Russian Military in Syria

A Russian combat aircraft at Khmeimim airbase in Syria being prepared for action. (Russian Ministry of Defence)

Belligerent
Russian Military
Country
Syria
start date
end date
Civilian Harm Status
Belligerent Assessment
Declassified Documents
Infrastructure

Incident date

January 23, 2020

Incident Code

RS4354

LOCATION

دار عزة, Dar Ezza, Aleppo, Syria

Six children and a man were reported injured as a result of the explosion of a cluster bomb remnant of an alleged previous Russian or Syrian regime airstrike on Dar Ezza in Aleppo, Syria, on January 23rd 2020. SMART said: “Six children and a young man were injured Thursday, as a result of the explosion

Summary

First published
January 23, 2020
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
7
Cause of injury / death
Planted explosives and unexploded ordnance (UXO)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
7 named, 2 families identified
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Incident date

January 25, 2020

Incident Code

R1409

LOCATION

بلدات متعددة, , Several towns in Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria

Shaam Network reported that “Russian and Assad warplanes and helicopters launched airstrikes in the midst of artillery and missile shelling that targeted the points of clashes, cities and towns, villages of Kafr Hamra, Al Atareb, Huritan, Khan Toman, Khan al-Asal, scientific research, Mansoura, Zorba, al-Kamari, Zaitan, al-Artyq, al-Barqum, the halls of Lermoun, Khalsa, al-Eis, al-Rashideen,

Summary

First published
January 25, 2020
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

February 9, 2020

Incident Code

RS4425

LOCATION

أورم الصغرى, Urma Al Sughra, Aleppo, Syria

Two or three civilians were reportedly killed and others were wounded by alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on the village of Urm Al Sughra, western Aleppo countryside, on February 9th, 2020, according to local sources. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported it had documented the death of three civilians as the result of

Summary

First published
February 9, 2020
Last updated
February 24, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 3
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

February 17, 2020

Incident Code

RS4456

LOCATION

الاتارب, Al Atarib, Idlib, Syria

One civilian was wounded in an alleged Russian airstrike on Al Atarib on February 12 2020, local media reported. According to the White Helmets, “one person was injured as a result of aerial bombing by two Russian warplanes in the city of Atarib, west of Aleppo. Our teams worked to check the area and provide

Summary

First published
February 17, 2020
Last updated
February 24, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
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Incident date

March 1, 2020

Incident Code

RS4498

LOCATION

قسطون, Qastoun, Hama, Syria

Up to one civilian was reportedly injured due to alleged Russian airstrikes or artillery shells on the village of Qastoun in the Al-Ghab plain northwest of Hama on March 1st 2020 according to Local sources. A local source named “Smart news” initially reported that one civilian was injured due to Russian airstrikes on the village

Summary

First published
March 1, 2020
Last updated
March 1, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
0–1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
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Incident date

June 9, 2019

Incident Code

RS3780

LOCATION

اللطامنة, Latamina, Hama, Syria

Local sources reported that a woman and a child were injured in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on the city of Latamina in the northern Hama countryside on June 9th, 2019. According to a @HalabTodayTV correspondent, “a woman and her child were wounded as a result of an airstrike by the regime’s air force on

Summary

First published
June 9, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Suspected target
Unknown
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Incident date

February 9, 2021

Incident Code

R4296

LOCATION

ترحين, Tarhin, Aleppo, Syria

Between two and five civilians were killed in alleged Russian or Syrian regime artillery strikes on the village of Tarhin, Aleppo governorate, on February 9th, 2021, according to local sources. Up to 10 civilians, including children, were injured. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported: “SOHR activists say that five people, including three unidentified, were

Summary

First published
February 9, 2021
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 5
(2 men)
Civilians reported injured
2–10
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Suspected target
Unknown
Named victims
4 named, 2 families identified
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Incident date

June 19, 2021

Incident Code

R4322

LOCATION

قسطون, Qastoun, Hama, Syria

At least one civilian, a Civil Defense “White Helmet” member, was killed and three to six others were injured in alleged Russian or regime strikes on a civil defense center in Qastoun on June 19, 2021. Anadolu Agency reported that “a Civil Defense member was killed and at least 4 others were injured, as Bashar al-Assad’s

