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
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Civilian Harm Status
Belligerent Assessment
Declassified Documents
Infrastructure

Incident date

November 17, 2023

Incident Code

R4626

LOCATION

بزابور, village Bazabour, southern countryside of Idlib, Idlib, Syria

On the morning of Friday, 17th November 2023, a number of civilians, including a woman, were injured as a result of artillery shelling allegedly perpetrated by Syrian regime forces and/or Russian military and/or Iranian military on the civilian homes in the village of Bazabour (alternatively spelled as Bzabour or Bazzabour), located in the southern countryside

Summary

First published
November 17, 2023
Last updated
July 17, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian infrastructure
Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
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, Iranian Military
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Incident date

April 16, 2017

Incident Code

RS2131

LOCATION

بداما , Bdama, Idlib, Syria

According to the Smart News Agency, “On Sunday, April 16, 2017, three civilians, including a woman, were injured in an air strike on the town of Badama in the western suburb of Idlib. The warplanes responsible are likely to be Russian”. Jirsrtv reported: “the Civil Defense said that two people were injured by air strikes

Summary

First published
April 16, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
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, Unknown
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Incident date

March 11, 2019

Incident Code

RS3599

LOCATION

كفرنبودة, Kafar Nbouda, Hama, Syria

One or two civilians were injured in alleged artillery strikes on Kafar Nbouda, local media reported. The majority of sources said that the Assad regime was responsible, though Russian actions were also reported within the vicinity. According to the Step News Agency, “an artillery bombardment by regime forces stationed at Camp of Bredig hit the

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
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

April 28, 2019

Incident Code

RS3629

LOCATION

البشيرية, Al Bashiriya, Idlib, Syria

Local media reported that two children were wounded in alleged Russian airstrikes with vacuum rockets on the town of Al Bashiriya in Idlib. EdlibEmc1 posted “Two children were injured as a result the targeting by the Russian occupation warplanes of the town of Al Bashiriya west of Idlib with concussion missiles.” No further details are

Summary

First published
April 28, 2019
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
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 1, 2018

Incident Code

RS3380

LOCATION

جسر الشغور, Jisr Al Shougur, Idlib, Syria

Several missiles fell on the city of Jisr Al Shougur in Idlib province, wounding two civilians, according to Smart News. The news agency attributed the strike to Russian forces, however, Idlib24 reported said Syrian planes were also involved.

Summary

First published
April 1, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
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
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Incident date

January 13, 2018

Incident Code

RS2895

LOCATION

كفرزيتا, Kafr Zeita, Hama, Syria

Two civilians were reportedly wounded in alleged Russian or regime air and artillery strikes which struck Kafr Zeita. There were no reports of any civilian deaths. All sources either blamed Russia, or did not attribute blame to a belligerent. According to local media, Russian aircraft bombarded the vicinity with the use of concussion bombs. Smart

Summary

First published
January 13, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
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
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Incident date

January 17, 2016

Incident Code

RS417

LOCATION

الباب, Al-Bab, Aleppo, Syria

A single source, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, reported that “warplanes believed to be Russian” bombed areas in Al Bab city in the northern countryside of Aleppo. The Observatory said the alleged attack resulted in injuries and casualties, including women and children, but did not provide numbers. However, Halab Today TV and North Media Institute said

Summary

First published
January 17, 2016
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

January 30, 2018

Incident Code

RS2950

LOCATION

كفرزيتا, Kafr Zeita, Hama, Syria

An unspecified number of civilians were wounded in airstrikes on Kafr Zeita, according to local media. Sources all attributed the blame to Russia. According to sources such as Al Latamna youth group, the raids struck a hospital, wounding patients at the vicinity. There are no other details at this time.

Summary

First published
January 30, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
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

July 17, 2018

Incident Code

RS3520

LOCATION

عين التينة, Ein al Teena, Quneitra, Syria

Up to 15 civilians including four women and five children were reported killed and others injured when Russian forces or Syrian regime forces attacked with airstrikes a school used as a shelter for IDPs in Ein al Teena in Quneitra, Syria on July 17th, 2018. The Syrian Network for Human Rights said ” At least

Summary

First published
July 17, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
School
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
7 – 15
(3–5 children2–4 women)
Civilians reported injured
5–10
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
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Incident date

March 16, 2018

Incident Code

RS3283

LOCATION

حرستا, Harasta, Damascus, Syria

At least six civilians, including a child, were killed in airstrikes on residential areas of the city of Harasta on March 16th, as reported by several sources. It remains unclear whether the Russian military or the Syrian regime was responsible for the strike. Six victims have been named, but Jobar News counted nine or 10

Summary

First published
March 16, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
6 – 10
(1 child)
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
6 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

