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Incident Date

14 October 2015

Incident Code

RS039

Location

حمورية, Hamouriya, Damascus, Syria
A woman was reported killed in Russia’s first confirmed airstrikes in the vicinity of the Syrian capital Damascus, which struck the suburb of Hamouriya.  

Summary

Published
14 October 2015
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

13 October 2015

Incident Code

RS035

Location

تحتايا, Tahtaya, Idlib, Syria
Two young sisters named were reported by the Violations Documentation Center as having been killed in a Russian attack on Tahtaya in Idlib. A third fatality, an adult man, was later added to the list.  

Summary

Published
13 October 2015
Civilians reported killed
3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

13 October 2015

Incident Code

RS036

Location

دارة عزة, Darat Izza, Aleppo, Syria
At least five and as many as 15 civilians were reported killed in heavy Russian airstrikes on the town of Darat Izza, according to reports. Al Jazeera said eight members of one family were among the dead. Five of those killed were later named by the local al Kanana Hospital. The Syrian Network for Human…

Summary

Published
13 October 2015
Civilians reported killed
5–15
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

13 October 2015

Incident Code

RS037

Location

حيان, Hayyan, Aleppo, Syria
Eight civilians were reported killed in a confirmed Russian airstrike at Hayyan. Images showed heavy destruction in civilian neighbourhoods, with a number of badly injured people rescued. The nearby Hraytan Hospital was also damaged according to Syria Relief and Development: “At 6:45 a.m. this morning in Syria, three Russian missiles targeted Hraytan Hospital, one of…

Summary

Published
13 October 2015
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Civilians reported killed
8
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

13 October 2015

Incident Code

RS038

Location

تل سلطان, Tall Sultan, Idlib, Syria
Violations Documentation Center named an adult male from the town of Tel Azzan as having been killed in a Russian airstrike on a school building in nearby Tel Sultan, which also reportedly injured two.

Summary

Published
13 October 2015
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

10 October 2015

Incident Code

RS034

Location

التمانعة, Al Tamani'ah, Idlib, Syria
Up to six civilians from one family, including a child and two women, were reported killed after an alleged Russian airstrike on Al Tamaanah. Two people were injured. The dead were later listed by the Syrian Network for Human Rights. Local media activist Abdul Kader Al Bakri told the Network: “This time we traced a…

Summary

Published
10 October 2015
Civilians reported killed
5–6
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

9 October 2015

Incident Code

RS031

Location

تل عاس, Telaas, Idlib, Syria
A possible civilian was reported killed in an alleged Russian strike at Telaas near Khan Shaykhoun. VDC named one adult male as a non-combatant victim. However, Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported only that “A fighter from a combat force was killed from wounds sustained after Russian planes targeted Brigade 13 in Telaas in southern Idlib…

Summary

Published
9 October 2015
Civilians reported killed
0–1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

9 October 2015

Incident Code

RS032

Location

التمانعة, Al Tamana’h, Idlib, Syria
Two civilians were reported killed in Al-Tamana’h. While the Violations Documentation Center attributed the deaths to Russian aircraft, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said they were killed as a result of actions by Syrian regime helicopters.  

Summary

Published
9 October 2015
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

9 October 2015

Incident Code

RS033

Location

كفرنبودة, Kafr Nbouda, Hama, Syria
A combined air assault by Russian attack helicopters – coupled with an attack by Syrian regime aircraft and ground forces – reportedly killed four civilians at Kafr Nbouda. They were later named by the Violations Documentation Center.

Summary

Published
9 October 2015
Civilians reported killed
4
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

8 October 2015

Incident Code

RS027

Location

خان شيخون, Khan Shaykhun, Idlib, Syria
According to reports two civilians – a man and a woman – died in a Russian airstrike at Khan Shaykhun, with other victims left in critical condition. SNN News described the attack as “a terrible massacre of civilians,” with footage showing a devastated civilian neighbourhood. And Al Jazeera aired frantic scenes as White Helmets tried…

Summary

Published
8 October 2015
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
11
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

8 October 2015

Incident Code

RS028

Location

بليون, Belyon, Idlib, Syria
Six people were reported killed at Belyon due to warplane shelling. VDC named one woman as a victim of the strike. Smart News later posted a video showing a civilian clear-up operation in the village. One witness noted: “Here there were six martyrs, two from the village of Balian and four displaced from Sahil Al…

Summary

Published
8 October 2015
Civilians reported killed
6
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

8 October 2015

Incident Code

RS029

Location

جسر الشغور, Jisr al Shughour, Idlib, Syria
One civilian was reported killed at Jisr al Shughour. However, the cause was contested. While VDC blamed the attack on Russian forces, Radio al Kul, SOHR and Qasioun blamed the death on “regime heavy artillery.”

