Russian Military in Syria

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

Belligerent
Russian Military
Country
Syria
start date
end date
Civilian Harm Status
Belligerent Assessment
Declassified Documents
Infrastructure

Incident date

July 10, 2019

Incident Code

RS3886

LOCATION

معرة النعمان, Ma’ret Al Nu’man, Idlib, Syria

Two people were wounded by alleged Russian or Syrian shelling on the city of Ma’ret Al Nu’man South Idlib. Local reports did not specify whether the victims were civilians. @HadiAlabdallah said that the shelling led to rendering Ma’aret Al-Nu’man main hospital out of service. @Step_Agency said that Russian warplanes targeted the area with vacuum rockets.

Summary

First published
July 10, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian infrastructure
Healthcare facility
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Syrian Regime, Russian Military
Suspected target
Unknown
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Incident date

July 10, 2019

Incident Code

RS3885

LOCATION

كنيسة نخلة, Kniset Nakhla (Nakhla church), Idlib, Syria

Two civilians were injured in airstrikes on Kaniset Nakhla, Idlib, on July 10th. According to this source, Step News, “two civilians were injured as a result of the bombardment of the helicopter, which targeted the village of Kniset Nakhla (Nakhla Church), east of Jisr al-Shughour city.” Step News wrote that “two helicopters belonging to the

Summary

First published
July 10, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Syrian Regime, Russian Military
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Incident date

July 10, 2019

Incident Code

RS3884

LOCATION

كفرومة, Kafar Rouma, Idlib, Syria

Two women were killed in an alleged Syrian or Russian strike with explosive barrels on Kafar Rouma, south of Idlib, according to local sources. Dozens were reported injured. According to Shaam News, Syrian and Russian “military and helicopter gunships” carried out attacks on a number of towns and villages in Idlib countryside that day. Syrian

Summary

First published
July 10, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian infrastructure
School
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 2
(1–2 women)
Civilians reported injured
15
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Suspected target
Unknown
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Incident date

July 10, 2019

Incident Code

RS3883

LOCATION

مرديخ أو تل مرديخ, Mardikh or Tal Mardikh, Idlib, Syria

Two to three civilians were reported killed in airstrikes on Tal Mardikh, Idlib, on July 10th. ShahbaPress tweeted “two killed, and wounded civilians, in air raids on the town of Tal Mardikh in countryside of # Idlib South.” @SyrianCoaltion stated that “at least two people were killed in the town of Tal Mardikh in countryside

Summary

First published
July 10, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Suspected target
Unknown
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

July 10, 2019

Incident Code

RS3882

LOCATION

معرة حرمة, Ma’ret Harma, Idlib, Syria

Two to four civilians were reported killed in airstrikes on a camp for displaced people in Ma’ret Harma, Idlib, on July 10th. Syrian Network for Human Rights states that “Mahmoud Mohammad al Ali, a member of Civil Defense- Kafr Zita center – was killed along with his daughter Yasmin as warplanes we believe were Russian

Summary

First published
July 10, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 4
(1 child1 woman2 men)
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Suspected target
Unknown
Named victims
3 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

July 9, 2019

Incident Code

RS3880

LOCATION

جسر الشغور, Jisr Al Shughour, Idlib, Syria

On July 20th, 2019, a woman died of injuries she sustained in alleged Syrian regime artillery shelling or a Russian airstrike on the city of Jisr Al Shughour, Idlib governorate, on July 9th, according to local sources. @Step_Agency reported: “A missile attack by the regime forces in Jurin targeted the city of Jisr Al Shughour

Summary

First published
July 9, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 woman)
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Suspected target
Unknown
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

July 9, 2019

Incident Code

RS3877

LOCATION

خان شيخون, Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib, Syria

A single source reported “wounded civilians” following airstrikes in Khan Sheikoun, Idlib, on July 9th. Khan Sheikoun Lens cited “wounded civilians in the city of # Khan_ Sheikoun because of the targeting of Russian air strikes.” However, @HalabTodayTV  tweeted that no casualties were reported. The remaining sources didn’t mention civilian casualties. No other information is

