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Incident Date
1 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3116
Location
جسرين, Jisreen, Damascus, Syria
Warplanes, alleged to be Russian, wounded an unspecified number civilians as the town of Jisreen, Damascus, was struck with airstrikes. Only two known sources reported about this strike. Smart News Agency reported, "wounded civilians with aerial bombardment likely to be Russian on the towns of Jisreen and Beat Sawa and Kafar Batna east of Damascus." Meanwhile,…
Summary
Published
1 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
1 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3117
Location
بيت سوى, Beit Sawa, Damascus, Syria
Three civilians were reportedly killed along with two wounded as Russian and/or Assad launched airstrikes and artillery shelling in the town of Beit Sawa, eastern Ghouta, Damascus, local media reported. All sources reported the death of three civilians. The Violations Documentation Centre (VDC) reported that the three victims were all adult men. Additionally, sources reported…
Summary
Published
1 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
1 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3118
Location
كفربطنا, Kafr Batna, Damascus, Syria
Three civilians, including a young girl, were killed and dozens were wounded in alleged Russian or regime airstrikes on the town of Kafr Batna, eastern Ghouta, Damascus, local media reported. @saqbani1972adam, who reported that the strikes hit residential areas, said that three were killed and "dozens" were left wounded. The three victims were identified by…
Summary
Published
1 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3–4
Civilians reported injured
2–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
1 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3119
Location
حمورية, Hamouriya, Damascus, Syria
Local sources reported the death of three civilian men in the town of Hamouriya, eastern Ghouta, Damascus, following airstrikes, either carried out by Russia, the Syrian regime or both. As a part of a larger aerial shelling of eastern Ghouta on March 1st, three civilians, identified by name, were killed in Hamouriya. However, it should…
Summary
Published
1 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
1 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3120
Location
المرج, al-Marj, Damascus, Syria
Up to five civilians were killed and up to "dozens" were wounded as airstrikes hit al-Marj, eastern Ghouta, Damascus, local media reported. Three of the victims, Saleh Mohammad Qadeesh, Mohamad Adnan Qadeesh and Nidhal Handhal al-Mehbash were reported by several sources, including Violations Documentation Center (VDC). One of the victims, Abdo Ahmed Hassoun, was only…
Summary
Published
1 March 2018
Civilians reported killed
4–5
Civilians reported injured
2–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
1 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3121
Location
عربين, Arbeen, Damascus, Syria
Several civilians were left wounded following alleged Russian airstrikes in Arbeen, eastern Ghouta, Damascus, local sources reported. Douma.Revolution, who did not mention civilian harm reported: "since the morning, 12 warplanes have carried out air raids against the cities and towns of Douma, Arbeen, Kafratna, Hamuriya, Beit Siy, Jisreen, Ash'ari and Marj in the eastern Ghouta."…
Summary
Published
1 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
28 February 2018
Incident Code
RS3109
Location
دوما, Douma, Damascus, Syria
As many as eight civilians were killed and others were wounded in air and artillery strikes on Douma, local media reported. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the raids. A child was amongst those killed, as well as one unidentified body. Four others are named. Rockets and barrel bombs were launched into…
Summary
Published
28 February 2018
Civilians reported killed
3–8
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
28 February 2018
Incident Code
RS3110
Location
حرستا, Harasta, Damascus, Syria
A child and another civilian were killed and others were wounded in airstrikes on Harasta, local media reported. Sources blame Russian and Syrian regime raids for the strikes. There were as many as 32 raids, with heavy shelling on the residential vicinity. There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
28 February 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
28 February 2018
Incident Code
RS3111
Location
أوتايا, Otaya, Damascus, Syria
The head of the Syrian Civil Defence unit in al-Marj was killed whilst carrying out operations, local media reported. Sources blamed the Syrian - Russian alliance for the strikes. LCCSY reported there were heavy raids on the vicinity. There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
28 February 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
28 February 2018
Incident Code
RS3112
Location
مسرابا, Mesraba, Damascus, Syria
An unspecified number of civilians were killed and injured due to airstrikes in Mesraba, local media reported. Sources attributed blame to both Russia and the Syrian regime. Mass destruction was caused by heavy shelling. There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
