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Incident Date
13 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1003
Location
الفردوس, Al Fardous (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
Alleged Russian airstrikes killed three civilians including two children in Aleppo’s Ferdos neighbourhood, local media reported. Sources said that warplanes continued to fly around the area after their airstrike. Syrian PC and Smart News Agency blamed Russian warplanes for the shelling in Al Ferdos. According to Sinn News, two women were also killed in the attack.…
Summary
Published
13 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
3–5
Civilians reported injured
5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
13 July 2016
Incident Code
CS261
Location
منبج, Manbij, Aleppo, Syria
Three civilians were reported killed in Manbij, either by Coalition aircraft or more likely, as a result of a Daesh-boobytrapped vehicle. As Lens Young Manbij reported, “Al Haj Mahmoud Sarmini, his wife and daughter Alaa Sarmini, 4 years old, were killed near al Fatah station. We don’t know whether it was an IS booby trap…
Summary
Published
13 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
3
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
13 July 2016
Incident Code
CS262
Location
منبج, Manbij, Aleppo, Syria
In a second alleged Coalition event in Manbij on July 13th, between 6 and 12 civilians were reported killed Manbij Direct reported “the death of the entire family of al Haj Hassan Abd al Rahman [Khalilo] the blacksmith in al Salaleen market as a result of the [air] raids and he himself is missing.” According…
Summary
Published
13 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
6–12
Civilians reported injured
10
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
12 July 2016
Incident Code
LC036
Location
درنة, Derna, Darnah, Libya
The LNA reported that it had struck Al Qaeda in the western part of Derna. Other sources said the steam station got damaged. One person on Twitter posted an image of a dead child but didn’t give any further details except for saying it was in Derna. The event could be discounted as the footage…
Summary
Published
12 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
0–1
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
12 July 2016
Incident Code
RS0996
Location
زارع, Zara, Hama, Syria
An unspecified number of civilians died in an airstrike on a power station in Zara, according to local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Syrian regime were to blame. Ara News reported that “Russian warplane shelling with missiles and cluster bombs in Al-Zara and Harbnafsa killed a number of…
Summary
Published
12 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
0–2
Civilians reported injured
0–2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 July 2016
Incident Code
RS0999
Location
Al Hadlat camp, near Al Hammad, Deir Ezzor, Syria
All sources blamed Russian warplanes for the airstrikes on Al Hadlat camp for displaced persons which reportedly killed up to 30 civilians. The camp is on the border near Al Hammad, in the Hammad Desert. Saeed Seif, a media activist in Badiyat Sham (Sham Desert), reported that there were more than seven raids on the camp,…
Summary
Published
12 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
10–30
Civilians reported injured
10–50
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 July 2016
Incident Code
RS0997
Location
قبر الأنكليزي, Kabr al Inglizi, Aleppo, Syria
A man named was killed in an an alleged Russian airstrike on Qabr Inglisi, according to local media. LCCSY and Smart News blamed Russia. Smart News reported the death of two people in this raid, but the other has victim has not been identified. There is no other information on this raid.
Summary
Published
12 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 July 2016
Incident Code
RS0998
Location
عنجارة, Ain Jara, Aleppo, Syria
Three civilians died in an alleged Russian airstrike on Ain Jara, according to local media. All sources blamed Russian warplanes for the attack in Ain Jara. NabdsyriaTV claimed that others were also wounded and trapped under the rubble for a period of time.