Summary

First published
June 19, 2021
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
3–6
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Syrian Regime, Russian Military
Named victims
4 named
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Incident date

July 29, 2021

Incident Code

R4354

LOCATION

اليادودة, al-Yadouda, Daraa, Syria

Between five and six civilians, including three to five children and a woman, were killed and at least one other civilian was injured in alleged Russian or regime strikes on al-Yadouda on July 29, 2021. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, “a woman and her little son and three other children in al-Yadouda” were

Summary

First published
July 29, 2021
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5 – 6
(3–5 children1 woman1 man)
Civilians reported injured
1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Syrian Regime, Russian Military
Named victims
7 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

September 7, 2021

Incident Code

R4386

LOCATION

ادلب, Idlib, Syria

Between four and five civilians, including a child, were reported killed and up to 15 other civilians injured in alleged Syrian regime or Russian artillery attacks in Idlib city, on September 7 2021. Andalou Agency was alone in reporting that the attack was also carried out by Iranian backed militias. This attack was widely noted

Summary

First published
September 7, 2021
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4 – 5
(1 child1 woman2 men)
Civilians reported injured
3–15
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
4 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

January 21, 2020

Incident Code

RS4336

LOCATION

ريف المهندسين الأول, Al Muhandiseen first countryside, Aleppo, Syria

A man was killed and civilians were injured in alleged Russian airstrikes on Al Muhandiseen first countryside on January 21, 2020. A tweet from @almohrarmedia2 reported that civilians were wounded in Russian airstrikes on Al Muhandiseen first countryside without specifying how many were injured. However, @fawaz_jwaid tweeted that there was material damage but “no injuries”. @baladinetwork

Summary

First published
January 21, 2020
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
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Incident date

February 21, 2022

Incident Code

R4440

LOCATION

دركوش, Darkoush, Idlib, Syria

One girl was injured when an unexploded ordnance from a previous bombing by Russian or regime forces exploded in Darkoush on February 21, 2022. Syrian Civil Defense reported that a girl was injured when an unexploded ordnance exploded in her home after she was collecting firewood with her family in the outskirts of Darkoush. White

Summary

First published
February 21, 2022
Last updated
February 24, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1
Cause of injury / death
Planted explosives and unexploded ordnance (UXO)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

January 4, 2019

Incident Code

R3362

LOCATION

أورم الكبرى, Urma Al Kubra, Aleppo, Syria

Around 11 pm in the night of January the 4th, alleged Russian or regime airstrikes targeted the villages of Dera Azza, Urm Al Kubra, Al Rashidin and Rehab Al Mohandeseen, local media reported.   In the village Urma Al Kubra, west of Aleppo, no civilians appear to have been killed but several were wounded. Reports varied on

Summary

First published
January 4, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
Civilians reported injured
2–9
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

September 17, 2022

Incident Code

R4469

LOCATION

حفسرجة, Hafsarja, Idlib, Syria

On September 17th 2022, Russian forces allegedly hit to stone-cutting sawmills on the outskirts of Hafsarja village, west of Idlib, which resulted in the injury of a worker.  Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that the worker was identified as Ghaith al Kouz. The Syrian Civil Defense team inspected the area and found that the

Summary

First published
September 17, 2022
Last updated
October 17, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian infrastructure
Agriculture
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
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Incident date

February 27, 2023

Incident Code

R4502

LOCATION

لطريق بين معرة مصرين وادلب, road between Maaret Misreen and Idlib, Idlib, Syria

One civilian was reportedly injured in a shelling attributed to either Russian forces or the Syrian regime on February 27th 2023 when the road was hit by a shell between Maraat Misrin and Idlib, Syria. The Syrian Civil Defense reported that a fire broke out due to the shelling, which they extinguished.

