Incident Code
RS1425
Incident Code
RS1425
Incident Date
10 October 2016
Location
Khan al Assal, Aleppo, Syria
Geolocation
36.169667,
37.040255
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area
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.