Incident Code
RS1428
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: July 23, 2025
(Previous Incident Codes: R1297a RS1425 )
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.
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.