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Incident Date
16 August 2016
Incident Code
CS295
Location
غرة صغير, Ghirra Sgheer, Aleppo, Syria
Two civilian brothers were killed in the village of Ghirra Sgheer south of Manbij. While most reports blamed a mine explosion, some sources claimed the deaths were caused by a Coalition strike. Manbij Mother of All The World and Aleppo 24 both blamed a mine on the deaths. Retreating ISIL forces had littered villages and towns…
Summary
Published
16 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
16 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1158
Location
الراموسة, Al Ramousa, Aleppo, Syria
Up to 20 civilians including three children died and as many as dozens more were wounded in air and artillery strikes on a convoy or vehicles or a bus carrying civilians on the al Ramousah road south of the city of Aleppo. It was unclear who was responsible for the event: many sources blamed Russia,…
Summary
Published
16 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
17–20
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
16 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1156
Location
الأتارب, Al Atarib, Aleppo, Syria
As many as seven civilians including a child died in an airstrike on Al Atarib, local media reported. The majority of sources said that Russia was responsible, however, one report by Akhbaralaan also made mention of the Syrian regime. According to All4Syria on August 16th, the sky over Aleppo was full of “swarms of Russian…
Summary
Published
16 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
2–7
Civilians reported injured
2–3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
16 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1159
Location
حي طريق الباب, Tareeq al-Bab (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
Between 13 and 24 civilians – many of them women and children – died and dozens more were wounded in an airstrike on a popular market in Tareeq al Bab, according to local media. The majority of sources blamed Russia, though several pointed towards the regime. Reports said that a large number of civilians remained…
Summary
Published
16 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
13–24
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
15 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1154
Location
الرحيبة, Al Rahiba, Damascus, Syria
Four named civilians died and up to 20 more were wounded in strikes on the northern neighbourhood of Al Rahiba town, Damascus, local media reported – though it was unclear whether Russia or the regime were to blame for the casualties. According to Syria News Desk, “Russian warplanes launched five raids on al Rahiba town…
Summary
Published
15 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
20
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
14 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1152
Location
تلبيسة, Talbisah, Homs, Syria
Three named civilians including a baby girl died and several more were wounded in a strike on Talbissa, according to local media – though reports were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Assad regime were to blame. The Shaam News Network reported that “a baby girl died as a result of warplanes carrying out…
Summary
Published
14 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
14 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1153
Location
إدلب, Idlib, Idlib, Syria
Between three and nine civilians including up to three children died and as many as 20 more were wounded in airstrikes in Idlib city, said sources on the ground. The majority of reports attributed the event to Russia, though one said that regime helicopters also participated in the assault. Some others sources didn’t identify the…
Summary
Published
14 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
3–9
Civilians reported injured
2–20
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
13 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1144
Location
الفردوس, Al Fardous (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
Up to 20 civilians died and dozens more were wounded in air and artillery strikes on the Fardous neighbourhood of Aleppo, local sources reported. Sources were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Assad regime were responsible – though several blamed both parties. According to Sky News and the Step News Agency, the raids took…
Summary
Published
13 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
3–20
Civilians reported injured
15–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
13 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1145
Location
تفتناز, Taftanez, Idlib, Syria
Up to 11 civilians including one named women, and children, died and as many as 25 more were wounded in an airstrike on Taftanaz, local media reported. Reports were conflicted as to whether this was the work of Russia or the Assad regime. RFS media office and Halab Today TV were among sources that blamed…
Summary
Published
13 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
3–11
Civilians reported injured
10–25
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
13 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1146
Location
الجينة, Al Jeineh, Aleppo, Syria
Up to nine civilians including children and a woman died and as many as dozens more were wounded in airstrikes on Al Jeineh, local media said – though it was unclear whether this was the work of Russia or the Assad regime. Many reports mentioned the use of cluster bombs in the attacks. Syria News…
Summary
Published
13 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
7–9
Civilians reported injured
2–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
13 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1147
Location
عرب سعيد, Arab Said, Idlib, Syria
Between three and 13 civilians died and up to dozens more were wounded in an alleged Russian or regime airstrike on a fuel market in Arab Said, according to local media. The majority of victims were reportedly so badly burnt that it was impossible to identify them. The lowest death count was give by Radio…
Summary
Published
13 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
3–13
Civilians reported injured
2–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
13 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1148
Location
الأتارب, Al Atarib, Aleppo, Syria
Between three and eight civilians died a several more were wounded in an airstrike on Atarbib, according to local media. While at least two sources blamed Russia, one pointed towards the regime, and many others didn’t identify the culprit. The Syrian Network for Human Rights, Radio Al Kul and Halab Today blamed Russia. According to…
Summary
Published
13 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
3–8
Civilians reported injured
2–4
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
13 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1149
Location
قبطان الجبل, Qibtan al Ghabal, Aleppo, Syria
Five named civilians died and up to dozens more were wounded in an airstrike on Qebtan al-Jabal, according to local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether this was the work of Russia or the Assad regime. The Syrian Network for Human Rights put the death toll at three, including one girl, and…
Summary
Published
13 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
5
Civilians reported injured
2–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
13 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1140
Location
حي بستان القصر, Bustan al Qasr (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
One female civilian died in an air or artillery strike on Bustan al-Qaser, according to local media – though sources didn’t apportion blame for the attack. According to @HalabTodayTV, there were both “air and artillery strikes” on the area. @ShahbaPress reported that a girl was killed and “several” other civilians wounded.
