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Incident Date
4 September 2016
Incident Code
RS1225
Location
داعل, Dael, Daraa, Syria
One named civilian died in an airstrike on Da’el, according to local sources – though it was unclear whether the death was caused by a Russia or Syrian regime airstrike or by regime artillery. Sources reported that both Russian and regime aircraft were operating in the area. Akhbar Alan blamed a regime airstrike while SyrianMubasher…
Summary
Published
4 September 2016
Civilians reported killed
1–5
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
3 September 2016
Incident Code
RS1219
Location
فيلون, Filon, Idlib, Syria
Two civilians died and several others were wounded in an airstrike on Filon in Idlib governorate, according to sources on the ground – though reports were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Syrian regime were to blame. Both Halab Today and LCCSY attributed the event to Russia. However, Assabeel blamed the regime. Syrian News…
Summary
Published
3 September 2016
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
3 September 2016
Incident Code
RS1220
Location
إدلب, Idlib, Idlib, Syria
Two civilians were killed and several more were wounded in an airstrike on Idlib city, according to local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Syrian regime were responsible. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, Radio Alkul and the Syrian Network for Human Rights blamed the regime, putting the death…
Summary
Published
3 September 2016
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
3 September 2016
Incident Code
RS1221
Location
خان السبل, Khan al Subbul, Idlib, Syria
Up to five civilians died and as many as 20 were wounded in airstrike on Khan Al-Subbul in Idlib governorate, according to sources on the ground – though reports were conflicted as to whether this was the work of Russia or the Syrian regime. In one report, LCCSY blamed the regime but then appeared to…
Summary
Published
3 September 2016
Civilians reported killed
1–5
Civilians reported injured
12–20
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
2 September 2016
Incident Code
RS1217
Location
طياني, Al Tayanneh, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Five or six civilians including up to four children and three women died and at least a dozen more were wounded in airstrikes on Al Tayaneh, according to local media. The majority of sources attributed the event to Russia, though two blamed the Syrian regime and others didn’t apportion blame. DeirEzzorradio, Abdulrahmanhajj and Derynews blamed…
Summary
Published
2 September 2016
Civilians reported killed
5–6
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
2 September 2016
Incident Code
RS1218
Location
دوما, Douma, Damascus, Syria
Up to four civilians including at least one woman and her child died in an airstrike on Douma, according to local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether this was the work of Russia or the Syrian regime. The majority of sources, including Qasioun, the Smart News Network, the Syrian Press Centre and…
Summary
Published
2 September 2016
Civilians reported killed
3–4
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
1 September 2016
Incident Code
RS1212
Location
Al Ghia, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Between three and 16 civilians died and up to 20 were wounded in alleged Russian airstrikes on Al-Giah, according to local media. Halabnews, Islammemo_cc, Wesal_TV, Alnateq1, Zaman Masdar, Alnaba, Eldorar and HNN all attributed the event to Russia, putting the death toll at either 15 or 16 civilians. Euphrates Post, also blaming Russia, said that…
Summary
Published
1 September 2016
Civilians reported killed
3–16
Civilians reported injured
20
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
1 September 2016
Incident Code
RS1213
Location
Hraytan, Aleppo, Syria
Two possible civilians died in airstrikes on Hraytan, according to local media, though it was unclear whether Russia or the Syrian regime were responsible for the deaths. Halabtoday, Syr_Rev_News and Alamawi, the Violations Documentation Center and HNN blamed Russia. Smart added that eight non-combatants were also wounded. However, according to Alaraby the regime was to…
Summary
Published
1 September 2016
Civilians reported killed
0–2
Civilians reported injured
8
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
1 September 2016
Incident Code
RS1214
Location
Zafarana, Homs, Syria
Up to four civilians including a child and one woman died in airstrikes on Zafarana, according to local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Syrian regime were responsible for the attacks. The majority of sources, including Yaarabaladeli9, Step News Agency, Alghad Alsoury, and NabdSyria, blamed Russia. Baladi, also blaming…
Summary
Published
1 September 2016
Civilians reported killed
2–4
Civilians reported injured
5–6
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
1 September 2016
Incident Code
RS1209
Location
Maysar, Aleppo, Syria
Three or four civilians died in an airstrike or artillery shelling of Maysar, according to sources on the ground. All but one source blamed regime artillery for the event. LCCSY reported one civilian died and others were wounded in Russian airstrikes.
