Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident Code

RS2503

Incident date

September 24, 2017

Location

مخيم النور, al Nour camp, Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

36.186607, 36.75637 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Neighbourhood/area level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

At least 13 civilians were injured, including three in a critical condition, by alleged Russian airstrikes against al Nour refugee camp in the town of Jarjanaz, according to local activists.

Sources either identified Russian planes as responsible for the airstrikes or did not attribute blame.

According to Smart News Agency, around 20 tents in the refugee camp were destroyed by the airstrikes. The property of displaced peoples was also destroyed.

There are no other details at this time.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    0
  • Civilians reported injured
    13
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected belligerent
    Russian Military

Sources (4) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (10) [ collapse]

  • The aftermath of an airstrike on a refugee camp, 24th September 2017. (via Shamna News)
  • The aftermath of an airstrike on a refugee camp, 24th September 2017. (via Shamna News)
  • The aftermath of an airstrike on a refugee camp, 24th September 2017. (via Shamna News)
  • The aftermath of an airstrike on a refugee camp, 24th September 2017. (via Shamna News)
  • The aftermath of an airstrike on a refugee camp, 24th September 2017. (via Shamna News)
  • The aftermath of an airstrike on a refugee camp, 24th September 2017. (via Idlib Free Police)
  • The aftermath of an airstrike on a refugee camp, 24th September 2017. (via Idlib Free Police)
  • The aftermath of an airstrike on a refugee camp, 24th September 2017. (via Idlib Free Police)
  • The aftermath of an airstrike on a refugee camp, 24th September 2017. (via Idlib Free Police)
  • The aftermath of an airstrike on a refugee camp, 24th September 2017. (via Al Laith al A’ss)

Russian Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Russian Military
  • Russian Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    0
  • Civilians reported injured
    13
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected belligerent
    Russian Military

Sources (4) [ collapse]