Geolocation
Airwars assessment
One woman died in an airstrike on Kafr Tkharim and the surrounding countryside on the August 2nd, according to sources on the ground. Most sources attributed the event to Russia, though one said that barrel bombs had been dropped on the area, meaning that regime involvement can’t be ruled out.
LCCSY and Baladi Network both declared it was Russian aviation which destroyed the neighbourhood. Syrian PC reported “heavy bombardment” of the area. Photographic evidence showed heavy material damage of the area.
LCCSY and other sources said that only one woman died in the raid, but her name was not given.
Ara News stated that multiple sources believed that several more civilians were wounded. The White Helmets released a Youtube video showing material damage including fire. It also stated that barrel bombs were used – a weapon used by the regime – and highlighted that the incident occurred in the late hours of the evening. Other photographic evidence showed injured children.
The local time of the incident is unknown.
Geolocation notes
Reports of the incident mention the city of Kafr Takharim (كفرتخاريم), for which the generic coordinates are: 36.1169382, 36.5147781. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.
Summary
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Media
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Aftermath of the Russian airstrike on Kafr Tkharmi, 2nd August 2016. (via Baladi Network)Aftermath of the Russian airstrike on Kafr Tkharmi, 2nd August 2016.
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A damaged vehicle. (via Baladi Network)
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An injured man in the aftermath of the alleged Russian and Syrian Regime raids. (via, Baladi Network)
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An injured child in the aftermath of the alleged Russian and Syrian Regime raids. (via, Baladi Network)
Russian Military Assessment:
Original strike reports
Russia has not reported any strikes between August 1st – 10th 2016.