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Incident Date
16 November 2016
Incident Code
RS1598
Location
Al Fardous (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
حي الفردوس
Two to five civilians died in airstrikes on Al Fardous, Aleppo. The strikes on the neighbourhood took place among many more strikes across Aleppo on November 16th. The majority of sources reported that Russia responsible - however some sources pointed towards the Syrian regime. Sdusyria claimed two people died, as did Syria News Desk. However @mhmdfaisel…
Summary
Published
16 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
2–5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
16 November 2016
Incident Codes
RS1597
Location
Sukkari (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
حي السكري
Eleven civilians reportedly died in Al Sukkari, Aleppo, following a suspected Russian attack, however most sources reported only six killed. Numerous sources, including, Aleppo24 said that of those six four were children. Sdusyria listed various neighbourhoods of Aleppo struck by "Assad forces" and a "Russian airliner" - it counted 11 dead in Al Sukkari. Annahar blamed…
Summary
Published
16 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
6–11
Civilians reported injured
6–40
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
16 November 2016
Incident Code
RS1599
Location
Batbo, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
باتبو
In what sources referred to as "a terrible massacre", 22 named civilians, including children, died in an an airstrike on Batbo, Aleppo, according to local media. The majority of sources blamed Russia, however, a small number mentioned the regime - 24Aleppo, for example, alleged both parties culprit. According to Qasioun, "at least 38" civilians were injured…
Summary
Published
16 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
22–40
Civilians reported injured
12–50
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
15 November 2016
Incident Code
CS373
Location
Abu Wahil, Raqqa, Syria
أبو وحل
Three civilians reportedly died in a Coalition airstrike on Abu Wahil village, according to sources. Syria News Desk reported the following: “The media opposition activist Mohamed Osman, quoting civilian sources from Abu Wahil, said Coalition aircraft targeted with severe rocket explosion the homes of civilians in both villages, which led to the deaths of three…
Summary
Published
15 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
3–6
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
15 November 2016
Incident Code
CS374
Location
Mazra'at Al Qadissiya, Raqqa, Syria
مزرعة القادسية
One civilian reportedly died in a Coalition airstrike at Mazra’at al Qadissiya, according to local sources. Smart News noted “Casualties due to coalition airstrikes in Mazra’at Al Qadissiya and Abu Wahel in Raqqa.” Syria News Desk reported the following: “The media opposition activist Mohamed Osman, quoting civilian sources from Abu Wahil, said Coalition aircraft targeted…
Summary
Published
15 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
3–6
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
15 November 2016
Incident Code
TS010
Location
Al Bab, Aleppo, Syria
الباب
Turkish artillery or tank shelling reportedly hit a kindergarten in Al Bab, Syria. The ISIS propaganda outlet Al A'amaq reported: "Two dead and ten wounded, including three children, due to Turkish tank bombardment in Al Bab city." It added that residential areas and the village Al-Qabaseen north of Al Bab were struck. Alrawi tweeted it…
Summary
Published
15 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
0–2
Civilians reported injured
5–10
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
16 November 2016
Incident Code
RS1595
Location
Darat Izza, Aleppo, Syria
دارة عزة
One young civilian male or child died in Darat Ezza, Aleppo, "as a result of the explosion of one of the remnants of cluster bombardment", according to multiple local sources. An unknown number of civilians were also injured in the event, according to All4Syria. It was unclear who was responsible for his death - as…
Summary
Published
15 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
15 November 2016
Incident Code
RS1586
Location
Shamseen Bread Factory, Aleppo, Syria
مخبز شمسين
One civilian was killed and ten more injured when a Russian strike allegedly hit Shamseen bread factory in western Aleppo. @SCDaleppo said both of the kilns used for bread making were destroyed in the attack. In addition to the destruction of the bakery, sources alleged parts of the "Damascus highway" where the bakery was situated…
Summary
Published
15 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
10
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
15 November 2016
Incident Code
RS1593
Location
Kafr Naha, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
كفرناها
Two civilians, a husband and wife, died in suspected Russian airstrikes on a hospital in Kafra Hamra, according to local media. Alarabiye reported that medical staff and patients were wounded in addition to the "killing of at least one civilian". A later report alleged two civilians were killed. A member of The White Helmets said…
Summary
Published
15 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2–5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
15 November 2016
Incident Code
RS1592
Location
Anadan, Aleppo, Syria
عندان
According to multiple local sources Russia carried out airstrikes on Anadan, northern Aleppo. The remaining sources did not identify a culprit and mentioned only "warplanes". Almaghrib Today said "there were no reports of civilian casualties", moreover all other sources but one did not report civilian deaths. LCCSY said five died and "a hospital was put…