Summary

First published
July 9, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
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Incident date

July 9, 2019

Incident Code

RS3879

LOCATION

دير الشرقي, Deir Al Sharqi, Idlib, Syria

According to local sources, alleged Russian or Syrian airstrikes struck an Internally Displaced People (IDP) camp with four rockets in the outskirts of the town of Deir Al Sharqi in rural Idlib, killing up to five civilians and wounding up to 15. @ShahbaPress tweeted: “Three civilians were killed, including children, and at least ten wounded,

Summary

First published
July 9, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 5
(1–3 children2–3 women)
Civilians reported injured
10–15
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Syrian Regime, Russian Military
Suspected target
Unknown
Named victims
6 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

July 9, 2019

Incident Code

RS3878

LOCATION

جبالا, Jbala, Idlib, Syria

One man was reported injured in airstrikes on Jbala, Idlib, on July 9th. Shabab Al Latamina documented “the injury of the young man “Abdul Karim Hassan Al-Khalif” in Russian air strikes on the village of Jbala # Southern countryside Idlib.” Two other sources attributed the attack to Russian forces. No other information is known at

Summary

First published
July 9, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

July 8, 2019

Incident Code

RS3876

LOCATION

معرة النعمان, Ma’aret Al Nu’man, Idlib, Syria

Two civilians were reported wounded in airstrikes on Ma’aret Al Nu’man, Idlib, on July 8th. Syrian Network for Human Rights stated that “Syrian regime warplanes fired missiles on Ma’aret al Numan Stadium, partially damaging its building and fence, on July 8th.” While other sources referred to “injured civilians”, Smart News documented “two civilians wounded by

Summary

First published
July 8, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Syrian Regime, Russian Military
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Incident date

July 7, 2019

Incident Code

RS3875

LOCATION

خان شيخون, Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib, Syria

Two to eight civilians were reported wounded in an airstrike on Khan Sheikoun, Idlib, on July 7th. Khansheikoun Lens reported that “four men, three women and one girl were injured in four air strikes by Russian warplanes targeting the residential neighborhoods of Khan Sheikhoun.” Smart News initially reported that two were wounded in the strike,

Summary

First published
July 7, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2–8
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

July 7, 2019

Incident Code

RS3874

LOCATION

قسطون, Qastoun, Hama, Syria

Up to twelve civilians including at least six from the same family were reported killed in artillery shelling on Qastoun, Hama, on July 7th. The family members killed were originally from Al-Badriya village, and were killed while working in the agricultural lands between Qastoun and Badriya. According to Syrian Network for Human Rights, “at least

Summary

First published
July 7, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
7 – 12
(2 children3–4 women2 men)
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Syrian Regime, Russian Military
Suspected targets
Other, Unknown
Named victims
7 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

July 6, 2019

Incident Code

RS3873

LOCATION

مورك, Mourek, Hama, Syria

Three civilians from one family, including an infant, were reportedly killed in alleged Russian airstrikes on Mourak, Hama governorate, on July 6th, 2019, according to local sources. According to Syrian Network for Human Rights, “three civilians (a girl and her parents), were killed while grazing sheep as warplanes we believe were Russian fired missiles on

Summary

First published
July 6, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
(1 child1 woman1 man)
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Suspected target
Unknown
Named victims
3 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

July 5, 2019

Incident Code

RS3872

LOCATION

محمبل, Mhambel, Idlib, Syria

14 to 17 civilians were reported killed, and 20 to 24 injured, in airstrikes on Mhambel, Idlib, on July 5th. Syrian Network for Human Rights alleged that “at least 16 civilians, including ten children and four women, were killed in an intensive aerial attack by Syrian regime forces using missiles and barrel bombs on several

Summary

First published
July 5, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
16 – 17
(9–10 children4 women3 men)
Civilians reported injured
20–24
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
14 named, 4 families identified
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Incident date

