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Incident Date
15 November 2016
Incident Code
RS1588
Location
حي الصالحين, Salheen, Aleppo, Syria
Five civilians died, including children, and up to fifteen civilians were wounded in suspected Russian attacks on Al Salheen neighbourhood of Aleppo. Most sources blamed Russia however one suspected the Syrian regime responsible. Missiles and artillery bombardment were reported by sources who did not name a culrpit. HNN reported 9 - 12 "unidentified" victims following…
Summary
Published
15 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
4–5
Civilians reported injured
8–15
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
15 November 2016
Incident Code
RS1589
Location
حي الفردوس, Al Fardos, Aleppo, Syria
Between two and six civilians died in suspected Russian or Syrian regime air and/or artillery strikes on Al Fardos, Aleppo. Reporting contained discrepencies regarding the toll, the culprit and the munitions used. Spm-Syria suspected the regime responsible for strikes on Al Fardos, however, it reported no civilian casualties. 7al reported "warplanes later bombed al-Firdous neighborhood…
Summary
Published
15 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
1–6
Civilians reported injured
0–15
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
15 November 2016
Incident Code
LC050
Location
بنغازي, Ganfouda, Benghazi, Libya
Eight prisoners were reported killed following LNA airstrikes on Benghazi. The LNA self-reported airstrikes in the following locations: “A MiG-23ML and a Mig23BN reportedly targeted the vehicles and fighters of alleged terrorist groups while trying to escape from the Qawarsheh area to Qanfouda after the siege on, reportedly leading to their destruction. A MiG-21 reportedly…
Summary
Published
15 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
8
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
14 November 2016
Incident Code
LC049
Location
قرضة, Qaradah, Wadi ash Shati, Libya
France allegedly conducted airstrikes in Qaradah north of Sabha which killed Al Qaeda leader Abdul Muneim al-Hasnawi, also known as Abu Talha al-Libi and six other members of the organisation. The mayor of the city, Hassen Matoug, contested the events on Facebook and claimed that up to eight civilians were killed in the attack. He…
Summary
Published
14 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
4–8
Military Actor
French Military
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Incident Date
14 November 2016
Incident Code
TS009
Location
الباب, Al Bab, Aleppo, Syria
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
14 November 2016
Incident Code
RS1582
Location
دوما, Douma, Eastern Ghouta, Damascus, Syria
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
RS1584
Location
عندان, Anadan, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
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
RS1585
Location
خان العسل, Khan Assal, Aleppo, Syria
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
RS1583
Location
قرية مشمشان, Mishmshan village, Jisr al Shoughour countryside, Idlib, Syria
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
13 November 2016
Incident Codes
TS007 CS371
Location
مدينة الباب, Al Bab, Aleppo, Syria
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
RS1581
Location
خان شيخون, Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib, Syria
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
TS008
Location
الباب, Al Bab, Aleppo, Syria
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
RS1577
Location
مخيم خان الشيخ, Khan al Sheikh, Damascus, Syria
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
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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
13 November 2016
Incident Code
RS1578
Location
الأتارب, Al Atarib, Aleppo, Syria
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
RS1576
Location
دوما, Douma, Eastern Ghouta, Damascus, Syria
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
RS1579
Location
عفرين, Afrin, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
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 Code
RS1580
Location
كفرناها, Kafr Naha, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
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
RS1575
Location
دارة عزة, Darat Izza, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
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
CS372
Location
طريق حزيمة - تل أبيض, Hazima-al Tabyad road, Raqqa, Syria
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
12 November 2016
Incident Code
LC048
Location
قنفودة, Ganfouda, Benghazi, Libya
A man was killed and three of his daughters injured in an airstrike – with some reports suggested two were in fact killed. Ean Libya reported the death of a man and the wounding of two children when airstrikes hit the Ganfouda area of Benghazi. It reported that the voices of two girls could be…
Summary
Published
12 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
3–5
Civilians reported injured
1–3
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
,
LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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Incident Date
12 November 2016
Incident Code
RS1574
Location
قرية القصر, Al Qasr Village, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
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
RS1568
Location
محيط جسر الشغور, Vicinity of Jisr al-Shogour, Idlib, Syria
One woman was killed and two others were injured by an alleged bombardment by either an unidentified warplane or an unmanned drone, in a targeted attack on a camp for displaced peoples in the countryside of Jisr al-Shogour in Idlib. Sources have not identified the warplane as Russian, however, due to alleged Russian activity in…
Summary
Published
11 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 November 2016
Incident Code
RS1569
Location
عندان, Anadan, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
One adult male civilian was killed in an alleged Russian airstrike in Anadan, Aleppo. There are no reports on any injured civilians. All four sources blamed Russian warplanes for the event. However, a single source claimed that the victim was killed on the 9th of November 2016, whereas the others report he was killed on…
Summary
Published
11 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 November 2016
Incident Code
RS1570
Location
افتريس, Iftrees, Damascus, Syria
A child was killed and several other civilians wounded in alleged Russian airstrikes on Iftrees, sources on the ground reported. According to @Doumarevolutio1, there was an aerial bombardment which consisted of two raids on the town. All sources point to Russian warplanes. There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
11 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2–5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 November 2016
Incident Code
RS1572
Location
كفر داعل, Kafr Dael, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
Between four and ten civilians were killed and up to 30 more were wounded, some critically, in airstrikes targeting Kafr Dael, Aleppo, described as "systematic bombing" by one report. According to sources, two of the victims were from the same family. There is confusion as to who is the blame for the alleged raids, with…
Summary
Published
11 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
4–10
Civilians reported injured
12–30
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 November 2016
Incident Code
RS1571
Location
ترملا, Tarmala, Idlib, Syria
In a single source claim, Syrian News Desk reported that Syrian regime and Russian warplanes struck and killed a civilian, wounding two others in the village of Tarmala. According to the source, both warplanes targted Idlib in the same day with more than seven missile strikes including the use of spatial cluster bombs, which led…
Summary
Published
11 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 November 2016
Incident Code
RS1573
Location
جسر الشغور مخيم الجميلية, Al Jamilia camp, north of Jisr al Shoughour, Idlib, Syria
One woman died and as many as dozens more civilians were wounded in an airstrike by an unidentified belligerent on the Al Jamilia camp for displaced persons, north of Jisr al Shoughour, in Idlib, according to sources on the ground. Step blamed a drone strike. The source reported: "A woman was killed and two other civilians were…
Summary
Published
11 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 November 2016
Incident Code
CS370
Location
خنيز جنوبي, Khaniz Janoubi, Raqqa, Syria
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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Incident Date
10 November 2016
Incident Code
RS1566
Location
رسم العيس, Rasim al Eis, Aleppo, Syria
One unidentified woman was killed and dozens more civilians wounded in an airstrike on Rasim al Eis, according to sources on the ground. Most sources reported that Russian warplanes were responsible, however, Sky News was alone in blaming Syrian regime warplanes for the airstrike. One source suggested that only two people were injured in the airstrike,…
Summary
Published
10 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
10 November 2016
Incident Code
RS1562
Location
دارة عزة, Darat Izza, Aleppo, Syria
One civilian was killed and many others wounded in an airstrike which struck Darat Izza at approximately 6.00pm, according to local media. Sources were conflicted as to who was responsible for the raids, with some apportioning blame to Russian warplanes and others to the Syrian regime. One source reported the use of phosphorous bombs during…
Summary
Published
10 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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