Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident date

March 8, 2018

Incident Code

RS3205

LOCATION

عربين, Arbeen, Damascus, Syria

One child was killed and an unspecified number more civilians wounded in alleged Russian and regime air and artillery strikes on Arbeen, according to local media. @eg_nawras tweeted an image of a dead child, though he was not identified, and the source did not say which belligerent was responsible for this death. The Step News

Summary

First published
March 8, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 child)
Civilians reported injured
2–10
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

March 8, 2018

Incident Code

YS026

LOCATION

Mare, Aleppo, Syria

Two civilians were wounded in an alleged artillery shelling by the SDF and YPG on Mar’e, according to local media. Smart News reported that “on Thursday [March 8th] , two civilians were wounded by artillery shelling of the “Syrian Democratic Forces” (SDF) on the town of Mar’e, north of Aleppo.” According to Marea.News, there were

Summary

First published
March 8, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
YPG, Syrian Democratic Forces
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Incident date

March 8, 2018

Incident Code

YS025

LOCATION

Kaljabrin, Aleppo, Syria

One civilian died and several more were wounded in an alleged Kurdish artillery shelling of Kaljabrin, according to local media. 7al reported that “the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights documented the killing and wounding of civilians as a result of the bombing of the Syrian Democratic Forces (“SDF”).” The Shaam News Network was among other

Summary

First published
March 8, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
YPG
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

March 8, 2018

Incident Code

RS3208

LOCATION

منطقة الفروع, Al Foru’ area, Homs, Syria

Three civilians were killed and members of the Bani Khaled tribe were injured in airstrikes on the Al Foru’ area. Sources blamed Russian raids for the civilian casualties. 7al reported that “the area of ​​the Al Foru’ Badia Al Alyania has been subjected to more than five Russian raids. All the residents of the region

Summary

First published
March 8, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2
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 belligerent
Russian Military
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Incident date

March 8, 2018

Incident Code

RS3207

LOCATION

عين ترما, Ein Tarma, Damascus, Syria

One civilian male, named as Hazzae al-Saed, was killed in an alleged Russian or regime airstrike on Ein Tarma, local media reported. Both Russia and the Syrian regime were blamed for the raids. According to Daraa Martyrs, the victim “was killed after he was hit by a military air strike on the town of Ein

Summary

First published
March 8, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

March 8, 2018

Incident Code

RS3206

LOCATION

زملكا, Zamalka, Damascus, Syria

Between nine and 17 civilians were killed, and an unspecified number of others were wounded in airstrikes on Zamalka, local media reported. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the raids. The lowest death toll was given as nine by the Syrian Network for Human Rights. But other sources put it higher. According

Summary

First published
March 8, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
9 – 17
(17 men)
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

March 8, 2018

Incident Code

RS3204

LOCATION

حمورية, Hamouriya, Damascus, Syria

Several civilians including a woman were wounded in “renewed” airstrikes on Hamouriya, according to local media. The Smart News Agency said that one civilian was wounded in a Russia raid. @KumaitAgency tweeted that “Several civilians, including women, were injured in the renewed aerial bombardment of an air strike with more than one rocket on the

Summary

First published
March 8, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
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Incident date

March 8, 2018

Incident Code

RS3203

LOCATION

دوما, Douma, Damascus, Syria

Between nine and 11 civilians were killed and others were wounded in air and artillery strikes on Douma, local media reported. Sources blamed both Russian warplanes and the Syrian regime for the raids. There were between four and 15 raids on the vicinity, with more than 20 artillery shells fired onto the residential neighbourhood. As

Summary

First published
March 8, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
9 – 11
(3–4 women5 men)
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
10 named
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Incident date

March 8, 2018

Incident Code

RS3202

LOCATION

سقبا, Saqba, Damascus, Syria

Two civilians – a child and a member of the White Helmets – were killed and others were wounded in air and artillery and missile strikes on Saqba, local media reported. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the raids. @HalabTodayTV tweeted the “demolition of residential areas by air, artillery and missile attacks”.

Summary

First published
March 8, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(1 child1 man)
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
2 named
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Incident date

March 8, 2018

Incident Code

RS3201

LOCATION

جسرين, Jisreen, Damascus, Syria

@SYR_REV_NEWS tweeted that “dozens of civilian casualties occurred as a result of the targeting of residential areas in the town of Jisreen by several air strikes”. The source did not attribute blame. However, according to Local Coordination Committees Syria, there was “the fall of a large number of martyrs and wounded civilians as a result

Summary

First published
March 8, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 5
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Unknown
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Incident date

March 8, 2018

Incident Code

RS3200

LOCATION

اللطامنة, Al Lataminah, Hama, Syria

“A civilian was wounded in bombing by warplanes likely to be Russian on the city of Al Latamina”, according to the Smart News Agency. Halab Today noted “artillery shelling on the city of Latamna and its surroundings in the northern countryside of Hama”, but made no mention of civilian harm.