Summary

Published
8 October 2015
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

8 October 2015

Incident Code

RS030

Location

النقير, Nakir, Idlib, Syria
In confused reporting, a number of civilians were reported killed at Nakir village near Maarat al Numan, in a Russian or Syrian regime attack. However the use of cluster munitions at night strongly indicates Russian aircraft carried out the strike. Reporting from the scene, Shaam News said the camp for IDPs had been targeted with…

Summary

Published
8 October 2015
Civilians reported killed
3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

7 October 2015

Incident Code

RS024

Location

معصران, Ma'asaran, Idlib, Syria
An alleged Russian airstrike killed seven civilians at Ma’asaran in Idlib governorate. Most of those who died were from one family. A neighbour told Smart News: “This is my house, I arrived and I found everyone OK. But our neighbours? May God have mercy on them. I went to pray and then went to the…

Summary

Published
7 October 2015
Civilians reported killed
6–7
Civilians reported injured
12
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

7 October 2015

Incident Code

RS025

Location

دارة عزة, Darat Izza, Aleppo, Syria
A mother and her two children were killed along with another woman in a suspected Russian cruise missile strike on the town of Darat Izza. Amnesty International later reported: “More than six residential buildings with at least a dozen homes were destroyed by the attack according to an eyewitness interviewed by Amnesty International as well…

Summary

Published
7 October 2015
Civilians reported killed
4–5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

7 October 2015

Incident Code

RS026

Location

بابيلا, Babilla, Hama, Syria
A father and his three children were among those reported killed in an alleged Russian airstrike on Babilla, along with four other children, three of whom were named by the Syrian Network for Human Rights. Eyewitness Moustafa Ghareeb told the Syrian Network: “The Russian shelling occurred 7 kilometres away from Marat Al Nu’man, at Babilla…

Summary

Published
7 October 2015
Civilians reported killed
4–9
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

7 October 2015

Incident Code

RS023

Location

جبل الزاوية, Jabal al Zawiya, Idlib, Syria
According to the Syrian Observatory, Russian aircraft targeted a number of locations in Idlib governorate on October 7th including “Khan Shekhon, al-Tama’a, and al-Habeet in the southern countryside of Idlib, and other areas of Ehsim and al-Bara in the Zawyia mount [area].” As many as 10 non-combatants may have died at five different locations. However…

Summary

Published
7 October 2015
Civilians reported killed
3–9
Civilians reported injured
10
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

6 October 2015

Incident Codes

RS020 CS133

Location

عندان, Anadan, Aleppo, Syria
Two children and a 46 year old male were reported killed during four alleged Russian strikes in the evening on Anadan. Another man was also named as a victim by VDC. Eyewitnesses described at least one secondary, or ‘double tap’ strike. A local medic told Qassioun: “Between the afternoon and evening Russian planes carried out intensive…

Summary

Published
6 October 2015
Civilians reported killed
3
Military Actor
Russian Military, U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

6 October 2015

Incident Codes

RS021 CS134

Location

تدمر, Palmyra, Homs, Syria
According to the Syrian Observatory, “preliminary information reported the death of civilians – including women and children – in the bombing by Russian warplanes on areas at the eastern outskirts of Palmyra city which is controlled by the ‘Islamic State’.” According to most sources, between 12 and 14 members of two Bedouin families died, including…

Summary

Published
6 October 2015
Civilians reported killed
12–15
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military, U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

6 October 2015

Incident Code

RS022

Location

القريتين, Al Qaryatayn, Homs, Syria
The Syrian Observatory reported an unspecified number of casualties from an alleged Russian strike at Qarayatain, a town to the south west of Palmyra. Qasioun also reported that “a raid by fighters of the Russian Air Force on Tuesday afternoon led to deaths and injuries among civilians, some serious, as well as widespread destruction of…

Summary

Published
6 October 2015
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

5 October 2015

Incident Code

RS019

Location

الباب, Al Bab, Aleppo, Syria
At least six and as many as 17 civilians were reported killed in afternoon airstrikes – reportedly by Russian jets – on the ISIL-occupied city of Al Bab near Aleppo. According to Qasioun the strikes hit “a popular food market in the city, resulting in mass civilian casualties, and the burning of several cars and…

