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Incident Date
18 April 2018
Incident Code
RS3397
Location
Al Mistriha village, Hama, Syria
قرية المستريحة
Airstrikes on the village of Al Mistriha resulted in wounded civilians, according to local news sources. The attack was attributed to Russian forces by the Local Coordination Committees in Syria, however Smart News reported use of machine guns by Syrian planes. According to Step, "seven people were injured as a result of the air and…
Summary
Published
18 April 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2–7
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
17 April 2018
Incident Code
RS3396
Location
Al Haal Market in Kafr Nabil, Raqqa, Syria
سوق الهال في كفر نبل
Russian forces reportedly fired three missiles on Al Haal Market in Kafr Nabil, killing one man and injuring three others. The casualty was named as Omar Abdul Majid al Elaiwi, from the village of Sahyan, by the Syrian Network for Human Rights. Although local sources predominantly reported Russian involvement, the Civil Defense Center in the…
Summary
Published
17 April 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2–3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
16 April 2018
Incident Code
RS3394
Location
Ma'aret Harma, Idlib, Syria
معرة حرمة
Russian aircraft reportedly carried out four air raids on civilian homes in the town of Ma'ra Herma, injuring three civilians, according to local sources.
Summary
Published
16 April 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
16 April 2018
Incident Code
RS3395
Location
Ma'arzita, Idlib, Syria
معرزيتا
A woman was killed and at least three others injured as Russian forces launched several air raids on the town of Ma'arzita, local sources reported. The wounded civilians included her husband and three children, according to Smart News.
Summary
Published
16 April 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
3–4
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 April 2018
Incident Code
RS3393
Location
Tal Hwash and Al Hmairat, Hama, Syria
تل هواش الحميرات
A man was killed and at least four injured as Russian forces reportedly attacked the villages of Tal Hwash and Al Hmairat in central Syria. Basel Mohammad Suleiman al Ali, age 22, was named as the victim by the Syrian Network for Human Rights. The wounded totalled six, according to Fidaa news, including three women,…
Summary
Published
12 April 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
4–6
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 April 2018
Incident Code
RS3392
Location
Sheikh Mustafa, Idlib, Syria
الشيخ مصطفى
Russian forces launched a destructive bombing campaign on the village of Sheik Mustafa, according to local sources, however no civilians were reported killed, though the Shaam News Network said there were a "number of wounded". The Syrian Civil Defense said more than seven airstrikes fell on the town of Sheikh Mustaf and Naqir. This included…
Summary
Published
11 April 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 April 2018
Incident Code
RS3391
Location
al Hamidiya, Hama, Syria
الحميدية
Both Assad and Russian forces allegedly struck the village of al Hamidiya in the Hama countryside, according to local sources.. The attack reportedly included artillery shells as well as airstrikes. Local Coordination Committees of Syria reported: "The martyrdom of 4 civilians and wounding of others as a result of the Russian raids on the villages…
Summary
Published
11 April 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1–4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 April 2018
Incident Code
RS3390
Location
Qastoun village, Hama, Syria
قسطون
An attack on the village of Qastoun in the Hama countryside killed at least four civilians including a woman and children and wounded three others, local sources reported. Two women and three children died, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Smart News said Assad forces used rockets and missiles on the town, with…
Summary
Published
11 April 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
4–5
Civilians reported injured
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
10 April 2018
Incident Code
RS3389
Location
Al Naqir, Idlib, Syria
النقير
A man and a woman died as four air raids loaded with high-explosive missiles struck civilian houses in the town of Al Naqir, local media reported. The attack was widely attributed to Russian warplanes by local sources. Idlib 24 also reported the involvement of Assad’s forces. It came as Civil Defence teams continued to recover…
Summary
Published
10 April 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
9 April 2018
Incident Code
RS3388
Location
Wadi Al Nasim, Idlib, Syria
وادي النسيم
An unidentified explosion rocked the neighbourhood of Wadi Al Nasim in the city of Idlib, killing at least 10 civilians and injuring up to 150, local sources said. Zeiton News said 12 women and seven children were among 29 killed by a long-range ballistic missile launched from Russian battleships. Additional sources, including a military observatory…
Summary
Published
9 April 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
,
Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
Civilians reported killed
10–29
Civilians reported injured
50–154
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
,
Unknown
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
8 April 2018
Incident Code
RS3387
Location
Douma, Damascus, Syria
دوما
At least four civilians, including a woman and child, died during “intensive shelling” of the city of Douma, allegedly carried out by Syrian and Russian forces, local sources reported. More than 30 air strikes fell throughout the morning, according to the Euphrates Post, leaving dozens more injured. Gheith Bashar al Kelles, aged 13, was among…
Summary
Published
8 April 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1–4
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
7 April 2018
Incident Code
RS3386
Location
Douma, Damascus, Syria
دوما
An alleged chemical weapons attack, attributed to both the Syrian regime and Russia, reportedly killed between 42 and 100 civilians and wounded up to 1,200 others in the city of Douma, Damascus governorate, on April 7th, 2018, according to local sources. Enab Baladi wrote that "after a ten-day truce in the city of Douma, the…
Summary
Published
7 April 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
42–100
Civilians reported injured
700–1200
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
,
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN)
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
6 April 2018
Incident Code
RS3383
Location
Mughr Al-Hunta, Idlib, Syria
مغر الحنطة
Civilians were killed and wounded in airstrikes on the village of Mughr Al-Hunta that were widely attributed to Russian forces.
