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Incident Date
10 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1121
Location
إدلب, Idlib, Idlib, Syria
Reports estimated that between 11 and 23 civilians were killed and between 30 and 70 more were injured airstrikes on Idlib City – though it was unclear whether Russia or the Assad regime were to blame. Responsibility for the strikes was attributed to both regime and Russian warplanes by the Syrian Network for Human Rights…
Summary
Published
10 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
11–23
Civilians reported injured
30–70
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
9 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1117
Location
تقاد, Taqad, Aleppo, Syria
One civilian was killed by warplane rockets, according to Halab Today and VDS-SY. A further two civilians were also injured in the attack, according to the Smart News Agency. Sources attributed the attack to Russian warplanes, and reported that fires broke out in civilian homes. There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
9 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
8 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1114
Location
حي السكري, Sukkari (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
Between one and six civilians were killed and between three and four more were injured from an alleged barrel and missile bombing of a market in the neighborhood of Sukkari. Reports were conflicted as to whether Russia or Syrian regime were responsible. While the majority of sources reported deaths and injuries as a result of…
Summary
Published
8 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
1–6
Civilians reported injured
3–4
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
8 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1112
Location
خان الشيح, Khan al Sheikh, Damascus, Syria
At least one civilian was killed and three to five were wounded, including women and children, from vacuum missile, cluster bomb or artillery strikes on a Palestinian refugee camp in Khan al Sheikh, according to local media. Five or more raids were carried out by warplanes, with most sources attributing the attacks to Russia. However,…
Summary
Published
8 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
3–5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
7 August 2016
Incident Code
CS289
Location
التنك, Al Tanak oil field, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Seven civilian fuel truck drivers were killed and two more injured following what appeared to have been multiple Coalition strikes in the vicinity of Al Tanak. The Coalition confirmed destroying 83 oil tankers that day - though it would be five years before it publicly admitted civilian harm resulting from the event. Deir Ezzor 24…
Summary
Published
7 August 2016
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
7
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
7 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1111
Location
حي المشهد, Al Mashad (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
At least one civilian was killed and at least one more was injured, including a child, from bombing of the Al Mashhad neighborhood in Aleppo, local media reported – though sources were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Syrian regime were to blame. According to multiple sources, warplanes dropped internationally-prohibited phosphorus bombs. Both LCCSY…
Summary
Published
7 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
5 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1104
Location
Ein Tarma, Idlib, Syria
Two civilians died in an airstrike on Ein Tarma, according to sources on the ground – though reports were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Syrian regime were responsible. SCDrifdimashq also listed this man and said that a second ‘unknown martyr’ died. According to Smart, "a child was injured by regime artillery”.
Summary
Published
5 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
5 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1108
Location
سراقب, Saraqib, Idlib, Syria
One male civilian died and six others were wounded in multiple strikes on Saraqeb, according to local media – though it was unclear whether Russia or the Assad regime were responsible for the attacks. According to Syria News Desk, “Russian aviation targeted Saraqeb and its outskirts with 28 raids, killing one civilian and wounding six…
Summary
Published
5 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
6
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
5 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1107
Location
مديرة, Madira, Damascus, Syria
An entire family was killed in an alleged "rocket attack" in the town of Madira in an aerial bombardment according to local media. Sources reported that cluster bombs and rockets were used in the airstrike. All sources reported that Russian aircraft was to blame for this incident. These included Al Jazeera, Jisrtv, Halab Today and…
Summary
Published
5 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
8–9
Civilians reported injured
36
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
5 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1103
Location
الأتارب, Al Atarib, Aleppo, Syria
Four civilians died and dozens more were wounded in an aerial bombardment of a school and neighbourhood in Al Atareb, according to sources on the ground – though it was unclear whether Russia or the Syrian regime were responsible. Sources reported that Russian warplanes and government helicopters were sighted in the vicinity – and that…
Summary
Published
5 August 2016
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
5 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1105
Location
حي المرجة, Marjah (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
In what has been described by reporters as a “massacre”, no less than 11 civilians, including seven children and one woman, died following an aerial bombardment on the residential neighbourhood al Marja. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights however, noted that the numbers were most likely to rise due to the nature of the injures.…
Summary
Published
5 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
11
Civilians reported injured
13–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
4 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1100
Location
حيش, Heesh, Idlib, Syria
One adult male died in an airstrike on Heesh, Idlib, according to local media. According to Amagharib Today, he died on August 5th from injures he sustained in the attack. Only one source, the Violations Documentation Center, blamed Russia for his death. Other sources didn’t apportion blame and there are no other details present at…
Summary
Published
4 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
3 August 2016
Incident Code
CS288
Location
الراطونية, Al Ratouniya, Aleppo, Syria
A reported Coalition strike in the Jazeera roundabout area of al Ratouniya village was said to have killed a 27-year old local named as Ziab the son of Obeid al Ziab. According to the Manbij Documentation Agency the body was recovered three days later: “The young man Ziab the son of Obeid al Ziab from…
Summary
Published
3 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
3 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1096
Location
شغور, Shaghuor, Idlib, Syria
The Violations Documentation Center named one adult male civilian, as killed by a Russian cluster bomb. While the source reports that the victim was from Shahour village, it’s unclear whether he was killed there. No further details are currently available.
Summary
Published
3 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
3 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1095
Location
كفر حمرة, Kafr Hamra, Aleppo, Syria
Alleged Russian shelling killed two civilians in Kafr Hamra, Aleppo, according to sources on the ground. According to Baladi News, a rocket was reportedly seen in the vicinity. Further to this, Smart News said that it was specifically a missile strike which killed two civilians and wounded six others. A number of sources didn’t identify…
Summary
Published
3 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
6
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
2 August 2016
Incident Code
USYEM269
Location
مديرية الوضيع، أبين, Al-Wadiah District, Abyan, Yemen
At least three children were killed and their parents were injured by alleged US airstrikes on a family home in the village of Al-Shemil in the district of Al-Wadiah, Yemen on August 2, 2016. Spanish news agency EFE reported that "at least three children died and their parents were wounded in an air strike on…
Summary
Published
2 August 2016
Strike Type
Airstrike
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Drone Strike
)
Infrastructure
Residential
Civilians reported killed
3–5
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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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
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
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
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
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
CS286
Location
منبج, Manbij, Aleppo, Syria
Five or more civilians including three women were reported killed in an alleged Coalition strike in the al Rabita street area of Manbij town, scene of fierce ground clashes between ISIL occupiers and assaulting SDF forces. According to al Tokhar al Kabil, “members of the Karissli family have been martyred. They are Firyal Karissli and…
Summary
Published
28 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
5–7
Civilians reported injured
13
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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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
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
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
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
24 July 2016
Incident Code
CS281
Location
منبج, Manbij, Aleppo, Syria
One or more civilian was killed and two injured in an alleged Coalition strike on the al Sarib neighbourhood of Manbij. Local blogger Hathifa al Yaman Abu al Majd reported: “Saif the son of Moussa al Hamdoush died due to being hit by shrapnel from raids that targeted al Sarib neighbourhood with ten missiles, targeting…
Summary
Published
24 July 2016
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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