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Incident Date
2 October 2016
Incident Code
RS1392
Location
الصاخور, Al Sakhour (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
According to local media, alleged Russian or Assad regime airstrikes hit and destroyed a major hospital in al-Sakhour in Aleppo, killing up to four civilians and wounding 15 more. Al Jazeera reported: “Russian and Syrian warplanes shelled the biggest hospital still working in Eastern Aleppo, destroying it and forcing it out of service, as well…
Summary
Published
2 October 2016
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Civilians reported killed
0–4
Civilians reported injured
2–15
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
2 October 2016
Incident Code
RS1393
Location
الزبدية, al Zarbadia, Aleppo, Syria
According to local sources, air and artillery strikes hit the neighbourhood of al-Zarbadia in Aleppo, killing up to three civilians and wounding as many as six more. According to the Smart News Agency, "regime artillery shelling by Assad forces stationed in Hamdaneya stadium targeted the Al-Zebdiya neighbourhood and killed three children and wounded six others…
Summary
Published
2 October 2016
Civilians reported killed
2–3
Civilians reported injured
2–6
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
2 October 2016
Incident Code
RS1391
Location
الشيخ فارس, al Sheikh Faress, Aleppo, Syria
Up to four civilians including two children died in an alleged Russian or regime airstrike on Aleppo's al Sheikh Faress neighbourhood, according to local media. Information was sparse but al-Hayat reported that “according to the Syrian Observatory, two children were killed in Sheikh Fares due to warplanes shelling” while Halab News Network reported that the…
Summary
Published
2 October 2016
Civilians reported killed
2–4
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
1 October 2016
Incident Code
CS324
Location
Subha, Deir Ezzor, Syria
The Coalition denied that it had killed or injured civilians near Deir ez Zawr on October 1st, despite local claims. According to reports, multiple bridges were targeted in Coalition strikes on October 1st, with Step News reporting that “Coalition warplanes destroyed a number of bridges including Al-Abbas bridge in Abu Kamal, and Al-Nawam.” Other reports…
Summary
Published
1 October 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
1 October 2016
Incident Code
RS1384
Location
الصاخور, Al Sakhour (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
Up to two people including a child died and several more were wounded in an alleged Russian or regime airstrike on Aleppo's al Sakhour neighbourhood, according to sources on the ground. Reports said that the strike hit a hospital. According to IranArabSpring, "an unidentified six-year-old child's body was delivered to the mortuary in Aleppo. He…
Summary
Published
1 October 2016
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
0–2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
1 October 2016
Incident Code
RS1385
Location
الفرجة, al Farjeh, Idlib, Syria
Between four and six civilians including three children and several women died and up to 20 more were wounded in airstrikes on the al-Farej camp outside of Idlib, according to local media - though reports were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Syrian regime were responsible. Qasioun and Syrian Network for Human Rights attributed…
Summary
Published
1 October 2016
Civilians reported killed
4–6
Civilians reported injured
2–20
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
30 September 2016
Incident Code
RS1374
Location
Jesrin, Damascus, Syria
Between three and four civilians including one woman died in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on Jesrin in Eastern Ghouta, according to sources on the ground. The Syrian Network for Human Rights attributed the event to the Syrian regime, putting the death toll at three. Meanwhile, SCDrifdimashq reported that four people were killed and…
Summary
Published
30 September 2016
Civilians reported killed
3–4
Civilians reported injured
2–5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
30 September 2016
Incident Code
RS1375
Location
Kafr Batna, Damascus, Syria
Between eight and nine civilians were reportedly killed in alleged Russian or Assad regime airstrikes on Kafr Batna in Eastern Ghouta. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights put the death toll at three including one woman with "others" wounded. According to Enabbaladi, "nine people, including seven children, were killed as a result of the targeting…
Summary
Published
30 September 2016
Civilians reported killed
8–9
Civilians reported injured
2–5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
30 September 2016
Incident Code
RS1378
Location
Kafr Zita, Hama, Syria
Two civilians were reported killed in an airstrike on Kafr Zita in Hama - though sources were conflicted as to whether this was the work of Russia or the Syrian regime. Syria News Desk reported: “Two civilians were killed yesterday evening [Sept 30th] due to the Russian warplanes targeting the city of Kafr Zita which…
Summary
Published
30 September 2016
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
20
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
30 September 2016
Incident Code
RS1379
Location
الشيخ فارس, al Sheikh Faress, Aleppo, Syria
Between six and 14 civilians died including up to seven children and four women with dozens more wounded in airstrikes with “bunker busting” missiles on the residential neighbourhood of Al Sheikh Faress, Aleppo, according to sources on the ground. The majority of sources attributed this incident to Russia, though one report said that the Assad…
Summary
Published
30 September 2016
Civilians reported killed
6–14
Civilians reported injured
12–36
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
