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Incident Date
23 January 2017
Incident Code
RS1851
Location
Deir Ezzor city, Deir Ezzor, Syria
ديرالزور
Between three and five civilians including up two women and two men (from one family, according to some sources) were reportedly killed in an alleged Russian or Assad regime airstrike on Deir Ezzor. According to Euphrates Post, "Russian warplane raids targeted al Takaya street, andal Ardi and the al Hamidiya neighbourhoods, which led to the…
Summary
Published
23 January 2017
Civilians reported killed
3–5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
23 January 2017
Incident Code
RS1847
Location
Kahtan, Deir Ezzor, Syria
قحطان
Three civilians from the same family were killed when an alleged Russian raid struck civilian homes near a hospital in Kahtan. Only one on the ground source - Euphrates Post - reported on this incident, and it blamed Russian warplanes. It alleged that the homes near Kahtan hospital were struck which led to the collapse of an…
Summary
Published
23 January 2017
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Civilians reported killed
3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
23 January 2017
Incident Code
RS1848
Location
Al Mahdoum, Aleppo, Syria
المهدوم
An unspecified number of civilians were wounded in an alleged Russian or regime airstrike on a clinic in Al Mahdoum, according to local media. Syrianewsdesk reported: "The Russian warplanes aimed two rockets at the town of Al Mahdoum, under the control of the ISIS in the eastern countryside of Aleppo, injuring civilians and striking the only…
Summary
Published
23 January 2017
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
21 January 2017
Incident Code
RS1845
Location
Akeirbat, Hama, Syria
عقيربات
On January 21, 2017, local media sources reported that one child died and several other civilians were wounded in an alleged Russian airstrike on Akeirbat in the countryside in the east of the Hama region in Syria. No further details are currently available.
Summary
Published
21 January 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
21 January 2017
Incident Code
RS1846
Location
Al Sheikh Yasin neighbourhood, Deir Ezzor, Deir Ezzor, Syria
دير الزورحي الشيخ ياسين
On January 21, 2017, two children, brothers called Mazen Siraj Al Nahri and Mohammed Siraj Nahri were reportedly killed in an alleged Russian airstrike on Deir Ezzor's Al Sheikh Yasin neighbourhood, according to local media. Several other civilians were wounded in the incident. Syrian Mirror reported: "warplanes likely to be Russian struck the neighborhoods of…
Summary
Published
21 January 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
20 January 2017
Incident Code
RS1844
Location
Batbo, Aleppo, Syria
باتبو
Aljazeera reported: "Activists poke of dead trapped under the rubble and huge fires caused by Russian raids after midnight [Jan 20th] on a gas station in the vicinity of the town of Battbo in the western countryside of Aleppo". Other sources made no mention of fatalities but said that three civilians were wounded in the…
Summary
Published
20 January 2017
Civilians reported killed
0–2
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
19 January 2017
Incident Code
RS1843
Location
Rasm al ais, Aleppo, Syria
رسم العيس
Three civilians died in an alleged Russian airstrike on Rasm al ais, according to local media. Halab News listed three unidentified civilian fatalties - and blamed Russia for their deaths. @RFS_NORTH, @Syrianaffairs1 and LCCSY also pointed to Russia.
Summary
Published
19 January 2017
Civilians reported killed
3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
18 January 2017
Incident Codes
TS054 RS1841
Location
Al Bab city, Aleppo, Syria
الباب
A single source, Halab News, reported eight of the nine civilians in "Russian enemy raids" in Tadef, Syria. It also named the victims. According to Al Jazeera, "The Russian and Turkish air forces, for the first time, carried out a joint operation against militants of the Islamic State Organization in Bab in countryside of, Aleppo,…
Summary
Published
18 January 2017
Civilians reported killed
9
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
18 January 2017
Incident Code
RS1842
Location
Idlib city, Idlib, Syria
إدلب.
Three civilians were injured - and several others possibly killed - in an alleged Russian airstrike on a bus garage in Idlib, according to sources on the ground. @nabdsyria1 reported that "Russian raids targeted the Bulman Garage and the Central Bank in Idlib". According to Idlib Media Centre, "three [civilians] were wounded when Russian occupation planes…
Summary
Published
18 January 2016
Civilians reported killed
0–2
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
17 January 2017
Incident Code
RS1840
Location
al Oummal neighbourhood, Deir Ezzor, Deir Ezzor, Syria
بحي العمال
Up to 17 civilians including six children died in an airstrike on the al Oummal neighbourhood, Deir Ezzor, according to local media - though sources were conflicted as to whether this was the work of Russia or the Assad regime. Deir Ezzor 24 was among a number of sources blaming the regime, reporting that "five civilians…
Summary
Published
17 January 2017
Civilians reported killed
10–17
Civilians reported injured
2–20
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
17 January 2017
Incident Code
RS1838
Location
Abu Kamal, Deir Ezzor, Syria
البوكمال
A single source, the Violations Documentation Center reported on adult-male civilian killed by Russian forces in Abu Kamal. No further details are currently available.