Summary
Published
12 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1000
Location
كفر حمرة, Kafr Hamra, Aleppo, Syria
In an airstrike which was reported to be both Russia and the Syrian regime, one child was alleged killed. The incident took place in Kafra Hamra. The Syrian Newsdesk blamed Russia for “five raids” which not only killed a child, but also left 12 “seriously wounded”. Syrian Pulse, however, reported that there were more than 15…
Summary
Published
12 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
10–12
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1001
Location
حي السكري, Sukkari (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
One civilian male died and 10 or more others were wounded in an airstrike on Aleppo’s Sukkari neighbourhood, according to sources on the ground – though reports were conflicted as to whether this was the work of Russia or the Syrian regime. Orient blamed Russian warplanes for using both missiles and cluster bombs, while both Smart…
Summary
Published
12 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
10
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 July 2016
Incident Code
RS1002
Location
حريتان, Hraytan, Aleppo, Syria
One civilian died and others were wounded in an airstrike on Hraitan, local sources reported – though sources were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Syrian regime were responsible. Anadan Media Centre blamed Russia for the shelling, as didMasar Press, Shahba Press, Shebah News Agency, and several other local sources. However, Hawra News pointed…
Summary
Published
12 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 July 2016
Incident Code
CS259
Location
منبج, Manbij, Aleppo, Syria
One civilian named as “Ammar al Hassan the son of the lawyer Abu Ammar al Aouni” was reported killed in a fresh Coalition strike on the city of Manbij. According to the Manbij Agency for Documentation, he died when the home of of Mr. Suleiman Al Hassan was struck near al Hikma hospital. One source…
Summary
Published
12 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
1–3
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
12 July 2016
Incident Code
CS260
Location
الرقة, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria
Four children from one family were killed in an alleged Coalition strike on Raqqa. According to Shaam News, the dawn strike totally destroyed the home of Ahmed Salem al Amin, killing his four young children. Nine other civilians were also reported wounded. Raqqa is Being Slaughtered named the children as Salem, Fatima, Rimas and Mais.…
Summary
Published
12 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
4–9
Civilians reported injured
9
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
12 July 2016
Incident Code
CI265
Location
الحويجة, Hawijah, Kirkuk, Iraq
Two displaced families from Tikrit were reportedly killed in an alleged Iraqi government or Coalition airstrike at Hawijah. Iraqi Spring reported that all members of his family died in the bombing of their house by the Coalition. Another local source claimed a second family was also killed. There was confusion about who might have been responsible…
Summary
Published
12 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
6
Civilians reported injured
6
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
11 July 2016
Incident Code
RS0993
Location
Displaced persons camp near al Qali', al Sokhna, Homs, Syria
An unspecified number of civilians were killed and wounded in an alleged Russian airstrike on a camp for displaced persons near al Qali’, al Sokhna, according to sources on the ground. Sinn News, Shahba Press and Step News Agency all blamed Russia for the attack. There are no reported numbers of those killed or wounded,…
Summary
Published
11 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 July 2016
Incident Code
RS0992
Location
خان الشيح, Khan al Sheikh, Damascus, Syria
One young man died in an airstrike on Khan al Sheikh, western Ghouta, according to local media – though reports were split on whether Russia or the Syrian regime carried out the strike. LCCSY named the victim and blamed Russia. The Smart News Agency also said that Russia warplanes “killed a civilian and wounded more…
Summary
Published
11 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
5–10
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 July 2016
Incident Code
RS0994
Location
Turmanin, Idlib, Syria
Alleged Russian warplanes struck an oil market on the road between Termanin and Darat Ezza causing huge fires, chaos and destruction on July 11th 2016 and killing up to 20 civilians, according to sources on the ground. Reports referred to the attack as a “massacre” due to the level of destruction and high death toll.…
Summary
Published
11 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
6–20
Civilians reported injured
15–20
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 July 2016
Incident Code
RS0995
Location
Bizza Square and Bab Maqam, Aleppo, Syria
Two attacks reportedly occurred in Bab Maqam, Old Aleppo within moments of one another. The first incident took place specifically in Bizza Square, and the other in another part of Bab Maqam. Two sources reported that all together, in both incidents, 30 people were killed in Bab Maqam. LCCSY said that “Assad forces intensive shelling…
Summary
Published
11 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
25–30
Civilians reported injured
15
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 July 2016
Incident Code
CS257
Location
منبج, Manbij, Aleppo, Syria
As intense Coalition airstrikes and ground actions against Manbij continued, reports of civilian casualties continued to grow. However reporting remained very confused. Five civilians were reported killed either by a sniper or by Coalition strikes. Manbij Agency for Documentation named the dead. In the second of their March 2020 civilian casualty reports, the US-led Coalition…
Summary
Published
11 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
5
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
11 July 2016
Incident Code
CS258
Location
منبج, Manbij, Aleppo, Syria
In a second alleged Coalition civilian casualty event in Manbij for July 11th, up to three civilians were reported killed.