Summary

First published
February 27, 2023
Last updated
March 6, 2023
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Syrian Regime, Russian Military
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Incident date

January 28, 2019

Incident Code

RS3582

LOCATION

كفر نبل, Kafr Nubul, Idlib, Syria

A number of injuries among civilians were reported after an alleged Russian forces or Syrian regime forces rocket attack on Kafar Nubul in Idlib on January 28th, 2019 according to sources on the ground. abds02747 tweeted that “Hossam al-Hassani and Mohammed al-Khatib were injured by the rocket attack that targeted the city of kafr Nubul.”

Summary

First published
January 28, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2–3
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Suspected target
Unknown
Named victims
2 named
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Incident date

July 23, 2023

Incident Code

R4533

LOCATION

كفرعمة, Kafar Ammah, Idlib, Syria

At least one civilian, a child, was injured as a result of the artillery shelling of the residential villages of Kafar Ammah and Al-Qasr, west of Aleppo, allegedly by Russian and/or Syrian Regime forces on Sunday July 23rd 2023. Local sources @SyriaCivilDefe and @spc_fr only mentioned that a child was injured, with @SyriaCivilDefe reporting that

Summary

First published
July 23, 2023
Last updated
August 24, 2023
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Syrian Regime, Russian Military
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Incident date

October 4, 2023

Incident Code

R4564

LOCATION

كفرنوران, Kafr Nouran, Aleppo, Syria

A missile strike killed at least five members of the same family, including three women, and wounded at least one more — all civilians — in Kafr Nouran, Aleppo after midnight on October 5, 2023. The strike was allegedly carried out by the Syrian regime and/or Russian military. Zahraa Ali Karhou, an elderly crippled mother,

Summary

First published
October 4, 2023
Last updated
February 9, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian infrastructure
IDP or refugee camp
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5 – 6
(3 women2 men)
Civilians reported injured
1–3
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
5 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

October 29, 2023

Incident Code

R4617

LOCATION

كنصفرة, outskirts of Kansafra, Idlib, Idlib, Syria

Shortly before 8:55 AM on Sunday, October 29, 2023, a 17-year-old-girl was injured by artillery shelling with contested responsibility allegedly perpetrated by Syrian regime forces and/or Russian military and/or Iranian military while she was harvesting olives with her family on the outskirts of Kansafra, in the southern countryside of Idlib, Syria. Twitter/X user @Ahmad_1alshble was

Summary

First published
October 29, 2023
Last updated
July 2, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian infrastructure
Agriculture
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Impact
Food
Impact on services or infrastructure relating to education, health or food supply. See methodology note for details.
Suspected belligerents
Syrian Regime, Russian Military, Iranian Military
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Incident date

March 11, 2019

Incident Code

RS3598

LOCATION

كفرزيتا,, Kafr Zeita, Hama, Syria

Two civilians were wounded in an alleged regime or Russian artillery or rocket strike on Kafr Zeita, according to sources on the ground. The Local Coordination Committees of Syria reported that “two civilians were wounded as a result of artillery shelling targeting the town of Kfar Zeita in the northern suburbs of Hama.” Facebook page

Summary

First published
March 11, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Suspected target
Unknown
Named victims
2 named
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Incident date

May 1, 2019

Incident Code

RS3638

LOCATION

المشيرفة, Mushayrifah, Idlib, Syria

One woman and between one and four children were reported wounded when a Russian aircraft struck the village of Al Mushayrifah in rural Idlib in the morning of May 1st. The Syrian Civil Defense forces reported that the children were struck by a “rocket-propelled grenade”. HalabTodayTV and Syria.liveuamap pointed to Russia as the culprit. Smarts

Summary

First published
May 1, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2–5
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

June 14, 2019

Incident Code

RS3801

LOCATION

الزكاة, Al Zakat, Hama, Syria

A single source reported that an unknown number of civilians were wounded when Russian and Syrian regime forces carried out airstrikes on the town of Al Zakat, Hama governorate, on June 14th, 2019. Step News wrote that “Russian and Syrian regime aircraft, with more than 15 airstrikes, targeted the cities of Al Latamina, Kafr Zita,

Summary

First published
June 14, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Suspected target
Unknown
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Incident date

