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Incident Date
3 December 2015
Incident Code
RS222
Location
الناجية, Najieh, Idlib, Syria
Five civilians including one child were reported killed – and five others injured – in an alleged Russian airstrike on the village of Najieh. The Shaam News Network posted images on Facebook showing the remains of what it stated were missiles dropped by Russian warplanes, while Jisr TV described the weapons as “cluster rockets originating…
Summary
Published
3 December 2015
Civilians reported killed
5
Civilians reported injured
5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
3 December 2015
Incident Code
RS223
Location
هنيدة, Hanida, Raqqa, Syria
Three brothers were killed in an alleged Russian airstrike which targeted a car carrying them to work near the town of Haneeda, according to Raqqa is Being Silently Slaughtered and the Syrian Human Rights Campaign. The victims – all described as builders – have all been named.
Summary
Published
3 December 2015
Civilians reported killed
3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
2 December 2015
Incident Code
RS218
Location
كفر ناصح, Kafr Nasih, Aleppo, Syria
Up to 25 non-combatants including two children were reported killed – and dozens injured – in an alleged Russian bombing of civilian areas in the towns of Kafr Nasseh and Ihress, according to Al Khaleej Online and other sources. A White Helmets official said the alleged strike had also targeted vehicles carrying humanitarian aid, burning…
Summary
Published
2 December 2015
Civilians reported killed
7–25
Civilians reported injured
24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
2 December 2015
Incident Code
RS219
Location
عندان, Anadan, Aleppo, Syria
One eight-year-old child named as Omar Ahmad al-Shagal was killed – and at least six people injured – in an alleged Russian airstrike on Anadan, according to the Violations Documentation Center and Shaam News Network. SNN posted a video depicting the aftermath of the alleged attack, showing one injured child being removed from an ambulance into a…
Summary
Published
2 December 2015
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
6
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
2 December 2015
Incident Code
RS220
Location
التمانعة, Al Tamani'ah, Idlib, Syria
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that Russian warplanes allegedly targeted the areas of Al Tamaanah and Tal A’as. A woman and her unborn child were said by Syria News to have been killed – though it blamed the Assad regime for the deaths.
Summary
Published
2 December 2015
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
2 December 2015
Incident Code
USSOM043
Location
Kunyo-Barow, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
At least three alleged members of al Shahaab were killed in an airstrike against Kunyo-Barow village. The US action killed Abdirahman Sandhere, a senior al Shabaab fighter, the US Defence of Department (DoD) declared, along with two other suspected members of the group. There are currently no reports of civilian harm from this strike. The…
Summary
Published
2 December 2015
Strike Type
Airstrike
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Drone Strike
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Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
2 December 2015
Incident Code
CI149
Location
راوة, Rawa, Al Anbar, Iraq
At least one civilian was alleged killed in a claimed Coalition airstrike at Rawa. According to Heet News a market and civilian homes were among the structures hit. Most media placed the death toll at one, though some reports claimed fatalities were as high as seven. In their January 2020 civilian casualty report, the US-led…
Summary
Published
2 December 2015
Civilians reported killed
1–7
Civilians reported injured
6
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
1 December 2015
Incident Code
RS216
Location
القريتين, Al Qaryatayn, Homs, Syria
Eight civilians were reported killed in an alleged Russian airstrike on Qarayatain, according to reports.
Summary
Published
1 December 2015
Civilians reported killed
8
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
1 December 2015
Incident Code
RS217
Location
مهين, Mahin, Homs, Syria
Three civilians, including two women and one child, were reported killed in an alleged Russian airstrike on Maheen according to the Violations Documentation Center.