March 20, 2018

Incident Code

RS3314

LOCATION

مخيم عقربات, Aqrabat camp, Idlib, Syria

At least nine civilians, mainly children, were killed by alleged Russian airstrikes on Aqrabat camp for Internally Displaced People, north of the town of Hass in Idlib province, on March 20th, 2018, according to local sources. The Local Coordination Committees of Syria (LCCSy) reported that seven civilians had been killed and that there were dozens

Summary

First published
March 20, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
9 – 10
(6–8 children2 women)
Civilians reported injured
10–15
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 belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
9 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

March 27, 2018

Incident Code

RS3350

LOCATION

كفر رومة, Kafar Rouma, Idlib, Syria

According to Sham Network, “Russian and Syrian regime warplanes launched airstrikes on the cities and towns of Barah, Kafrnbell, Mhmbel, Alia, Nukir, Habit, Altmanah and Hass and Kafroma, causing the deaths and injuries among civilians.’ on March 27th, 2018. The number of civilians killed and/or injured in Kafroma is not known.

Summary

First published
March 27, 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

March 31, 2018

Incident Code

RS3370

LOCATION

الصخر, Al Sakher, Hama, Syria

According to a single source, the Shaam News network, “Russian warplanes carried out heavy air raids accompanied by heavy shelling and shelling on the towns and villages” including Al Sakher. The strikes reportedly led to an unspecified number of injuries among civilians.  

Summary

First published
March 31, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
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

April 18, 2018

Incident Code

RS3409

LOCATION

قرية الخالدية, Al Khaldiya village, Hama, Syria

Russian warplanes attacked the village of Khalidiya in the Hama countryside, according to local sources, injuring a number of civilians. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported violent explosions caused by strikes in the area. According to Step, “Seven people were injured as a result of the air and ground bombardment of the villages of

Summary

First published
April 18, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2–7
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 8, 2018

Incident Code

RS3549

LOCATION

كفرعين, Kfarein, Idlib, Syria

One child, most local sources say a girl, was injured in alleged Russian forces or Syrian regime airstrikes on Kfarein in Idlib on September 8th, 2018. @maraya404 tweeted “A child girl was injured in a raid by the Assad regime, on Kfarein, south of Idlib.” @IdlibPlus said that barrel bombs were used in the attack

Summary

First published
September 8, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
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
Suspected target
Unknown
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Incident date

February 24, 2018

Incident Code

RS3105

LOCATION

أوتايا, Otaya, Damascus, Syria

Russian and/or Assad-waged shelling potentially resulted in civilian harm, as the town of Otaya, eastern Ghouta, Damascus, was struck by both airstrikes, explosive barrels and artillery, local media reported. Besides from reports of airstrikes and artillery shelling, both Oday Hussein and Homam al-Hassan, reported how the town also was stuck by explosive barrels, launched from helicopters.

Summary

First published
February 24, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
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
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

June 28, 2018

Incident Code

RS3488

LOCATION

الغارية الشرقية, Al Ghariya Al Sharqiya, Daraa, Syria

At least two men were killed in alleged Russian airstrikes on the town of Al Ghariya Al Sharqiya, Dara’a governorate, on June 28th, 2018, according to local sources. Step News reported that “many were dead and wounded, including children.” Step News reported: “Many dead and wounded, including children, killed by the targeting of the town

Summary

First published
June 28, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 10
(2 children2 men)
Civilians reported injured
5–10
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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Incident date

March 9, 2018

Incident Code

RS3216

LOCATION

مديرا, Madera, Damascus, Syria

A single source reported that both Russian and Syrian regime warplanes fired heavy air and artillery strikes on Madera, causing an unspecified number of injured civilians. According to the Shaam News Network, “Russian warplanes and the Assad helicopters launched fierce air raids accompanied by artillery bombardment and very violent missile strikes, resulting in a terrible

Summary

First published
March 9, 2018
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
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

February 1, 2017

Incident Code

CS470 RS1876

LOCATION

إدلب, Idlib, Syria

A reported Coalition, or possibly Russian, airstrike which hit a Syrian Red Crescent hospital in Idlib injured up to a dozen civilians. The Coalition later denied involvement, though a unilateral US action remained possible. The intended target of the dawn strike appeared to be the militant gropup Fatah al Sham at a base at the

Summary

First published
February 1, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian infrastructure
Healthcare facility
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
Civilians reported injured
5–12
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, Russian Military
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

October 31, 2019

Incident Code

RS4124

LOCATION

دركوش, Darkoush, Idlib, Syria

Three to five civilians, including a member of the civil defence and one to two children, died and as many as 12 more, including two civil defence personnel, were wounded in an alleged Russian or regime airstrike on an ammunition depot on the outskirts of Darkoush the morning of October 31, 2019, local media reported.

