Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident Code

RS387

Incident date

January 13, 2016

Location

ميادين, Al Mayadeen, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Geolocation

35.01982, 40.45154 Note: The accuracy of this location is to City level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

A woman and her two daughters died when “suspected Russian warplanes” launched missiles in Al Mayadeen, according to multiple sources.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Family members (3)

The wife of Abdul Motei al-Muhsen al-Mukhtar
Adult female killed
Khulood Abdul Motei al-Muhsen al-Mukhtar
Child female killed
2nd daughter of Abdul Motei al-Muhsen al-Mukhtar
Child female killed

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the city of Al Mayadeen (ميادين), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.01982, 40.45154. 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
    3
  • (2 children1 woman)
  • Civilians reported injured
    2
  • 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 (2) [ collapse]

  • A news bulletin documenting the alleged Russian raid on Al Mayadeen, 13th January 2016. (via, Al Jisir TV)
  • Khulood Abdul Motei al-Muhsen al-Mukhtar, killed by an alleged Russian raid on 12th January 2016. (via, VDC)

Russian Military Assessment:

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

Original strike reports

Russian Military

Russia has not reported any strikes between 11-15 January.

Summary

  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    3
  • (2 children1 woman)
  • Civilians reported injured
    2
  • 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]