Summary
Published
15 November 2016
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Civilians reported killed
0–5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
15 November 2016
Incident Code
RS1594
Location
Al Makramia , Homs, Syria
قرية المكرمية
Multiple sources reported warplanes struck in the villages of Mukramiya and Talbisa in northern Homs, resulting in the death of two children. All sources attributed the attack to Russia or "warplanes". Alaraby blamed Russia for the attack and put the death toll at two - both children. The source also alleged a number of wounded. Syria…
Summary
Published
15 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
15 November 2016
Incident Code
RS1587
Location
Kafr Jalis, Idlib, Syria
كفر جالس
Up to six civilians died in a suspected Russian attack on Kafr Jalis village, north west of Idlib city. The majority of sources alleged Russia was the culprit - most of those that did not listed "warplanes" as responsible. One report by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported the "warplanes" belonged to "the Syrian regime"…
Summary
Published
15 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
1–6
Civilians reported injured
2–10
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
15 December 2018
Incident Code
RS3553
Location
Masaken Hanano, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
مساكن هنانو
Three to four civilians died and up to dozens more were reported wounded in Masaken Hanano neighbourhood of Aleppo following suspected Russian attacks. A number of sources did not name a culprit and described the form of attack as "helicopter aircraft" or "warplane bombardment". Midline alleged that the Syrian regime was the culprit, while @MePanorama…
Summary
Published
15 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
3–4
Civilians reported injured
10–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
14 November 2016
Incident Code
RS1583
Location
Mishmshan village, Jisr al Shoughour countryside, Idlib, Syria
قرية مشمشان
An 80-year-old woman died and two or three other civilians were wounded in an alleged Russian or Assad regime airstrike on Mishmshan village. Halab Today TV reported: "A Russian raid using cluster bombs and rockets struck the village of Mishmishan in the countryside of Jisr al Shoughour which led to the death of a woman and…
Summary
Published
14 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2–3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
14 November 2016
Incident Code
RS1585
Location
Khan Assal, Aleppo, Syria
خان العسل
On Monday, November 14, 2015, a woman and her young daughters were reportedly killed in an alleged Russian airstrike on the Khan Assal neighborhood of Aleppo, in northwestern Syria. A Facebook user named Aboalhasan Shaar identified the victims in a post. Sawsar Awad al-Hamidi was killed alonside her three little girls, Nour Mohammed Al-Omar, Shahed…
Summary
Published
14 November 2016
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
14 November 2016
Incident Code
RS1584
Location
Anadan, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
عندان
Local media reported that five civilians from the Hishoum family - a woman and her four children - died and as many as dozens more civilians were wounded in alleged Russian or regime airstrikes on Anadan. SMO-SY reported: "According to activists, the Russian aircraft committed a massacre in the city of Anadan in the northern countryside,…
Summary
Published
14 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
5
Civilians reported injured
2–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
14 November 2016
Incident Code
RS1582
Location
Douma, Eastern Ghouta, Damascus, Syria
دوما
According to LCCSY, "Russian warplanes launched two airstrikes with thermobaric missiles on residential neighborhoods in #Douma where a martyr and several wounded were reported." However, Syria News Desk pointed to the Assad regime, reporting: "a young man was killed and others injured, at dawn today [Nov 14th], in Douma city which is under the control…
Summary
Published
14 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
14 November 2016
Incident Code
TS009
Location
Al Bab, Aleppo, Syria
الباب
Between three and five civilians were reported killed as a result of Turkish airstrikes or artillery shelling on Al Bab. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that bombing during the Euphrates Shield operation "resulted in the deaths of four people at least and dozens wounded, some of them still in critical condition." Rojava 24…
Summary
Published
14 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
3–5
Civilians reported injured
27
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
13 November 2016
Incident Code
RS1575
Location
Darat Izza, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
دارة عزة
Between one and two civilians were killed in al alleged Russian airstrike on Darat Izza. All sources blame Russian warplanes for the strikes. According to sources, cluster bombs, parachute missiles and rockets were launched on the town. Additionally, reports suggest there was much material damage. There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
13 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
13 November 2016
Incident Code
RS1580
Location
Kafr Naha, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
كفرناها
A father, son and the sister of the father were killed in an alleged Russian and Syrian regime raid on Kafr Naha, Aleppo - although sources were conflicted as to who was responsible - with some sources not even identifying the aircraft. According to reports, residential buildings were stuck and many of them were badly damaged…
Summary
Published