Summary
Published
17 January 2017
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
17 January 2017
Incident Codes
CS447 TS053 RS1839
Location
Tadif, Aleppo, Syria
تادف
On January 17, 2017 at least nine civilians - at least five of whom were children - were killed in airstrikes at Tadef near al Bab, as heavy clashes continued with ISIL for control of the strategic city. Step News, Al Bab News, Syria News Desk and the Syrian Observatory blamed Turkey for the attack,…
Summary
Published
17 January 2017
Civilians reported killed
9–20
Civilians reported injured
30
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
Turkish Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
16 January 2017
Incident Code
RS1836
Location
Talbisah, Homs, Syria
تلبيسة
Seven named civilians were killed and as many as dozens more were wounded in alleged Russian or Assad regime air and/or artillery strikes on Talbisah, according to sources on the ground. Sources were conflicted as to which party caused the civilian harm. There was also some confused reporting. For example, LCCSY initially blamed Russia but then…
Summary
Published
16 January 2017
Civilians reported killed
7
Civilians reported injured
8–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
16 January 2017
Incident Code
RS1837
Location
Aneek Bajra village, Hama, Syria
عنيق باجرة
Five or six civilians - a woman and her children - died in an alleged Russia or regime airstrike on Aneek Bajra village in eastern Hama, according to sources on the ground, The Syrian Network for Human Rights was among sources blaming the regime, reporting: "Six civilians (a woman and her five children) died when…
Summary
Published
16 January 2017
Civilians reported killed
5–6
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
15 January 2017
Incident Code
RS1835
Location
Al-Labed, Deir Ezzor, Syria
اللابد موحسن
Between four and 24 people were killed in an airstrike on Al-Labed, local media reported. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame, with some attributing blame to the Syrian regime, and others pointing to Russian warplanes. Most sources reported that seven civilians were killed, however some later reports vaguely suggested that as many as…
Summary
Published
15 January 2017
Civilians reported killed
4–24
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
15 January 2017
Incident Code
RS1833
Location
Dakila, Hama, Syria
دكيلة
A woman and a girl were killed in alleged Russian airstrikes on Dakila. All sources blamed Russian warplanes for the raid. There are no reports of wounded civilians. There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
15 January 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
15 January 2017
Incident Code
RS1834
Location
Al Hamidiya neighbourhood, Deir Ezzor, Deir Ezzor, Syria
الحميدية
As many as five civilians were killed - including a family of three - and others were injured in alleged shelling on Alhamediya. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame. Some blamed the Syrian regime, while others blamed Russia. Multiple sources even attributed blame to both belligerents. It must be noted that multiple sources…
Summary
Published
15 January 2017
Civilians reported killed
5
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
14 January 2017
Incident Code
RS1832
Location
Ma'arat Misrin, Idlib, Syria
معرة مصرين
Between seven and 11 civilians including two children and a woman were killed, and as many as 25 more were wounded, in an airstrike which targeted a market in Ma'arat Misrin early morning on Saturday 14th January, according to sources on the ground. Two children and a woman were also included in the death toll according…
Summary
Published
14 January 2017
Civilians reported killed
7–11
Civilians reported injured
10–25
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
13 January 2017
Incident Code
RS1829
Location
Dar Al-Kabira, Idlib, Syria
دار الكبيرة
One or two civilians were killed and as many as 18 were wounded in an alleged Russian airstrike on Dar Al-Kabira, local media reported. All sources blamed Russian warplanes for the raids. Some sources reported that there was partial damage to Al Dal Al Kabera Primary School. ZaitonMagazine said there were altogether three raids on…
Summary
Published
13 January 2017
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
5–18
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
13 January 2017
Incident Codes
TS048 CS443 RS1828
Location
Tadef, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
تادف
Between two and 12 civilians were killed, and as many as 22 were wounded, in an air and artillery strike which hit the Daesh controlled area of Tadef, Aleppo. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame, with two sources blaming the International US led Coalition, two blaming Syrian regime helicopters, and many more…
Summary
Published
13 January 2017
Civilians reported killed
2–12
Civilians reported injured
17–22
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
Turkish Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
13 January 2017
Incident Code
RS1830
Location
Orm Al Joz, Idlib, Syria
اورم الجوز
Six civilians were killed - mostly from the same family - and some were injured in an alleged Russian airstrike on Orm Al Joz, local media said. All sources reported that Russian missiles and rockets were to blame for the raid. As many as two female children and two women were reportedly killed in the raid.…
