Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident Code

RS4390

Incident date

February 1, 2020

Location

الباب, Al Bab , Aleppo, Syria

Airwars assessment

One man was reportedly killed and at least six civilians had been reportedly injured in an alleged Syrian regime artillery attack on Al Bab, Aleppo, on February 1st, 2020.

While most sources only reported that six civilians had been injured, EMC reported that the attack also killed one man. According to Baladi News, the civilians were subsequently transferred to the city’s hospital.

Most sources blame the Syrian regime for the shelling.@shahba press reported that “rocket launchers” were employed by Assad whilst the other sources said “artillery shelling” caused the damage.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1
  • Civilians reported injured
    2–6
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Syrian Regime

Sources (11) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (4) [ collapse]

  • The White Helmets at the scene in Al Bab, Aleppo, following suspected Russian or Regime airstrikes, February 1st (via SCD Aleppo)
  • A man is examined by a member of the White Helmets rescue team in Al Bab, Aleppo, following suspected Russian or Regime airstrikes, February 2nd (via SCD Aleppo)
  • Photograph shows a bloodied hand, one of the victims of an alleged airstrike on Al Bab Aleppo (via SCD Aleppo)
  • The White Helmets check over the body of a victim of the alleged airstrike on Al Bab, Aleppo, February 2nd (via SCD Aleppo)

Syrian Regime Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Syrian Regime
  • Syrian Regime position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1
  • Civilians reported injured
    2–6
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Syrian Regime

Sources (11) [ collapse]