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Incident Date
17 November 2015
Incident Code
RS0162
Location
الأتارب, Al Atarib, Aleppo, Syria
Russian vacuum missiles allegedly targeted a key bakery in Al Atarib, taking it completely out of service. Reports said the bakery served more than 100,000 people (apparently confirmed by activists). There were no reports of casualties, but the Syrian Network for Human Rights said the bakery was the “greatest in the western region of Aleppo suburbs“,…
Summary
Published
17 November 2015
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
17 November 2015
Incident Code
RS0163
Location
حيان, Hayyan, Aleppo, Syria
One civilian factory worker was killed and two injured in an alleged Russian missile strike on the Atlas Factory for cotton in Hayyan, according to the Syrian Network for Human Rights and the Violations Documentation Centre. The VDC published an image (right) of the unnamed victim. In a separate report, it has also listed 35-year old from…
Summary
Published
17 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
17 November 2015
Incident Code
RS0160
Location
كفر حلب, Kafr Halab, Aleppo, Syria
A seven-year-old boy was reported killed and five of his family members injured, following an alleged Russian airstrike at Kafr Halab or nearby. A second child may also have died. Location reporting for this event remains confused. Chicken sheds were reported destroyed and civilian deaths alleged at Kafr Halab; near Kafr Daryan; and in the…
Summary
Published
17 November 2015
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Agriculture
(
Livestock
),
Residential
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
4–5
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
17 November 2015
Incident Code
RS0158
Location
الباب, Al Bab, Aleppo, Syria
The VDC and Aleppo Eyewitness reported that two named non-combatant men were killed in an alleged Russian airstrike in Al Bab. However, Syrian Martyrs and the Damascus Centre for Human Rights blamed the Assad regime. Other sources simply blamed ‘warplanes.’
Summary
Published
17 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
17 November 2015
Incident Code
RS0159
Location
حريتان, Hraytan, Aleppo, Syria
A 27-year old civilian male named reported killed in Hraytan following a Russian or Assad regime airstrike. Seven civilians were additionally said to have been injured. While Halab News and Hraytan’s residents blamed the attack on Russia, the VDC said Mr Qinti died as a result of a regime airstrike (“air forces shelling.”)
Summary
Published
17 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
7
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
17 November 2015
Incident Code
RS0155
Location
قبر الأنكليزي, Kabr al Inglizi, Aleppo, Syria
The Violations Documentation Center reports that one adult male non-combatant was killed in alleged Russian warplane strikes on Qabr al Inglisi. The Free Syrian Army, which also named the victim, said he originally came from Anadan.
Summary
Published
17 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
17 November 2015
Incident Code
RS0157
Location
سراقب, Saraqib, Idlib, Syria
An alleged Russian midnight raid on Saraqib destroyed a bakery in the town. The Idlib Media Centre complained that “this oven is for baking, it’s not the headquarters of the rebels.” While The Syrian Observatory and Idlib Media Centre reported unspecified casualties, the Syrian News Desk put the toll at one civilian killed, with six…
Summary
Published
17 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
6
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
17 November 2015
Incident Code
RS0154
Location
خان شيخون, Khan Shaykhun, Idlib, Syria
The Syrian Observatory reported that four non-combatants were killed and ten people were injured (four seriously) in three alleged Russian airstrikes on Khan Sheikhoun. A video filmed in the immediate aftermath shows devastated civilian houses, with at least ten injured adults and children. A second video (below) shows the moment the airstrike hits Khan Sheikhoun.