Summary
Published
1 September 2016
Civilians reported killed
3–4
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
1 September 2016
Incident Code
RS1215
Location
Souran, Hama, Syria
Up to 30 civilians including 11 children died in airstrikies on Souran, Al-Lataminah, according to local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether this was the work of Russia or the Syrian regime. According to Roiraqro and Wesal_TV 10 people from the same family died when their car was hit by a strike.…
Summary
Published
1 September 2016
Civilians reported killed
7–30
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
1 September 2016
Incident Code
RS1216
Location
Mouhimidah, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Between seven and 10 civilians including five children died in airstrikes on Muhimidah in Deir Ezzor, according to local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Syrian regime were to blame. The majority of sources, including Alamawi, Mohamaed202054, Alsharqia24 and Euphrates Post, blamed Russia, with death counts varying between seven…
Summary
Published
1 September 2016
Civilians reported killed
7–10
Civilians reported injured
10–20
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
1 September 2016
Incident Code
RS1210
Location
Hussaynah, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Between two and ten civilians including a woman and her child died in an alleged Russian airstrikes on Al Hussaynah, according to local media. Alamawi, Euphrates Post, Mkmoam123, Alnaba and Alsharqia24 all blamed Russia. Euphrates Post put the death toll as high as 10.
Summary
Published
1 September 2016
Civilians reported killed
2–10
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
1 September 2016
Incident Code
RS1211
Location
دير الزور, Deir ez-Zor, Deir Ezzor, Syria
The Violations Documentation Centre named one child killed in an alleged Russian airstrike on Deir Ezzor. Euphrates Post also named the child and blamed Russia for his death. A number of other sources didn’t identify the “warplanes” responsible.
Summary
Published
1 September 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
31 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1207
Location
إدلب, Idlib, Idlib, Syria
Up to three civilians including a child and a woman died and as many as 19 others were injured in strikes on Idlib, local media reported – though sources were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Assad regime were to blame. One source reported the use of regime warships in the attacks, while several…
Summary
Published
31 August 2016
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Civilians reported killed
2–3
Civilians reported injured
10–19
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
31 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1208
Location
خان شيخون, Khan Shaykhun, Idlib, Syria
One child, named as 15-year-old child died and up to nine others were wounded in an airstrike on Khan Sheikhoun, local media reported. However, it was unclear who was responsible: most sources didn’t apportion blame – though others pointed to Russia and the Assad regime. According to @SyrianArwad, “Russian and Syrian warplanes launched air raids…
Summary
Published
31 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2–9
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
31 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1206
Location
الباب, Serbs, Al-Bab, Aleppo, Syria
Two children died in an alleged Russian airstrike on Serbs, Al Bab, local sources reported. According to the Syrian Network for Human Rights, “two children died when alleged Russian warplanes missiles fired on Sarbas village related to Al Bab area in Aleppo governorate, August 31.” Halab Today and @ALAMAWI also pointed to Russia. The Violations…
Summary
Published
31 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
30 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1204
Location
حي الصالحين, Salheen (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
Between two and five civilians including between one and two children and a woman were killed and as many as dozens more were wounded in airstrikes on Salheen, local media reported – though sources were conflicted as to whether Russian warplanes or explosive barrels dropped from Assad regime helicopters caused the casualties. The lowest death…
Summary
Published
30 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
2–5
Civilians reported injured
2–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
30 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1205
Location
معرة مصرين, Maarat Masreen, Idlib, Syria
Between four and 10 civilians died and up to 35 more were wounded in airstrikes on a popular vegetable market in Maaret Masreen, local media reported – though sources were conflicted as to whether this was the work of Russia or the Assad regime. However, most sources agreed that cluster bombs had been used in…
Summary
Published
30 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
4–10
Civilians reported injured
20–35
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
29 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1203
Location
أورم الصغرى, Orm al Sughra, Aleppo, Syria
According to the Syrian Network for Human Rights, “at least 3 victims died in alleged Russian warplanes missiles fired on Orm Al Sughra town in Aleppo governorate, August 29.” AMC, Alwatan, @SyriaFnn and @Syria_Pulse reported that three civilians died and several more were wounded in “four strikes with cluster bombs”, but didn’t identify the culprit.