13 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
2–3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
13 November 2016
Incident Code
CS372
Location
Hazima-al Tabyad road, Raqqa, Syria
طريق حزيمة - تل أبيض
A family of four was reported killed when their car was struck in an alleged Coalition airstrke on the Hazime-Tal Abiyad road. Sadaa al Sham cited local sources as saying that “Coalition aircraft targeted a car belonging to displaced people on the road between Hazima and Tal Abiyad north of the city of Raqqa, killing…
Summary
Published
13 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
13 November 2016
Incident Code
TS008
Location
Al Bab, Aleppo, Syria
الباب
Various sources reported intense attacks by Turkish and FSA forces on Al Bab in a push to oust ISIS from the city. The only source which reported civilian casualties was the ISIS-affiliated propaganda outlet Al A'amaq: "One dead and three civilians injured, one of them in a critical condition. following Turkish artillery bombardment of the…
Summary
Published
13 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
13 November 2016
Incident Code
RS1579
Location
Afrin, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
عفرين
Between five and 12 civilians were killed, and up to 50 more were wounded in an airstrike which struck a food convoy in Afrin, local media reported. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame for the raids. Some held Russia accountable, others reported the warplane was unidentifiable, and one source blamed Turkey. Images…
Summary
Published
13 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
5–12
Civilians reported injured
24–50
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
13 November 2016
Incident Codes
TS007 CS371
Location
Al Bab, Aleppo, Syria
مدينة الباب
One or two civilians were reported killed and three injured in ‘Coalition’ strikes on Al Bab. However, other reports claimed that Turkey and its FSA allies may have been responsible. Sky News reported that Turkish tanks were advancing on Al Bab, while France 24 described Turkish airstrikes on the city. Reporting casualties, Halab News said…
Summary
Published
13 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
Turkish Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
13 November 2016
Incident Code
RS1576
Location
Douma, Eastern Ghouta, Damascus, Syria
دوما
One named civilian died in an alleged Russian airstrike on Douma, according to sources on the ground. @mahe35 and LCCSY reported that one civilian was killed in a Russian strike. One victim was named by @yasserdouma. It should be noted that while two sources attributed the civilian harm to Russia, the remainder didn't identify the…
Summary
Published
13 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
13 November 2016
Incident Code
RS1578
Location
Al Atarib, Aleppo, Syria
الأتارب
Up to five civilians were killed, including a woman and a girl, and as many as dozens more were wounded in alleged Russian and Syrian regime raids on the Civil Defence Centre for Rehabilitation and Training, and a boys' school in Al Atarib, according to sources on the ground. It is unclear as to whether these…
Summary
Published
13 November 2016
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported killed
2–5
Civilians reported injured
5–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
13 November 2016
Incident Code
RS1581
Location
Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib, Syria
خان شيخون
Five civilians - a woman and her four children - died and dozens more were wounded in airstrikes on Khan Sheikhoun. Most sources blamed the Assad regime, though there were also allegations against Russia. According to SMO, "Russian occupation aircraft on Sunday carried out a horrific massacre in the town of Khan Sheikhan in the village…
Summary
Published
13 November 2016
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported killed
5
Civilians reported injured
10–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
13 November 2016
Incident Code
RS1577
Location
Khan al Sheikh, Damascus, Syria
مخيم خان الشيخ
Two men were killed and others were wounded in an airstrike and artillery raids which struck al-Huda Mosque in a refugee camp for displaced Palestinians in Khan al Sheikh, Damascus, according to sources on the ground. Reports were conflicted as to who was to blame for the raids - with some blaming Russian military, and…
Summary
Published
13 November 2016
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Infrastructure
Agriculture
,
IDP or Refugee Camp
,
Religious
(
Mosque
)
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 November 2016
Incident Code
RS1574
Location
Al Qasr Village, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
قرية القصر
A woman and a child were killed and seven others were injured, including five children and two women, following an alleged Russian raid on a refugee camp in Al Qasr Village, Aleppo. All sources have blamed Russian warplanes for the cluster bombs which struck the refugee camp for displaced peoples in the evening of the 12th…
Summary
Published
12 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
7
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 November 2016
Incident Code
CS370
Location
Khaniz Janoubi, Raqqa, Syria
خنيز جنوبي
A reported Coalition airstrike on an ISIL ‘police facility’ also killed a named civilian non-combatant. According to Raqqa is Being Slaughtered, Ali al Awwad al Rahil died when his home was struck during the raid. However a local media activist claimed he died as a result of “YPG Kurdish militia targeting of his home while…
Summary
Published
11 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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