Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident Code

RS652

Incident date

February 21, 2016

Location

دوار الـ"7كم", 7km roundabout, Deir ez-Zor, Syria

Geolocation

35.3705008, 40.2155587 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Neighbourhood/area level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

Four adult males died in an alleged Russian airstrike on the 7km roundabout in the Deir ez-Zor countryside, according to local sources.

In a news roundup, Shaam News Network put the death toll at four and blamed Russia. The victims were named by the VDC.

The victims – killed in an alleged Russian raid – were also named by Alsharqya and Ahraralmayadeon .

 

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Adult male Listed by VDC killed
Adult male Listed by VDC killed
Adult male Listed by VDC killed
Adult male Listed by VDC killed

Summary

  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    4
  • (4 men)
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (6) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (1) [ collapse]

  • Ahmad al-Turky, killed in an alleged Russian raid. (via VDC)

Russian Military Assessment:

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

Original strike reports

Russian Military

Russia has published no known record of strikes in Syria from February 17th – February 29th.

Summary

  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    4
  • (4 men)
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (6) [ collapse]