July 4, 2019

Incident Code

RS3871

LOCATION

خان شيخون, Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib, Syria

Two civilians were reported killed in airstrikes on Khan Sheikoun, Idlib, on July 4th. Macro Media Center alleged that “two civilians were killed, and another wounded, in Khan Sheikhoun city after being targeted by three fighter jets”, attributing the attack to the Syrian regime. Another source, @ANews_Arabic, referred to the death of “four civilians, including two

Summary

First published
July 4, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Suspected target
Unknown
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Incident date

July 4, 2019

Incident Code

RS3870

LOCATION

حزارين, Hazarin, Idlib, Syria

Alleged Russian airstrikes struck the town of Hazarin south of Idlib. @IdlibPlus reported on resulting in “civilian casualties”, but did not provide any further details. No further details are available.

Summary

First published
July 4, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

July 4, 2019

Incident Code

RS3868

LOCATION

حاس, Hass, Idlib, Syria

One girl was reported killed in airstrikes on Hass, Idlib, July 4th. Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that “the girl Hanaa Jamal al Sheikh Najib was killed as Syrian regime forces helicopters dropped barrel bombs on Hass village in Idlib governorate southern suburbs, on July 4th.” Meanwhile other sources alleged “others injured”, with Syrian

Summary

First published
July 4, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(1 child1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
2–12
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Syrian Regime, Russian Military
Suspected target
Other
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

July 4, 2019

Incident Code

RS3869

LOCATION

البارة, Al Bara, Idlib, Syria

A child was killed and others injured, when alleged Russian airstrikes struck the outskirts of Al-Bara. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, “the Russian warplanes carried out raids on places on the outskirts of al-Bara and Kansafra in Jabal al-Zawiyah south of Idlib, which killed a child and injured others”. Local Coordination Committee

Summary

First published
July 4, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 child)
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

July 4, 2019

Incident Code

RS3867

LOCATION

كفرنبل, Kafar Nabil, Idlib, Syria

At least two civilians were killed in an airstrike on Kafar Nabil as more than 10 aircrafts of the Syrian and Russian forces alternated bombing with explosive barrels and cluster missiles. According to Edlib Media Center, the child was killed and others injured as cluster rockets struck a residential neighborhood. Syrian Network for Human Rights

Summary

First published
July 4, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 12
(1 child1 man)
Civilians reported injured
4–12
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Syrian Regime, Russian Military
Suspected target
Other
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

July 4, 2019

Incident Code

RS3866

LOCATION

كنصفرة, Kansafra, Idlib, Syria

Local sources reported that a child was killed and his father and others were injured in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on Kansafra, Idlib governorate, around noon on July 4th, 2019. The Syrian Civil Defense was at the scene and reported that the village was struck with an explosive missile. According to the Syrian

Summary

First published
July 4, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 child)
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Suspected target
Unknown
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

July 2, 2019

Incident Code

RS3865

LOCATION

مدايا, Madaya, Idlib, Syria

Seven to 30 people were reportedly killed in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on the village of Madaya, Idlib governorate, on July 2nd, 2019, according to local sources. Sources are conflicted about the number of civilians among the victims. While Step News Agency reported “news of a massacre of civilians in the town of

Summary

First published
July 2, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
7 – 30
Civilians reported injured
2–24
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Suspected target
Free Syrian Army
Belligerents reported killed
7–30
Belligerents reported injured
5–10
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Incident date

July 2, 2019

Incident Code

RS3864

LOCATION

معرة حرمة أو معرتحرمة, Ma’arat Harma, Idlib, Syria

Up to three civilians were reportedly killed in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on the town of Ma’arat Harma, Idlib governorate, on July 2nd, 2019, according to local sources. At least one other civilian was wounded. @AleppoAMC tweeted that “a civilian was killed in an airstrike on the town of Ma’arat Harma in the southern

Summary

First published
July 2, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 3
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Suspected target
Unknown
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

July 2, 2019

Incident Code

R3650

LOCATION

خان شيخون, Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib, Syria

A single source reported three civilians killed, and six injured, in an airstrike on Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib, on July 2nd. According to Syrian Coalition News, “three civilians were killed and six others, including three children and a woman, were wounded in the attack on the city of Khan Sheikhoun in Idlib province by the regime’s

Summary

First published
July 2, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
6
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
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Incident date

July 2, 2019

Incident Code

RS3863

LOCATION

معرة النعمان, Ma’aret Al Nu’man, Idlib, Syria

Three civilians were reported injured, including a child, in airstrikes on Ma’aret Al Nu’man, Idlib, on July 2nd. Syrian Coalition News stated that “activists said that three people were injured, including a child, this morning in the bombing of Maarat al-Nu’man in rural Idlib”, and named Russian forces and the Syrian regime in reporting the incident.

