Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident Code

RS2547

Incident date

September 27, 2017

Location

Bdama, Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

35.811903, 36.202275 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Town level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

Six people were wounded after an airstrike, believed to be Russian, hit the town of Bdama near Idlib, according to local media.

The planes struck several sites holding armed groups, according to media, including Jisr al-Shughour, Bdama, Qunya, al-Sanameh, Yacoubiya, and Abu al-Dahour.

There was much material damage.

No further details are currently available.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the town of Bdama, for which the generic coordinates are: 35.811903, 36.202275. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Summary

  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    0
  • Civilians reported injured
    6
  • 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 (12) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (3) [ collapse]

  • The aftermath of airstrikes on Bdama, 27th September 2017. (via Qasioun News)
  • The aftermath of airstrikes on Bdama, 27th September 2017. (via Qasioun News)
  • The exact moment airstrikes hit Bdama, 27th September 2017. (via @ShehabAgency)

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
    6
  • 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 (12) [ collapse]