Summary
Published
17 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
3–4
Civilians reported injured
10
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
17 November 2015
Incident Code
RS0156
Location
أورم الجوز, Urum Al Joz, Idlib, Syria
According to The Syrian Observatory, Russian warplanes allegedly bombed Orme al Joz killing up to four civilians. While the Observatory reported unspecified casualties, VDC named one adult male fatality. The Syrian News Desk cited local media activist Khaled Al Idilbi as saying “that Russian warplanes targeted with two raids residential sites within the town of…
Summary
Published
17 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
4
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
15 November 2015
Incident Code
RS0153
Location
التمانعة, At Tamani'ah, Idlib, Syria
One woman was killed, and two men travelling with her badly injured when alleged Russian warplanes struck a car carrying displaced people on the road leading to Al Tamaanah in Idlib governorate. One of the men may later have died. Smart News has published an interview with an eyewitness: “At 09:30 this morning exactly an…
Summary
Published
15 November 2015
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Vehicle
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
15 November 2015
Incident Code
RS0150
Location
الميسر, Myassar, Aleppo, Syria
Two civilians were killed – an uncle and nephew – and two or more people injured in alleged Russian airstrikes on the Myassar neighbourhood of Aleppo. Local media activist Hassan al Ahmad posted an image of the dead boy with the comment: “This is how Syria’s children are being killed as if their blood is…
Summary
Published
15 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
15 November 2015
Incident Code
RS0152
Location
خان شيخون, Khan Shaykhun, Idlib, Syria
Five non-combatants – including a woman and child – were reported killed and more than five people injured in an alleged Russian airstrike targeting the town of Khan Shaikhoun. The Shaam News Network said three civilians were killed in the raid, while the Union of Hamas rebels reported that four people died. The VDC put…
Summary
Published
15 November 2015
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported killed
5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
15 November 2015
Incident Code
RS0151
Location
مَعَرَّة النُّعْمَان, Maarat al Numan, Idlib, Syria
News media reported that three or four children were killed – and more than 20 injured in Russian warplanes allegedly struck the Abu Alaa Al Ma’ari Elementary School for Boys in Ma’art Al-Nu’man. One video appears to show Russian aircraft over the city that day. According to the Syrian Network for Human Rights, the warplanes…
Summary
Published
15 November 2015
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported killed
3–4
Civilians reported injured
20
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
14 November 2015
Incident Code
RS0148
Location
كفر حمرة, Kafr Hamra, Aleppo, Syria
According to the Violations Documentation Center and The Syrian Network for Human Rights, five or six civilians were killed in an alleged Russian airstrike in Kafr Hamra. SN4HR reported that Russian warplanes shelled the neighbourhood of Jamye’at Al Sabbath. Additionally, they stated that a tailoring factory belonging to the Syrian Organization of Human Care and…
Summary
Published
14 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
5–6
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
14 November 2015
Incident Code
RS0149
Location
باريشا, Barisha, Idlib, Syria
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that alleged Russian warplanes targeted the village of Barisa and the Abo Al Dohor area and reported losses, but did not provide any details. No further information is available at the present time.
Summary
Published
14 November 2015
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
14 November 2015
Incident Code
RS0147
Location
حريتان, Hraytan, Aleppo, Syria
One adult male a doctor – was reported killed in an alleged Russian airstrike on Hraytan, according to the Violations Documentation Center. The Syrian Network for Human Rights also stated that alleged Russian warplanes launched three rockets on the Asia Industrial Pharmaceutical Factory in the northern suburbs of Aleppo, which caused the fire of warehouses…
Summary
Published
14 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
13 November 2015
Incident Code
RS0146
Location
خنيفيس, Khnefes, Homs, Syria
According to the Violations Documentation Center and Al Qaryatayn, one adult male named was killed in an alleged Russian airstrike on Khnefes near Palmyra. His Facebook martyr's page noted: “We celebrate the life of the martyr Khaled Saleh Al Darweesh [Al Arabiya], Abou Sleiman, who died on Friday following the oppressive Russian planes raids on…
Summary
Published
13 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
13 November 2015
Incident Code
RS0145
Location
كفر زيتة, Kafr Zita, Hama, Syria
The Violations Documentation Centre reported that one adult male was killed as a result of alleged shelling by Russian warplanes. Mr al Rajab’s status is contested, with some reports claiming he was an opposition fighter. The pro-regime site Hama News Network said he was a field commander with the FSA, for example.