Summary

First published
July 2, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
3
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Suspected target
Unknown
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Incident date

July 1, 2019

Incident Code

RS3861

LOCATION

خان شيخون, Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib, Syria

One to three civilians were reported killed in airstrikes on Khan Sheikoun, Idlib, on July 1st. IdlibPlus alleged “two martyrs and a number of wounded as a result of the targeting of Russian warplanes in the city of Khan Sheikhoun,” while Syria Civil Defense documented the death of three civilians in the attack. Meanwhile, Syrian

Summary

First published
July 1, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
(2 men)
Civilians reported injured
5
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Syrian Regime, Russian Military
Suspected target
Unknown
Named victims
3 named
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Incident date

July 1, 2019

Incident Code

RS3862

LOCATION

معرة حرمة أو معرتحرمة, Ma’aret Harma, Idlib, Syria

Up to three civilians were reported killed, and others injured, in an airstrike on Ma’aret Harma, Idlib, on July 1st. According to Step News, “three people were killed as a result of injuries following Russian raids targeting the town of Ma’aret Harma south of Idlib.” @abuhuzaifa_ stated that two of those killed were Abdullah Mohammed

Summary

First published
July 1, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 3
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Suspected target
Unknown
Named victims
2 named
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Incident date

June 30, 2019

Incident Code

RS3859

LOCATION

العامرية, Al Amiriya, Idlib, Syria

Two children were reported killed and six others including three children injured in airstrikes on Al Amiriya, Idlib, on June 30th. @HalabTodayTV reported the use of cluster bombs in the airstrike on the village. While Syrian network for Human Rights referred to the children killed as two siblings, Shabab Al Latamina documented the martyrdom of

Summary

First published
June 30, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(2 children)
Civilians reported injured
3–6
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
3 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

June 30, 2019

Incident Code

CS1921

LOCATION

ريف المهندسين الأول, Rif Al Mouhandessen Al Awal, Aleppo, Syria

A confirmed Coalition strike with high-explosive missiles against Al Qaeda at Rif Al Mouhandessen near Aleppo on the afternoon of June 30th is also locally reported to have injured at least two children and two women, and killed a number of foreign AQ-linked fighters. Syrian Observatory for Human Rights claimed that the strike was carried

Summary

First published
June 30, 2019
Last updated
March 22, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0 – 11
Civilians reported injured
4–7
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
US-led Coalition, Russian Military
Suspected target
Al Qaeda/HTS
Belligerents reported killed
3–9
Belligerents reported injured
8–14
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Incident date

June 30, 2019

Incident Code

RS3860

LOCATION

كفرسجنة, Kafar Sijna, Idlib, Syria

One civilian was reported killed and several others injured as a result of an airstrike on Kafar Sijna, Idlib, on June 30th. Ariha Today stated that “Russian warplanes launched air raids on the town of Khan Sheikhoun and the town of #Kafar Sijna in the southern countryside of Idlib, causing the fall of a civilian

Summary

First published
June 30, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

June 29, 2019

Incident Code

RS3857

LOCATION

حيان, Hayyan, Aleppo, Syria

One child was reported injured in the explosion of a remnant of a cluster munition in Hayyan, Aleppo, on June 29th. Step News agency alleged that “a child was seriously injured by a cluster bomb left behind by a former Russian military attack on the town of Hayyan, north of Aleppo.” Shaam News claimed that he

Summary

First published
June 29, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1
Cause of injury / death
Planted explosives and unexploded ordnance (UXO)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Suspected target
Other
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