Incident Code
RS4390
Incident Code
RS4390
Incident Date
1 February 2020
Location
الباب, Al Bab , Aleppo, Syria
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: R4145)
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.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Artillery
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.
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2–6
Military Statements
Syrian Regime Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Syrian Regime
Syrian Regime position on incident
Not yet assessed