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Incident Date
13 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3238
Location
Zamalka, Damascus, Syria
زملكا
At least two civilians including a woman were killed, including one member of the Syrian Civil Defence, and three or more wounded in airstrikes on Zamalka, local media reported. Sources attributed the blame to both Russia and the Syrian regime. According to media, the planes struck an ambulance killing a civil defence volunteer and injuring…
Summary
Published
13 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2–3
Civilians reported injured
3–10
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
13 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3232
Location
Hazza, Damascus, Syria
حزة
Five civilians named civilians including two women were killed and others were injured in air and artillery strikes on the residential neighbourhood of Hazza, local media reported. Sources attributed the blame to both Russian and Syrian regime raids. According to @Hazzaalbld, there were "five martyrs in the town of Hazza, Ibrahim Irhem and four people…
Summary
Published
13 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
5
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
13 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3231
Location
Al Rayhan, Damascus, Syria
الريحان
A single source reported that "dozens were injured" due to "the bombing campaign of the Russian and Al Assad forces" in Al Rayhan. According to the Shaam News Network, "The bombing campaign by Russian and Al Assad forces continued on civilian houses in Al-Ghouta, where four people were killed in the city of Saqba, five…
Summary
Published
13 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3228
Location
Ta'um, Damascus, Syria
طعوم
Several alleged Russian or regime airstrike wounded an unspecified number of civilians in Ta'um, sources on the ground reported. The Shaam News Network reported: "Russian and Assad warplanes targeted the city of Idlib several raids focused on Al Muthaf area and Souq of Hal, wounding civilians. The city of Taftanaz was also hit by a…
Summary
Published
12 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2–5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3224
Location
M'ret Misrin, Damascus, Syria
معرة مصرين
An unspecified number of civilians were wounded in airstrikes on M'ret Misrin, according to the Shaam News Network, who blamed both Russian and the regime. However, @IdlibPlus and @HalabTodayTV reported "several raids", but neither named the belligerent or mentioned civilian harm.
Summary
Published
12 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3223
Location
Bnesh, Idlib, Syria
بنش
An unspecified number of civilians were killed and wounded in airstrikes on Bnesh, local media reported. Sources attributed blame to both Russia and the Syrian regime. Sources reported mass destruction to civilian homes, according to local media. @MOAZALSHAMY regime said that airstrikes left "martyrs and wounded". @IdlibPlus Photos published images "showing the magnitude of the…
Summary
Published
12 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
2–10
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3222
Location
Al Muthaf and Souq Al Hal areas, Idlib, Syria
منطقة المتحف وسوق الهال
An unspecified number of civilians were wounded, when alleged Russian or regime airstrikes struck Al Muthaf and the Souq Al Hal areas in Idlib city, local media reported. According to the Shaam News Network, "Russian and regime warplanes targeted the city of Idlib several raids focused on the Al Muthaf area and Souq of Hal,…
Summary
Published
12 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 March 2018
Incident Code
TS266
Location
village of Girzele, Shirwa district, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria
جرزيلة
In a similar reporting of TS265, a number of sources reported that a 45-year-old male wounded followed an alleged Turkish air or artillery strike on the village of Girzele. Afrin Now and ANHA said the victim suffered a leg wound. According to Sana, Turkish forces and their mercenaries shelled the area of Sharan and the villages of Basutah,…
Summary
Published
12 March 2018
Civilians reported injured
1–4
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
12 March 2018
Incident Code
TS267
Location
Zerba, Aleppo, Syria
الزربة
According to local media, a 21-year-old civilian was wounded followed an alleged Turkish air and or artillery strike on the village of Zerba. It was reported that his wounds were critical and that as many as four other civilians were wounded, including critical cases. Sources reported that Turkish warplanes bombed the centre of Shirawa and…
Summary
Published
12 March 2018
Civilians reported injured
1–4
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
12 March 2018
Incident Code
TS268
Location
Xalta, Shirwra district, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria
شالتا
According to a signal source, an adult man from Xalta who was killed followed an alleged Turkish shelling on Shirwra district, Afrin. Images hows the burial of the man. No further details are currently available.
Summary
Published
12 March 2018
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
12 March 2018
Incident Code
TS264
Location
villages of Marate and Tirinde, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria
ماراتا
According to a single source, an unidentified number of civilians were wounded followed an alleged Turkish shelling on villages of Marate and Tirinde, Afrin. IC Afrin Resistance indicates that Turkish warplanes bombed Afrin city, Afrin district and the villages of Maratê and Tirinde. There were a high number of injuries reported. No further details are currently available.
