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

August 7, 2021

Incident Code

R4365

LOCATION

الزيادية, Al Ziyadiya, Idlib, Syria

At least two civilians, including a woman, were injured in alleged Russian or regime strikes on Al Ziyadiya on August 7, 2021. @OrientNews and other sources identified civilians as being injured but did not provide a number of how many. Syrian Civil Defense posted that the strikes on Al Ziyadiya “resulted in the injury of a

Summary

First published
August 7, 2021
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
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Suspected target
Other
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Incident date

October 1, 2021

Incident Code

R4398

LOCATION

أم الريش, Umm Al Reesh, Idlib, Syria

At least one civilian, a child, was injured in alleged Russian or regime strikes on Umm Al Reesh on October 1, 2021. Al Mashreq Agency reported that a child was wounded in shelling on the village of Umm Al Reesh. Both @itsnotsuhad and @mzmgr941 also identified one child as being injured. Both Al Mashreq Agency

Summary

First published
October 1, 2021
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
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Incident date

December 11, 2021

Incident Code

R4426

LOCATION

الجديدة أو اليعقوبية, Al Jadida or Al Yaqoubia, Idlib, Syria

Between one and three civilians, including a child, were killed and 12 to 15 others, including up to nine children and four women, were injured in alleged Russian airstrikes on the town of Al Jadida or Al Yaqoubia on December 11, 2021. According to Syrian Civil Defense, three people, including a child, were killed and

Summary

First published
December 11, 2021
Last updated
April 14, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 3
(1 child1 man)
Civilians reported injured
12–15
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 belligerent
Russian Military
Suspected target
Other
Named victims
2 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

July 22, 2022

Incident Code

R4451

LOCATION

الموزرة, Al Mozra, Idlib, Syria

At least one civilian was injured in alleged Syrian regime or Russian shelling of the village of Al Mozra on July 22, 2022. The Syrian Civil Defense (@SyriaCivilDefe) tweeted that one civilian was wounded by artillery shelling by the Syrian regime and Russian forces on the village of Al Mozra. Various other sources, including the

Summary

First published
July 22, 2022
Last updated
July 25, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

October 28, 2022

Incident Code

R4481

LOCATION

دارة عزة, Darat Izza, Aleppo, Syria

Four civilians, three from the same family, were injured by a a double tap shelling carried out by the Syrian regime and/or Russian forces against the city of Darat Izza on October 28, 2022. According to the @SyriaCivilDefe, four civilians, three of them from the same family, were wounded when two cars were hit by

Summary

First published
October 28, 2022
Last updated
November 1, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
4
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

February 17, 2017

Incident Code

RS1901

LOCATION

درعا البلد, Dara'a Al-Balad, Daraa, Syria

One civilian, Mohammed Nour – a reporter for Al Jazeera – was injured in an alleged Russian or regime airstrike on Dara’a Al- Balad, according to multiple sources. Smart News reported that “aircraft likely to be Russian renewed raids on the neighbourhood of Daraa Al-Balad”. Whilst most sources also pointed towards Russia as being responsible for

Summary

First published
February 17, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
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
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

May 24, 2023

Incident Code

R4514

LOCATION

between the towns of Kansafra and Al-Fatira, Idlib, Syria

A young man was reportedly injured by shrapnel from machine guns attributed to both Russian forces and the Syrian regime on May 24th 2023. The incident occured on agricultural land between the town of Kansafra and Al-Fatirah, in the southern countryside of Idlib. Reports from the Syrian Civil Defence, Halab Today TV and Twitter user

Summary

First published
May 24, 2023
Last updated
June 8, 2023
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Ground operation
Civilian infrastructure
Agriculture
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1
Cause of injury / death
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
Syrian Regime, Russian Military
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Incident date

August 26, 2023

Incident Code

R4546

LOCATION

جسر الشغور, Jisr al-Shughur, Idlib, Syria

On the morning of August 26th, artillery shells allegedly fired by the regime forces and Russia hit the city of Jisr al-Shughur, west of Idlib, injuring at least one civilian and causing material damage to residential neighborhoods and the Abdul Rahman Al-Nasser School. The bombardment also fell in the vicinity of the Rabaa Al-Adawiya School

Summary

First published
August 26, 2023
Last updated
September 14, 2023
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian infrastructure
Religious Institution, School
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

October 6, 2023

Incident Code

R4584

LOCATION

بداما, Badama, Idlib, Idlib, Syria

On October 6th, 2023 a missile strike, allegedly launched by Russian warplanes and/or Syrian regime artillery shelling, hit the rural town of Badama near the city Jisr al-Shughur, west of Idlib (during the day, according to photographic evidence shared on social media), resulting in the injury of 14 civilians, including four children and four women.

