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Incident Date
8 March 2018
Incident Code
YS026
Location
Mare, Aleppo, Syria
Two civilians were wounded in an alleged artillery shelling by the SDF and YPG on Mar’e, according to local media. Smart News reported that “on Thursday [March 8th] , two civilians were wounded by artillery shelling of the “Syrian Democratic Forces” (SDF) on the town of Mar’e, north of Aleppo.” According to Marea.News, there were…
Summary
Published
8 March 2018
Civilians reported injured
2
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Incident Date
8 March 2018
Incident Code
TS257
Location
قرية ترندة, Tarnada villlage, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria
At least three of four children from the same family died, and their mother was wounded in an alleged Turkish shelling of Tarnada village near the city of Afrin, according to local media. Reports said that their home was struck. Afrin Now reported: The death of three children and the injury of a child and…
Summary
Published
8 March 2018
Civilians reported killed
3–4
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
8 March 2018
Incident Code
TS258
Location
سري كانية, عفرين, Siri Kanaida, Syrian-Turkish border, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria
Local media reported that three civilians were wounded in an alleged Turkish mortar attack in Siri Kanai on the Syrian-Turkish border. The victims were reportedly taken to hospital where they were in a stable condition. According to Hawar, three people were injured in Sri Kanaia as a result of the Turkish occupation army launched mortar…
Summary
Published
8 March 2018
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
8 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3187
Location
عين ترما, Ein Tarma, Damascus, Syria
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
منطقة الفروع, Al Foru’ area, Homs, Syria
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
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
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
RS3168
Location
دوما, Douma, Damascus, Syria
Two to 12 civilians were killed, including two Palestinians, due to airstrikes on Douma, local media reported. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the raids. The Syrian Network for Human Rights was the only source to report that "12 civilians from the same family, including six children and four women" were killed…
Summary
Published
7 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2–12
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 March 2018
Incident Code
TS254
Location
no name of village yet, Jindires, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria
According to multiple sources, two civilians women were wounded following an alleged Turkish shelling on civilian houses in Jindires, Afrin. ANHA reported that Jindires was targeted by "dozens of missiles and air raids", attributing blame to Turkey, like the rest of the known sources. Several sources including ANHA, ANF and Afrin now facebook published the injured victims by names. The victims…
Summary
Published
7 March 2018
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
7 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3169
Location
عين ترما, Ain Tarma, Damascus, Syria
An unspecified number of civilians were killed and wounded in air and artillery strikes on Ain Tarma, local media reported. Sources all blamed Russian warplanes. Alaraby reported: "According to media loyal to the regime, the warplanes bombed several times, targeting in the towns of Haza and Ein Tarma, in Kafarbatna, Harasta and Arbine in the…
Summary
Published
7 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
RS3171
Location
العالية, Al Alia, Idlib, Syria
One to three civilians were killed, and dozens more were injured in airstrikes on AAl Alia, 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 used on the vicinity. Idlib Plus tweeted…
Summary
Published
7 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1–3
Civilians reported injured
2–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
7 March 2018
Incident Code
TS255
Location
قرية مسكة فوقاني, Miska Jorin, Aleppo, Syria
At least four or five civilians died in an alleged Turkish shelling of Miska Jorin village, according to sources on the ground in Syria. Afrin Now reported the death of four civilians, three of whom were still under the rubble. Other sources also put the death toll at four. ANHA was among several sources publishing…
Summary
Published
7 March 2018
Civilians reported killed
4–5
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
7 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3172
Location
كفر يدين, Kafa Yadin, Idlib, Syria
One to three civilians were killed, and dozens more were injured in airstrikes on Kafa Yadin, 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 used on the vicinity. Jisr Media Centre…
Summary
Published
7 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1–3
Civilians reported injured
2–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
7 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3176
Location
كفر بطنا, Kafar Batna, Damascus, Syria
Between seven and ten civilians were killed in airstrikes on the residential neighbourhood of Kafar Batna, local media reported. Sources were contested as to which belligerent was to blame, with some blaming Russia while others blamed the Syrian regime. Barrel bombs were dropped onto the vicinity in conjunction with heavy shelling, according to @SiegeWatch. Sources…
Summary
Published
7 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
7–10
Civilians reported injured
12–30
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
7 March 2018
Incident Code
TS256
Location
ميدانكي,عفرين, Medankii district, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria
According to several local reports, at least five civilians were wounded followed an alleged Turkish airstrike on the Medankii district in Afrin, Syria. Many media outlet posted picture and videos that reveal the civilians injured being treated at the medical centre following the incident. Multiple sources have published the name and age of the victims.
