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Incident Date
13 December 2017
Incident Codes
CS1696 RS2796
Location
Al Jarthi al Sharqi, Deir Ezzor, Syria
الجردي الشرقي
Up to 33 named civilians including 16 children and six women died and at least 10 more were wounded in airstrikes on al Jarthi al Sharqi, according to local media. VDC-SY reported that the airstrike was conducted on the 12th of December, whereas our research shows it was in fact on the 13th of December.…
Summary
Published
13 December 2017
Civilians reported killed
11–33
Civilians reported injured
10
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
,
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 December 2017
Incident Code
RS2793
Location
Civilian convoy between the villages of Bouyoud and al Andreen in al Hamra district, eastern Hama, Hama, Syria
الحمرا
Between two and five civilians were wounded in an airstrike which struck a bus or car carrying civilians in Al-Hamra, local media said. Sources all attributed blame to Russia. The wounded were transferred to medical points. According to 'Al Latamna youth group' on Facebook, " two civilians were wounded in an air strike by Russian…
Summary
Published
12 December 2017
Civilians reported injured
2–5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 December 2017
Incident Codes
CS1695 RS2792
Location
Al Jarthi al Gharbi, Deir Ezzor, Syria
الجردي الغربي
One civilian male was named as killed in an airstrike on al Jarthi al Gharbi. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame, some attributing blame to the US-led Coalition, and others to Moscow. The Syrian Network for Human Rights blamed Syrian regime warplanes for his death. But according to Al Haall, Russia was…
Summary
Published
12 December 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
4
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
,
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 December 2017
Incident Code
RS2795
Location
Ramla village, Khanasser district, southern Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
رملة
A single source, the Smart News Agency, reported that "On Tuesday [Dec 12th] civilians were wounded as a result of an air strike that is likely to be a Russian attack on the village of Ramla, south of Aleppo, north of Aleppo." According to Smart, ten wounded civilians were transferred to medical points in the…
Summary
Published
12 December 2017
Civilians reported injured
10
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 December 2017
Incident Code
RS2794
Location
Taman'a, Idlib, Syria
التمانعة
A shepherd was injured and ten sheep were killed in alleged Russian "rocket-propelled grenade" fire on Taman'a. There were no reports of civilian deaths. Members of the Syrian Civil Defence reportedly inspected the vicinity and rescued one man from the rubble. He was taken to a medical point. There are no other details at this…
Summary
Published
12 December 2017
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 December 2017
Incident Code
RS2791
Location
Al Buhamad, Raqqa, Syria
البوحمد
A man was reportedly killed when remnants from an unexploaded rocket detonated. Sources all agreed that the missile was from a previous Russian bombing, though the date of the bombing is unknown. There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
11 December 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
10 December 2017
Incident Code
RS2790
Location
the villages of Burj Sabna and Abu Tina, Aleppo, Syria
برج سبنة
A civilian was killed, and four others were wounded, in a series of ten airstrikes on Burj Sabna, Aleppo, local media reported. All sources attributed blame to Moscow. Surface rockets and cluster bombs were reportedly used in the raids, which were a renewed attack from previous weeks. According to Step News, the "villages of Burj…
Summary
Published
10 December 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
4
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
8–10 December, 2017
Incident Code
RS2787
Location
Um Willat village in the southern countryside of idlib, Idlib, Syria
One or two civilians were wounded in an alleged Russian airstrike on Um Willat village in the southern countryside of idlib, according to sources on the ground. The Step News Agency and EdlibEmc1 said that one civilian was wounded. Moreover, EdlibEmc1, published its report on December 8th, while all other sources reported the civilian harm on…
Summary
Published
8 December 2017
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
8 December 2017
Incident Code
RS2788
Location
Jib Abyad village, Aleppo, Syria
جب ابيض
A woman was reportedly killed in airstrikes which struck Jib Abyad, Aleppo after midnight. Local media was conflicted as to who was to blame, with Syrian Network for Human Rights blaming the "Russian-Syrian alliance", while most others blamed Moscow. Most sources reported on the "the martyrdom of a woman and the injury of a man"…
Summary
Published
8 December 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
8 December 2017
Incident Code
RS2785
Location
Tharwat, Hama, Syria
ثروت
Two civilians were "lightly wounded" in airstrikes on Tharwat village in eastern Hama governorate, according to local media. There were no reports of any civilian deaths. Both sources blamed Russian missiles for the attack which reportedly occurred 58 km east of Hama city. According to Smart News, the wounded civilians were transported to a medical…
Summary
Published
8 December 2017