Summary

First published
March 8, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

March 7, 2018

Incident Code

TS254

LOCATION

no name of village yet, Jindires, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria

According to multiple sources, two civilians women were wounded following an alleged Turkish shelling on civilian houses in Jindires, Afrin. ANHA reported that Jindires was targeted by “dozens of missiles and air raids”, attributing blame to Turkey, like the rest of the known sources. Several sources including ANHA, ANF and Afrin now facebook published the injured victims by names. The victims

Summary

First published
March 7, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
Named victims
2 named
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Incident date

March 7, 2018

Incident Code

TS255

LOCATION

قرية مسكة فوقاني, Miska Jorin, Aleppo, Syria

At least four or five civilians died in an alleged Turkish shelling of Miska Jorin village, according to sources on the ground in Syria. Afrin Now reported the death of four civilians, three of whom were still under the rubble. Other sources also put the death toll at four. ANHA was among several sources publishing

Summary

First published
March 7, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4 – 5
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
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Incident date

March 7, 2018

Incident Code

TS256

LOCATION

ميدانكي,عفرين, Medankii district, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria

According to several local reports, at least five civilians were wounded followed an alleged Turkish airstrike on the Medankii district in Afrin, Syria. Many media outlet posted picture and videos that reveal the civilians injured being treated at the medical centre following the incident. Multiple sources have published the name and age of the victims.

Summary

First published
March 7, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
Civilians reported injured
5
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
Named victims
5 named
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Incident date

March 7, 2018

Incident Code

USYEMTr154-C

LOCATION

الهدي, Al Hudhi, Hadramaut, Yemen

One civilian was reportedly killed by a US drone strike in Al Hudhi, Hadhramout, at around 5pm on March 7th 2018, “a member of his family and independent observers” told The Intercept. Saleh al-Wuhair was reportedly killed as he stood on a hill in the area, looking for a mobile phone signal. No other known

Summary

First published
March 7, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Declared strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
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.
Known belligerent
US Forces
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

March 7, 2018

Incident Code

RS3191

LOCATION

حمورية, Hamouriya, Damascus, Syria

Between seven and 60 civilians were killed and dozens more were wounded in a suspected chemical weapon attack followed by bombing on Hamouriya, local media reported. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime. The initial bombing from the air was blamed on Russia; however, sources said that this was followed by a chemical attack

Summary

First published
March 7, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
7 – 60
(1 child27 men)
Civilians reported injured
12–124
Causes of injury / death
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN), Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
2 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

March 7, 2018

Incident Code

RS3190

LOCATION

مسرابا, Mesraba, Damascus, Syria

Between five and six civilians were killed and several others were wounded in air and/or artillery strikes on the residential neighbourhood of Mesraba, local media reported. Sources blamed both the Russian and Syrian regime raids. Alaraby News reported that “The Syrian Civil Defence in the countryside of Damascus [reported that a] woman was killed and

Summary

First published
March 7, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 6
(1 woman6 men)
Civilians reported injured
21
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
6 named
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Incident date

March 7, 2018

Incident Code

RS3189

LOCATION

مديرا, Madera, Damascus, Syria

One civilian was killed and an unspecified number wounded in air and/or artillery strikes on Madera, local media reported. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the raids. Helicopters reportedly dropped explosive barrels on the residential neighbourhood. According to @abo_mosab32, “Many civilians were killed and wounded by heavy and continuous shelling targeting town

Summary

First published
March 7, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(2 men)
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

March 8, 2018

Incident Code

RS3188

LOCATION

حزة, Hazza, Damascus, Syria

Between eight and ten civilians including two or three women were killed in air and artillery strikes on Hazza, local media reported. Sources blamed the Syrian regime and Russian alliance for the strikes. Out of the ten named victims, three adult males were reported as unidentified. Dozens of civilians reportedly were wounded in the raids.

Summary

First published
March 7, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
8 – 10
(2–3 women7 men)
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
7 named
View Incident

Incident date

March 7, 2018

Incident Code

RS3187

LOCATION

عين ترما, Ain Tarma, Damascus, Syria

An unspecified number of civilians were killed and wounded in air and artillery strikes on Ain Tarma, local media reported. Sources all blamed Russian warplanes. Alaraby reported: “According to media loyal to the regime, the warplanes bombed several times, targeting in the towns of Haza and Ein Tarma, in Kafarbatna, Harasta and Arbine in the

Summary

First published
March 7, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
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 belligerent
Russian Military
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Incident date