Summary
Published
6 April 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
6 April 2018
Incident Code
RS3384
Location
Douma, Damascus, Syria
دوما
A “brutal bombardment” by Russian and Syrian forces on the city of Douma killed up to 45 civilians and left at least another 50 wounded, local media reported. At least eight children were reported killed, with some sources claiming up to 100 civilians were wounded, including numerous women and children. Warplanes allegedly struck residential neighbourhoods…
Summary
Published
6 April 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
4–45
Civilians reported injured
24–100
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
5 April 2018
Incident Code
RS3382
Location
Various locations Idlib: (Kafar Nubl and Sofhan and Al Bara and Mhambel and Dere Senbel and Al Fatyra in the southern countryside and villages of Ashtarbq and Haloz and Al Ghassania and Kafar Yadin and Mara’nd), Idlib, Syria
مناطق متعددة في أدلب
Women and children were injured in numerous airstrikes across Idlib province, local media reported. A mosque and several school in the town of Al-Barah were hit by rockets, according to activists, in addition to similar raids on the nearby villages of Yasnulq, Safohan and Deir Snil. In Kernabal, a raid on a popular market injured…
Summary
Published
5 April 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported injured
2–5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
5 April 2018
Incident Code
RS3381
Location
Mar’, Idlib, Syria
قرية مرعند
A woman and her four children were killed in airstrikes on the town of Mar’, according to local media. Early reports said the injured children were taken to nearby medical points where they are believed to have later died. The mother was named as Samar Abdul Rahman by the Syrian Network for Human Rights. Syria…
Summary
Published
5 April 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1–5
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
4 April 2018
Incident Code
RS3380
Location
Various locations Idlib: Ariha, Khan Sheikhoun, Jisr al-Shughour, Hazarin, Al Rakaya, Abidin, Al-Zayara, Kars’a, Kansfara, Al Bara,Al Hbit,Al Naqir, Al Qastan, Halwaz, Al Ghassaniya, Al Alya,Al Drebat , Ashtabrak , Al Taybat and Al Bashiyriya, Idlib, Syria
مناطق متعددة في أدلب
Two civilians died in Idlib province as airstrikes bombarded towns across the region, local media reported. Smart News said Syrian forces shelled a market in the town of Bara, injuring four civilians, including a child, who were taken by civil defense teams to local medical points. Helicopters threw several barrels of explosives on areas around…
Summary
Published
4 April 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
3 April 2018
Incident Code
RS3378
Location
Ariha, Idlib, Syria
أريحا
A child was among two civilians killed in airstrikes on a vegetable market in the city of Ariha, local sources reported. Majd Mohi al-Din, the son of the Hassan Mohiuddin, died several days after sustaining serious injuries in the attack. At least seven other civilians were wounded including four in a serious condition, according to…
Summary
Published
3 April 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
7–8
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
3 April 2018
Incident Code
RS3376
Location
Al Sukariya, Idlib, Syria
السكرية
A woman and her son were killed in the village of Al Sukariya in Idlib province during alleged Russian and Syrian airstrikes, local media reported. The strikes included cluster bombs according to Step News. Several civilians were reported wounded.
