Russian Military in Syria

A Russian combat aircraft at Khmeimim airbase in Syria being prepared for action. (Russian Ministry of Defence)

Belligerent
Russian Military
Country
Syria
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Civilian Harm Status
Belligerent Assessment
Declassified Documents
Infrastructure

Incident date

January 18, 2018

Incident Code

RS2911

LOCATION

سراقب, Saraqeb, Idlib, Syria

A baby was “burned” to death and as many as 12 others civilians were injured, in alleged napalm bomb strikes which hit the residential neighbourhood of Saraqeb, according to local media. All sources attributed Moscow to blame for the strikes. Sources reported that “dozens of strikes” struck “blood bank”, also known as medical facilities. The

Summary

First published
January 18, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 child)
Civilians reported injured
2–12
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

January 18, 2018

Incident Code

RS2912

LOCATION

معرة النعمان, Ma'ara Al-Nu'man, Idlib, Syria

A mother and her two children were killed when alleged napalm bombs struck their home in Ma’ara Al-Nu’man, according to local media. Sources all attributed the blame to Moscow. A number of civilians were also wounded in the raid, with one source reporting that as many as eight civilians received wounds. Footage published shows a

Summary

First published
January 18, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
(2 children1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
8
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
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Incident date

January 17, 2018

Incident Code

RS2909

LOCATION

الزربة, Al-Zerba, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria

One to two civilians were wounded in airstrikes which struck Al-Zerba, Aleppo, according to local media. Sources all blamed Russian warplanes for the strikes. Thiqa News Agency reported that two raids “targeted” civilian homes in the early hours of the morning. Members of the Syrian Civi Defence were quick to rescue casualties and take them

Summary

First published
January 17, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
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Incident date

January 17, 2018

Incident Code

RS2905

LOCATION

سراقب, south of Saraqeb, Idlib, Syria

A father and child were killed, and as many as seven others were wounded in airstrikes on Saraqeb, according to local media. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame, with most attributing blame to Russia, however @AsadSouria blamed the Syrian regime. Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that “unknown warplanes” were to blame

Summary

First published
January 17, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(1 child1 man)
Civilians reported injured
5–7
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime, Unknown
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Incident date

January 17, 2018

Incident Code

RS2906

LOCATION

خان شيخون, Khan Shekhoun, Idlib, Syria

A child was injured when two alleged Russian warplanes struck Khan Shekhoun, according to local media. All sources reported that Russia was to blame, except @SyriaCivilDefe who tweeted that unknown warplanes were to blame. There were no reports of civilian deaths. According to @SyriaCivilDefe “cluster bombs and rockets containing incendiary materials” were used on the

Summary

First published
January 17, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
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Incident date

January 17, 2018

Incident Code

RS2907

LOCATION

معرة النعسان, Ma'ara Al-Nassan, Idlib, Syria

An unspecified number of civilians were wounded in airstrikes on Ma’ara Al-Nassan, according to local media. @AsadSouria reported that “Syrian-Russian warplanes carry out raids on insurgent positions in Ma’arat al-Nu’asan and al-Tahal village”, however they are a pro-regime source, therefore Airwars assessors and researchers conclude it is not a reliable source. Cluster bombs and phosphorus

Summary

First published
January 17, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
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Incident date

January 17, 2018

Incident Code

RS2908

LOCATION

الحامدية, Al-Hamdiya, Idlib, Syria

One civilian was killed, and an elderly man and child were reportedly injured, by alleged Russian warplanes in Al-Hamdiya, according to local media. All local media reported that Russian warplanes were to blame. Orient News reported that there was material damage to civilian homes. Footage shows members of the Syrian Civil Defence rescuing the wounded

Summary

First published
January 17, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
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Incident date

January 16, 2018

Incident Code

RS2903

LOCATION

طبيش, Tbeesh, north of Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib, Syria

As many as eight civilians were killed – including six children and a woman – and nine more were injured in airstrikes which hit the vicinity of Tbeesh in Idlib, according to local media. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame, some attributing blame to the Syrian regime, while most others blamed Russia.

