Incident Code
RS0270
Incident Date
13 December 2015
Location
مسكنة, Maskanah, Aleppo, Syria
Geolocation
35.964534,
38.036764
Accuracy: Town
Geolocation
35.964534,
38.036764
Accuracy: Town
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: July 23, 2025
(Previous Incident Codes: R220RS271)
The Al A’maq agency (linked to so-called Islamic State) produced multiple reports on alleged Russian airstrikes which targeted the city of Maskaneh.
They stated that two raids hit a popular market in the city, killing 25 civilians, injuring 33 (including 10 in critical condition) and causing destruction of property.
But the Syrian Network for Human Rights said the Assad regime was responsible for the raids, which also destroyed a number of shops.
Victims
Family members (3)
Osama Abo Sanad al-Dohaj wife
Adult
female
Listed by the VDC
killed
Osama al-Dhouj
Child
male
Listed by the VDC
killed
Osama Abo Sanad al-Dohaj
Child
male
Possibly a repeat of the above, Listed by the VDC
killed
Family members (2)
Haji Hasan al-Mohammad
Adult
male
Listed by the VDC
killed
Bakour Obaid al-Mohammad
Adult
male
Listed by the VDC
killed
Individuals
Thorya Mosa al-Sayer
Adult
female
Listed by the VDC
killed
Jomea al-Shawakh
Adult
male
Listed by the VDC
killed
Abd al-Kareem Abdo
Adult
male
Listed by the VDC
killed
Mohammad Khairo Alloush
Adult
male
Listed by the VDC
killed
Abd al-Majeed al-Taha
Adult
male
Listed by the VDC
killed
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
24–25
2–3 Children, 2 Women, 6 Men
Civilians reported injured
30–35
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the town of Maskanah (مسكنة), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.964534, 38.036764. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.
Military Statements
Russian Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Russian Military position on incident
Not yet assessed
Russian Military Strike Report
Russia is not known to have publicly released any information relating to its airstrikes in Syria between December 9th and December 14th 2015.
Syrian Regime Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Syrian Regime
Syrian Regime position on incident
Not yet assessed