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Incident Date

6 December 2016

Incident Code

RS1766

Location

كفرسجنة, Kafr Sajna, Idlib, Syria
Up to eight civilians were killed and 15 injured in multiple airstrikes on Kafr Sajna, according to local media - though it was unclear whether Russia or the Assad regime were responsible. Step News, who put the death toll at four with a "number" of injuries, reported that "warplanes launched four airstrikes with surface rockets…

Summary

Published
6 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
4–8
Civilians reported injured
2–15
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

6 December 2016

Incident Code

RS1749

Location

حي الصالحين, Al Salheen neighbourhood, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
Up to seven people were reportedly killed in an airstrike on al Salheen neighbourhood, Aleppo, according to local media source Halab News. According to the source, the seven civilians died "following Russian enemy raids on al Salheen". There were no other known sources with information regarding this incident.

Summary

Published
6 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
7
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

6 December 2016

Incident Code

CS404

Location

العبارة, `Abbarah, Raqqa, Syria
Four civilians including three brothers – along with two ISIL fighters – were reported killed in an alleged Coalition air raid on al Abbara. Syria News Desk said that “Four civilians and two members of Islamic state were killed and others were injured this afternoon, due to international coalition raids targeting with four raids the…

Summary

Published
6 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

6 December 2016

Incident Code

RS1750

Location

حي قارلق, Karlak neighbourhood, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
Five civilians were reportedly killed in airstrike on Karlak neighbourhood, Aleppo, according to local media source, HNN. HNN reported that the five civilians died "following Russian enemy raids". There were no other known sources reporting on this incident.

Summary

Published
6 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

6 December 2016

Incident Codes

CS405 TS018

Location

البزاعة, Al Baza'a, Aleppo, Syria
Multiple sources blamed the US-led Coalition for the deaths of a woman and her seven children at al Baza’a, north east of al Bab. However the Coalition later assessed the claims as ‘Not credible.’ Given Turkey'sd own campaign at the time at Al-Bab, its aircraft may therefore have been responsible. According to Step News “Coalition…

Summary

Published
6 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
8
Civilians reported injured
22
Military Actor
Turkish Military, U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

6 December 2016

Incident Code

RS1754

Location

سَرْمِين, Sarmin, Idlib, Syria
Between five and 10 civilians, including three to five children, a woman, and three men, were killed and at least 15 others were injured in airstrikes against the town of Sarmin in Idlib, according to sources on the ground - though reports were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Assad regime were responsible. The…

Summary

Published
6 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
5–10
Civilians reported injured
15–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

6 December 2016

Incident Code

RS1760

Location

كفر نوران, Kafr Nouran, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
One adult male was killed, and the rest of his family was injured, in an alleged Russian raid which targeted a residential area and a school in Kafr Nouran, Aleppo, according to local media. All sources blamed Russia, which reportedly carried out four raids on the vicinity.  According to a sources, the aerial bombardment caused extensive…

Summary

Published
6 December 2016
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

6 December 2016

Incident Code

RS1767

Location

معرة مصرين, Maarat Misrin, Idlib, Syria
On December 6, 2016, between 8 and 15 civilians were reportedly killed and dozens more were wounded in alleged Russia or Syrian regime airstrikes on a popular market in Maarat Misrin, according to local media. Halab News and Idlib Media Center were among sources that attributed the event to Russia. The majority of reports put…

Summary

Published
6 December 2016
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Commerce (Market)
Civilians reported killed
8–15
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

5 December 2016

Incident Code

RS1746

Location

Idlib city, Idlib, Syria
On December 5, 2016, at least 16 civilians were killed and between 15 and 24 were wounded in an aerial bombardment which struck Idlib city. It is unclear who was to blame, with most sources attributing blame to Russia, and some sources blaming the Syrian regime. Smart News reported that according to two activists, the…

Summary

Published
5 December 2016
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
16
Civilians reported injured
15–24
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

5 December 2016

Incident Code

RS1740

Location

Marjah, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
As many as nine civilians from the same family were killed, and some were wounded, in an alleged Russian raid on Marjah, Aleppo. All sources blamed Russian warplanes for the attack. Although one source reported that four were killed, most others suggested it was a family of nine who were killed. According to the Syrian Network…

Summary

Published
5 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
4–9
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