Summary

Published
5 October 2015
Civilians reported killed
6–17
Civilians reported injured
20–30
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

4 October 2015

Incident Code

RS016

Location

جسر الشغور, Jisr al Shughour, Idlib, Syria
Russian aircraft returned to the attack at Jisr al Shughour, with the Kremlin carrying out strikes which it said targeted ‘uninhabited‘ militant storage depots, an all-terrain vehicle workshop, and a base. There were some reports that Syrian aircraft also participated in the attacks. According to the Syrian Network at least one of the strikes hit…

Summary

Published
4 October 2015
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

4 October 2015

Incident Code

RS017

Location

غرناطة, Gharnata, Homs, Syria
Two civilians were reported killed following an airstrike on Gharnata near Talbiseh city, in Homs governorate. While some sources attributed the attack to Russian aircraft, the Assad regime also reported carrying out strikes in the vicinity, with state news agency SANA reporting that “the Air Force destroyed nests and mechanisms for terrorist organizations… in the…

Summary

Published
4 October 2015
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

4 October 2015

Incident Code

RS018

Location

أم شرشوح, Umm Sharshuh, Homs, Syria
An alleged Russian raid killed up to three civilians at Umm Sharshuh, a town near Al Rastan. The Syrian Network cited local activist Abu Baraa Al Homsi: “Russian warplanes launched a number of air-strikes on Garnata and Umm Sharshuh. The strikes targeted civilian targets as usual. A number of individuals were killed and injured.” The…

Summary

Published
4 October 2015
Civilians reported killed
1–3
Civilians reported injured
2–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

3 October 2015

Incident Code

RS013

Location

إحسم, Ihsem, Idlib, Syria
Russian aircraft reportedly bombed the town of Ihsem in Idlib, killing five members of one family – four of whom were young girls. The victims were later named. The White Helmets civil defence force tried to reach the dead and injured, but were subjected to a ‘double tap’ strike which killed one of their rescuers…

Summary

Published
3 October 2015
Civilians reported killed
6–11
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

3 October 2015

Incident Code

RS014

Location

عقرب, Akrab, Hama, Syria
The Syrian Network reported that Russian warplanes attacked Akrab, a town under the control of the Free Syrian Army, in a joint attack with the Assad regime. All4Syria also reported that “regime forces tried to storm the town, in southern Hama, after several raids by Russian aviation, resulting in several casualties among civilians.“ Two rockets,…

Summary

Published
3 October 2015
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

3 October 2015

Incident Code

RS015

Location

عقيربات, Akeerbat, Hama, Syria
A reported airstrike on the sheep market at Akeerbat village killed six civilians, including a child. While some blamed Russia, others such as the Syrian Network initially held the Syrian regime responsible. Five victims were later named.

Summary

Published
3 October 2015
Civilians reported killed
6
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

2 October 2015

Incident Code

RS008

Location

الباب, Al-Bab, Aleppo, Syria
At least 19 civilians and as many as 80 – including children and women – were reported killed in alleged Russian airstrikes on Al Bab. According to al Jazeera – which placed the death toll as high as 80 with 200 injured – the attacks were carried out by helicopters, most likely Russian Hind-24 gunships. According…

Summary

Published
2 October 2015
Civilians reported killed
19–80
Civilians reported injured
200
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

2 October 2015

Incident Code

RS009

Location

تادف, Tadif, Aleppo, Syria
Intense bombardment was reported on the 2nd of October 2016 in and around the province of Aleppo.  In the town of Tadef two people were reported to have been killed as a result raids that were widely blamed on Russia. Only one source, Sada Islamic, blamed the coalition for the strikes publishing photos of the…

Summary

Published
2 October 2015
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

2 October 2015

Incident Code

RS010

Location

دير حافر‎, Dayr Hafir, Aleppo, Syria
Six civilians including three children were reported killed in alleged Russian airstrikes on Dayr Hafir. According to the Syrian Network for Human Rights, ten civilians were also injured when the attack struck the local market. Al Jazeera placed the death toll at 25 while Shaam Network said that 20 were killed. There were some local…

Summary

Published
2 October 2015
Civilians reported killed
6–25
Civilians reported injured
10
Military Actor
Russian Military
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