Summary
Published
12 March 2018
Civilians reported injured
0–10
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
12 March 2018
Incident Code
TS265
Location
village of Basuta, Shirwa district, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria
باسوطة
According to local media, a 25-year-old civilian was wounded followed an alleged Turkish air and or artillery strike on the village of Basuta. Afrin Now and ANHA said the victim sustained shrapnel wound to the face. Sources reported that Turkish warplanes bombed the centre of Shirawa and the villages of Basutah, Karzayleh and Zerba. Additionally…
Summary
Published
12 March 2018
Civilians reported injured
1–4
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
12 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3227
Location
Zamalka, Damascus, Syria
زملكا
Between eight and ten civilians including four children were killed, while as many as 50 were wounded in airstrikes on Zamalka, local media reported. Sources attributed the blame to both Russia and the Syrian regime. The White Helmets were among some sources putting the death toll at four, with dozens more wounded. However, the Violations…
Summary
Published
12 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
8–10
Civilians reported injured
12–50
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3226
Location
Jafatlek Haj Hamoud, Idlib, Syria
جفتلك حج حمود
Between two and three civilians were killed and as many as ten others were wounded in alleged Russian airstrikes on Jafatlek Haj Hamoud, local media reported. Sources attributed the blame to Moscow on this occasion. The alleged Russian missile caused destruction to civilian property. Members of the Civil Defence teams worked to retrieve the bodies…
Summary
Published
12 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2–3
Civilians reported injured
7–10
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3230
Location
Taftanaz, Damascus, Syria
تفتناز
Between three to six civilians including up to four children were reportedly killed and as many as 25 more wounded in airstrikes on a kindergarten in Taftanaz, local media reported. Sources attributed the blame to both Russia and the Syrian regime for the raids. Idlib Plus put the death toll at three civilians, including a…
Summary
Published
12 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3–6
Civilians reported injured
2–25
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3225
Location
Saqba, Damascus, Syria
سقبا
Between four and six civilians were killed and an unspecified number more were wounded, due to airstrikes on Saqba, local media reported. Local media blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the raids. Step News Agency reported that "Russian warplanes launched several air raids with rockets loaded with phosphorus and cluster bombs" were fired…
Summary
Published
12 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
4–6
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3229
Location
Kafar Zeita, Damascus, Syria
كفر زيتا
According to local media, an unspecified number of civilians were killed and wounded in alleged Russian airstrikes on Kafr Zeita Specialist Hospital for women and children, Kafar Zeita. @SHHAMA2012 tweeted: "The Russian air force bombed the Kafr Zeita Specialist Hospital directly with incendiary, concussion and explosive rockets, destroying the women's and children's section, ruining the…
Summary
Published
12 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Civilians reported injured
2
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
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
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
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)
,
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3216
Location
Idlib City, Idlib, Syria
مدينة ادلب
At least one civilian died and up to six more were wounded in multiple alleged Russian airstrikes on the city of Idlib, according to sources on the ground. Enab Baladi reported "four victims, including wounded, as an initial toll". According to the White Helmets, their teams "evacuated six civilian casualties after the city of Idlib…
Summary
Published
11 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
4–6
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3215
Location
Hamouriya, Damascus, Syria
حمورية
An unspecified number of civilians were killed and wounded in airstrikes on Hamouriya, local media reported. Shaam reported that "Russian aircraft, warplanes and helicopters continue to launch heavy air raids with rockets, explosive barrels, cluster bombs, napalm bombs and poisonous gases, in conjunction with the shelling by 'elephant rockets' and dozens of missiles on the…
Summary
Published
11 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
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
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
RS3214
Location
Douma, Damascus, Syria
دوما
Between 13 and 20 civilians were killed, including 16 from one family, and dozens more were wounded in airstrikes on Douma, local media reported. Sources attributed the blame to both Russia and the Syrian regime. Explosive barrels targeted the residential neighbourhood causing mass destruction to civilian homes. @YZaatrehr, who reported the highest death toll, specified…
Summary
Published
11 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
13–20
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3208
Location
Joubar, Damascus, Syria
جوبر
A single source, the Shaam News Network, reported that an unspecified number of civilians were wounded in airstrikes on Joubar. The source blamed Russian warplanes and helicopters for the raids. There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
11 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3207
Location
Madera, Damascus, Syria
مديرا
One adult male, named as Ahmad Maerouf al-Malla, was killed due to airstrikes in Madera, local media reported. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the raids. There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
11 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
11 March 2018
Incident Code
RS3219
Location
Binnesh, Idlib, Syria
بنش
An elderly woman was killed and up to three other civilians were injured in airstrikes on Binnesh, local media reported. Most sources attributed the blame to Russia, however, the Violations Documentation Centre blamed the Syrian/Russian alliance. The woman was named as Muna Hamdoun. On March 11th, Halab Today TV said that she died "at noon"…
Summary
Published
11 March 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
1–3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
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
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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