Summary
Published
11 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
2–3
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
10 July 2016
Incident Code
USYEM267
Location
Al-Jaboul, Ma'rib, Yemen
An alleged US drone strike hit a car in the Al-Jaboul area, east of the city of Ma'rib, Yemen on July 10, 2016 and reportedly injured up to five people, whose status as civilians/militants is contested among the sources, and killed four civilians, including children. Saba News reported that the victims were citizens, alleging that…
Summary
Published
10 July 2016
Strike Type
Airstrike
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Drone Strike
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Infrastructure
Residential
,
Vehicle
(
Car
)
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
0–5
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
10 July 2016
Incident Code
RS0987
Location
بشنترا, Bashentra, Aleppo, Syria
Local media reported that four civilians died in an alleged Russian airstrike on Bashentra. Burqa News reported “Russian warplanes carried out shelling with missiles and cluster bombs”. Ara News placed the number of wounded at 10, whereas Step News said that as many as 50 were injured. It said that some of the injuries were…
Summary
Published
10 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
10–50
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
10 July 2016
Incident Code
RS0988
Location
حي السكري, Sukkari (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
One man was killed in an attack by an alleged Russian warplane in al Sukkari on July 10th 2016. All sources reported that the attack was carried out by Russian; there was no mention of the Syrian regime. “Others” were reported to have been wounded with no mention of numbers. Sinn News however published a…
Summary
Published
10 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
10 July 2016
Incident Code
RS0985
Location
حر بنفسه, Harbnafsa, Hama, Syria
There were no reports of civilian casualties in Harbnafsa. However, there were reports of a casualty in Burj Qaei which is nearby the local area. Souriat News reported “Regime warplanes shelling and artillery in Harbnasfa and Zara. No reports of casualties.” To further this, Syrian Newsdesk reported, “Russian and regime planes launched more than 10…
Summary
Published
10 July 2016
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
10 July 2016
Incident Code
RS0989
Location
إبين, Abeen, Aleppo, Syria
In a major civilian casualty event, 20 named civilians – mostly women and children – died and up to 30 more were wounded in airstrikes on Abeen village, according to local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Syrian regime carried out the attacks. Syrian Press Centre, Al Jazeera, Smart…
Summary
Published
10 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
20–24
Civilians reported injured
20–30
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
10 July 2016
Incident Code
RS0986
Location
Castello Road, Aleppo, Syria
A single source, LCCSY, reported that “Russian warplanes launched heavy airstrikes on the outskirts of Castillo Road which led to the martyrdom of four civilians we they were attempting to get out of the city.” According to LCCSY this falls in the same context as the airstrikes on “Kafarnaha and Bashantra towns in the Western…
Summary
Published
10 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
4
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
10 July 2016
Incident Code
RS0990
Location
كفر حمرة, Kafr Hamra, Aleppo, Syria
Two children from the same family died in airstrike on Kafr Hamra, according to sources on the ground – though reports were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Syrian regime were to blame. Both the regime and Russian jets were reportedly seen in Kafr Hamra on July 10th. Al Jazeera and Halab News Network…
Summary
Published
10 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
9–10
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
10 July 2016
Incident Code
RS0991
Location
برج قاية, Burj Qai', Homs, Syria
Nine named civilians including six children died and up to 11 more were injured in an airstrike on Burj Qai, according to local sources – though reports were conflicted as to whether this was the work of Russia or the Syrian regime. The Syrian Human Rights Committee, Homs Media Centre, LCCSY and other local news…
Summary
Published
10 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
9
Civilians reported injured
7–11
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
10 July 2016
Incident Code
CS256
Location
منبج, Manbij, Aleppo, Syria
Five civilians were reported killed in Coalition strikes, including a woman and child. The US later admitted to two deaths in the attack, noting: “Manbij, Syria, during a strike against an ISIL target, it is assessed that two civilians were killed.” As Shaam News reported, “activists stressed that Syria democratic forces and elements of the…
Summary
Published
10 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
5
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
9 July 2016
Incident Code
RS0983
Location
حي الشعار, Al Shia'ar (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
Up to four civilians died and 10 more were wounded in an alleged airstrike on Al Shia’ar in Aleppo, according to local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether this was the work of Russia or the Syrian regime. AMC reported that the Syrian regime killed four and wounded ten more. Other local…
Summary
Published
9 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
2–4
Civilians reported injured
5–10
Military Actor
Russian Military
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