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

April 3, 2017

Incident Code

RS2068

LOCATION

كفرناها, Kafr Naha, Aleppo, Syria

An unspecified number of civilians were wounded in air and artillery strikes on Kafr Naha – though it was unclear whether Russia or the regime were to blame. Syria_ar noted that the “Al-Rahal Society” in the town was struck. According to the Step News Agency, “Russian air raids targeted Kafr Naha and its outskirts and

Summary

First published
April 3, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
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
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Incident date

April 23, 2017

Incident Code

RS2159

LOCATION

مجبينة, Majbina, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria

An unspecific number of civilians were injured – according to local sources – in an airstrike on Majbina, Aleppo. Two out of three sources blamed Russia for the raid. HalabnewsNetwork reported “warplanes” were to blame.  There are no other details at this time.

Summary

First published
April 23, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
Civilians reported injured
2
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

April 10, 2017

Incident Code

RS2112

LOCATION

إدلب, Idlib, Syria

Two consecutive airstrikes in Idlib city, believed to be executed by Russian warplanes, allegedly wounded two civilian women and caused significant damage to property and infrastructure. The Idlib governorate had seen an intensification of bombardments in the days before, despite the announced truce previous December.  There are no other details at this time.

Summary

First published
April 10, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
Civilians reported injured
2
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

April 27, 2017

Incident Code

RS2181

LOCATION

معرة النعمانالحامدية, al Hamidiya, near Maarat al Numan, Idlib, Syria

Two civilians were wounded in air raids in Al-Hamidiya in the southern Idlib Governorate, local media reported. The Smart News Agency blamed Russia, reporting: “Two more civilians were injured following Russian raids on al Hamdidiya near maarat al numan [45 km south of idlib] according to the civil defence Facebook site.” The other sources didn’t

Summary

First published
April 27, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
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, Unknown
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Incident date

June 21, 2017

Incident Code

RS2296

LOCATION

الجنينة, Al-Ginena, Al Hussan and Al Baghiliya villages, Deir Ezzor, Syria

A single source, the Smart News Agency, reported that an unspecified number of civilians were wounded by alleged Russian warplanes on an airstrike in Al-Ginena, Al Hussan and Al Baghiliya villages. The source reported that “the aircraft bombed civilian houses in the villages of Al-Geneina, Hussan and Baghiliya (6 km west of Deir Al-Zour city),

Summary

First published
June 21, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
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

November 8, 2017

Incident Code

RS2706

LOCATION

رملة, Ramla, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Several civilians were wounded in airstrikes at various locations in Aleppo including the villages of Al-Sayyala, Maizliya and Ramla and other areas in the southern countryside of Aleppo. Sources blamed both the Syrian regime and Russia. Smart News Agency – who reported Russia as culpable for the raids – was the only source to report

Summary

First published
November 9, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
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

February 1, 2018

Incident Code

RS2957

LOCATION

خان شيخون, Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib, Syria

At least one civilian was injured following an airstrike and/or artillery shelling of Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib, local media reported, though it was unclear who and what was to blame. Most sources reported that Russia had carried out airstrikes in the city, causing injuries among the civilians. One of the wounded was identified by name by

Summary

First published
February 1, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
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, Unknown
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

January 17, 2018

Incident Code

RS2909

LOCATION

الزربة, Al-Zerba, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria

One to two civilians were wounded in airstrikes which struck Al-Zerba, Aleppo, according to local media. Sources all blamed Russian warplanes for the strikes. Thiqa News Agency reported that two raids “targeted” civilian homes in the early hours of the morning. Members of the Syrian Civi Defence were quick to rescue casualties and take them

Summary

First published
January 17, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1–2
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

July 30, 2018

Incident Code

RS3529

LOCATION

كويا, Kuya, Daraa, Syria

Between six and nine civilians, including women and children, were killed in alleged Russian or Syrian regime air and/or artillery strikes on a camp for Internally Displaced People (IDP) in the town of Kuya, Dara’a governorate, on July 30th, 2018, according to local sources. Dozens were wounded. Smart News Agency reported that, according to activists,

Summary

First published
July 30, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
6 – 9
(2 children2 women1 man)
Civilians reported injured
12–24
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 belligerent
Russian Military
Suspected target
ISIS
Named victims
6 named, 2 families identified
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Incident date

March 17, 2018

Incident Code

RS3291

LOCATION

كفر بطنا, Kafar Batna, Damascus, Syria

Two adult male civilians from the same family died in an alleged Russian or regime air or artillery strike – or rocket fire – on Kafar Batna, according to local media. The Violations Documentation Centre named the two fatalities, and blamed warplanes belonging to the “Syrian government and affiliated militias”. Local Coordination Committees of Syria

Summary

First published
March 17, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(2 men)
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 belligerent
Russian Military
Named victims
2 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