Summary
Published
1 December 2015
Civilians reported killed
3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
1 December 2015
Incident Code
CI148
Location
القيارة, Qayyarah, Nineveh, Iraq
Multiple civilian casualties were claimed in Qayyarah after the Coalition was accused of bombing civilian houses in the town. Face Iraq reported that seven children and an elderly woman died in the event, which it said destroyed six houses in the vicinity of the Khader mosque (which some sources said had also been destroyed). Three…
Summary
Published
1 December 2015
Civilians reported killed
0–8
Civilians reported injured
10
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
30 November 2015
Incident Code
RS214
Location
حي باب النيرب, Bab al Nayrab (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
The Violations Documentation Center listed one unidentified adult female as having been killed in an alleged Russian airstrike on the Bab al Neirab neighbourhood of Aleppo. Tweeting on the same day, the Syrian Documentation Centre reported that “An air raid by Russian warplanes on several locations in Al Neirab neighbourhood has led to human losses…
Summary
Published
30 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
30 November 2015
Incident Code
RS215
Location
السخنة, As Sukhnah, Homs, Syria
The Violations Documentation Center reported that six civilians, including one female and five children, were killed in an alleged Russian airstrike on As Sukhna. Activist Alamawi Omer published what he said was an account of the attack: “This morning at eight thirty in the morning the brutal Russian Air Force threw a barrage of rockets.…
Summary
Published
30 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
6
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
29 November 2015
Incident Code
RS209
Location
الثورة, Tabaqa (Al Thawrah), Raqqa, Syria
Two to five non-combatants were reported killed following an alleged Russian airstrike targeting the Al Makassem area in Tabaqa. The victims were named by Raqqa is Being Silently Slaughtered. The group also posted images of homes which were allegedly targeted in the morning of November 28th. Additionally, three individuals used their Twitter accounts to report the…
Summary
Published
29 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
29 November 2015
Incident Code
RS210
Location
الدانا, Al Dana, Idlib, Syria
Shaam News Network and Aljazeera Mubashner reported that civilian relief trucks were allegedly struck by Russian warplanes in the town of Al Dana. No deaths or injuries were initially reported. Aljazeera Mubashner’s footage is entitled: ‘Aftermath of Russian bombing after they targeted relief trucks in Al Dana in Idlib.’ An interviewed man says the targeted…
Summary
Published
29 November 2015
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
29 November 2015
Incident Code
RS211
Location
أريحا, Ariha, Idlib, Syria
At least 37 civilians, including four children, were reported killed – and more than 72 others injured – in an alleged Russian airstrike on the market in the centre of Ariha, according to multiple reports. Amnesty International placed the death toll at 49 following an investigation. The Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that Russian…
Summary
Published
29 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
37–49
Civilians reported injured
72
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
29 November 2015
Incident Code
RS212
Location
أعزاز, A`zaz, Aleppo, Syria
Nine named civilians including a child were reported killed – and at least 10 others injured – when Russian warplanes allegedly launched rockets on the northern suburbs of Aleppo, targeting a truck on the road to the Bab Al Salama crossing point, according to the Syrian Network for Human Rights. The network also stated that…
Summary
Published
29 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
9
Civilians reported injured
10
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
29 November 2015
Incident Code
RS213
Location
كفر تخاريم, Kafr Takharim, Idlib, Syria
Two civilians – both children – were reported killed in alleged Russian airstrikes on Kafr Takharim, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and others. Salqeen’s co-ordinating committee alleged that Russia used cluster munitions in the attack. A field investigation by Al Jazeera English interviewed a child eyewitness badly injured in the event: “I…
Summary
Published
29 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
4–10
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
29 November 2015
Incident Code
USSOM042
Location
Yasooman, Ceeldheer, Ceel Lahelay, Hiiraan, Somalia
Unidentified jets reportedly bombed three villages - Yasooman, Ceeldheer and Ceel Lahelay in the central Hiiraan region – all described as being under al Shabaab control. There were no reported casualties. According to All Africa: "An official says unidentified military jets bombed Al shabaab bases in the Somali region of Hiiraan on Sunday, the latest…
Summary
Published
29 November 2015
Strike Type
Airstrike
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
28 November 2015
Incident Code
RS202
Location
خان شيخون, Khan Shaykhun, Idlib, Syria
Two sisters and their mother were among four civilians killed in an alleged Russian or Assad regime airstrike on Khan Sheikhoun, according to reports. Local journalist Bassel al Darwish said “Assad’s criminal planes and Russia” were responsible for the deaths. The FSA and the Damascus Centre blamed the regime. And Syria 2011 and the local…
Summary
Published
28 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
4
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
28 November 2015
Incident Code
RS203
Location
دير العصافير, Dayr Al Asafir, Damascus, Syria
