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Incident Date
11 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3217
Location
Harasta, Damascus, Syria
حرستا
Between eight and ten civilians, among them children and women, were killed (including four from one family and three others were injured in airstrikes on Harasta, local media reported. Sources blamed both Russian warplanes and the Syrian regime for the strikes. There were reportedly as many as ten raids, and burning napalm was also used,…
Summary
Published
11 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
8–10
Civilians reported injured
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN)
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Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3212
Location
Saqba, Damascus, Syria
A family were - a man, his wife, and their baby girl - died and others wounded in airstrikes on Saqba, local media reported. Sources mostly attributed the blame to Russia, however VDC blamed the Syrian/Russian alliance. Members of the Syrian Civil Defence pulled the bodies of the family form the rubble of their home.…
Summary
Published
11 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3218
Location
Kafar Sijna, Idlib, Syria
كفر سجنة
Between three and five civilians including a child and a woman were killed and others were injured in airstrikes on the residential neighbourhood of Kafar Sijna, local media reported. Sources attributed the blame to both Russia and the Syrian regime. Two raids struck the residential vicinity. Members of the Civl Defence dug victims from the rubble.…
Summary
Published
11 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3–5
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3221
Location
Arbeen, Damascus, Syria
عربين
Between three and 14 civilians were killed and an unspecified number of others were wounded in airstrikes on Arbeen, local media reported. Sources attributed the blame both Russia and the Syrian regime. Step News Agency initially reported that "Russian aircraft and helicopters launched several air strikes with rockets and explosive barrels" on the town. Step…
Summary
Published
11 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3–14
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
,
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN)
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3213
Location
Jisreen, Damascus, Syria
جسرين
A child was killed and others were wounded in airstrikes in Jisreen, according to local media. Sources blamed Russian warplanes for the raids on the vicinity. Step News Agency reported that "Russian aircraft and helicopters launched several air strikes with rockets and explosive barrels targeting the town of Jisreen". There were airstrikes were reportedly loaded…
Summary
Published
11 March 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
10 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3206
Location
Al Lataminah, Hama, Syria
اللطامنة
At least one civilian was killed and five more were wounded, reportedly from one family, in air and artillery strikes on Al Lataminah, local media reported. Sources attributed the blame to both Russia and the Syrian regime. There were as many as two raids on the vicinity. SCD HAMA reported that "a civilian was killed…
Summary
Published
10 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
5
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
10 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3203
Location
Jisreen, Damascus, Syria
جسرين
One adult male was killed and an unspecified number of civilians were wounded in airstrikes which hit Jisreen, according to local media. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the raids. According to the Step news agency, "Russian aircraft and helicopters launched several air strikes with rockets and explosive barrels targeting the city…
Summary
Published
10 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
10 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3204
Location
Douma, Damascus, Syria
دوما
In what has been described by local media as a "genocide" between 20 and 37 civilians were reportedly killed, including an entire family of 16, and dozens more were wounded in alleged Russian and Syrian regime raids on Douma. Sources mostly reported that it was a join Russian and Syrian regime attack on the residential…
Summary
Published
10 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
20–37
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
10 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3205
Location
Harasta, Damascus, Syria
عربين
As many as ten civilians were killed and dozens were wounded in air and artillery strikes on Harasta, according to local media. Sources attributed blame to both the Syrian regime and Russia. Smart, who only reported on one civilian death, added that Harasta was hit by "70 Russian air strikes, 15 military jets, 20 barrels…
Summary
Published
10 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1–10
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
10 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3201
Location
Mesraba, Damascus, Syria
مسرابا
A single source, the Syrian Network for Human Rights, reported that four civilians, three children and a woman, were killed due to alleged Russian and Syrian regime raids on Mesraba. There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
10 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
4
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
10 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3202
Location
Arbeen, Damascus, Syria
عربين
Nine civilians were killed and dozens more were reported missing and wounded in the aftermath of air and artillery strikes on Arbeen, according to local media. Sources blamed both the Syrian regime and Russia for the raids. The residential vicinity was hit with both missiles, internationally banned phosphorous bombs and napalm, according to local media.…
Summary
Published
10 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
3–9
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
9 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3200
Location
Arbeen, Damascus, Syria
عربين
Local media reported that both Russian and Syrian regime warplanes fired heavy air and artillery strikes on Arbeen, causing an unspecified number of injured civilians. According to the Shaam News Network, "Russian warplanes and the Assad helicopters launched fierce air raids accompanied by artillery bombardment and very violent missile strikes, resulting in a terrible massacre…
Summary
Published
9 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
9 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3196
Location
Madera, Damascus, Syria
مديرا
A single source reported that both Russian and Syrian regime warplanes fired heavy air and artillery strikes on Madera, causing an unspecified number of injured civilians. According to the Shaam News Network, "Russian warplanes and the Assad helicopters launched fierce air raids accompanied by artillery bombardment and very violent missile strikes, resulting in a terrible…
Summary
Published
9 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
9 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3198
Location
Douma, Damascus, Syria
دوما
Between 12 and 17 civilians including six children and five women from several families were killed and dozens more wounded in multiple air and artillery strikes on Douma, local media reported. Sources attributed blame to both Russia and the Syrian regime. Arab 24 reported that "the airstrikes targeted Douma and Jisreen ahead of the convoy…
Summary
Published
9 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
12–17
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
9 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3193
Location
Harasta, Damascus, Syria
حرستا