Summary

First published
October 6, 2023
Last updated
April 3, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Agriculture
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
14
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Impact
Food
Impact on services or infrastructure relating to education, health or food supply. See methodology note for details.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

October 17, 2023

Incident Code

R4603

LOCATION

محيط بلدة الشيخ يوسف, the “‘Al-Qaswa”’ IDP camp in the vicinity of Sheikh Yousef area, Idlib, Idlib, Syria

In the early morning and in the afternoon of Tuesday, 17th October 2023, ten airstrikes allegedly perpetrated by Russian forces on the “Al-Qaswa” IDP camp and civilian homes in the outskirts of the town of Sheikh Youssef in the western countryside of Idlib, Syria, injured four civilians, including two women and two girls. The Syrian

Summary

First published
October 17, 2023
Last updated
October 8, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
IDP or refugee camp, Residential building
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
4
Causes of injury / death
Accidents related to conflict, 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

April 17, 2017

Incident Code

RS2135

LOCATION

معرة الارتيق , Ma’arat Al-Arteek, Aleppo, Syria

An unspecified number of civilians were wounded in a strike on Ma’arat Al-Arteek, according to sources on the ground. Only the Smart News agency pointed directly to Russia; other sources didn’t apportion blame.

Summary

First published
April 17, 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

April 10, 2017

Incident Code

RS2109

LOCATION

قسطون, Qastoun village, Hama, Syria

One civilian was reported injured in airstrikes, thought to be Russian, on Qastoun village in Hama. 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
1
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
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Incident date

June 18, 2017

Incident Code

RS2292

LOCATION

السخنة, Sokhna, Homs, Syria

A single source, the Step News Agency, reported that “a number of air raids targeted the vicinity of Sukhna town, destroying two cars and causing injuries in the area.” There were no details of any civilian deaths, or any other details at this time.

Summary

First published
June 18, 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
Unknown
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Incident date

November 7, 2017

Incident Code

RS2702

LOCATION

الشويط, Al-Showeit, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Russian warplanes “targeted the village of Al-Showeit” with more than eight raids, injuring several civilians. Details reported that civilian housing was damaged in the raids. Explosive barrels also allegedly struck the vicinity. There were no reported deaths. No other details at this time.

Summary

First published
November 7, 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

September 27, 2017

Incident Code

RS2547

LOCATION

Bdama, Idlib, Syria

Six people were wounded after an airstrike, believed to be Russian, hit the town of Bdama near Idlib, according to local media. The planes struck several sites holding armed groups, according to media, including Jisr al-Shughour, Bdama, Qunya, al-Sanameh, Yacoubiya, and Abu al-Dahour. There was much material damage. No further details are currently available.

Summary

First published
September 27, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
Civilians reported injured
6
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

May 1, 2019

Incident Code

RS3642

LOCATION

القصابية, Al Qassabiya, Idlib, Syria

Halab Today reported that several civilians were wounded by airstrikes in the towns of Al-Qasabiya and Tramla in the countryside of Idlib. While a number of sources reported the airstrikes without citing casualties, Halab Today TV referred to “several wounded” in the attack. Macro Media Center said also that a school was struck by the

Summary

First published
May 1, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
School
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

February 3, 2018

Incident Code

RS2971

LOCATION

كفر عميم, Kafr Amam, Idlib, Syria

An alleged Russian warplane carried out airstrikes in the village of Kafr Amam, Idlib, local media reported, which, according to one source, wounded three civilians. Several sources reported how the village of Kafr Amam was hit by, which all sources, identified, Russian forces. The Twitter account Shafii cited the local council who declared the village completely

Summary

First published
February 3, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
3
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
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Incident date

January 17, 2018

Incident Code

RS2907

LOCATION

معرة النعسان, Ma'ara Al-Nassan, Idlib, Syria

An unspecified number of civilians were wounded in airstrikes on Ma’ara Al-Nassan, according to local media. @AsadSouria reported that “Syrian-Russian warplanes carry out raids on insurgent positions in Ma’arat al-Nu’asan and al-Tahal village”, however they are a pro-regime source, therefore Airwars assessors and researchers conclude it is not a reliable source. Cluster bombs and phosphorus

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
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

June 16, 2019

Incident Code

RS3813

LOCATION

حيش, Heesh, Idlib, Syria

Two children and a woman were reported wounded in airstrikes on Heesh, Idlib, on June 16th. While four sources referred to “a number wounded”, or “many wounded”, in the attack – – cited as “mainly children” – both Local Coordination Committee for Syria and Edlib Media Center, quantified those injured as two children and a

Summary

First published
June 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
3
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

March 15, 2018

Incident Code

RS3276

LOCATION

زملكا, Zamalka, Damascus, Syria

In a major civilian harm incident, up to 21 civilians died and as many as 70 more were wounded in alleged Russian or regime strikes on Zamalka. Many sources said that this was a chemical attack by the regime, though there were also multiple allegations against Russia. The Violations Documentation Centre named “18 victims killed