5–6 December, 2016

Incident Code

USSOM067

Location

Omar Beere/Ibrahim Ali Berre camp near Tortoroow, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
Two media organisations reported a possible US air operation targeting an al Shabaab base in the Lower Shabelle region. Dalsan Radio reported that Somali commandos backed by US Special Forces had attacked al Shabaab bases in Omar Berre in Lower Shabelle overnight using helicopters. It also quoted what it said was an eyewitness: "'We heard several…

Summary

Published
6 December 2016
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

5 December 2016

Incident Code

RS1741

Location

الانصاري, Al Ansari, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
A single source reported that five unidentified civilians were killed "following Russian enemy raids on Al Ansari neighbourhood".  There are no other details at this time.

Summary

Published
5 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

5 December 2016

Incident Code

RS1742

Location

جسر الحج, Jisr al Haji area, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
Three civilians were killed in an alleged Russian and Syrian regime raid on Jisr al Haji area, Aleppo, according to sources on the ground. Halab News Network first tweeted that the Syrian regime were to blame for using both artillery shells and rocket launchers on the vicinity. It later posted on their Facebook page that three civilians…

Summary

Published
5 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

5 December 2016

Incident Code

RS1743

Location

كفر ناها, Kafr Naha, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
Between one and two men were killed - and several injured - in an alleged Russian aerial bombardment on Kafr Naha, Aleppo, local media reported. All sources blamed Russian warplanes for the alleged attack. According to Syria News Desk, the two men were police officers. Halab News, on the other hand, reported that the victim was…

Summary

Published
5 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

5 December 2016

Incident Code

RS1747

Location

ريف حماة الشرقي, Eastern countryside of Hama, Hama, Syria
As many as two civilians were killed, with several "confirmed injured", in airstrikes on the Eastern countryside of Hama, according to local media. Only one source attributed blame to Russian warplanes, whereas the rest blamed the Syrian regime. According to Airwars researchers, all the sources apart from Smart News are allegedly Syrian regime propaganda. Additionally there…

Summary

Published
5 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
0–2
Civilians reported injured
0–2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

5 December 2016

Incident Code

RS1744

Location

تفتناز, Taftanaz, Idlib, Syria
Local media reported that one or two civilians died in an alleged Russian airstrike with phosphorus and cluster bombs on Taftanaz. The Shaam News Network said that one civilian died, however, Shade2taftanaz reported the death of two women.

Summary

Published
5 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

5 December 2016

Incident Code

RS1748

Location

الغنطو, Al Ghantu, Homs, Syria
In what was widely reported as a regime shelling, between five and eight civilians including four children died and dozens more were wounded in Al Ghantu. According to LCCSY, "five civilians were martyred and dozens injured in the bombing by Assad’s forces, using rockets and heavy artillery shells, on the town of Al-Ghantu the northern…

Summary

Published
5 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
5–8
Civilians reported injured
2–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

5 December 2016

Incident Code

RS1745

Location

ام شرشوح, Umm Sharshouh, Homs, Syria
Two adult male civilians (named below) died in an alleged regime or Russian airstrike on Umm Sharshouh, according to source son the ground. Most reports blamed the regime - though multiple sources also noted that Russia had carried out strikes on both Umm Sharshouh and Al Ghantu (see event Rs1742). According to the Syrian Network…

Summary

Published
5 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

5 December 2016

Incident Code

CS402

Location

الهزيمة, Al Hazimah, Raqqa, Syria
A woman was reported killed and several injured during an alleged Coalition strike on al Hazima. According to LCCSY, “international coalition warplanes target the town of #Hazima to the north of the city where a civilian was martyred and several others were injured.” In an emailed response to a report submitted by Airwars on this…

Summary

Published
5 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

5 December 2016

Incident Code

LC052

Location

Giza, Surt, Libya
Campaign overview: The United States began a major air campaign in support of and at the request of GNA ground forces, to oust ISIS from the city of Sirte. Complete official records of the US campaign at Sirte – which saw 497 airstrikes on the city to December 5th 2016 – can be found here.…

Summary

Published
5 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
30–50
Civilians reported injured
63
Military Actor
U.S. Forces, Government of National Accord
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Incident Date