An unspecified number of civilians were wounded in air and artillery strikes on Harasta, local media reported. Sources attributed blame to both Russia and the Syrian regime. The night raids consisted of heavy explosions on the residential neighbourhood. Shaam reported that "Russian warplanes and the Assad helicopters launched fierce air raids accompanied by artillery bombardment and…
Summary
Published
9 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
9 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3199
Location
Mesraba, Damascus, Syria
مسرابا
Nine or more civilians - mainly women and children - were killed and dozens were wounded in air and artillery strikes on Mesraba, local media reported. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the raids on the vicinity. Sources reported that there were as many as 27 barrel bombs, as well as 18…
Summary
Published
9 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
9–11
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
9 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3197
Location
Jisreen, Damascus, Syria
جسرين
Between five and seven civilians including a child were killed and dozens more were wounded in multiple air and artillery strikes on Jisreen, local media reported. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the raids. High-explosive missiles were used in conjunction with cluster bombs with as many as 13 raids on the residential neighbourhood…
Summary
Published
9 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
5–7
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
9 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3194
Location
Saqba, Damascus, Syria
سقبا
An unspecified number of civilians were wounded in air and artillery strikes on Saqba, local media reported. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for raids. Heavy explosions caused mass destruction on the vicinity. Baladi reported that "The towns and cities of Saqba, Harasta, Arbeen, Masraba, Madara and Duma witnessed heavy aerial and artillery…
Summary
Published
9 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
9 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3195
Location
Hamouriya, Damascus, Syria
حمورية
A single source reported that both Russian and Syrian regime warplanes fired heavy air and artillery strikes on Hamouriya, causing an unspecified number of injured civilians. The Shaam News Network said: "Russian warplanes and the Assad helicopters launched fierce air raids accompanied by artillery bombardment and a very violent missile strikes, resulting in a terrible…
Summary
Published
9 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
8 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3188
Location
Arbeen, Damascus, Syria
عربين
One child was killed and an unspecified number more civilians wounded in alleged Russian and regime air and artillery strikes on Arbeen, according to local media. @eg_nawras tweeted an image of a dead child, though he was not identified, and the source did not say which belligerent was responsible for this death. The Step News…
Summary
Published
8 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2–10
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
8 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3190
Location
Douma, Damascus, Syria
دوما
Between nine and 11 civilians were killed and others were wounded in air and artillery strikes on Douma, local media reported. Sources blamed both Russian warplanes and the Syrian regime for the raids. There were between four and 15 raids on the vicinity, with more than 20 artillery shells fired onto the residential neighbourhood. As…
Summary
Published
8 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
9–11
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
8 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3186
Location
Hamouriya, Damascus, Syria
حمورية
Several civilians including a woman were wounded in "renewed" airstrikes on Hamouriya, according to local media. The Smart News Agency said that one civilian was wounded in a Russia raid. @KumaitAgency tweeted that "Several civilians, including women, were injured in the renewed aerial bombardment of an air strike with more than one rocket on the…
Summary
Published
8 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
8 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3183
Location
Hazza, Damascus, Syria
حزة
Between eight and ten civilians including two or three women were killed in air and artillery strikes on Hazza, local media reported. Sources blamed the Syrian regime and Russian alliance for the strikes. Out of the ten named victims, three adult males were reported as unidentified. Dozens of civilians reportedly were wounded in the raids.…
Summary
Published
7 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
8–10
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
8 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3191
Location
Zamalka, Damascus, Syria
زملكا
Between nine and 17 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 lowest death toll was given as nine by the Syrian Network for Human Rights. But other sources put it higher. According…
Summary
Published
8 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
9–17
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
8 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3187
Location
Ein Tarma, Damascus, Syria
عين ترما
One civilian male, named as Hazzae al-Saed, was killed in an alleged Russian or regime airstrike on Ein Tarma, local media reported. Both Russia and the Syrian regime were blamed for the raids. According to Daraa Martyrs, the victim "was killed after he was hit by a military air strike on the town of Ein…
Summary
Published
8 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
8 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3192
Location
Al Foru’ area, Homs, Syria
منطقة الفروع
Three civilians were killed and members of the Bani Khaled tribe were injured in airstrikes on the Al Foru’ area. Sources blamed Russian raids for the civilian casualties. 7al reported that "the area of the Al Foru’ Badia Al Alyania has been subjected to more than five Russian raids. All the residents of the region…
Summary
Published
8 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
8 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3184
Location
Al Lataminah, Hama, Syria
اللطامنة
"A civilian was wounded in bombing by warplanes likely to be Russian on the city of Al Latamina", according to the Smart News Agency. Halab Today noted "artillery shelling on the city of Latamna and its surroundings in the northern countryside of Hama", but made no mention of civilian harm.
Summary
Published
8 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
8 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3185
Location
Jisreen, Damascus, Syria
جسرين
@SYR_REV_NEWS tweeted that "dozens of civilian casualties occurred as a result of the targeting of residential areas in the town of Jisreen by several air strikes". The source did not attribute blame. However, according to Local Coordination Committees Syria, there was "the fall of a large number of martyrs and wounded civilians as a result…
Summary
Published
8 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2–5
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
8 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3189
Location
Saqba, Damascus, Syria
سقبا
Two civilians - a child and a member of the White Helmets - were killed and others were wounded in air and artillery and missile strikes on Saqba, local media reported. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the raids. @HalabTodayTV tweeted the "demolition of residential areas by air, artillery and missile attacks".…
Summary
Published
8 March 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
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
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
,
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN)
Military Actor
Russian Military
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