Summary
Published
7 March 2018
Civilians reported injured
5
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
7 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3173
Location
زملكا, Zamalka, Damascus, Syria
A civilian was killed and dozens more were wounded in air and artillery strikes on Zamalka, local media reported. Sources attributed the blame to both Russia and the Syrian regime. According to Syrian Civil Defence "a number of civilians were injured in the attack on the residential areas by cluster bombs and barrel bombs". They…
Summary
Published
7 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
,
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
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 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3174
Location
الشيفونية, Al Shifonya, Damascus, Syria
A civilian was killed due to air or artillery shelling on Al Shifonya, local media reported. Of the two sources which reported on this incident, one of them blamed both Russia and the regime while the other did not attribute blame. Smart News Agency reported that the death came "as a result of artillery, air…
Summary
Published
7 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
7 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3166
Location
Harasta, Damascus, Syria
Between two and four civilians were killed and dozens more were wounded in air and artillery strikes on Harasta, local media reported. Sources attributed blamed to both Russia and the Syrian regime. @KumaitAgency reported that "Many civilians were injured by Russian raids and a missile and artillery bombardment of the Assad forces on the town…
Summary
Published
7 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
2–4
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 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3181
Location
الغوطة الشرقية, Al Ghouta Al Sharqiya, Damascus, Syria
Three named adult males - members of the White Helmets - were killed and five others were wounded when an airstrike hit a Syrian Civil Defence ambulance in either Al Ghouta or Al Sharqiya, Eastern Ghouta, local media reported. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the raid. There is some confusion from…
Summary
Published
7 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
5
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
7 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3170
Location
مديرا, Madera, Damascus, Syria
One civilian was killed and an unspecified number wounded in air and/or artillery strikes on Madera, local media reported. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the raids. Helicopters reportedly dropped explosive barrels on the residential neighbourhood. According to @abo_mosab32, "Many civilians were killed and wounded by heavy and continuous shelling targeting town…
Summary
Published
7 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
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
CS1736
Location
الشفعة, Al Sha'afa, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Four families of Tajik nationality were reportedly killed as a result of airstrikes on the town of Al Sha’afa, according to local sources. All reports stated that the non combatant victims were related to members of so-called Islamic State. Although the sources implied that women and children were harmed by the bombardments, no names, photos…
Summary
Published
6 March 2018
Civilians reported killed
12–16
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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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
6 March 2018
Incident Code
CS1737
Location
هجين, Hajin, Deir Ezzor, Syria
According to three sources, a married couple was killed in an alleged March 6th Coalition airstrike on Hajin. According to the reports, the couple originally came from the town of Mushin, Deir Ezzor. Reports did not overtly specify whether both casualties were non-combatant civilians. However, they did mention the “martyrdom” of the couple. Deir Ezzor 24…
Summary
Published
6 March 2018
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
6 March 2018
Incident Code
TS249
Location
جنديرس,عفرين, Jindires, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
One civilian – a nurse or doctor – died and three more were wounded in an alleged Turkish bombing of Jindires, according to IC Afrin Resistance. Afrin Now reported “the martyrdom of the nurse working at Afrin hospital, Shyar Haji Abdo, while trying to rescue civilians in Jandairis region as a result of the continuous…
Summary
Published
6 March 2018
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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