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
8 December 2017
Incident Code
RS2789
Location
Al-Zarzoor village in the vicinity of Alkhwain village in the Idlib countryside, Idlib, Syria
الزرزور
As many as nine civilians were killed and three others were wounded in airstrikes on Al-Zarzoor, according to local media. All sources blamed Moscow except for Barada News who attributed blame to the Syrian regime. One source reported that Russia bombed the vicinity four times. Initial reporting suggested that only five civilians had been killed…
Summary
Published
8 December 2017
Civilians reported killed
5–9
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
8 December 2017
Incident Code
RS2786
Location
Baroodiya refugee camp in the village of Jib al-Sukkar in the eastern countryside of Hama., Hama, Syria
مخيم البارودية
An adult female was killed in an airstrike which "targeted" Baroodiya refugee camp in the village of Jib al-Sukkar in the eastern countryside of Hama, local media said. All sources blamed Russian warplanes for the airstrikes. Five civilians were reportedly wounded in the raids. There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
8 December 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
6 December 2017
Incident Code
RS2784
Location
Abu Zuhur, Idlib, Syria
ابو الظهور
Two to three civilians were reportedly wounded following alleged Russian airstrikes which struck civilian homes, a bakery and a school in Abu Zuhur. According to sourced, a bakery, a school and various civilian houses were destroyed in the raids. Footage of the aftermath shows buildings burning down. Initial reporting by Zamanalwasl reported that the strikes…
Summary
Published
6 December 2017
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported injured
2–3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
6 December 2017
Incident Code
RS2783
Location
Al-Sayyal, Deir Ezzor, Syria
السيال
One man was killed and between eight and nine civilians were injured in airstrikes on Al-Sayyal river crossing, according to local media. All sources attributed blame to Moscow. @asharqasouri reported that Dr. Sayed Ahmed Kadouri was injured in the bombing and was transferred to a hospital where he received medial attention. Qasioun News gave the…
Summary
Published
6 December 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
1–8
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
5 December 2017
Incident Code
RS2782
Location
al Shamiya crossing in Al-Sha'fa, Deir Ezzor, Syria
الشعفةالشامية
Six civilians were reportedly killed, and others were "seriously" wounded, in air and artillery strikes on the Al-Sha'fa river crossing in Al-Shamiya. Local media was conflicted as to who was responsible for the strikes, some blaming Russia, while others blamed the Syrian regime. Local media described the incident as a massacre. Euphrates initially reported that…
Summary
Published
5 December 2017
Civilians reported killed
6
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
5 December 2017
Incident Codes
CS1691 RS2779
Location
Al Jarthi, Deir Ezzor, Syria
الجردي
Up to 24 civilians died in an airstrike on Al Jarthi town, local media reported – though it was unclear whether the Coalition, Russia or the Syrian regime were responsible. The majority of sources, however, attributed the event to Moscow. According to Al Haal, “Abu Hassan al-Khalifa (a resident of the town) told al-Hal, that…
Summary
Published
5 December 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
23–24
Civilians reported injured
10–30
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
5 December 2017
Incident Code
RS2780
Location
Hajeen, Deir Ezzor, Syria
هجين
One civilian was killed in an airstrike which hit a river crossing in Hajeen, local sources said. There were no reports of any wounded civilians. Sources mostly blamed Russia for the strikes, however some did not attribute blame. On December 5th, Euphrates Post reported that the strikes occurred two days ago, however all others sources…
Summary
Published
5 December 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
5 December 2017
Incident Code
RS2781
Location
Al Baqan, Deir Ezzor, Syria
البقعان
One civilian, a named adult male, was reportedly killed in airstrikes which hit the river crossing in Al-Baqan. Sources either blamed Russia for the strikes or did not attribute blame to a belligerent. The shelling did not injury any civilians, according to local media. Smart News Agency reported that the strikes were "likely to be…
Summary
Published
5 December 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
4 December 2017
Incident Code
RS2778
Location
Samaqa, Hama, Syria
السماقة
Three civilians were killed - including one woman - and seven others were wounded in air and artillery strikes which struck Samaqa, sources on the ground reported. Local media blamed both Russian warplanes and Syrian regime planes for the strikes. According to 'Al Latamna Youth gathering', farm shops or an agricultural factory was hit in…
Summary
Published
4 December 2017
Infrastructure
Agriculture
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
7
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
3 December 2017
Incident Code
RS2777
Location
Al-Samiriya, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
السميرية
A teacher and several students were injured in airstrikes that shelled al-Samiriya village school in Aleppo, according to local media. All sources either blamed Russian warplanes for the raids or did not attribute any blame to a belligerent. The rockets and missiles were launched in the vicinity of the school complex; however, only partial damage…
