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Incident Date
29 November 2015
Incident Code
RS0209
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
RS0210
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
RS0211
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
RS0212
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
RS0213
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
RS0202
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
RS0204
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
RS0205
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
RS0206
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
RS0207
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
RS0203
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
RS0208
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
RS0197
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…
Summary
Published
27 November 2015
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential
,
Agriculture
Civilians reported killed
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
27 November 2015
Incident Code
RS0198
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
RS0199
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
RS0201
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
RS0200
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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Incident Date
26 November 2015
Incident Code
RS0192
Location
مَعَرَّة النُّعْمَان, Maarat al Numan, Idlib, Syria
On November 26, 2015, five adult male civilians were killed in an alleged Russian airstrike on the main street of Maarat Al Nu’man in the Idlib governorate of Syria. Orient News interviewed three witnesses to the attack (featured below). “The Russians carried out five raids, killing around six people and injuring many. They were all…
Summary
Published
26 November 2015
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported killed
5
Civilians reported injured
12–20
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
26 November 2015
Incident Code
RS0193
Location
سرمدا, Sarmada, Idlib, Syria
According to Zaitonmag, Russian aircraft carried out a raid on Sarmada on the Turkish border, “targeting a garage of relief trucks which has led to anonymous martyrs and two people slightly injured.“ The Syrian Network also reported the event, saying the attack by warplanes destroyed eight trucks and a water tank and killed one person.…
Summary
Published
26 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
26 November 2015
Incident Codes
CS152 RS0194
Location
الخفسة, Khafsa, Aleppo, Syria
Seven civilians were killed and several injured in an alleged Russian, Assad regime or Coalition airstrikes on Al Khafasa. According to Shaam News Network, significant damage was caused to a water purification plant in the village, after seven raids. It said the plant provided water to most of the Aleppo neighbourhoods. It was additionally claimed…
Summary
Published
26 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
7
Civilians reported injured
10
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
26 November 2015
Incident Code
RS0195
Location
القريتين, Al Qaryatayn, Homs, Syria
One adult male civilian was reported killed in an alleged Russian airstrike on Qaryatain according to the Violations Documentation Center. Most other sources instead said both the Assad regime and Russian aircraft participated in the event. Indicating the chaos on the ground, QNN6 reported: “Assad’s gangs, supported by Russia… are bombing the town of al…
Summary
Published
26 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
26 November 2015
Incident Code
RS0191
Location
حريتان, Hraytan, Aleppo, Syria
Three civilians were reported killed and five injured – including children – in an alleged Russian airstrike on Baghdad Street in Hraytan, according to the Syrian Network for Human Rights. According to Smart News “Russian warplanes carried out four raids with rockets on the town which left three dead and seven wounded, including a woman,…
Summary
Published
26 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
5–7
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
26 November 2015
Incident Codes
CS151 RS0196
Location
الرقة, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria
Five to eight civilians including four children were reported killed, and 10 injured, when Russian warplanes allegedly launched several rockets on Hetten School in Raqqa, according to the Syrian Network for Human Rights. Ara News also blamed Russia. Syria Press Report (citing the Syrian Observatory) placed the death toll at 12 and said the attack was…
Summary
Published
26 November 2015
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported killed
5–12
Civilians reported injured
10–12
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
26 November 2015
Incident Code
CI147
Location
جامع خالد بن الوليد, Fallujah, near Khalid Bin Al Waleed mosque, Al Anbar, Iraq
Local sources in Fallujah alleged that Coalition aircraft bombed a house with three families inside near Khalid Bin Al Waleed mosque, killing at least 12 and wounding six more – mostly children and women. The reported 11.30pm airstrike caused multiple casualties, with many victims buried under a collapsed building. The Baghdad Centre for Human Rights…
Summary
Published
26 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
12–17
Civilians reported injured
6
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
25 November 2015
Incident Code
RS0189
Location
جسر الشغور, Jisr al Shughour, Idlib, Syria
Two to three civilians were reported killed and several others injured (“most of them women and children”) in an alleged Russian air raid with vacuum missiles on the town of Jisr al Shughour, according to Radio Alkul. The local media organisation additionally reported that “The town was also struck by more than 50 rockets from…
Summary
Published
25 November 2015
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported killed
2–3
Civilians reported injured
8
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
25 November 2015
Incident Code
RS0190
Location
أعزاز, A`zaz, Aleppo, Syria
Eight non-combatants including a child were reported killed in alleged Russian warplanes targeted trucks in the town of Azaz. Russian planes launched several rockets on a civilian area, hitting freight trucks 2km from Bab Al Salameh on the Syrian-Turkish border. The Syrian Network said the vehicles specialised in transporting foodstuff to and from the crossing,…
Summary
Published
25 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
8
Civilians reported injured
6
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
25 November 2015
Incident Code
LQ018
Location
درنة, port, Darnah, Libya
LNA helicopters reportedly targeted a boat loaded with weapons off the coast of Derna belonging to the Shura Council. Alarabiya said that the captain of the boat initially claimed it was carrying humanitarian aid. Sources reported that the strike killed Ansar Al Sharia leader Hamid Alshaari. According to Alshorook, "Ansar al-Sharia, the so-called Shura Council of Mujahideen…
Summary
Published
25 November 2015
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
25 November 2015
Incident Code
CI146
Location
الموصل, Mosul, Nineveh, Iraq
A high-ranking officer with the Iraq Army was the reported source for a highly contested claim – most likely Daesh propaganda – that French aircraft had bombed a school in Mosul, allegedly killing 28 pupils. According to German news agency DPA, Brigadier-General Thanon Sabawi from the Second Division of the Iraqi Army claimed that “French…
Summary
Published
25 November 2015
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported killed
28
Civilians reported injured
5
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
24 November 2015
Incident Code
LC021
Location
مسلاتة, Msallata, Marqab, Libya
Five civilians died, and up to 16 more were wounded in an airstrike or artillery attack on a checkpoint in Msallata near Khoms, local media reported. According to Reda Issa, “Misurata Central Hospital received the bodies of five martyrs who were killed by the treacherous bombing Tuesday morning at the Maslata gate.” Abdulwahab Mlitan also reported…
Summary
Published
24 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
5
Civilians reported injured
16
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Unknown
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