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Incident Date

7 March 2018

Incident Code

RS3177

Location

Jisreen, Damascus, Syria
Between three and 11 civilians were killed and several others were injured in multiple airstrikes on the residential neighbourhood of Jisreen, local media reported. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the raids. Sources gave varied reports on the number of civilians deaths. With many reporting that three had been killed, Jsreen.media.office named…

Summary

Published
7 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3–11
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

7 March 2018

Incident Code

RS3178

Location

مسرابا, Mesraba, Damascus, Syria
Between five and six civilians were killed and several others were wounded in air and/or artillery strikes on the residential neighbourhood of Mesraba, local media reported. Sources blamed both the Russian and Syrian regime raids. Alaraby News reported that "The Syrian Civil Defence in the countryside of Damascus [reported that a] woman was killed and…

Summary

Published
7 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1–6
Civilians reported injured
21
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

7 March 2018

Incident Code

RS3175

Location

بيت سوى, Beit Sawa, Damascus, Syria
At least one civilian was killed and an unspecified number of others were wounded in airstrikes on Beit Sawa, local media reported. Sources blamed Russian warplanes for the raids. @KumaitAgency reported that helicopters struck the vicinity with an explosive barrel. Meanwhile, Local Coordination Committees of Syria reported: "Martyrs and wounded civilians in Russian air force…

Summary

Published
7 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

7 March 2018

Incident Code

RS3182

Location

عربين, Arbeen, Damascus, Syria
Four named civilian civilians were killed in airstrikes on residential neighbourhoods in Arbeen, local media reported. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the raids. According to @Dmcpress_ar, "warplanes with rockets carrying cluster bombs struck the residential neighbourhood in the city of Arbeen". The Violations Documentation Centre, who blamed "Syrian government and affiliated…

Summary

Published
7 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

7 March 2018

Incident Code

RS3179

Location

حمورية, Hamouriya, Damascus, Syria
Between seven and 60 civilians were killed and dozens more were wounded in a suspected chemical weapon attack followed by bombing on Hamouriya, local media reported. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime. The initial bombing from the air was blamed on Russia; however, sources said that this was followed by a chemical attack…

Summary

Published
7 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
7–60
Civilians reported injured
12–124
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN)
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

7 March 2018

Incident Code

RS3180

Location

الغسانية, Al Ghassaniya, Idlib, Syria
Up to four civilians were killed, and dozens more were injured in up to three airstrikes and/ or artillery strikes on Al Ghassaniya, local media reported. Sources attributed the blame to both Russia and the Syrian regime. Three raids directly struck the town, with media reporting that both Russian RPG's and explosive barrel bombs were…

Summary

Published
7 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1–4
Civilians reported injured
2–24
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

7 March 2018

Incident Code

RS3167

Location

Saqba, Damascus, Syria
Nineteen named civilians were killed and dozens more were wounded in a suspected chemical wepaon attack on Saqba, local media reported. Sources blamed the Russian and Syrian regime alliance. @SiegeWatch, who published a video documenting the strike, tweeted that "Multiple chemical attacks reported, with a very strong chlorine smell." Sources reported that dozens of wounded…

Summary

Published
7 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
4–19
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Causes of Death / Injury
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN), Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

6 March 2018

Incident Code

RS3165

Location

عربين, Arbeen, Damascus, Syria
Between three and four civilians were killed, including a 20 day old baby, and dozens more were wounded in airstrikes on Arbeen, local media reported. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the raids. A child was trapped under the rubble for an extended period of time due to the collapse of a…

Summary

Published
6 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3–4
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

6 March 2018

Incident Code

RS3163

Location

جسر الشغور, Jisr Al Shougur, Idlib, Syria
A woman and a child were wounded in airstrikes on Jisr Al Shougur, local media reported. According to sources Russia were to blame for the raids. Members of the Syrian Civil Defence aided the wounded in the aftermath. @SyrianCoalition reported that "four air raids from the warplanes on the neighbourhoods of the city of Jisr…

Summary

Published
6 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

6 March 2018

Incident Code

RS3164

Location

جسرين, Jisreen, Damascus, Syria
Between six and nine civilians including three children were killed, and dozens more were wounded, in airstrikes on Jisreen, local media reported. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the raids. Most sources attributed the blame to the Syrian regime; however, the Violations Documentation Centre, who named six fatalities, blamed "Syrian government and…

