمشق, Eastern Ghouta, Damascus, Syria
Eastern Ghouta was bombarded with raids on July 23rd damaging many small residential towns within the district and killing between two and nine civilians, according to sources on the ground. Both Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and Smart News reported that the Assad regime struck the area with jets and warplanes. Shaam News Network, however,…
Summary
Published
23 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
2–9
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
23 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1043
Location
جسر الشغور, Jisr al-Shughur, Idlib, Syria
Cluster bombs dropped by alleged Russian or Assad regime warplanes bombarded and destroyed residential housing killing 12 civilians and wounding up to 40 more in Jisr al-Shughur, local media reported. Baladi News and Jisrtv blamed Russian warplanes for the airstrikes. LCCSY, however, blamed the Assad regime for the raids. Zaman al-Wasl News reported sighting both…
Summary
Published
23 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
12
Civilians reported injured
14–40
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
22 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1036
Location
بني زيد, Bani Zeid, Aleppo, Syria
A woman named Hasna’a Ali Danon, aged 55, was killed on July 22nd by alleged Russian and Assad regime warplanes in Bani Zeid, sources on the ground reported. Syrian Observatory for Human Rights blamed the Assad regime for “artillery shelling” and “warplane shelling” on the neighbourhood. The reports claimed it caused destruction to buildings with no civilian…
Summary
Published
22 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
22 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1032
Location
الفردوس, Al Fardous (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
A 10 year-old child named Jamil Mustafa was killed in an alleged Russian airstrike on Aleppo’s Al Ferdos neighbourhood, according to LCCSY. Despite this claim, a pro-regime Twitter page reported that “Syrian warplanes targeted armed groups in Ferdos and Kallaseh neighbourhoods and injured some armed members.” Step News reported sighting helicopters which threw explosive barrels…
Summary
Published
22 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
22 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1033
Location
عقيربات, Akeirbat, Hama, Syria
A single source, LCCSY, said that there were: “#Hama martyrs and wounded reported due to targeting the township of #Aqrabiyat and the village of #Soha in the eastern suburbs with 5 Russian airstrikes.” However, further research indicated that there were no civilian casualties in Akeirbat, but up to seven in Soha on July 22nd (see…
Summary
Published
22 July 2016
Military Actor
Russian Military
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