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Incident Date
26 July 2016
Incident Code
CS284
Location
Al Jaql (Al-Kabirah), Aleppo, Syria
جقل
A child was killed and two or more civilians injured in an alleged Coalition strike on the village of al Jafil (or less likely al Hakal.) According to Shaam News “One child was martyred and others wounded when the same planes [as the previous event] bombed the village of al Hakal in the western countryside…
Summary
Published
26 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
4
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
26 July 2016
Incident Code
CS283
Location
Manbij, Aleppo, Syria
منبج
An unspecified number of civilians was reported killed and injured, after Coalition aircraft allegedly struck a four storey building. According to Manbij Direct “Today the house of, Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Naimi was bombed. It is on al Bizar road near Omar Hajjo school, the former HQ for the al Karama battalion. A remarkable thing happened according…
Summary
Published
26 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
26 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1061
Location
Anadan, Aleppo, Syria
عندان
Local media reported that one child was killed in an alleged Russian airstrike on Adadan, July 26th 2016. Thiqa News Agency released footage showing the use of cluster bombs in the raid. All sources blamed Russian warplanes for the airstrikes. According to Anadan Media "Civil defense forces try to rescue the wounded due to Russian…
Summary
Published
26 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
26 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1060
Location
Hayyan, Aleppo, Syria
حيان
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
RS1057
Location
Kafr Bssein, Aleppo, Syria
كفر بسين
Two civilians including one child died in Kafr Bssein, local media reported – though it was unclear who was responsible for the deaths. According to Halab News, Halab Today and Syrian Press Center, an unidentified “man and a child” died in an attack using cluster bombs. The sources didn’t identify the culprit. Some other sources…
Summary
Published
26 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
26 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1058
Location
Al Sokhna, Aleppo, Syria
A single source, the Shaam News Network, reported that “in the eastern countryside Russian planes launched raids targeting the town of al Sokhna and various positions around it, which led to civilian martyrs and wounded.” There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
26 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
26 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1059
Location
Jel al Omar, Homs, Syria
Local media reported that a woman and her two daughters died and the father was badly injured in an airstrike on Jel al Omar. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and Arabstoday pointed towards Russia, though the Syrian Press Center didn’t identify the warplane responsible. There are no other details available at this time.
Summary
Published
26 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
26 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1056
Location
Kafr Hamra, Aleppo, Syria
كفر حمرة
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
CS282
Location
Manbij, Aleppo, Syria
منبج
An unspecified number of civilians was reported killed and injured during alleged Coalition airstrikes in support of heavy ground fighting in Manbij. According to blogger Hathifa al Yaman al Majd “Warplanes last night targeted Al Jilawi neighbourhood behind al Hawatma neighbourhood, on Jarablos road. Missiles hit civilian houses and destroyed seven houses in the area,…
Summary
Published
25 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
25 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1055
Location
Al Mashad (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
حي المشهد
Up to 20 civilians died in Al Mashad, according to local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether they were killed by Russian airstrikes or Syrian regime barrel bombs. Alaraby, blaming Russia, put the death toll at five non-combatants, with a dozen more wounded. But Syria News Desk said that as many as…
Summary
Published
25 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
5–20
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
25 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1054
Location
As Sukhnah, Homs, Syria
السخنة
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
25 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1053
Location
Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
ﺣﻠﺐ
A single source, LCCSY, reported that “Russian warplanes targeted Deir Hafer, Haritan and Anadan cities and Kafr Hamra and Maarat Arteeq towns in the northern suburbs [of Aleppo] with vacuum and cluster missiles, which led to casualties among civilians.” No further details are currently available.
Summary
Published
25 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
25 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1052
Location
Arbeen, Aleppo, Syria
Up to five civilians died and as many as 15 were wounded in airstrikes on Arbeen, local sources said – though it was unclear whether Russia or the Syrian regime carried out the attacks. Alsharq and Qary blamed Russia and put the death toll at four. Alitihad Press and Shahba also attributed the event to Russia,…
Summary
Published
25 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
4–5
Civilians reported injured
10–15
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
24 July 2016
Incident Code
CS281
Location
Manbij, Aleppo, Syria
منبج
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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Incident Date
24 July 2016
Incident Code
CS280
Location
Al Mayadin, Deir Ezzor, Syria
ميادين
An alleged Coalition (or possibly Assad regime) airstrike on a fuel truck also killed two civilians and injured two more, according to reports. According to Al Hall, “Two civilians were killed and two others wounded, on Sunday afternoon, bombed by warplanes on the road in the Mayadeen desert east of Deir al-Zour). Abu Omar (a…
Summary
Published
24 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
24 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1051
Location
Karam Tahan, Aleppo, Syria
كرم الطحان
Up to five civilians including children died and more were wounded in an airstrike on Karam Tahan, local sources reported – though it was unclear whether Russia or the Syrian regime were responsible for the casualties. According to Arabstoday, “four people were killed and three were injured due to three Russian warplanes raids in Karm…
Summary
Published
24 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
4–5
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
24 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1047
Location
Irbin, Damascus, Syria
عربين
Four civilians including three children died in an alleged Russian airstrike on Irbin in eastern Ghouta, local media reported – though the culprit remained unclear. According to Radio Al Kul, “Russian warplanes struck Douma, Harasta, Irbin and Hamoreya in Eastern Ghouta with missiles loaded with cluster bombs and killed four people and wounded tens more.”…
Summary
Published
24 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
24 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1046
Location
Yashnatra, Aleppo, Syria
Local media reported that Russian warplanes carried out strikes on Yashnatra town, leading to civilian casualties – though sources didn’t specify numbers. However, Arabstoday blamed the regime, reporting three civilians wounded. Other sources referred only to “warplanes”.