Summary

First published
October 31, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 5
(1–2 children2 men)
Civilians reported injured
2–12
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
12 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

November 11, 2019

Incident Code

RS4155

LOCATION

بلدة بسقلا, Bsaqla, Idlib, Syria

A child was killed and at least one woman injured in alleged Russian and/or Syrian regime artillery strikes on the village of Bsaqla on November 11th 2019, according to local sources. The Syrian Network for Human Rights identified the victim as child Mustafa Yaser al Hasan from Ma’ar Zita village. Step News agency put the number

Summary

First published
November 11, 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 child)
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
1 named
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Incident date

November 23, 2019

Incident Code

RS4191

LOCATION

قرية الصافي, al-Safi village, Manbij, Aleppo, Syria

Three women from the same family and a child were reported killed, and a man and his son injured when their vehicle was hit by a Russian armored military vehicle in Al Safi village in Manbej, Aleppo governorate in Syria, on November 23rd 2019 according to local sources. Local sources stated that the accident occured

Summary

First published
November 23, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Ground operation
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4
(1 child3 women)
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Accidents related to conflict
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

December 3, 2019

Incident Code

RS4222

LOCATION

بلدات متعددة, Several towns, Idlib, Syria

Russian and Syrian warplanes launched dozens of alleged air and artillery strikes on cities and villages across Idlib governorate on December 4th 2019, according to Shaam News Network. The Shaam News Network wrote that the airstrikes “targeted the perimeter of the city of Maarat al-Numan, cities and towns of Kafranbel, Hish, Qatra, Ras al-Ward, Hass,

Summary

First published
December 3, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
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

December 17, 2019

Incident Code

RS4257

LOCATION

معصران, Ma’saran, Idlib, Syria

Four to seven people, including a woman, were reportedly killed and between ten and seventeen civilians, including two children, injured after alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on a market in the village of Ma’saran in the afternoon of December 17th, 2019, according to local sources. The day was referred to as “Black Tuesday” by the

Summary

First published
December 17, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4 – 7
(1 woman2–6 men)
Civilians reported injured
10–17
Causes of injury / death
Accidents related to conflict, 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
7 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

December 16, 2019

Incident Code

RS4254

LOCATION

بداما, Badama, Idlib, Syria

One civilian was reportedly injured following alleged Russian or Syrian regime strikes on the town of Badama, Idlib Governorate on December 16th 2019, according to local reports. @HalabTodayTV and @NagiNajjar reported that Syrian regime positions shelled the town and the area surrounding it. @HalabTodayTV said a civilian was injured as a result. An unnamed source

Summary

First published
December 16, 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
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
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Incident date

January 21, 2020

Incident Code

RS4340

LOCATION

البارة, Al Bara, Idlib, Syria

Two civilians were reported killed and four to six others were injured (two children and two women) in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes with rockets on Al Bara in Idlib on January 21st, 2020. SMART said warplanes fired vacuum missiles. The Syrian Network for Human Rights said that “At least two civilians were killed

Summary

First published
January 21, 2020
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 2
(1–2 men)
Civilians reported injured
2–6
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
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
2 named
Belligerents reported killed
0–1
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Incident date

January 26, 2020

Incident Code

RS4365

LOCATION

مشفى الإيمان في قرية سرجة, Al Iman Hospital in Sarja village, Idlib, Syria

Civilians were injured, including one man, when Russian airstrikes targeted the Al-Iman Hospital in the village of Sarja, Idlib Governorate on January 26th, 2020, according to local media reports. The sources claim the bombing forced the closure of the hospital which served up to 50,000 civilians from the surrounding area. Sham News quoted the Free

Summary

First published
January 26, 2020
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Healthcare facility
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
0–2
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 3, 2020

Incident Code

RS4399

LOCATION

جمعية الرحال, Jam’iyet Al Rahhal, Aleppo, Syria

Up to nine civilians from one family were killed and others injured in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on Jam’iyet Al Rahhal, Aleppo on February 3rd 2020, local media reported. The victims were reportedly fleeing another area when their vehicle was targeted. The lowest number of civilians reported killed was six, however several sources

Summary

First published
February 3, 2020
Last updated
February 15, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
6 – 9
(3–5 children2–3 women1 man)
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

February 8, 2020

Incident Code

RS4422

LOCATION

كفرنوران, Kafar Nouran, Aleppo, Syria

On Feburary 8th, two civilians were reported injured as a result of an airstrike in Kafr Nouran in Aleppo Governate. No information was reported on the identities of the injured, but multiple sources reported the injuries, as well as photographs of the aftermath. @ShahbaPress reported that two civilians were injured and that civilians’ houses were

Summary

First published
February 8, 2020
Last updated
February 24, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
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 15, 2020

Incident Code

RS4452

LOCATION

بلدة السحارة,, Al Sahara Village, Aleppo, Syria

Four to five civilians died, including one girl, and one Syrian Civil Defence volunteer was wounded in an alleged Russian double airstrike on Al Sahara village, according to local media. The second strike happened as the volunteers were undergoing the rescue mission. The White Helmets reported: “Four people were killed and a civil defense volunteer

Summary

First published
February 15, 2020
Last updated
February 24, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4 – 5
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
1 named
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