Summary

First published
January 16, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
7 – 8
(6 children1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
9
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

January 16, 2018

Incident Code

RS2904

LOCATION

كفرزيتا, Kafr Zeita, Hama, Syria

Between two and four civilians were reportedly wounded with rocket launchers which struck the vicinity of Kafr Zeita. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame. Most sources blamed Russian warplanes, while others blamed the Syrian regime. According to local media, the large buildings which were “targeted” were destroyed and the victims were taken

Summary

First published
January 16, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2–4
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

January 16, 2018

Incident Code

RS2902

LOCATION

معرشمارين, Mar Shmareen, Idlib, Syria

Two civilians were killed, including one adult male, and several others were wounded in airstrikes which hit the vicinity of Mar Shmareenin Maarat al Nuuman, according to local media. All sources reported that Russian warplanes were to blame for the raids. However VDC reported that “Syrian government and affiliated militias” were to blame. Sources were

Summary

First published
January 16, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

January 15, 2018

Incident Code

RS2897

LOCATION

معصران, Ma'saran, Idlib, Syria

An unspecified number of “civilian causalities” were reported by local media, following what was believed to be an alleged Russian raid on a camp for Internally Displaced Peoples in Ma’saran. Sources all blamed Russian warplanes, however one source did blame the Syrian regime. They are an unreliable source as they are “pro-regime” according to Airwars

Summary

First published
January 15, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
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Incident date

January 15, 2018

Incident Code

RS2900

LOCATION

بكسريا, Baksriya, Idlib, Syria

An unspecified number of civilians were wounded in alleged Russian airstrikes on Baksriya, according to local media. Both sources blamed Russia for the raid. One source reported that no civilian casualties were found in the wreckage, however the other said there was wounded among the rubble. According to the Syrian Civil Defence twitter page “The

Summary

First published
January 15, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
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Incident date

January 15, 2018

Incident Code

RS2898

LOCATION

جوباس, Jubas, south of Saraqeb, Idlib, Syria

One to two civilians were killed – one was named – and as many as eight others were wounded in alleged Russian airstrikes on Jubas, according to local media. All sources reported that Russia was to blame except one source which attributed blame to the Syrian regime. The strikes, which reportedly occurred in the night,

Summary

First published
January 15, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 2
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
8
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

January 15, 2018

Incident Code

RS2899

LOCATION

انقراتي, Ankarati, east of Tal Mardikh, Idlib, Syria

A named adult male was reported killed and his brother was wounded in alleged Russian airstrikes which hit Ankarati, Idlib. All local media blamed Russian warplanes for the incident. In a similar fashion to a series of other raids which occurred around this time, the planes targeted the vicinity during the night. The brother was

Summary

First published
January 15, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
1
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

January 15, 2018

Incident Code

RS2901

LOCATION

ارناز, Arnaz, Aleppo , Aleppo, Syria

Four civilians were killed, including three named victims, and as many as 10 others were injured in alleged Russian airstrikes which struck the vicinity of Arnaz, Aleppo, according to local media. All sources attributed the blame to Moscow. According to local media, members of the Civil Defence in Aleppo worked retrieve the dead and wounded

Summary

First published
January 15, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 4
(2 women1 man)
Civilians reported injured
3–10
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Named victims
3 named
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Incident date

January 14, 2018

Incident Code

RS2896

LOCATION

دير شرقي, Deir Sharqi, Idlib, Syria

Six civilians were killed – including four children – and as many as five more were injured when long-range-missiles from a Russian ship struck the vicinity of Deir Sharqi, according to local media. All sources blamed the Russian warship for the raids, expect Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and Syrian Network for Human Rights who

Summary

First published
January 14, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian infrastructure
School
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4 – 6
(4 children)
Civilians reported injured
5
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

January 13, 2018

Incident Code

RS2893

LOCATION

سرجة, Sarja in Jabal Al Zawiya, Idlib, Syria

Three to four civilians were reported killed and as many as ten civilians were injured in alleged Russian and Syrian regime raids on Sarja. A woman was included in the injured, an a child was included in the death toll. Sources blamed both the Syrian regime and Russia fo the strikes. One source blamed an

Summary

First published
January 13, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 4
(1 child)
Civilians reported injured
1–10
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime, Unknown
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Incident date

January 13, 2018

Incident Code

RS2894

LOCATION

معصران, Ma'saran, Idlib, Syria

A father and son were killed and an unspecified number of civilians were wounded in airstrikes on Ma’saran, according to local media. Sources blamed both the Syrian regime and Russia for the strikes, making this a contested event. According to local media, missiles were used in the strike which “targeted” the residential buildings. As many

Summary

First published
January 13, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(1 child1 man)
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

January 13, 2018

Incident Code

RS2895

LOCATION

كفرزيتا, Kafr Zeita, Hama, Syria

Two civilians were reportedly wounded in alleged Russian or regime air and artillery strikes which struck Kafr Zeita. There were no reports of any civilian deaths. All sources either blamed Russia, or did not attribute blame to a belligerent. According to local media, Russian aircraft bombarded the vicinity with the use of concussion bombs. Smart

Summary

First published
January 13, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

January 13, 2018

Incident Code

RS2892

LOCATION

كفر بطيخ, Kafr Batikh, Idlib, Syria

Three to four civilians were reportedly killed, and dozens more were wounded in airstrikes which struck the vicinity of Kafr Batikh. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for airstrikes. Sources reported that RPGs were fired on the vicinity by SU 24 planes, which are Russian. The event was described as a massacre, due