Summary

Published
6 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
6–9
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

6 March 2018

Incident Code

RS3161

Location

حزة, Hazza, Damascus, Syria
One to five civilians, including a girl, were killed, and several others were injured in air and artillery strikes on the residential neighbourhood of Hazza. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the raids. Qasioun News reported on "artillery shelling by the regime's forces" in the residential area. There were as many as…

Summary

Published
6 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike, Airstrike and/or Artillery
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

6 March 2018

Incident Code

RS3162

Location

دوما, Douma, Damascus, Syria
An unspecified number of civilians were killed and wounded in air and artillery strikes on civilian homes in Douma, local media reported. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the raids. @EuphratesPost reported on the "effects of the great destruction that hit the residential areas in the city of Douma as a result…

Summary

Published
6 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

5 March 2018

Incident Code

RS3160

Location

حمورية, Hamouriya, Damascus, Syria
Between 12 and 23 civilians were killed and dozens more were wounded in a reported chloride attack on Hamouriya, local media reported. Media blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the strikes which reportedly included cluster and barrel bombs, and surface-surface missiles. Twenty civilians were named, however, three additional victims were named as unidentified…

Summary

Published
5 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
12–23
Civilians reported injured
12–36
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN)
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

5 March 2018

Incident Code

RS3156

Location

جسرين, Jisreen, Damascus, Syria
Twelve named civilians including women and children were killed, and dozens were injured, in air and artillery strikes which hit the residential neighbourhoods in Jisreen. Sources blamed both the Syrian regime and Russia for the airstrikes. One source reported that there were dozens of airstrikes on the vicinity. As many as four children and six…

Summary

Published
5 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
11–12
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

5 March 2018

Incident Code

RS3157

Location

حرستا, Harasta, Damascus, Syria
Between five and ten civilians were killed, and dozens were wounded (mostly women and children), in air and artillery strikes on Harasta, local media reported. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the raids. @MOAZALSHAMY described the incident as a massacre; they attributed blame to Russia. The Step News Agency put the death…

Summary

Published
5 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
5–10
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

5 March 2018

Incident Code

RS3158

Location

زملكا, Zamalka, Damascus, Syria
Between three and seven civilians were killed, and an unspecified number of others were wounded, in airstrikes on Zamalka, local media reported. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the raids. The raids reportedly stuck a residential neighbourhood. The highest death count was give as seven by @ManFreeman7. Syria Noor: "The death toll…

Summary

Published
5 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3–7
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

5 March 2018

Incident Code

RS3155

Location

حزة, Hazza, Damascus, Syria
Between two and six civilians were killed and an unspecified number of others were wounded in airstrikes on Hazza. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime. The Step News Agency put the death toll at two; @Mohmaud_Anaus tweeted that four had died; and the Violations Documention Centre, blaming "Syrian government and affiliated militias", named…

Summary

Published
5 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2–6
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

5 March 2018

Incident Code

RS3159

Location

كفربطنا, Kafar Batna, Damascus, Syria
In a major civilian harm incident, up to 23 civilians - 21 of whom were named - were killed and as many as 40 others were wounded in air, artillery, and rocket strikes  on the residential vicinity of Kafar Batna, local media reported. Sources blamed both the Syrian regime and Russia for the airstrikes. The…

Summary

Published
5 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
21–23
Civilians reported injured
40
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

4 March 2018

Incident Code

RS3142

Location

Beit Sawa, Damascus, Syria
Three civilians were killed, including one adult male, by air and artillery shelling in Beit Sawa, local media reported. Sources blamed both the Syrian regime and Russia for the strikes. Marsad Al Hasaka, who reported that the victim was the father of three children, added that an unspecified number of civilians were also wounded in…

Summary

Published
4 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1–3
Civilians reported injured
2
Military actors reported killed
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

4 March 2018

Incident Code

RS3143

Location

بيت سوى, Beit Sawa, Damascus, Syria
A single source reported that "three civilians were killed and others were injured by an air bomb likely to be a Russian on the town of Beit sawa (12 km east of Damascus), pointing to the death of a person from wounds sustained by the past days." There are no other details at this time.