March 17, 2018

Incident Code

RS3298

LOCATION

جوبر, Joubar, Damascus, Syria

Step News reported airstrikes on the village of Joubar on March 18th 2018. The media outlet blamed both Russian and Syrian regime warplanes. According to Step, “The Syrian and Russian planes continued to bombard the air with artillery and missile attacks on the cities and towns of Zamlaka, Saqba, Kafar Batna, Ein Tirma, Joubar and

Summary

First published
March 17, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

June 19, 2019

Incident Code

RS3823

LOCATION

سراقب, Saraqib, Idlib, Syria

At least one woman was wounded when alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes struck a bakery in the town of Saraqib on June 19th, 2019, according to local sources. @ShahbaPress reported: “Civilian casualties following air raids on a bakery in the town of Saraqib in the eastern countryside of Idlib.” Edlib Media Center reported that

Summary

First published
June 19, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Suspected target
Unknown
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Incident date

March 26, 2018

Incident Code

RS3336

LOCATION

حرش الهبيط, Harsh Al Habit, Idlib, Syria

Civilians were possibly injured in alleged Russian airstrikes on the town of Harsh Al Habit, Idlib governorate, on March 26th, 2018, according to Shaam News Network. @IdlibPlus tweeted that “Russian warplanes targeted several raids on the outskirts of the town of Harsh Habit in the southern countryside of Idlib.” @HalabTodayTV’s correspondent also reported Russian airstrikes on

Summary

First published
March 26, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
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Incident date

March 31, 2018

Incident Code

RS3355

LOCATION

مرج الزهور, Marj Al Zouhur, Idlib, Syria

One civilian was reported killed in alleged Russian forces or Syrian regime forces on Marj Al Zuhour in Idlib, Syria on March 31st, 2018, according to local sources. The Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that “Syrian regime warplanes fired a missile on Marj al Zuhour Primary School in Marj al Zuhour village in the

Summary

First published
March 31, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
School
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

February 15, 2018

Incident Code

RS3026

LOCATION

الموزرة, al-Mozara, Idlib, Syria

Alleged Russian warplanes struck the village of al-Mazara, Idlib, and wounded up to five civilians, including a woman, while leaving parts of the village completely destroyed, local media reported. Smart News Agency reported that “warplanes believed to be Russian” wounded five civilians, including a woman, and added that three houses were destroyed, as the village

Summary

First published
February 15, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2–5
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
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Incident date

September 10, 2018

Incident Code

RS3560

LOCATION

كفر زيتا, Kafr Zita, Hama, Syria

Alleged Russian forces or Syrian regime airstrikes on KafrZita in Hama reportedly led to death and/or injuries among civilians on September 10th, 2018. Shaam Network reported “Assad’s and Russian warplanes and helicopters launched intensive air raids accompanied by heavy artillery and missile attacks on the towns and villages of Latamna, Kafarzita, Lufayyat, Al-Obeida, Hasaraya, Zakat,

Summary

First published
September 10, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

June 26, 2018

Incident Code

RS3465

LOCATION

درعا البلد, Dara'a al Balad, Daraa, Syria

One civilian was reported killed in Dara’a Al Balad, Dara’a, Syria as a result of alleged Russian airstrikes on June 26th, 2018. Shaam Network said that “Russian aircraft and regime helicopters carried out dozens of raids on the neighborhoods of Daraa al balad. One martyr fell in each of Daraa al balad, the towns of

Summary

First published
June 26, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

June 27, 2018

Incident Code

RS3473

LOCATION

المسيفرة, Al Musifra, Daraa, Syria

Between two and 20 civilians were reportedly killed in alleged Russian airstrikes on the town of Al Musifra, Dara’a governorate, on June 27th, 2020, according to local sources. A Syrian Civil Defence centre was targeted and destroyed. Horrya’s correspondent Lujain Al Melihan reported “the martyrdom of about 20 civilians, dozens of wounded, most of them women

Summary

First published
June 27, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 20
(2 children2 women2 men)
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Suspected target
Unknown
Named victims
2 named
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