March 20, 2018

Incident Code

RS3321

LOCATION

سلقين, Salqin, Idlib, Syria

A ballistic missile from an alleged Russian battleship reportedly landed near the town of Salqin, Idlib countryside, on March 20th, 2018. Sources gave conflicting reports regarding civilian casualties. @HadiAlabdallah reported that “a ballistic missile landed near Salqin city of Idlib countryside, coming from Russian battleships in the Mediterranean.” Step News Agency reported that there had been reports

Summary

First published
March 20, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 5
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

March 23, 2018

Incident Code

RS3332

LOCATION

معرة مصرين, Ma'aret Misrin, Idlib, Syria

Up to five civilians were killed and three civilians were reported injured in alleged Russian and/or Syrian regime airstrikes on the city of Ma’aret Misrin, Idlib governorate, on March 23rd, 2018, according to local sources. Activist Jaber Abu Muhammed told Al Araby that “Russian air forces launched raids on the town of Ma’aret Misrin and

Summary

First published
March 23, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 5
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
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
1 named
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Incident date

June 25, 2018

Incident Code

RS3458

LOCATION

درعا, Dara'a countryside, Daraa, Syria

An unknown number of civilians was reportedly killed or wounded in alleged Russian airstrikes on the eastern countryside of Dara’a governorate on June 25th, 2018, according to Free Deir Ezzor. Free Deir Ezzor wrote on Facebook that “Russia targets and burns displaced civilians in Dara’a’s eastern countryside as they travel to areas they think are safer.” Currently,

Summary

First published
June 25, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Single source claim
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 belligerent
Russian Military
Suspected target
Unknown
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Incident date

September 9, 2018

Incident Code

RS3554

LOCATION

الهبيط, Al Habit, Idlib, Syria

Two children were reported killed and up to six other civilians were injured in alleged Russian forces or Syrian regime airstrikes on Al Habit in Idlib on September 9th, 2018, according to local sources. @HadiAlabdallah tweeted “Umayya Ayman Al-Ruz, a displaced girl from the town of Khattab in the Hama countryside. This beautiful baby girl

Summary

First published
September 9, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(2 children)
Civilians reported injured
3–6
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 21, 2019

Incident Code

RS3931

LOCATION

كفرنبل, Kafar Nabil, Idlib, Syria

A woman was killed and two civilians were reported injured in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on Kafar Nabil, Idlib governorate, on July 21st, 2019, according to local sources. The Syrian Civil Defence reported that aerial strikes had been targeting civilian houses in the city since the morning of July 21st. The Syrian Observatory

Summary

First published
July 21, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 woman)
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
Suspected target
Unknown
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Incident date

July 31, 2017

Incident Code

CS1309 RS2377

LOCATION

دبلان, Dablan, Ta'as, area behind the mosque, Deir Ezzor, Syria

More than five civilians were wounded in an airstrike on a water tank behind the mosque in the Ta’as area of Dablan, according to local media – though only once source said that the Coalition was responsible, with others not apportioning blame. According to Euphrates Post, “The military aircraft launched several simultaneous air strikes with

Summary

First published
July 31, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
Civilians reported injured
5
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
US-led Coalition, Unknown
Named victims
5 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

August 14, 2019

Incident Code

RS4030

LOCATION

تفتناز, Taftanaz, Idlib, Syria

Civilians were reported injured in airstrikes on Taftanaz, Idlib, on August 14th. Edlib Media Center stated that “civilians are injured when warplanes target Taftanaz town north of Idlib with rockets.” Shaam News also reported injuries as a result of airstrikes in Taftanaz, among reports of casualties in a number of other locations. One source did

Summary

First published
August 14, 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
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
Suspected target
Unknown
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Incident date

November 6, 2019

Incident Code

RS4138

LOCATION

جسر الشغور, Jisr Al Shughour, Idlib, Syria

Up to two civilians were killed and seven to eight were wounded by alleged Russian and/or Syrian regime airstrikes on Jisr al Shughour, Idlib governorate, on November 6th, 2019, according to local sources. A geolocation of the incident was provided by @john_marquee. The Syrian Network for Human Rights (SN4HR) reported that Al Tharaya Mosque was

Summary

First published
November 6, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Healthcare facility, School
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 2
(1–2 men)
Civilians reported injured
7–9
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
9 named
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Incident date

November 12, 2019

Incident Code

RS4163

LOCATION

كفروما, Kafar Rouma, Idlib, Syria

A man was reported injured in an alleged Russian forces airstrike on Kafar Rouma in Idlib, Syria on November 12th, 2019 according to local sources. IdlibPlus reported that ” a man was injured in the town of Kfarouma as a result of the targeting of his home by a Russian aircraft by a raid of

Summary

First published
November 12, 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
1
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
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Incident date

November 25, 2019

Incident Code

RS4198

LOCATION

كفر سجنة, Kafr Sijna, Idlib, Syria

Local media reported that one or two civilians were wounded in an alleged Russian airstrike on Kafr Sijna. Edlib Media Centre said  that a “civilian was wounded following the targeting by Russian occupation aircraft of the town of kfrsjna southern idlib with Rockets.” According to Shahba Press, Russian strikes on Kafr Sijna resulted in “civilian

Summary

First published
November 25, 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
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
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

December 4, 2019

Incident Code

RS4229

LOCATION

بزابور, Bzabour, Idlib, Syria

One child was killed and eight civilians, including between three to seven children and between one to five women, were injured in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on the town of Bzabour, Idlib governorate, on December 4th, 2019, according to local sources. All of the named victims appear to come from the same family.