Summary

Published
4 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

4 March 2018

Incident Code

RS3153

Location

Hamouriya, Damascus, Syria
Up to eight civilians killed and as many as 32 others were wounded in airstrikes on Hamouriya, local media reported. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the raids. The Violations Documentation Centre reported that seven unidentified civilians were killed. There were as many as four raids. There was an intensive "aerial bombardment…

Summary

Published
4 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2–8
Civilians reported injured
32
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

4 March 2018

Incident Code

RS3144

Location

Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib, Syria
One woman was killed and four others were wounded in airstrikes on Khan Sheikhoun, local media reported. Most sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime or the raids. Smart News Agency reported that "warplanes launched a rocket-propelled grenade in the center of the city, killing one woman and wounding four others, including two women…

Summary

Published
4 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
4
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

4 March 2018

Incident Code

RS3145

Location

Al Lataminah, Hama, Syria
An unspecified number of civilians were reported to be wounded following air and artillery strikes on Al Lataminah. Sources blamed both Russian and the Syrian regime. Shaam was the only source to report on wounded civilians, while the rest simply stated there was bombing in the vicinity. Sources do however mention that there was heavy…

Summary

Published
4 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

4 March 2018

Incident Code

RS3152

Location

دوما, Douma, Damascus, Syria
Reports claimed that between three and 28 civilians were killed, including 11 children and two women, in air and artillery strikes on Douma. Sources blamed both The Syrian regime and Russia for the raids. Multiple sources did however report that four of the dead were wounded from a previous strike and died on this exact…

Summary

Published
4 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3–31
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

4 March 2018

Incident Code

RS3146

Location

الزكاة, Al Zakat, Hama, Syria
An unspecified number of civilians were reported to be wounded following air and artillery strikes on Al Zakat. Sources blamed both Russian and the Syrian regime. Shaam was the only source to report on wounded civilians, while the rest simply stated there was bombing in the vicinity. Sources do however mention that there was heavy…

Summary

Published
4 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

4 March 2018

Incident Code

RS3147

Location

الزلاقيات, Al Zalaqiyat, Hama, Syria
An unspecified number of civilians were reported to be wounded following air and artillery strikes on Al Zalaqiyat. Sources blamed both Russian and the Syrian regime. Shaam was the only source to report on wounded civilians, while the rest simply stated there was bombing in the vicinity. Sources do however mention that there was heavy…

Summary

Published
4 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

4 March 2018

Incident Code

RS3148

Location

حصرايا, Hasraya, Hama, Syria
An unspecified number of civilians were reported to be wounded following air and artillery strikes on Hasraya. Sources blamed both Russian and the Syrian regime. Shaam was the only source to report on wounded civilians, while the rest simply stated there was bombing in the vicinity. Sources do however mention that there was heavy shelling,…

Summary

Published
4 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

4 March 2018

Incident Code

RS3149

Location

الأربعين, Al Arbaeen, Hama, Syria
An unspecified number of civilians were reported to be wounded following alleged Russia air or artillery strikes on Al Arbaeen. Shaam was the only source to report on wounded civilians, while the rest simply stated there was bombing in the vicinity. Sources do however mention that there was heavy shelling, artillery fire and phosphorous bombs…

Summary

Published
4 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

4 March 2018

Incident Code

RS3150

Location

قسطون, Kastoun , Hama, Syria
An unspecified number of civilians were reported to be wounded following air and artillery strikes on Kastoun. According to SNN, "Russian warplanes launched air strikes accompanied by heavy shelling and artillery shelling targeting the towns of Al Latamna, Kafarzita,Al  Zakat, Zalaqiyat, Hasraya,Al Arbaeen and the villages of kastoun in the western countryside". @HamahNow reported "air…

Summary

Published
4 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

4 March 2018

Incident Code

RS3151

Location

عربين, Arbeen, Damascus, Syria
An unspecified number of civilians were killed and wounded in airstrikes on Arbeen, local media reported. Local Coordination Committees Syria (LCCSY) blamed Russian warplanes, while @aboalia11 blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime. LCCSY were the only source to report the "fall of martyrs and wounded civilians as a result of raids by Russian warplanes…

Summary

Published
4 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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