Summary
Published
24 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
24 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1050
Location
Al Atarib, Aleppo, Syria
الأتارب
Up to 22 civilians died and dozens more were wounded in airstrikes on civilian homes and the main market in Al Atarib, according to local media – though it is unclear whether Russia or the Syrian regime were to blame. Many sources alleged that both parties carried out tens of strikes. LCCSY, for example, said…
Summary
Published
24 July 2016
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Civilians reported killed
6–22
Civilians reported injured
12–65
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
24 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1049
Location
Marjah (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
حي المرجة
Up to three civilians died and many more were wounded in an airstrike on Al Marja, local media reported – though it was unclear whether Russia or the Syrian regime were responsible. The Syrian Network for Human Rights blamed the regime for the death of one child – and published an image of the victim.…
Summary
Published
24 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
1–3
Civilians reported injured
3–10
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
24 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1048
Location
Hakim hospital, Al Shiaar neighbourhood, Aleppo, Syria
One child died in an airstrike on Hakim hospital, a specialist children’s hospital in Aleppo - and reportedly the last remaining in the city. Sources alleged the hospital was targeted or struck twice in 12 hours. But it was not clear who was responsible, with sources pointing to both Russia and the Syrian regime. A…
Summary
Published
24 July 2016
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
24 July 2016
Incident Code
USSOM059
Location
El Adde, Gedo, Somalia
Local residents said jets bombed an al Shabaab camp near El Adde in Gedo region late at night on Sunday July 24. The attack hit the same area that 100 Kenyan peacekeepers were killed in January 2016 when al Shabaab forces overran their base. It was attributed to the Kenyan Defence Force with the Pentagon…
Summary
Published
24 July 2016
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
70
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
23 July 2016
Incident Code
CS279
Location
Manbij, Aleppo, Syria
منبج
One adult civilian male was reported killed in a fresh Coalition strike on the besieged city. According to Manbij Direct, “Mohammad bin Ahmad Khaled al Othman died in coalition raids a few hours ago inside the city of Manbij. He is a civilian who doesn’t belong to any faction. Today the city of manbij has…
Summary
Published
23 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
23 July 2016
Incident Code
CS278
Location
Al Nawaja, Aleppo, Syria
النواجة
As many as 22 civilians were reported killed at the village of al Nawaja, as the Coalition-supported offensive continued. However the Coalition later denied responsibility for the incident, noting that “the JCTF did not conduct any strikes in that geographic location.” According to one source, “al Nawaja village is divided into two neighbourhoods. The eastern…
Summary
Published
23 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
10–22
Civilians reported injured
15
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
23 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1041
Location
Souha, Hama, Syria
سوحا
Six civilians from one family, including a woman and four children, died in an airstrike on Souha in Hama, according to local media. Only one of the two sources (LCCSY), alleged that Russia was to blame. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights referred only to “warplanes”.
Summary
Published
23 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
6
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
23 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1039
Location
Al Maysar, Aleppo, Syria
Two civilians died and others were injured in a casualty incident in Al Maysar, Aleppo, according to local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Syrian regime were to blame. According to SMO, Smart and LCCSY Russia was responsible. Smart alleged cluster bombs used in the attack. However, Syriamubashar, A_Alhorane…
Summary
Published
23 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
23 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1040
Location
Halak, Aleppo, Syria
الهلّك
Local media reported that Russia shelled Hayak with cluster bombs, however, only once source (LCCSY) alleged that there had been a civilian casualty. It said that one civilian had died. There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
23 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
23 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1038
Location
Salheen (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
حي الصالحين
Local media reported that up to nine civilians died an two were injured in an airstrike on Salheen, Aleppo. Though it was unclear from reports whether Russia or the Assad regime were to blame, with most reports, such as Halab News, Zam al-wasl and LCCSY, referring to both “Russian and regime” warplanes.
Summary
Published
23 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
9
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
23 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1037
Location
Dahrat Awwad, Aleppo, Syria
ضهرة عواد
Alleged Russian warplanes and/or Assad regime helicopters were both reported to have dropped missiles on the neighbourhood of Dahrat Awwad, killing between 10 and 17 civilians and wounding at least 15 more. According to Ara News, 13 civilians were killed and “10s were injured”. A local news source put the number of killed civilians as…
Summary
Published
23 July 2016
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Civilians reported killed
10–17
Civilians reported injured
15
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
23 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1045
Location
Al Fardous (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
الفردوس
Eleven or twelve civilians died in an alleged Russian or Assad regime airstrike on Aleppo's Al Fardous neighbourhood, according to local media. Smart News reported that Russian warplanes carried out two raids on the town. The Syrian Network for Human Rights, however, blamed “the regime and its allies for the warplane shelling”. The shelling reportedly…
Summary
Published
23 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
11–12
Civilians reported injured
10–35
Military Actor
Russian Military
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