Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident Code

RS4521

Incident date

September 15, 2020

Location

الأحراش المحيطة بمعرة مصرين وباتنتة, The bush near Ma’aret Misrin And Batinta, Idlib, Syria

Airwars assessment

One civilian has been injured as a result of multiple strikes by alleged Russian warplanes and missiles hitting the west of Maarat Misrin in Idlib on September 15th 2020.

The civil defense team took the injured man to hospital to treat his injuries.

Images of the location show civilians living in informal camps close to the site of the bombardment in a state of panic.

@BassamJaara reported “Russian warplanes bombard the western countryside of Maarat Misrin, north of Idlib, with several air raids, in conjunction with targeting the area with long-range missiles from the sea.”

@saedAl_Abdullah added the detail of the use of vacuum missiles from the alleged Russian warplanes in the area.

Multiple sources reported that the alleged Russian warplanes targeted the area with several raids. Stepagency reported this bombardment came as a response to a Turkish patrol on the ground during talks between Russia and Turkey where it is alleged Russia are pressuring the military to make gains in the meetings.

The incident occured in the afternoon.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • 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 attacker
    Russian Military
  • Suspected target
    Unknown

Sources (24) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (14) [ collapse]

  • SCD volunteers rescuing a civilian allegedly injured due to Russian warplanes airstrikes on village of Ahrash on Sep 15th, 2020. (via SCD)
  • Images to a warplane believed to be Russian that allegedly targeted with airstrikes the bush near Ma’aret Misrin And Batinta in Idlib on Sep 15th, 2020. (Via SCD).
  • Location of alleged Russian warplane's airstrikes on the bush near Ma’aret Misrin And Batinta in Idlib on Sep 15th, 2020. (Via SCD).
  • Alleged Russian airstrikes on the bush area in near Ma’aret Misrin And Batinta in Idlib on September 15th, 2020. (via Ariha Today)
  • Alleged Russian strikes near Maarat Misrin, causing civilians living in informal camps close to the site of the bombardment in a state of panic. (Image posted by @MNoaymi)
  • Alleged Russian strikes near Maarat Misrin, causing civilians living in informal camps close to the site of the bombardment in a state of panic. (Image posted by @MNoaymi)
  • Alleged Russian strikes near Maarat Misrin, causing civilians living in informal camps close to the site of the bombardment in a state of panic. (Image posted by @MNoaymi)
  • Alleged Russian strikes near Maarat Misrin, causing civilians living in informal camps close to the site of the bombardment in a state of panic. (Image posted by @MNoaymi)
  • Alleged Russian strikes near Maarat Misrin, causing civilians living in informal camps close to the site of the bombardment in a state of panic. (Image posted by @aboalhodaalhoms)
  • Alleged Russian strikes near Maarat Misrin, causing civilians living in informal camps close to the site of the bombardment in a state of panic. (Image posted by @syriapostnew1)
  • Alleged Russian strikes near Maarat Misrin, causing civilians living in informal camps close to the site of the bombardment in a state of panic. (Image posted by Zaiton Agency)

Russian Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Russian Military
  • Russian Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • 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 attacker
    Russian Military
  • Suspected target
    Unknown

Sources (24) [ collapse]