Summary
Published
3 April 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
3 April 2018
Incident Code
RS3379
Location
Koreen, Idlib, Syria
كورين
At least three civilians, including a child, died in the town of Koreen as a result of reported airstrikes by Russian and Syrian forces on April 3rd, 2018 according to local sources. Smart News said four members of the same family were killed while two others were injured. "Four civilians from one family were killed…
Summary
Published
3 April 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3–4
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
3 April 2018
Incident Code
RS3377
Location
Various locations Idlib: Urma Al Jouz, Jisir Al Shughur, Al -Gassania , Halwaz, Al Mastuma, Al Bara, Al Naqir, Idlib, Syria
مناطق متعددة في أدلب
Intensive air raids reportedly wounded several civilians in cities and villages across Idlib. Both Russian and Syrian warplanes were reported to be responsible for striking Urma Al Jouz , Jisir Al-Shughur, Al-Ghassania, Halwaz, Al-Mastuma, Al-Bara and Al-Naqir. Harash was targeted by a long-range missile. Convoys containing displaced individuals from cities across Syria are often bombarded…
Summary
Published
3 April 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
1 April 2018
Incident Code
RS3374
Location
Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib, Syria
خان شيخون
Warplanes launched an attack on agricultural areas near the city of Khan Sheikhoun in Idlib province, local sources reported. Most reports cited the sole involvement of Russian forces, however, Idlib24 said both Russian and Syrian planes were in the area. No specific casualty figures were given for Khan Sheikhoun, though according to the Smart News…
Summary
Published
1 April 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
1 April 2018
Incident Code
RS3373
Location
Kafar Lata, Idlib, Syria
كفر لاته
A civilian was wounded during an alleged Syrian regime and/or Russian air raid on the town of Kafar Lata in Idlib province on April 1, 2018, according to local sources. A missile struck near a primary school causing damage to the building and its furniture. Smart News said the aircraft were likely Russian, however, the…
Summary
Published
1 April 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported injured
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
1 April 2018
Incident Code
RS3371
Location
Joseph Village, Idlib, Syria
قرية جوزيف
A woman was killed and several other civilians were wounded in an alleged Russian airstrike on the town of Joseph in the Idlib countryside, local sources reported. A high-explosive missile hit the outskirts of the town wounding the woman. She was rushed to hospital by civil defense teams but died upon arrival. Several civilians were…
Summary
Published
1 April 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
1 April 2018
Incident Code
RS3370
Location
Ma’ret Harma, Idlib, Syria
معرة حرمة
According to Shaam, "Russian aircraft launched heavy air strikes caused the fall of martyrs and wounded in the cities and towns of Ariha and Khan Sheikoun and Urma Al Jouz and Al Qanba and Kafr Lata and Hazarin and Hamdiyah and Ma’aret Horma in the southern countryside and the city of Jisr al-Shughour in the…
Summary
Published
1 April 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
1 April 2018
Incident Code
RS3368
Location
Jisr Al Shougur, Idlib, Syria
جسر الشغور
Several missiles fell on the city of Jisr Al Shougur in Idlib province, wounding two civilians, according to Smart News. The news agency attributed the strike to Russian forces, however, Idlib24 reported said Syrian planes were also involved.
Summary
Published
1 April 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
1 April 2018
Incident Code
RS3375
Location
Hazarin, Idlib, Syria
حزارين
The Russian air force allegedly bombed the village of Hazarin in the Idlib countryside on April 1, 2018, possibly killing and injuring civilians. According to Shaam, "Russian aircraft launched heavy air strikes caused the fall of martyrs and wounded in the cities and towns of Ariha and Khan Sheikoun and Urma Al Jouz and Al…
Summary
Published
1 April 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
0–2
Civilians reported injured
0–2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
1 April 2018
Incident Code
RS3367
Location
Al Hamdiya, Idlib, Syria
الحامدية
Russian warplanes allegedly launched several air raids on the village of Al Hamdiya in Idlib province, according to local sources. Step News said civilians were injured in the attack.
Summary
Published
1 April 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
1 April 2018
Incident Code
RS3366
Location
Urma Al Jouz, Idlib, Syria
أورم الجوز
One woman was killed and several others were injured during alleged Russian and/or Syrian regime airstrikes on the town of Urma Al Jouz on April 1, 2018, local sources reported. The death of Fattoum Haj Hammoud was widely attributed to Russian forces, however, the Syrian Network for Human Rights reported the involvement of Syrian planes.…
Summary
Published
1 April 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
1 April 2018
Incident Code
RS3369
Location
Al Qanba, Idlib, Syria
القنبة
Shaam reported: "Russian aircraft launched heavy air strikes resulting in the fall of martyrs and wounded in the cities and towns of Ariha and Khan Sheikoun and Urma Al Jouz and Al Qanba and Kafr Lata and Hazarin and Hamdiyah and Ma’aret Horma in the the southern countryside and the city of Jisr al-Shughour in…
Summary
Published
1 April 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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