Summary
Published
29 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
28 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1202
Location
معارة النعسان, Maarat al-Naasan, Idlib, Syria
Nine civilians died and several more were wounded in alleged Russia or Assad regime airstrikes on fuel markets in Maarat al Naasan, according to local media. According to Zaitonmag, “Russian warplanes launched air strikes on residential neighborhoods in the town of Maarat Al-Nassan. Four raids, phosphorous bombs and cluster munitions targeted fuel markets in the…
Summary
Published
28 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
9
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
27 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1200
Location
صلخ, Salakh, Idlib, Syria
Two civilians including a child died and as many as dozens more were wounded in an airstrike on Taftanaz, according to local media. The majority of sources blamed Russia, though the Syrian Network for Human Rights’ attributed the event to “government warplanes and its allies”. Alsharq also blamed the regime. @SyrianArwad , @SyrianFnn, @ShahbaPress, @EdlibEMC…
Summary
Published
27 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
10–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
27 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1201
Location
الرقة, Tabqaqa, Raqqa, Syria
Up to three civilians died and 30 more were injured in alleged Russian airstrike on Al Tabqaqa, local media reported. According to Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently – who later blamed Russia – “three people died and more than 30 were injured raids by warplanes on a carpet factory in the city of Tabaqa”. The…
Summary
Published
27 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
1–3
Civilians reported injured
30
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
27 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1199
Location
دارة عزة, Daret Izza, Aleppo, Syria
Up to five civilians died and eight others were wounded in airstrike son Daret Izza, according to local media – though it was unclear whether Russia or the Syrian regime were responsible. The Smart News Agency reported that “Russian warplanes launched two air missiles on a residential area in the town of Darat Izza morning,…
Summary
Published
27 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
3–5
Civilians reported injured
3–8
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
26 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1195
Location
حيان, Hayyan, Aleppo, Syria
Between four and eight civilians including a child died and as many as dozens more were wounded in airstrikes on the town of Haian, local media reported. The majority of sources attributed the event to Russia, though one also mentioned the Assad regime was involved. The highest death count (eight non-combatants) was given by Baladi…
Summary
Published
26 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
4–8
Civilians reported injured
2–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
26 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1198
Location
بالقرب من نادي اليحيى، ٱلرَّقَّة, Vicinity of Yahya Sports Club, Raqqa, Raqqa, Syria
Between five and nine civilians including one child died and up to 20 more were wounded in airstrikes on Al Idkhar neighbourhood of Raqqa, according to sources on the ground - though reports were conflicted as to whether Russia, the Assad regime of the US-led Coalition was responsible. Several reports said that strikes occurred near…
Summary
Published
26 August 2016
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
5–9
Civilians reported injured
20
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
26 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1196
Location
النيرب, Neirab, Idlib, Syria
Two civilians died and several more were wounded in airstrikes on Neirab in Idlib, according to local media. The majority of sources blamed Russia for the casualties, though one pointed to the Syrian regime. LCCSY,@SyrianArwad and @Syriamubasher were among reports that attributed the event to Russia. The use of cluster bombs was also noted. However,…
Summary
Published
26 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
26 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1197
Location
أورم الكبرى, Urma al Kubra, Aleppo, Syria
At least five civilians – from the same family, according to some reports – died and up to eight more were wounded in airstrikes on Orme Al-Kubra, local media reported. The majority of sources attributed the event to Russia – though one, the Syrian Network for Human Rights, blamed the Syrian regime. According to LCCSY,…
Summary
Published
26 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
5–6
Civilians reported injured
8–10
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
24 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1194
Location
أفس, Efis, Idlib, Syria
One adult male civilian, named by the Violations Documentation Center, died and up to 11 more people were wounded in an airstrike on Efis in Idlib, local media reported. The majority of sources blamed Russia, though several attributed the event to the Assad regime. These reports put the death count at one, with an unspecified…
Summary
Published
24 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
6–11
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
23 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1193
Location
حي المشهد, Al Mashad (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
Between three and five civilians died and dozens more were wounded in airstrikes on Aleppo’s Mashhad neighbourhood, according to local media – though reports were conflicted as to whether this was the work of Russia or the regime. Local media outlets said that a popular bakery had been struck. LCCSY initially reported that Russia carried…
Summary
Published
23 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
3–5
Civilians reported injured
7–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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