Geolocation
Airwars assessment
A Russian “vacuum missile attack” allegedly caused huge destruction in the local market of Ariha. Residential housing was reportedly also been damaged as a result of the airstrike. Many of the reports differed in the numbers given, however, it is most likely that up to 22 civilians were killed. There was only one mention of the Syrian regime, and it was not confirmed.
Al Jazeera reported more than 20 civilians were killed by four Russian warplanes. They also alleged that many of the injured were in a critical condition. Al Jazeera later went on to report that the majority of those killed were women and children. A further report by the channel, however, pointed towards the regime.
Alarabia News claimed that they were unaware whether the raids were Russian or the Syrian regime. They also reported that 11 civilians were killed, and three of them were children.
Horya News said that 14 civilians were killed, and there were more than 20 wounded. Al Kawakbi for Human Rights reported that “activists confirmed” that Russian warplanes were responsible – and that the numbers of wounded were “unspecific”.
Shaam also placed the numbers of killed at over 20 civilians. A local news source placed the number at 22, as did Halab Today.
Jisirtv also blamed Russia for the airstrike, and described the incident as a “massacre”.
The local time of the incident is unknown.
The victims were named as:
Family members (2)
Family members (2)
The victims were named as:
Geolocation notes
Reports of the incident mention the town of Ariha (أريحا), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.81374, 36.60964. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.
Summary
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Media
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The market place in Ariha, destroyed by a Russian airstrike. 13th July 2016. (via. khaledaboayman tweet).
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A man injured due to the Russian airstrikes on Ariha marketplace. 13th July 2016. (via. Al Jazeera). -
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A photo taken from above of a street near Ariha market where suspected Russian warplanes struck, resulting in the death of over twenty civilians (via Syriahr facebook)
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Locals gather at the place where alleged Russian missiles struck (via Syrian pc)
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A street in the city of Jericho, where a suspected Russian missile hit causing significant human and material destruction (via LCCSY)
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A blaze in Ariha market, city of Jericho. (via LCCSY)
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Locals attempt to rescue victims of alleged Russian missile attack (via LCCSY)
Russian Military Assessment:
Original strike reports
Russia has not reported any strikes between July 1st – 14th 2016.