28 February 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
28 February 2018
Incident Code
RS3113
Location
الشيفونية, Al Shifonya, Damascus, Syria
An unspecified number of civilians were killed and injured due to airstrikes in Al Shifonya, local media reported. Sources attributed blame to both Russia and the Syrian regime. Mass destruction was caused by heavy shelling. There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
28 February 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
28 February 2018
Incident Code
RS3107
Location
الشيفونية, Al Shifonya, Damascus, Syria
Between three and six civilians were killed in an alleged napalm bomb attack on Al Shifonya, local media reported. Civilians blamed Russian warplanes for the raids. Members of the Syrian Civi Defence confined that "chloride gas" was used on the vicinity. Most other reports suggest it was napalm which resulted in the charring of bodies…
Summary
Published
28 February 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
3–6
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
28 February 2018
Incident Code
RS3114
Location
كفربطنا, Kafar Batna, Damascus, Syria
An unspecified number of civilians were killed and injured due to airstrikes in Kafar Batna, local media reported. Sources attributed blame to both Russia and the Syrian regime. Mass destruction was caused by heavy shelling. There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
28 February 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
28 February 2018
Incident Code
RS3108
Location
بيت سوى, Beit Sawa, Damascus, Syria
Three civilians were killed and others were injured in airstrikes on Beit Sawa, local media reported. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime. The house of 'Asi' was reportedly struck by alleged Russian warplanes. Two victims were named and one unidentified civilian was named. There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
28 February 2018
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
28 February 2018
Incident Code
RS3115
Location
زملكا, Zamalka, Damascus, Syria
A single source reported "heavy air raids by Russian warplanes on the cities of Harasta and Zamalka in the eastern Ghouta, resulting in the deaths and injuries of civilians". There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
28 February 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
27 February 2018
Incident Code
RS3106
Location
دوما, Douma, Damascus, Syria
Between two and four civilians were killed and others were injured in air and artillery strikes on Douma, local media reported. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the raids. Sources reported that there were both rocket launchers and artillery shelling on the residential neighbourhood. Alaraby reported that "the regime renewed it's shelling…
Summary
Published
27 February 2018
Civilians reported killed
2–4
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
26 February 2018
Incident Code
RS3105
Location
اوتايا, Otaya, Damascus, Syria
One child was killed in alleged Russian airstrikes on Otaya, local media reported. All sources attributed the blame to Russian warplanes. Members of the Syrian Civil Defence were seen to be rescuing victims from the rubble. There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
26 February 2018
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
25 February 2018
Incident Code
RS3099
Location
سقبا, Saqba, Damascus, Syria
Between one and two civilians were killed, and an unspecific number of others were wounded, in airstrikes on Saqba, local media reported. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the raids. Ghouta Media Centre tweeted about the "mass destruction" caused by Russian warplanes to the residential neighbourhood. They also published images. There are…
Summary
Published
25 February 2018
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
25 February 2018
Incident Code
RS3100
Location
بيت سوى, Beit Sawa, Damascus, Syria
One civilian was killed and others were wounded in airstrikes on the village of Beit Sawa, to the southeast of Damascus, local media reported. Only one source blamed Russian warplanes targeting the vicinity. The others blamed military warplanes. There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
25 February 2018
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
25 February 2018
Incident Code
RS3103
Location
حوش الضواهرة, Hawsh Al Dawahra, Damascus, Syria
Five civilians were killed and more than 15 were wounded in airstrikes on Hawsh Al Dawahra, according to local media. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the raids. Wesal reported that there was an "Aerial bombardment of a residential neighbourhood, leaving 5 martyrs and more than 15 wounded, mostly women and children…
Summary
Published
25 February 2018
Civilians reported killed
5
Civilians reported injured
15
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
25 February 2018
Incident Code
RS3101
Location
الشيفونية, Al Shifonya, Damascus, Syria
