Incident Code
RS1139
Incident Date
12 August 2016
Location
منطقة المتحف وسوق الهال, Souq al Hal, Raqqa, Syria
Geolocation
35.945833,
39.016667
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area
Geolocation
35.945833,
39.016667
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: July 23, 2025
(Previous Incident Codes: R1022RS1132)
Between four and six civilians died and as many as dozens more were wounded in airstrikes on Souq al-Hal near the town of Orme al-Kubra, according to local media – though it was unclear whether Russia or the regime were responsible for the casualties.
The Smart News Agency and All4syria for among sources blaming Russia. Most reports put the death toll at six civilians. However, some other sources referred to raids by the regime and Russia. The Shaam News Network said that the strikes had killed four civilians in Souq al-Hal and injured dozens more.
According to @b6gmQHK3rV6HtT, there were nine strikes near Souq al-Hal.
Victims
Individuals
Adult
It reported they were killed in Orme – though Orme is close to Souq al-Hal, suggesting this is the same incident.
killed
Adult
male
It reported they were killed in Orme – though Orme is close to Souq al-Hal, suggesting this is the same incident.
killed
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
4–6
2 Men
Civilians reported injured
10–24
Military Statements
Russian Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Russian Military position on incident
Not yet assessed
Russian Military Strike Report
Russia has not reported any strikes between August 12th – 13th 2016.
Syrian Regime Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Syrian Regime
Syrian Regime position on incident
Not yet assessed