5 December 2016

Incident Code

CS403

Location

الجرنية, Al Jarnia, Raqqa, Syria
A reported Coalition airstrike on the local water company killed at least five workers, according to sources. Raqqa is Being Slaughtered reported that “three people working at the water company in al Jarnia – one of them the water manager – were killed in international coalition raids targeting the company today.” Baladi News placed the…

Summary

Published
5 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
8–10
Civilians reported injured
10–12
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

4 December 2016

Incident Code

RS1734

Location

حي المغاير, Al Maghayer neighbourhood, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
Three civilians died and several more were wounded in alleged Russian or Assad regime strikes on Aleppo's Al Maghayer neighbourhood, according to local media. The Syrian Network for Human Rights was among sources blaming Russia. However, the BBC pointed to the regime, reporting: "The armed opposition said government aviation continued its raids on the eastern…

Summary

Published
4 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

4 December 2016

Incident Code

RS1735

Location

قرية أورم الصغرى, Urma al Sughra village, Aleppo, Syria
Local media reported that three children died and an unspecified number of other civilians were injured in an airstrike on Urma al Sughra village. However, only one source - Halab News - explicitly blamed Russia, reporting the use of bunker-busting missiles. Other sources did not apportion blame.

Summary

Published
4 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

4 December 2016

Incident Code

RS1736

Location

حي الشعاكفرنبل, Kafir Nabil, Idlib, Syria
Up to 26 civilians - 23 of whom were named - died and dozens more were wounded in an alleged Russian or Assad regime airstrikes on a popular market in Kafir Nabil, according to sources on the ground. Reports were conflicted as to whether this was the work of Russia or the regime. Aljazeera pointed…

Summary

Published
4 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
23–26
Civilians reported injured
12–36
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

4 December 2016

Incident Code

RS1737

Location

معرة النعمان, Maarat al Numan, Idlib, Syria
In a major civilian casualty event, up to 38 civilians including as many as 11 children died and dozens more were wounded when alleged Russian or Assad regime warplanes struck a major vegetable market in the town of Maarat al Numan. Sources said that the strike occurred at 2.45pm, when the market - which also…

Summary

Published
4 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
33–38
Civilians reported injured
12–50
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

4 December 2016

Incident Code

RS1738

Location

حي السكري, Al Sukkari neighbourhood, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
Between five and eight civilians died and as many as dozens more were wounded in alleged Russian or Assad regime air and artillery strikes on Aleppo's Al Sukkari neighbourhood, according to sources on the ground. The lowest death count was give as five civilians - with seven more wounded - by the White Helmets. According…

Summary

Published
4 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
5–8
Civilians reported injured
7–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

4 December 2016

Incident Code

CS401

Location

كبش غربي, Kabish Gharbi, Raqqa, Syria
A single source reported civilian casualties following an alleged Coalition raid at Khabish Gharbi. According to Smart News, “one civilian was killed and others wounded in coalition raids on the village of Kabish Gharbi north of Raqqa.” In an emailed response to a report submitted by Airwars on this and other incidents in December 2016,…

Summary

Published
4 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

4 December 2016

Incident Code

RS1739

Location

حي الفردوس, Al Fardous neighbourhood, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
Local media reported that a mother and her three children died in Aleppo's Al Fardous neighbourhood. The majority of sources blamed a Russian airstrike, however, there was also a claim that a tank shell caused the deaths. Husseintalal reported that "a baby girl lost her father, mother and brothers by aerial bombardment of the Russian…

Summary

Published
4 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
4–5
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

3 December 2016

Incident Code

RS1733

Location

حي الشعار, Al Shia’ar neighbourhood, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
Between three and eight civilians died and a dozen or more were wounded in alleged Russian or regime airstrikes on Aleppo's Al Shia'ar neighbourhood, local media reported. According to Arab24, "the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that three people were killed and about 12 others were injured on Saturday [Dec 3rd] by the bombing…

Summary

Published
3 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
3–8
Civilians reported injured
12–15
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

2 December 2016

Incident Code

RS1732

Location

أورم الكبرى, Orme al Kubra, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
Two or three civilians including a child and a woman died and up to five more were wounded in an alleged Russian airstrike on Orme al Kubra, according to local media. LCCSY reported that a child and a woman died in a Russian airstrike. Syria News Desk, however, put the death toll at three (including…

Summary

Published
2 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
2–3
Civilians reported injured
2–5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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