Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident Code

RS4375

Incident date

January 28, 2020

Location

الهوتة, Al Houta, Aleppo, Syria

Airwars assessment

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.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • 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 (7) [ collapse]

Russian Military Assessment:

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

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • 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 (7) [ collapse]