Incident Code

RS1425

Location

Khan al Assal, Aleppo, Syria

Geolocation

36.169667, 37.040255
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: R1297a)

Local media reported that up to two civilians were killed in an alleged Russian airstrike on Khan al-Assal.

According to the Syrian Network for Human Rights,“two victims died due to suspected Russian warplanes missiles firing on Khan Al Asal town in Aleppo governorate western suburbs”.

However, Smart News Agency said that there were no reports of civilian casualties.

Syrian Press Center reported the use of cluster bombs in the attack.

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
0–2

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 October 1st – 19th 2016.