Summary
Published
13 January 2017
Civilians reported killed
3–6
Civilians reported injured
2–5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
13 January 2017
Incident Code
RS1831
Location
Jabal Al-Arba'een, Idlib, Syria
جبل الاربعين
A leader of the Islamic Party of Turkmenistan (jihadist group) was killed following an alleged Russian raid on a residential building he was occupying. Four of his children and three women were also reportedly killed in the raid. Additionally, in what became a double raid, 20 members of the civil defence were injured in a second raid whilst…
Summary
Published
13 January 2017
Civilians reported killed
2–7
Civilians reported injured
20
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 January 2017
Incident Codes
CS440 RS1824
Location
Al Arbaeen Mountains, Idlib, Syria
جبل الاربعين
As many as 20 civilians were killed, and others were wounded, according to reports, following an alleged Russian and or Coalition airstrike on a militant-occupied building in the Al-Arba'een Mountains. Shaam News reported that seven civilians died including “four children and three women in addition in addition to others wounded.” Step News blamed the US-led…
Summary
Published
12 January 2017
Civilians reported killed
4–20
Civilians reported injured
2–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
12 January 2017
Incident Code
RS1826
Location
Babka, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
بابكة
Up to 10 civilians were killed, including eight from one family, and as many as 24 or more were wounded, following an alleged airstrike on Babka, Aleppo. Five children and three women were reportedly killed in the strike. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame. Many attributed blame to Russian warplanes, while others blamed…
Summary
Published
12 January 2017
Civilians reported killed
6–10
Civilians reported injured
10–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 January 2017
Incident Codes
CS442 RS1825
Location
Tal abyad Street, Ar Raqqa, Raqqa, Syria
شارع تل أبيض
Two civilians were killed - including a girl and a man - and others were wounded, following an airstrike on a bakery and a falafel restaurant in Raqqa, according to local sources. Sources were conflicted regarding who was to blame, some blaming the US led Coalition, and others blaming Russian warplanes. The Coalition later denied…
Summary
Published
12 January 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
12 January 2017
Incident Code
RS1827
Location
Ariha, Idlib, Syria
اريحا
Between seven and 12 civilians died - including four children and three women - following an airstrike which struck a five story building in Ariha, Idlib. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame for the raid, with some blaming Russia and others blaming the Syrian regime. No specific numbers of civilians were reported…
Summary
Published
12 January 2017
Civilians reported killed
7–12
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 January 2017
Incident Code
RS1823
Location
Binnish, Idlib, Syria
بنش
As many as four civilians were killed - including a child - and 28 more were wounded, following an alleged airstrike on Binnish, which struck a market, local media reported. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame, some blaming the Syrian regime, and other blaming Russia. Due to the extent of damage in the…
Summary
Published
12 January 2017
Civilians reported killed
3–4
Civilians reported injured
2–28
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 January 2017
Incident Codes
CS439a RS1821
Location
Taftanaz, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
تفتناز
Up to four civilians were killed in alleged Russian, Syrian regime, and or US led Coalition airstrikes on Taftanaz. Sources are conflicted as to who was to blame. Most sources blame Russia and the Syrian regime, however there were also two allegations against the Coalition. As many as four civilians were also wounded - according to…
Summary
Published
11 January 2017
Civilians reported killed
0–4
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
11 January 2017
Incident Code
RS1822
Location
Babis, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
بابيص
An unidentified man was killed following an alleged Russian airstrike on Babis, Aleppo, local media reported. According to one source, a woman was wounded, and most other sources reported several were wounded. The majority of sources didn't attribute blame, however several pointed to Russian warplanes. Sources reported the alleged use of rockets and vacuum missiles. There…
Summary
Published
11 January 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 January 2017
Incident Code
RS1818
Location
Hor, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
بلدة حور
One unidentified civilian was killed - and others were wounded - in an alleged Russian airstrike on Hor, Aleppo, local media reported. All sources attributed the blame to Russian warplanes. There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
11 January 2017
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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