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A Russian combat aircraft at Khmeimim airbase in Syria being prepared for action. (Russian Ministry of Defence)

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Incident Code

RS2531

Incident date

September 26, 2017

Location

حوير العيس, Hawir al Eis, Aleppo, Syria

Geolocation

35.919397, 36.97575 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Village level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

As many as six civilians including a woman and an unspecified number of children were killed and at least two others were wounded in alleged Russian airstrikes against the village of Hawir al Eis in the southern suburbs of Aleppo, according to local media.

The Smart News Agency did not give an estimate of how any civilians were killed or wounded but Syrian Network for Human Rights included the estimate of six civilians killed in its report.

Both sources that reported on the incident, Smart News Agency and Syrian Network for Human Rights, identified Russian planes as the suspected source of the airstrikes.

At 0’20” in a video published by the Step News Agency, the reporter says: “We are now in the village of Huweir al Iss which Russian planes targeted with several air raids today  [Sept 26th] in which several people were killed and wounded. Russia has launched a campaign on Aleppo’s southern countryside with more than 20 daily raids. The civil defence has removed the dead and tended to the wounded.”

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    2 – 6
  • (1 woman)
  • Civilians reported injured
    2–15
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (23) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (3) [ collapse]

  • A strike on Hawir al Eis.
  • Translation: "In the name of the people of the town of Zerba, we send our condolences to the people of the village of Huwair al-Issa for the martyrdom of 6 civilians and injury of 11 others, most of them children, as a result of the air bombing".
  • a girl injured in the town of Huweir al Issa following a strike on Sept 26th (via Shaam)

Russian Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Russian Military
  • Russian Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    2 – 6
  • (1 woman)
  • Civilians reported injured
    2–15
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (23) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RS2533

Incident date

September 26, 2017

Location

قرية القناطر , Al Qanatar village, Aleppo, Syria

Geolocation

36.056385, 36.903623 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Village level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

As many as five airstrikes on Al Qanatar killed and wounded a number of civilians, according to sources on the ground.

Step News Agency and the Syrian Network for Human Rights (SN4HR) reported that warplanes, suspected to be Russian, struck a school in the village of Al Qanatar in the southern Aleppo countryside on September 26th.

Step News Agency reported the killing of six civilians, although SN4HR only mentioned severe destruction to the school building, rendering it inoperable.

Other sources also said that Russia carried out a strike and reported that a number of civilians were wounded.

 

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

  • Civilian infrastructure
    School
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    6
  • 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 attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (11) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (3) [ collapse]

  • ';suspected Russian warplanes fired a missile On Qanater village school in Aleppo governorate western suburbs, damaging it severely and rendering it inoperable on September 26, 2017.' (via SN4HR)
  • The aftermath of an alleged Russian airstrike on Al Qanatar village, Sept 26th.
  • The White Helmets reported that "warplanes" carried out five strikes on Al Qanatar village, Sept 26th.

Russian Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Russian Military
  • Russian Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Civilian infrastructure
    School
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    6
  • 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 attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (11) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RS2544

Incident date

September 26, 2017

Location

دوما , Douma, eastern Ghouta, Damascus, Syria

Geolocation

33.5714804, 36.4033699 Note: The accuracy of this location is to City level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

Airstrikes on Douma reportedly hit civilian homes and a centre for people with special needs. The centre was destroyed, and local media reported that up to five civilians were killed. Up to a further 20 civilian were said to have been wounded. Sources were conflicted as to whether this was the work of Russia or the Assad regime.

Syrian Voice reported: “Russian warplanes targeted a centre that specialised in the rehabilitation and care of the victims of war on Tuesday [Sept 26th] in the city of Douma in the countryside of Damascus, killing two residents of the center and a member of medical staff. There were also a number of injured people, and the centre was rendered out of service”.

According to Zamanalwasl, “Russian warplanes carried out three air strikes loaded with high-explosive missiles targeting residential areas in the city of Douma. Medical sources in the city revealed that the number of wounded exceeded 20, and while there were no confirmed deaths [at the time of reporting], the civil defence teams continued to aid the wounded and inspect the places of shelling.”

However, a number of other sources attributed the strike to the regime. For example, @Ammar_alhasan tweeted: “Assad militias bombed a centre for the rehabilitation of disabled people with special needs in the city of Douma. Two people were killed and a large number were wounded”.

The Step News Agency named Khalil Miassa Abu Mahmoud, who worked at the centre, as one of four fatalities. It referred to him as “one of the best of people – everyone loved him”, adding that “his son Abdul Rahman Abu Ali was martyred about nine months ago”.

According to the Facebook page of the Local Coordination Committees of Syria, a civil defence volunteer was one of the victims, though the source wasn’t clear whether he was killed or wounded. Moaaz alhamza also noted that the “many casualties” included civil defence volunteers.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Majed Qadeesh
Adult male killed
Yasin al-Hanafi
Adult male killed
Khalil Mayasa
Age unknown male killed
Subhi Al Silta
Age unknown killed
Ziad Rihani
Age unknown killed

Summary

  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    2 – 5
  • Civilians reported injured
    2–20
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Contested
    Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (20) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (8) [ collapse]

  • This media contains graphic content. Click to unblur.

    The White Helmets said: "Even the center for people with special needs was not saved from bombing by the Syrian regime". Warning: distressing footage showing people being rescued from the centre following a strike.

  • This media contains graphic content. Click to unblur.