Summary

First published
March 15, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
18 – 21
(2 children2–3 women12 men)
Civilians reported injured
12–70
Causes of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Incendiary
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
19 named, 2 families identified
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Incident date

March 19, 2018

Incident Code

RS3308

LOCATION

حرستا, Harasta, Damascus, Syria

Two or three civilians were reportedly killed in an alleged Russian or Syrian regime forces airstrike/artillery strikes on Harasta, March 19th, 2018, according to local media sources. Sham Network reported that “Harasta was fired on by land to- land missiles and artillery shells, which led to the fall of two martyrs and the wounded.” Shaam

Summary

First published
March 19, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 3
(3 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 belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
3 named
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Incident date

March 27, 2018

Incident Code

RS3345

LOCATION

عالية, Alia, Idlib, Syria

Civilians were possibly killed and wounded in alleged Russian or and/or Syrian regime airstrikes on the town of Al Alia, Idlib governorate, on March 27th, 2018, according to Shaam News Network. Activists told Smart News Agency that Syrian regime helicopters dropped explosive barrels on the villages of Mhambel and Al Alia, but that there was

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

RS3365

LOCATION

الزيادية, Al Zyadiya, Idlib, Syria

The Shaam News Network reported: “Russian and Regime warplanes launched dozens of very violent air raids on the cities and towns of Idlib, causing dozens of martyrs and wounded civilians…There were a number of wounded in Khan Shekhun, Mhambel,Al Naqir, Al habit, Mukah, Al Taman’a ,Al  Khwain and Sefwhen in the southern countryside, Jisr al-Shaghoor,

Summary

First published
March 31, 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

September 7, 2018

Incident Code

RS3543

LOCATION

خان شيخون, Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib, Syria

Two Syrian Civil Defence volunteers were injured in an alleged Russian or Syrian regime air or artillery strike on the town of Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib governorate, on September 7th, 2018, while extinguishing a fire after the first air raid, according to local sources. @SyriaCivilDefe tweeted that “two volunteers were injured (Anas Al Diab – Muhammad

Summary

First published
September 7, 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
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

September 29, 2017

Incident Code

RS2561

LOCATION

خان العسل, Khan Al-Assal, Aleppo , Aleppo, Syria

Local reported that an air raid struck the village of Khan Al Asal, resulting in injuries of a woman and a child. Smart News attributed the airstrike to Russian warplanes. However other sources said that the regime was also active in the area.

Summary

First published
September 29, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
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

March 9, 2018

Incident Code

RS3213

LOCATION

سقبا, Saqba, Damascus, Syria

An unspecified number of civilians were wounded in air and artillery strikes on Saqba, local media reported. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for raids. Heavy explosions caused mass destruction on the vicinity. Baladi reported that “The towns and cities of Saqba, Harasta, Arbeen, Masraba, Madara and Duma witnessed heavy aerial and artillery

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
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

August 2, 2019

Incident Code

RS3990

LOCATION

كفرزيتا, Kafar Zeita, Hama, Syria

One civilian was reported injured in alleged Russian or Syrian regime artillery strikes on the area of Kafar Zeita, Hama governorate, on August 2nd, 2019, according to local sources. @IdlibPlus tweeted that “a civilian was injured as a result of the targeting of regime forces by the city of Kfar Zeita in the northern suburbs

Summary

First published
August 2, 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
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

October 28, 2019

Incident Code

RS4118

LOCATION

كفرنبل, Kafar Nabil, Idlib, Syria

Three men were killed and two to five others injured after alleged Russian airstrikes on the city of Kafar Nabil, Idlib governorate, on October 28th 2019, according to local sources. It remains contested whether the victims were civilians or militants. @SyrianCoalition reported that 3 men were killed and 2 injured after Russian warplanes bombed residential

Summary

First published
October 28, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0 – 3
(0–3 men)
Civilians reported injured
0–5
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Belligerents reported killed
0–3
Belligerents reported injured
0–5
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Incident date

November 9, 2019

Incident Code

RS4151

LOCATION

البوابية, Al Bawabiya, Aleppo, Syria

Two women and a child were injured in alleged Russian airstrikes on the village of Al Bawabiya between midnight and dawn on November 9th, 2019, according to local sources. @ShahbaPress reported that “a child and two women were injured in airstrikes in Al Bawabiya town in southern Rif countryside at midnight” and Baladi News added that

Summary

First published
November 9, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
3
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

November 20, 2019

Incident Code

RS4184

LOCATION

بابيلا,, Babila, Idlib, Syria

Two men were injured in an alleged Russian airstrike on the town of Babila in the southern countryside of Idlib on November 20, 2019. HalabTodayTv stated that the two civilians were injured and that material was damaged, due to the alleged airstrike in Babila by the Russian Armed forces. Several local sources reported that civilian

Summary

First published
November 20, 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
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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