30 September 2016
Incident Codes
CS319 RS1380
Location
البصيرة, al Basira, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Between four to 20 civilians were reported killed and 12 or more injured after an alleged Coalition, Russian or Assad regime strike at al Basira, according to local media. A photograph published by Euphrates Post showed what appeared to have been a major strike in a built up area of the town. And a video…
Summary
Published
30 September 2016
Civilians reported killed
4–20
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
30 September 2016
Incident Codes
CS320 RS1381
Location
الشحيل, Al Shaheel, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Two or three children and an elderly woman died in an airstrike on a primary school at al Shaheel, according to local media – though reports were conflicted as to whether this was the work of the Syrian regime, Russia or the US-led Coalition. Deir Ezzor 24, the Syrian Observatory and Euphrates Post reported only…
Summary
Published
30 September 2016
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported killed
3–4
Civilians reported injured
4
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
30 September 2016
Incident Codes
CS321 RS1382
Location
بقرص, Bokros, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Up to 10 civilians including a family of four died following air raids on Bokros, according to sources on the ground. The Syrian regime, Russia and the Coalition were all blamed. According to Shaam News, “In the town of Bokros Coalition aircraft attacked houses belonging to civilians, which led to the death of four people,…
Summary
Published
30 September 2016
Civilians reported killed
4–10
Civilians reported injured
7
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
30 September 2016
Incident Code
RS1377
Location
al Halak, Aleppo, Syria
Between one and seven civilians died in alleged Russian or Syrian regime air or artillery strikes on Aleppo's Al Halak neighbourhood, according to local media. Syrian Press Center reported both strikes by the regime and Russia: “The regime army positioned in al-Midan area targeted residential houses in the al-Hallak district on Saturday [Sept 30th] with…
Summary
Published
30 September 2016
Civilians reported killed
1–7
Civilians reported injured
5–15
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
29 September 2016
Incident Code
CS318
Location
حاجي كوسا, Haji Koussa, Aleppo, Syria
A woman and her three children were reported killed in an alleged Coalition or Russian strike at Haji Koussa, near Al Bab. Blame was divided. Local Syran Civil Defence and Qasioun said Russia carried out the strike. Syrian News Desk blamed the Assad regime. Syrian Rebels Gathering said unidentified aircraft were responsible. And Radio Al…
Summary
Published
29 September 2016
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
29 September 2016
Incident Code
RS1371
Location
خان شيخون, Khan Shaykhun, Idlib, Syria
Between three and six civilians including up to three children were reportedly killed in alleged Russian or regime airstrikes on Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib. LCCSY wrote that “three died and some were wounded among civilians as Russian warplanes bombarded Khan Sheikhoun city.” The Syrian Network for Human Rights, on the other hand, accused the Assad regime…
Summary
Published
29 September 2016
Civilians reported killed
3–6
Civilians reported injured
2–10
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
29 September 2016
Incident Code
RS1372
Location
جرجناز, Jarjanaz, Idlib, Syria
Between four and six civilians were reportedly killed and up to 20 more wounded in alleged Russian or regime airstrikes on Jarjanaz near Idlib. Step News, News from Damascus and Syria News Desk attributed the event to the Assad regime. Meanwhile, Qasioun, Smart News and Syriansnews claimed the strikes were conducted by Russia. Halab News…
Summary
Published
29 September 2016
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported killed
4–6
Civilians reported injured
10–20
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
29 September 2016
Incident Code
RS1373
Location
إدلب, Idlib, Idlib, Syria
Between one and seven civilians were reported killed and as many as 90 more wounded in alleged Russian or Assad regime airstrikes on Idlib. According to Step News there were “one dead and several injured following three raids by Russian warplanes that targeted the neighbourhoods of the city.” Step News also reported that the Sheikh…
Summary
Published
29 September 2016
Civilians reported killed
1–7
Civilians reported injured
5–90
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
29 September 2016
Incident Code
RS1370
Location
تير معلة, Teir Ma'ala, Homs, Syria
One child, Abdulmalik al-Ahdab, was reportedly killed in alleged Russian or Assad regime airstrikes on Teir Ma’ala near Homs. Syria News Desk wrote that “A 15-year-old boy was killed and other civilians were wounded in the late hours of the night yesterday [Sept 29th] by the Russian warplanes targeting the village of Teir Ma’ala.” Most…
Summary
Published
29 September 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
28 September 2016
Incident Code
RS1369
Location
المعادي, Al Ma'adi, Aleppo, Syria
Between four and 17 civilians were reportedly killed in the Al Ma’adi neighbourhood in Aleppo - though sources were conflicted as to whether this was the result of Russian airstrikes or shelling by the Syrian regime. Syriansnews reported the attack as a joint action: “Seventeen civilians were killed on Wednesday [Sept 28th] and dozens were…
Summary
Published
28 September 2016
Civilians reported killed
4–17
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
28 September 2016
Incident Code
RS1365
Location
Qadi Askar, Aleppo, Syria