Summary

First published
January 13, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 4
(1 child1–2 women)
Civilians reported injured
8–24
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

January 12, 2018

Incident Code

RS2888

LOCATION

ابوحبة, Abu Habba and Haran villages, Idlib, Syria

As many as four civilians were killed, and five were wounded in airstrikes which struck civilian housing and a mosque in Abu Habba, according to local media. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame. Most sources blamed Moscow, however some local media also blamed the Syrian regime. Additionally, one sources pointed to “military

Summary

First published
January 12, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 4
Civilians reported injured
5
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime, Unknown
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Incident date

January 12, 2018

Incident Code

RS2889

LOCATION

الهبيط, Al-Habeet, Idlib, Syria

Two civilians were killed and four others were injured in airstrikes which struck a Aisha Um al Mouminin Mosque and educational building in Al-Habeet just before Friday prayers, according to sources on the ground. Local media lamed both the Syrian regime and Russia for the raids. According to Revolutionary Forces of Syria Media Office, “The

Summary

First published
January 12, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
4
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime, Unknown
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Incident date

January 12, 2018

Incident Code

RS2890

LOCATION

خان السبل, Khan Alsubul, Idlib, Syria

Between nine and 11 civilians were reported killed in what has been described by local media as a “massacre” on Khan Alsubul. As many as 17 civilians were also claimed wounded in the raids, which occurred in the middle of the night whilst civilians slept. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame fo

Summary

First published
January 12, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
9 – 11
(3–5 children1–3 women)
Civilians reported injured
10–17
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime, Unknown
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Incident date

January 12, 2018

Incident Code

RS2891

LOCATION

التمانعة, Taman'a, Idlib, Syria

An unspecified number of civilians were reported killed and wounded by airstrikes in Taman’a. Sources mostly blamed Russian warplanes, however, Shaam reported that both Russia and the Syrian regime were to blame for the strikes. The aerial bombardment, which consisted of rockets and cluster bombs, also struck cities and towns of “Tumana, Khan Shaykhoun, Jirjnaz

Summary

First published
January 12, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
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Incident date

January 11, 2018

Incident Code

RS2885

LOCATION

سراقب, Saraqeb, Idlib, Syria

A man was killed and four others were wounded in airstrikes which struck Saraqeb, according to local media. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame, most blaming Russia while one sources blamed the Syrian regime. According to local media there was damage to civilian properties, in the “four raids” which struck the vicinity.

Summary

First published
January 11, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
4
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

January 11, 2018

Incident Code

RS2886

LOCATION

معرة النعمان, Ma'arat Nu'man, Idlib, Syria

An ambulance driver from Salam Hospital was killed, and as many as seven other civilians were injured, including the Minister of Health in the interim government due to alleged Russian and Syrian regime raids on Ma’arat Nu’man, according to local media. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame. Most sources blamed Russia, while

Summary

First published
January 11, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
1–7
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime, Unknown
Named victims
2 named
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Incident date

January 11, 2018

Incident Code

RS2887

LOCATION

خان شيخون, Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib, Syria

A mother and son were killed, and two other children were wounded, in airstrikes which struck the vicinity of Khan Sheikhoun, “targeting civilian homes”, according to sources on the ground. Local media were conflicted as to who was to blame. Some sources blamed Russia, while others blamed the Syrian regime. According to Edlib Media Centre,

Summary

First published
January 11, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(1 child1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
2 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

January 10, 2018

Incident Code

RS2878

LOCATION

جزرايا, Jazraya, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria

A single source reported that there were, “Three martyrs and several wounded as a result of the targeting of the Russian air force in the town of Jazraya in southern rural Aleppo.” Despite this, one comment on the post reported that there was nothing in Jazraya on the 10th, and asked the administration to delete

Summary

First published
January 10, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
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Incident date

January 10, 2018

Incident Code

RS2883

LOCATION

معرة النعمان, Ma'arat Nu'man, Idlib, Syria

Two warplanes killed one to two civilians and wounded others in airstrikes on he residential neighbourhood of Ma’arat Nu’man, local media reported. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame. Some attributed blame to Russia, others to the Syrian regime, and one did not attribute blame but reported on the presence of “warplanes”. No

Summary

First published
January 10, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 2
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

January 10, 2018

Incident Code

RS2884

LOCATION

سراقب, Saraqeb, Idlib, Syria

A mother and her son were killed and as many as four other civilians were wounded in airstrikes which hit oil stalls in Saraqeb, according to local media. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame, with some attributing blame to the Syrian regime, while others blamed Russia. Sources said that two rocket strikes

Summary

First published
January 10, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(1 child1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
2–4
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
2 named, 1 familiy identified
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