Incident Code
RS074
Incident Code
RS074
Incident Date
23 October 2015
Location
حيان, Hayyan, Aleppo, Syria
Geolocation
36.32417,
37.05886
Accuracy: Town
Geolocation
36.32417,
37.05886
Accuracy: Town
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: R058)
The Shaam News Network and others alleged that Russian aircraft had dropped cluster munitions (pictured below) in northern Aleppo governorate. Two civilians were killed, named as Hussein Adel Osso and Mohamad Yehya Al Seraj. Five others were injured in the evening strike, including a member of the local civil defence team.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Civilians reported killed
2
2 Men
Civilians reported injured
4–5
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the town of Hayyan (حيان), for which the generic coordinates are: 36.32417, 37.05886. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.
Military Statements
Unknown Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Unknown
Unknown position on incident
Not yet assessed
Unknown Strike Report
There is no published Russian Defence Ministry record for October 23rd-24th 2015.