Four non-combatants were reported killed – and several injured – following alleged Russian or Assad regime “violent raids” that struck civilian homes in Dayr al Asafeer, according to reports. The White Helmets said the attack caused a huge fire which they extinguished but did not mention who the planes belonged to – referring only to…
Summary
Published
28 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
28 November 2015
Incident Code
RS204
Location
مَعَرَّة النُّعْمَان, Maarat al Numan, Idlib, Syria
Three civilians were reported killed, and five to six injured, in an alleged Russian airstrike on the town of Maarat al Numan, according to multiple sources. Shaam News Network said the raid targeted the only water well in the town – at a time when a number of citizens were using the facility. It posted…
Summary
Published
28 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
10
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
28 November 2015
Incident Code
RS205
Location
بانص, Banis, Aleppo, Syria
Seven to eight civilians were reported killed, including two women and four children, and at least people 20 injured in an alleged Russian or Assad regime airstrike on Bansh, according to the Shaam News Network and the Syrian Network for Human Rights. Shaam posted a video depicting the aftermath of the alleged attack, stating that…
Summary
Published
28 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
7–8
Civilians reported injured
20
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
28 November 2015
Incident Code
RS206
Location
الصورة, Sawara, Daraa, Syria
Up to six non-combatants including three children were reported killed and many injured in an alleged Russian (or possibly Assad regime) airstrike on Sawara, according to multiple sources. Shaam News Network reported that five civilians (including three children) died in the attack, and that “a large number” were wounded. According to the Syrian Network for…
Summary
Published
28 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
6
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
28 November 2015
Incident Code
RS207
Location
الأتارب, Al Atarib, Aleppo, Syria
Two civilians were killed including one child in alleged Russian airstrikes on Al Atarib. There were two events several hours apart. According to the Syrian Network for Human Rights and others, one attack struck a school which suffered major damage and was no longer in use. Two victims were named SNHR.
Summary
Published
28 November 2015
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
28 November 2015
Incident Code
RS208
Location
أباد, Abbada, Aleppo, Syria
A family of four was reported killed in the village of Abbad in the Aleppo countryside, following alleged Russian raids. An eyewitness reported the following to Orient News: “Everyone here works in agriculture and shepherding. I was in the shop buying some things and we saw the plane. It struck the first blow on the…
Summary
Published
28 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
4
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
27 November 2015
Incident Code
RS197
Location
القريتين, Al Qaryatayn, Homs, Syria
Three non-combatants including two women were reported killed in an alleged Russian airstrike on a farm 7km from the city of Qaryatain. The Syrian Network for Human Rights described the location as providing shelter to internally displaced civilians. The VDC named two victims, and SN4HR named the third victim who was named byrom Haraween in Homs
Summary
Published
27 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
27 November 2015
Incident Code
RS198
Location
جسر الشغور, Jisr al Shughour, Idlib, Syria
The VDC and others identified an adult female civilian as having been killed in an alleged Russian airstrike on Jisr al Shughour. Two additional non-combatants including one child were reportedly injured. Local media activist Tariq Abd Aluhak posted what he said were pictures of rescuers after the event.
Summary
Published
27 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
27 November 2015
Incident Code
RS199
Location
تدمر, Palmyra, Wadi al Ahmar, Homs, Syria
One adult male civilian was reported killed – VDC named the victim – following multiple alleged Russian airstrikes at Al Wadi Al Ahmar, east of Palmyra, according to local monitors. Activists said the historic city’s archaeological campus was badly damaged as a result of one of the raids, and that other strikes hit different parts…
Summary
Published
27 November 2015
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
27 November 2015
Incident Code
RS200
Location
أعزاز, A`zaz, Aleppo, Syria
Up to five civilians, including one to two children, were reported killed and six injured in an alleged Russian airstrike on Azaz, according to multiple sources. The Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that three non-combatants, including one child, died when Russian warplanes launched several rockets targeting the road leading to the border crossing point with…
Summary
Published
27 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
4–5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
27 November 2015
Incident Code
RS201
Location
السخنة, As Sukhnah, Homs, Syria
Six or more civilians were reported killed including up to four women when Russian warplanes allegedly shelled As Sukhna. According to the Syrian Network for Human Rights, one of the rockets targeted two houses, “which killed six civilians including a child and three women.” The VDC has named the six victims that were killed during…
Summary
Published
27 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
6–7
Civilians reported injured
12
Military Actor
Russian Military
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