Summary

First published
December 4, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
School
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 child)
Civilians reported injured
6–8
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
Unknown, Syrian Regime
Named victims
5 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

December 18, 2019

Incident Code

RS4266

LOCATION

دير الشرقي, Deir Al Sharqi, Idlib, Syria

According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), one civilian was killed in Russian bombardment of Deir Sharqi village in Idlib, Syria on December 18th, 2019. No further details are available at the moment.

Summary

First published
December 18, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
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

January 5, 2020

Incident Code

RS4297

LOCATION

الزربة, Al Zurba, Aleppo, Syria

At least one civilian was reported wounded as a result of Russian forces attack with rockets, or Syrian regime forces attack with machine guns on Al Zurba town in Aleppo, Syria, on January 5th, 2020, according to local sources. The Zurba Media office announced that Mahmoud Abdel Fattah Hammoud was wounded. The individual was an

Summary

First published
January 5, 2020
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
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
Suspected target
Assad regime
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

January 21, 2020

Incident Code

RS4329

LOCATION

شنطرة, Bshantra, Aleppo, Syria

At least one child was injured in alleged Russian airstrikes on the town of Bashnarta, Aleppo governorate, on January 21st, 2020, according to local sources. The Local Coordination Committees of Syria reported that a russian raid targeted the village at 12:42 PM, injuring the child Khaled Al Raslan. The Syrian Civil Defence in Aleppo stated

Summary

First published
January 20, 2020
Last updated
January 18, 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
Named victims
2 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

January 27, 2020

Incident Code

RS4370

LOCATION

الزربة, Al Zorba, Idlib, Syria

One member of the Syrian Civil Defense was injured in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on the town of Al Zorba, Idlib governorate, on January 27th, 2020, according to local media reports. Russian warplanes carried out strikes against the western outskirts of the town resulting in the injury of a civil defense volunteer, according

Summary

First published
January 27, 2020
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
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
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

January 30, 2020

Incident Code

RS4386

LOCATION

الجانوديه, Al Janoudiya, Idlib, Syria

A child was wounded on January 30th 2020 during a bombing raid in the town of Al Janoudiya. The young girl was the only reported casualty of this raid. The victim, identified as Rua’a Ghazal, was wounded under her left eye, as reported by Smart News and locals tweeting about the event. The bombing took

Summary

First published
January 30, 2020
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
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
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

February 10, 2020

Incident Code

RS4430

LOCATION

كفر عروق, Kafr Arouq, Idlib, Syria

A child was reported killed and up to seven other civilians injured when allegedly Russian forces and Syrian regime forces targeted with airstrikes Kafr Arouq in Idlib, Syria on February 10th, 2020 according to local sources. Initial reports from local sources said at least one person was dead and three wounded from the air strike.

Summary

First published
February 10, 2020
Last updated
February 24, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 child)
Civilians reported injured
3–7
Causes of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons
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 18, 2020

Incident Code

RS4462

LOCATION

معرة النعسان, Ma`arat Al Na`asan, Idlib, Syria

One civilian was reported killed and several others were wounded in alleged Russian forces or Syrian regime forces airstrikes on Ma’aret Al Na’san in Idlib on February 18th, 2020, according to local sources. The Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that “Syrian- Russian alliance killed a pharmacist in Ma’aret al Na’san village in Idlib, on

Summary

First published
February 18, 2020
Last updated
February 24, 2022
Strike status
Contested 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
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

February 27, 2020

Incident Code

RS4489

LOCATION

قرية مشون, Mashoun village, Idlib, Syria

Two civilians were wounded in the village of Mashoun on February 27 following a Russian raid. A correspondent for Halab Today noted that two people were injured in Mashoun in the Jabal Al-Zawiya area in southern Idlib. A tweet from @AleppoAMC also indicated that two civilians had been hurt. The wounded pair of civilians lived

Summary

First published
February 27, 2020
Last updated
February 28, 2022
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2–3
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

May 18, 2019

Incident Code

RS3700

LOCATION

الهبيط, Al Habit, Idlib, Syria

A civilian male was killed in alleged Russian airstrikes on the town of Al Habit, Hama governorate, on May 18th, 2019, according to local sources. The Syrian Human Rights Committee wrote that: “Hasan Abdul Qadir Shishakli, from the town of Halfaya, in the northern countryside of Hama Governorate, died as a result of aerial bombardments

Summary

First published
May 18, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
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
1 named
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