    The aftermath of the strike on the centre for people with special needs, Douma, Sept 26th.
  • Translation: "Assad militias bombed a center for the rehabilitation of disabled people with special needs in the city of #Douma. there were two martyrs in the center and a large number of wounded".
  • Images of vicitms of the strike.
  • More footage of the aftermath of a strike on civilian homes in Douma, Sept 26th.
  • Images of the aftermath of strikes on residential areas in Douma, Sept 26th.
  • Khalil Mayasa, killed in a strike on a centre for people with special needs in Douma, Sept 26th. Sources said that he worked at the centre. (via Moafak Aladnan)
  • Bloodied clothes following a strike on Douma, Sept 26th (via Moaaz alhamza)

Russian Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Russian Military
  • Russian Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    2 – 5
  • Civilians reported injured
    2–20
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Contested
    Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (20) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RS2534

Incident date

September 26, 2017

Location

ريف المهندسين , Reef Al-Muhandseen, Aleppo, Syria

Geolocation

36.0962042, 36.9626427 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Village level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

Three civilians from the same family – a man, his wife, and their child – died and five more were wounded in an alleged Russian airstrike on Reef Al-Muhandseen, according to local media.

The Syrian Network for Human Rights reported the killing of two civilians, a woman and her child, in Reef Al Muhandiseen in the southern Aleppo countryside. They were allegedly struck by missiles fired from Russian warplanes.

Aleppo 24 went on to report “the martyrdom of Mohammed al-Eissa from wounds caused by a Russian air bombardment on his home in Reef al Muhandiseen west of Aleppo. He follows his son Ahmed and his wife, who were martyred this morning [Sept 26th].

 

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Family members (3)

Mohammad al Issa
Adult male killed
Wife of Mohammad al Issa
Adult female killed
Ahmad Mohammad al Issa
Child male killed

Summary

  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    3
  • (1 child1 woman1 man)
  • Civilians reported injured
    5
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (15) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (2) [ collapse]

  • Translation: "Two martyrs and five injuries as a result of air raids on the area # Rif_Mohandesin in the countryside # Aleppo West"

  • This media contains graphic content. Click to unblur.

    Translation: "Two martyrs - a child and his mother were pulled from the rubble after the warplanes targeted their home in the village of the Reef al Muhandissen al Awwal"

Russian Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Russian Military
  • Russian Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    3
  • (1 child1 woman1 man)
  • Civilians reported injured
    5
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (15) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RS2545

Incident date

September 26–27, 2017

Location

قرية مراط , Mrat village, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Geolocation

35.31407, 40.23865 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Village level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

At least five civilians, including one woman, were killed in alleged Russian airstrikes on the village of Mrat, according to local sources. An unspecified number of other civilians were reported wounded.

According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, “six citizens including two brothers and a man and his wife died as a result of raids carried by warplanes believed to be Russian which targeted areas near Marrat, located in the east of the Euphrates River on the bank opposite Deir Ezzor Military Airbase. The bombing also caused injuries.”

The Smart News Agency also put the death toll at six including one woman, though the Syrian Network for Human Rights said that five non-combatants died – but also included one woman in the death count. All sources blamed Russia.

Six fatalities were named by multiple local sources.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Family members (2)

haer Farhan al-Malati
38 years old male killed
Maher Farhan Al-Malati
36 years old male killed

Family members (2)

Ahmed Al-Issa Al-jarad
40 years old male killed
Wife of Ahmed Al-Issa Al-jarad
33 years old female killed

The victims were named as:

Ibn Rashid al-Abadi
27 years old male killed
Hassan Ghanim
43 years old male killed

Summary

  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    5 – 6
  • (1 woman2 men)
  • 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 attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (11) [ collapse]

Russian Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Russian Military
  • Russian Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    5 – 6
  • (1 woman2 men)
  • 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 attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (11) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RS2528

Incident date

September 26, 2017

Location

عين السودة, Ein al Soda, Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

35.832218, 36.342838 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Village level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

Two civilians were wounded in alleged Russian airstrikes against the village of Ain al Soda in Idlib, according to local activists.

Smart News Agency, amongst others, attributed the airstrikes to Russia while in other reports, did not identify who was responsible.

There were as many as 10 raids.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

  • 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 attackers
    Russian Military, Unknown

Sources (9) [ collapse]

Russian Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Russian Military
  • Russian Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Unknown Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Unknown
  • Unknown position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • 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 attackers
    Russian Military, Unknown

Sources (9) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RS2546

Incident date

September 27, 2017

Location

التمانعة , Al-Taman'a, Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

35.457626, 36.750314 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Town level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

Four civilians were reportedly injured by an airstrike, likely to be Russian, on the town of al Tamana’a in Idlib on September 27th, according to local media. Sources all blamed Russian C25 planes for the raids.

According to “Al Tamana’a the Free media office of the town”, there were more than 18 Russian raids on the town of Al-Tamana’a in half an hour. “Five aircraft took turns in the raids causing light injuries to one man and one woman.  C8 warplanes used vacuum missiles and bunker busting missiles cause destruction on homes of civilians.”

A farm was also damaged in the raid.

One source reported that helicopters were sighted at the scene.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    0
  • Civilians reported injured
    4
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (13) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (1) [ collapse]

  • A farm struck by alleged Russian warplanes, 27th September 2017. (via Al Tamana’a the Free media office of the town)

Russian Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Russian Military
  • Russian Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    0
  • Civilians reported injured
    4
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (13) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RS2547

Incident date

September 27, 2017

Location

Bdama, Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

35.811903, 36.202275 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Town level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

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.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

  • 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 attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (12) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (3) [ collapse]

  • The aftermath of airstrikes on Bdama, 27th September 2017. (via Qasioun News)
  • The aftermath of airstrikes on Bdama, 27th September 2017. (via Qasioun News)
  • The exact moment airstrikes hit Bdama, 27th September 2017. (via @ShehabAgency)

Russian Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Russian Military
  • Russian Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • 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 attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (12) [ collapse]