Incident Code
RS792
Incident Code
RS792
Incident Date
6 May 2016
Location
الباب, Al-Bab, Aleppo, Syria
Geolocation
36.371972,
37.51631
Accuracy: City
Geolocation
36.371972,
37.51631
Accuracy: City
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: R704)
Local sources reported that five civilians were killed in alleged Russian raids on a park in Al Bab.
According Al Jisr TV, Russian warplanes killed five civilians in Al Bab. Qasioun and Nasaem News also blamed Russia. Other sources did not identify who was responsible.
Baladi News also reported the incident and said that “warplanes and helicopters targeted the general park in Al Bab. Five were killed and dozens wounded and this is the initial death toll.”
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
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 killed
5
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the city of Al-Bab (الباب), for which the generic coordinates are: 36.371972, 37.51631. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.
Military Statements
Russian Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Russian Military position on incident
Not yet assessed
Russian Military Strike Report
Russia has not reported any strikes between May 1st – 31st.
Syrian Regime Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Syrian Regime
Syrian Regime position on incident
Not yet assessed