Summary
Published
3 December 2017
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported injured
1–3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
2 December 2017
Incident Code
RS2776
Location
Sheikh Akeel, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
الشيخ عقيل
A single source reported that alleged Russian warplanes "launched more than five air raids of various types of ammunition on the village of Sheikh Akeel, leaving a number of injured and a large destruction in the residential buildings". There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
2 December 2017
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
1 December 2017
Incident Code
RS2774
Location
Tawatha, Deir Ezzor, Syria
الطواطحة
Between five and seven civilians were killed on airstrikes which struck Tawatha water crossing, according to local media. Almost all sources blamed Russian warplanes for the airstrikes, with others not attributing blame to a belligerent, but reporting on "warplanes" having been sighted. Media reported that "two SU-25 fighters" were sighted in the vicinity. Marsad Al…
Summary
Published
1 December 2017
Civilians reported killed
5–7
Civilians reported injured
14
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
1 December 2017
Incident Code
RS2775
Location
Hasrat, Deir Ezzor, Syria
الحسرات
A civilian man was killed and three others were wounded in air and artillery strikes in Hasrat, according to local media. Sources were conflicted as to who was responsible for the strikes, with some attributing blame to Russia, while one source blamed the Syrian regime. Some sources did not identify the culprit. The brother of…
Summary
Published
1 December 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
1 December 2017
Incident Code
RS2772
Location
Sayyala, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
السيال
Two civilians were injured due to the bombing of Sayyala, Aleppo .Sources all blamed Russian warplanes for the raids. Baladi News reported that "several Russian planes were circling the villages of Sayala, Burj Sabna, Muraba’ Saloum and Muraba’ Bisha Square in the southern suburb of Aleppo, wounding a number of civilians, including critical cases." Local…
Summary
Published
1 December 2017
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
1 December 2017
Incident Code
RS2773
Location
Jala'a, Deir Ezzor, Syria
الجلاء
Between one and two civilians were killed, including a 12-year-old girl, due to "barbaric shelling" in the town of Jala'a, local media reported. Only one source blamed Russia, while the others blamed "unknown" warplanes. While there were no reports of any wounded civilians, local media did report the destruction of several houses and a medical…
Summary
Published
1 December 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
30 November 2017
Incident Codes
CS1687 RS2771
Location
Daranj, Deir Ezzor, Syria
درنج
Up to five civilians died, and 14 were wounded in an airstrike on Daranj, local media said, though sources were conflicted as to whether this was the work of the US-led Coalition or Russia. In January 2019 the Coalition accepted responsibility for the event, noting: "Coalition aircraft engaged ISIS fighters operating a mortar position firing…
Summary
Published
30 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
4–5
Civilians reported injured
14
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
29 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2770
Location
al-Jalaa, Deir Ezzor, Syria
الجلاء
One male civilian was killed and several left wounded in an alleged Russian air raid in the crossing of al-Jalaa, Deir Ezzor, local media reported. The male civilian fatality was reported and identified him by name by multiple sources. Syrian Human Rights Committee added that "others" were left wounded and reported how the city had…
Summary
Published
29 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
28 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2767
Location
Abu Kamal, Deir Ezzor, Syria
البوكمال
A child was killed due to alleged Russian shelling on Abu Kamal, local media reported. Only two sources reported on the incident, and both blamed Russia. There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
28 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
28 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2769
Location
Baq'an, Deir Ezzor, Syria
البقعان
Between 10 and 15 civilians were killed, and dozens more were wounded in airstrikes on Baq'an, local media reported. Sources attributed the blamed to both Russian and Syrian regime raids. The raids struck the Al-Baka`an river crossing, according to sources. A source reported that "the aircraft bombed a passageway on the West Bank of the…
Summary
Published
28 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
10–15
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
28 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2768
Location
Abu Kamal, Deir Ezzor, Syria
البوكمال
One male child was killed in airstrikes on Abu Kamal. Sources all attributed the blame to Russian warplanes. The Violations Documentation Centre said the victim died on November 28th. There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
28 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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