March 7, 2018

Incident Code

RS3185

LOCATION

دوما, Douma, Damascus, Syria

Two to 12 civilians were killed, including two Palestinians, due to airstrikes on Douma, local media reported. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the raids. The Syrian Network for Human Rights was the only source to report that “12 civilians from the same family, including six children and four women” were killed

Summary

First published
March 7, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 12
(6 children4 women2 men)
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
2 named
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Incident date

March 7, 2018

Incident Code

RS3184

LOCATION

سقبا, Saqba, Damascus, Syria

Nineteen named civilians were killed and dozens more were wounded in a suspected chemical wepaon attack on Saqba, local media reported. Sources blamed the Russian and Syrian regime alliance. @SiegeWatch, who published a video documenting the strike, tweeted that “Multiple chemical attacks reported, with a very strong chlorine smell.” Sources reported that dozens of wounded

Summary

First published
March 7, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4 – 19
(2 children4–5 women10 men)
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Causes of injury / death
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN), Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
19 named
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Incident date

March 7, 2018

Incident Code

RS3186

LOCATION

كفر بطنا, Kafar Batna, Damascus, Syria

Between seven and ten civilians were killed in airstrikes on the residential neighbourhood of Kafar Batna, local media reported. Sources were contested as to which belligerent was to blame, with some blaming Russia while others blamed the Syrian regime. Barrel bombs were dropped onto the vicinity in conjunction with heavy shelling, according to @SiegeWatch. Sources

Summary

First published
March 7, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
7 – 10
(10 men)
Civilians reported injured
12–30
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

March 7, 2018

Incident Code

RS3199

LOCATION

عربين, Arbeen, Damascus, Syria

Four named civilian civilians were killed in airstrikes on residential neighbourhoods in Arbeen, local media reported. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the raids. According to @Dmcpress_ar, “warplanes with rockets carrying cluster bombs struck the residential neighbourhood in the city of Arbeen”. The Violations Documentation Centre, who blamed “Syrian government and affiliated

Summary

First published
March 7, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4
(3 men)
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
4 named
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Incident date

March 7, 2018

Incident Code

RS3198

LOCATION

بيت سوى, Beit Sawa, Damascus, Syria

At least one civilian was killed and an unspecified number of others were wounded in airstrikes on Beit Sawa, local media reported. Sources blamed Russian warplanes for the raids. @KumaitAgency reported that helicopters struck the vicinity with an explosive barrel. Meanwhile, Local Coordination Committees of Syria reported: “Martyrs and wounded civilians in Russian air force

Summary

First published
March 7, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 2
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

March 7, 2018

Incident Code

RS3197

LOCATION

الغوطة الشرقية, Al Ghouta Al Sharqiya, Damascus, Syria

Three named adult males – members of the White Helmets – were killed and five others were wounded when an airstrike hit a Syrian Civil Defence ambulance in either Al Ghouta or Al Sharqiya, Eastern Ghouta, local media reported. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the raid. There is some confusion from

Summary

First published
March 7, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
(3 men)
Civilians reported injured
5
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
3 named
View Incident

Incident date

March 7, 2018

Incident Code

RS3196

LOCATION

الشيفونية, Al Shifonya, Damascus, Syria

A civilian was killed due to air or artillery shelling on Al Shifonya, local media reported. Of the two sources which reported on this incident, one of them blamed both Russia and the regime while the other did not attribute blame. Smart News Agency reported that the death came “as a result of artillery, air

Summary

First published
March 7, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

March 7, 2018

Incident Code

RS3195

LOCATION

زملكا, Zamalka, Damascus, Syria

A civilian was killed and dozens more were wounded in air and artillery strikes on Zamalka, local media reported. Sources attributed the blame to both Russia and the Syrian regime. According to Syrian Civil Defence “a number of civilians were injured in the attack on the residential areas by cluster bombs and barrel bombs”. They

Summary

First published
March 7, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike, Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
View Incident

Incident date

March 7, 2018

Incident Code

RS3194

LOCATION

كفر يدين, Kafa Yadin, Idlib, Syria

One to three civilians were killed, and dozens more were injured in airstrikes on Kafa Yadin, local media reported. Sources attributed the blame to both Russia and the Syrian regime. Three raids directly struck the town, with media reporting that both Russian RPG’s and explosive barrel bombs were used on the vicinity. Jisr Media Centre

Summary

First published
March 7, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 3
Civilians reported injured
2–24
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

March 7, 2018

Incident Code

RS3183

LOCATION

جسرين, Jisreen, Damascus, Syria

Between three and 11 civilians were killed and several others were injured in multiple airstrikes on the residential neighbourhood of Jisreen, local media reported. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the raids. Sources gave varied reports on the number of civilians deaths. With many reporting that three had been killed, Jsreen.media.office named

Summary

First published
March 7, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 11
(6 men)
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
7 named
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