Incident Code
RS4375
Incident Code
RS4375
Incident Date
28 January 2020
Location
الهوتة, Al Houta, Aleppo, Syria
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: R4129)
On January 28th, 2020 the village of Al Houta, outside of Aleppo was struck by Russian warplanes, resulting in the wounding of numerous civilians.
The Shahba Press reported that numerous civilians were wounded in airstrikes but did not release any names or specific numbers. A correspondent for Step Agency reported that warplanes struck Al Houta but do not confirm any wounded.
Local sources noted that warplanes struck Al Houta and civilians were the only intended target.
Local sources along with Shahba Press noted that the strike upon Al Houta was carried out by Russian warplanes.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Statements
Russian Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Russian Military position on incident
Not yet assessed