Between two and four people were killed in airstrikes on Qadi Askar in Aleppo, according to sources on the ground. AMC reported that two children were killed, while The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said "at least one child" had died, while AleppoAMC put the number at four. Most sources didn’t name the belligerent, though…
Summary
Published
28 September 2016
Civilians reported killed
2–4
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
28 September 2016
Incident Code
RS1367
Location
بلاط, Al Balat, Aleppo, Syria
Two civilians, possibly a woman and her child, were reported killed in an airstrike on the Al Balat neighbourhood in Aleppo. Most sources said that two people were killed. According to so_ria98, these were a mother and her child. Step News Agency reported: “The city of Aleppo today [Sept 29th] witnessed heavy shelling by Russian…
Summary
Published
28 September 2016
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2–5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
27 September 2016
Incident Code
RS1362
Location
كفر حمرة, Kafr Hamra, Aleppo, Syria
Between one and two civilians were reportedly killed and six more wounded in Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on Kafr Hamra north of Aleppo. Step News Agency reported: “Two people were killed and six injured following Russian raids on Kafr Hamra in the northern Aleppo countryside.” LCCSY reported that only one civilian was killed. Ghada12180130…
Summary
Published
27 September 2016
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
6
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
27 September 2016
Incident Code
RS1363
Location
الشعار, Al Shia Ar, Aleppo, Syria
Between nine and 27 civilians including six children were reportedly killed and dozens more wounded in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on the Al Shia’ar neighbourhood of Aleppo. LCCSF reported the lowest number: “Five martyrs and more than 15 wounded were reported among civilians due to Russian airstrikes targeting Al Shia’ar neighbourhood in the…
Summary
Published
27 September 2016
Civilians reported killed
9–27
Civilians reported injured
15–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
27 September 2016
Incident Code
RS1364
Location
حي المشهد, Al Mashad (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
Between four and eight civilians died in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on the Al Mashhad neighbourhood of Aleppo, according to sources on the ground. LCCSY reported that the neighbourhood was struck with phosphorus bombs, resulting in the death of "four or more people". Annahar gave the highest death toll of six civilians. Most…
Summary
Published
27 September 2016
Civilians reported killed
4–8
Civilians reported injured
5–10
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
26 September 2016
Incident Code
RS1358
Location
حي خان العسل, Khan Al Assal (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
Between one and three civilians were reported killed as a result of alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes in Khan Al Assal, a village west of Aleppo. LCCSY reported: “One dead and a number of wounded civilians due to Russian aircraft targeting Khan Al Assal in the western countryside with cluster bombs.” Later, it also…
Summary
Published
26 September 2016
Civilians reported killed
1–3
Civilians reported injured
2–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
26 September 2016
Incident Code
RS1360
Location
الهلّك, al Halak, Aleppo, Syria
Between three and four civilians were reported killed in Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on the Al Halak neighbourhood of Aleppo. While most sources claimed that the strikes were conducted by the Syrian regime, a number of outlets reported the strikes were Russian. Syriamubasher wrote: “A woman and two men died as a result of…
Summary
Published
26 September 2016
Civilians reported killed
3–4
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
26 September 2016
Incident Code
RS1361
Location
حي بستان القصر, Bustan al Qasr (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
Between three and 13 civilians were reported killed alleged Russian or Syrian regime artillery strikes on the Bustan Al Qasr neighbourhood in Aleppo. According to the Syrian Network for Human Rights, "at least three civilians including a child died due to alleged Russian warplanes missiles firing on Bustan Al Qasr neighborhood in Aleppo city” AleppoAMC…
Summary
Published
26 September 2016
Civilians reported killed
3–13
Civilians reported injured
6
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
25 September 2016
Incident Code
RS1354
Location
حي المشهد, Al Mashad (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
Three civilians were killed in the Al Mashhad neighbourhood in Aleppo, according to local media. Reporting was conflicted as to whether Russia or the Syrian Regime was responsible. LCCSY reported: “Aleppo: Three martyrs and some wounded as Russian warplanes bombarded Mashhad neighborhood.” Thiqanewsagency reported that a bus was hit with cluster bombs in the strikes.…
Summary
Published
25 September 2016
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
25 September 2016
Incident Code
RS1355
Location
حي طريق الباب, Tareeq al-Bab (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
Between ten and 18 civilians were reportedly killed in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on the Tareeq al Bab neighbourhood of Aleppo. IranArabSpring also reported the death of one man as a result of cluster bombs and posted a picture of him. LCCSY reported ten civilians dead and others wounded. Syrian Press Center added that…
Summary
Published
25 September 2016
Civilians reported killed
10–18
Civilians reported injured
2–5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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