A child was killed and 20 civilians were injured due to a chloride gas attack on Al Shifonya, local media reported. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the raids. The injured all suffocated due to the internationally banned chloride gas. Members of the Syrian Civil Defence were also reportedly injured in the…
Summary
Published
25 February 2018
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
20
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
25 February 2018
Incident Code
RS3096
Location
دوما, Douma, Damascus, Syria
Two children and their mother were killed in air and artillery strikes on Douma, according to local media. Sources blamed both Russian warplanes and the Syrian regime for the raids. The vicinity was struck with land to land missiles and heavy artillery shelling. Images show the extent of destruction to property. There are no more details…
Summary
Published
25 February 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
,
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
25 February 2018
Incident Code
RS3102
Location
حزة, Hazza, Damascus, Syria
Three civilians were killed, including a woman, and others were injured in air and artillery strikes on Hazza, local media reported. Sources blamed the Syrian and Russian alliance for the raids. Syrian Coalition reported that members of the "Syrian defence forces [were] working to rescue civilians in the city [due to] missiles, as part of…
Summary
Published
25 February 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
25 February 2018
Incident Code
RS3104
Location
دوما, Douma, Damascus, Syria
Between 11 and 19 civilians were killed, and dozens were wounded in airstrikes on Douma, local media reported. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the raids. According to Baraa, 11 people from one family were killed when a guided missile struck their home. There was reportedly continuous shelling on the vicinity throughout…
Summary
Published
25 February 2018
Civilians reported killed
11–19
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
25 February 2018
Incident Code
RS3097
Location
مسرابا, Mesraba, Damascus, Syria
An unspecified number of civilians were killed and wounded in air and artillery strikes on Mesraba, local media reported. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the raids. Sources reported that the strikes caused mass destruction on civilian property. There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
25 February 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
25 February 2018
Incident Code
RS3098
Location
حمورية, Hamouriya, Damascus, Syria
Between one and seven civilians were killed and dozens more were wounded, in air and artillery strikes on Hamouriya, local media reported. Media blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the raids. There were as many as four artillery shells which struck the residential town, killing at least one woman and one child. There…
Summary
Published
25 February 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1–7
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
24 February 2018
Incident Code
RS3092
Location
كفربطنا, Kafar Batna, Damascus, Syria
According to local media, up to three civilians, hereof one woman and one child, were killed as several left wounded as Assad and/or Russian-waged warplanes struck Kafar Batna, eastern Ghouta, Damascus. Several reports told how Kafar Batna was subject to aerial shelling, especially striking residential areas. As the only one, Ghouta Media Center (GMC) reported about…
Summary
Published
24 February 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1–3
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
24 February 2018
Incident Code
RS3087
Location
Hazza, Damascus, Syria
According to local media, the town of Hazza, eastern Ghouta, Damascus, was struck by air raids, possibly killing one civilian while wounding several, though it was unclear who was to blame. SYR_REV_NEWS reported how unidentified warplanes "launched two raids" in Hazza, and it by others was reported that residential neighbourhoods were struck. Only one source,…
Summary
Published
22 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
0–1
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
24 February 2018
Incident Code
RS3083
Location
حوش الصالحية, Hawsh Al Salihya, Damascus, Syria
Local media reported that an unspecified number of civilians were killed and wounded in airstrikes on Hawsh Al Salihya. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the raids. There is one report of the use of an explosive barrel. There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
24 February 2018
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
24 February 2018
Incident Code
RS3088
Location
دوما, Douma, Damascus, Syria
Up to 17 civilians, including four children and six women, were killed along with dozens of wounded, local media reported after Douma, Damascus, was subject to "intensive shelling" from both the air and the ground, though apportion of blame was unclear. The Syrian Civil Defence, who put the death toll at 17, reported how it…
Summary
Published
24 February 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
10–17
Civilians reported injured
24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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