Summary
Published
13 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
0–1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 November 2015
Incident Code
RS0143
Location
بينين, Benin, Idlib, Syria
Up to four non-combatants, including two children, were killed and 10 injured in alleged Russian nighttime airstrikes on Benin. The Syrian Network for Human Rights stated that phosphorous weapons may have been used in two strikes, which burned 500m of agricultural land. Additional strikes then targeted an olive pressing facility and a bakery in Bayneen.…
Summary
Published
12 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
10
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 November 2015
Incident Code
RS0144
Location
الغارية, Al Ghariya, Daraa, Syria
Seven non-combatants were reported killed – including one child and a woman – in alleged Russian (or possibly Syrian) airstrikes and Assad ground artillery attacks on Eastern Al Ghariya. Shaam News reported that warplanes hit a school, noting that Assad’s forces also targeted the town with artillery shells following the raids. The Syrian Network blamed…
Summary
Published
12 November 2015
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported killed
7
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 November 2015
Incident Code
RS0142
Location
كفر زيتة, Kafr Zita, Hama, Syria
One civilian man was reported killed when Russian warplanes allegedly launched several airstrikes using vacuum missiles. The Union of Hama Rebels later claimed there were 15 Russian raids on the town that morning.
Summary
Published
12 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
10 November 2015
Incident Code
RS0140
Location
خان طومان, Khan Tomam, Aleppo, Syria
According to the VDC, one adult male civilian was killed in an alleged strike by Russian warplanes. The victim name has been published by local media activist. A major battle appears to have taken place in the town, with the FSA reporting that one of its commanders was killed. And almost all sources blamed Russia…
Summary
Published
10 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
10 November 2015
Incident Code
RS0139
Location
الرحيبة, Al Rahiba, Damascus, Syria
The White Helmets reported that one adult male civilian was killed, and several others injured in an alleged bombing by Russian warplanes. However, the VDC blamed the Assad regime for the death.
Summary
Published
10 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
10 November 2015
Incident Code
RS0141
Location
حي الحلوانية, Tareeq al-Bab (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
The Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that one 13-year-old child was killed – and five other non-combatants injured – when Russian warplanes allegedly launched rockets on the Tareeq Al Bab neighbourhood in Aleppo. According to the Network, relief warehouses for the Muslim Youth Commission were destroyed in the raid. The Aleppo Media Centre reported…
Summary
Published
10 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
4–5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
10 November 2015
Incident Code
RS0138
Location
كفر زيتة, Kafr Zita, Hama, Syria
The Violations Documentation Center reported one male child has a following an alleged strike by Russian warplanes. Local reporters and activists also reported that Russia had attacked the town.
Summary
Published
10 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
9 November 2015
Incident Code
RS0137
Location
مخيم أوبين, Ubin IDP Camp, Latakia, Syria
A major airstrike on an IDP camp close to the Turkish border killed up to eight civilians and injured a further ten, according to reports. While most blamed the Assad regime, JBC News claimed Russia was responsible. All said powerful Russian-made munitions were used in the attack. The camp – home to 5,000 internally displaced…
Summary
Published
9 November 2015
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
IDP or Refugee Camp
,
Residential
Civilians reported killed
4–8
Civilians reported injured
10–12
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
8 November 2015
Incident Code
RS0136
Location
مهين, Mahin, Homs, Syria
The Violations Documentation Center reported the death of four non-combatants, including three children, following alleged shelling by Russian warplanes, while the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that three civilians including two children died in the strike. VDC has published the four victims by names.
Summary
Published
8 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
4
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
8 November 2015
Incident Code
RS0132
Location
البوابية, Bawabiyah, Aleppo, Syria
According to multiple sources, one man was killed and at least five non-combatants were injured by alleged Russian warplanes targeted the village of Buwaybiyah in southern Aleppo countryside.
Summary
Published
8 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2–5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
8 November 2015
Incident Code
RS0134
Location
تدمر, Palmyra, Homs, Syria
According to The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, at least one civilian was killed and 10 injured, in dozens of alleged airstrikes by Russian warplanes. The Observatory said it expected the death toll to rise, as some people were left in a critical condition. A victim was later named by the VDC. The Syrian Network…
Summary
Published
8 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
10
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
8 November 2015
Incident Code
RS0135
Location
الصوانة, Al Sawana, Homs, Syria
The Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that three civilians, including two children, were killed in an alleged raid by Russian warplanes. According to the Network, the non-combatants were targeted as they were leaving the town of Maheen in Homs, leading to some reporting confusion with the following incident. The SNHR released the three victim…
Summary
Published
8 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
4
Military Actor
Russian Military
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