(Previous Incident Codes: R3383RS3593)

One named adult male civilian died and several others were wounded in alleged Russian or regime artillery shelling on Khan Sheikhoun on February 28th, 2019, local media reported. Most sources blamed regime forces stationed at Qabariya camp, though Smart – citing activists – pointed to Russian forces.

According to Orient News, “Assad militia targeted the city of Khan Sheikhoun with more than 20 artillery and missile shells, killing at least one civilian and injuring two others.”

@FB83a9CJaVKcK9P said the city’s Al Shouhada’ mosque had been bombed and published images showing damage.

Enab Baladi blamed a “rocket and artillery bombardment” for the death of one civilian and injury of several others.

Enab Baladi’s correspondent added that “the shelling targeted eastern neighbourhoods in Khan Sheikhoun, causing extensive damage to homes, as well as human casualties.”