Summary
Published
13 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
13 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1141
Location
حربنوش, Harbanush, Idlib, Syria
Between nine and 12 civilians including up to nine children died in an airstrike on Harbanush, according to local media – though it was unclear whether Russia or the Assad regime were responsible. According to Orient News, 11 civilians including seven children died in a Russian strike. Sky and Ahmed Shlar also pointed towards Moscow.…
Summary
Published
13 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
9–12
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
13 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1142
Location
الصناعة, Hai al Sinaa, Idlib, Syria
Between six and nine civilians died and up to 20 more were injured in an airstrike on Hai al-Sinaa, local media reported – though it was unclear whether Russia or the Assad regime were to blame. Radio Al Kul was one of several sources attributing the event to Russia. It put the death toll at…
Summary
Published
13 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
6–9
Civilians reported injured
2–20
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
13 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1150
Location
تفتناز, Taftanaz, Idlib, Syria
Up to seven civilians including women and a child died and as many as 12 more were wounded in an airstrike on Taftanaz, according to local media – though reports were conflicted as to whether this was the work of Russia or the regime. RFS Media Office reported: “Russian aviation has committed a second massacre…
Summary
Published
13 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
2–7
Civilians reported injured
10–12
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
13 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1143
Location
شاميكو, Shamico, Aleppo, Syria
Between five and ten civilians died and more were wounded in airstrikes on Shamico, local media reported – though it was unclear whether Russia or the regime were responsible. According to Syria News Desk, “nine civilians were killed and others wounded at dawn today [Aug 13th], a result of Russian warplanes carrying out six raids…
Summary
Published
13 August 2016
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Agriculture
Civilians reported killed
5–10
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1134
Location
تير معلة, Teir Ma'ala, Homs, Syria
At least one civilian was killed and between seven and 15 others were wounded from airstrikes on the village of Teir Ma’ala, specifically a makeshift hospital in the village. The majority of sources attributed the attacks to Russian warplanes, but @Talbisah2011 blamed regime jets. A local media activist named Kenan Abu Osama described the incident: “I…
Summary
Published
12 August 2016
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
7–15
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1135
Location
كفر حمرة, Kafr Hamra, Aleppo, Syria
Airstrikes reportedly destroyed a Pediatrics and Gynecology hospital on 12th August 2016 in Kafr Hamra. At least three civilians were killed, and seven or more wounded, mostly members of a medical staff, women, or children. Some of the personnel working in the hospital were affected; both a nurse and an ambulance driver were killed in…
Summary
Published
12 August 2016
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
7
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1131
Location
الفردوس, Al Fardous (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
Between five and 20 civilians were killed and up to 30 more were wounded, including women, when warplanes launched two airstrikes against the neighbourhood of Fardous. The airstrikes reportedly struck the local market. Syrian Newsdesk and @RadioAlKul blamed Russian warplanes. However, All4Syria and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported the use of barrel bombs…
Summary
Published
12 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
5–20
Civilians reported injured
17–30
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1137
Location
دارة عزة, Darat Izza, Aleppo, Syria
Two male children were killed and several more wounded, including women and children, from airstrikes targeting the town of Dara Azza. Local sources, including Halab Today and @AleppoNN, identified Russian planes as responsible for the airstrikes. However, DMC published footage showing “the moment explosive barrels” – a weapon known to be used by the Assad…
Summary
Published
12 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1138
Location
حيان, Hayyan, Aleppo, Syria
Another hospital was reportedly struck on 12th August 2016. At least 12 civilians including four women and between eight and ten children died, and up to 15 more were injured, in five air raids launched against the town of Hayyan, according to sources on the ground. The children’s hospital was reportedly destroyed by the airstrikes,…
Summary
Published
12 August 2016
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Civilians reported killed
12–14
Civilians reported injured
7–15
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1139
Location
منطقة المتحف وسوق الهال, Souq al Hal, Raqqa, Syria
Between four and six civilians died and as many as dozens more were wounded in airstrikes on Souq al-Hal near the town of Orme al-Kubra, according to local media – though it was unclear whether Russia or the regime were responsible for the casualties. The Smart News Agency and All4syria for among sources blaming Russia.…
Summary
Published
12 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
4–6
Civilians reported injured
10–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1133
Location
تلعادة, Tal Adeh, Idlib, Syria
Between five and nine civilians were killed, including children, and between 10 and 15 more were injured from two air raids that targeted the town of Tal Adeh in the Idlib countryside. Baladi News published a video depicting volunteers searching the rubble for survivors of the airstrikes. Local sources were conflicted as to who was…
Summary
Published
12 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
5–9
Civilians reported injured
10–15
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 August 2016
Incident Code
LC039
Location
قنفودة, Ganfouda, Benghazi, Libya
Various sources reported that between 20 and 31 civilians were killed and around 30 more injured as a result of airstrikes in Ganfouda. Two targets appear to have been struck – a residential home and a prison. While some sources claimed the attack was conducted by an unknown foreign drone, others blame the LNA or…
Summary
Published
12 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
20–31
Civilians reported injured
30
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
,
French Military
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Incident Date
11 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1126
Location
الدانا, Al Dana, Idlib, Syria
Seven civilians were killed and as many as dozens more were wounded in an airstrike on Al Dana, local media reported. Sources were conflicted as to whether this was the work of Russia or the Assad regime. LCCSY put the death toll at 11. Many sources attributed the airstrikes to regime planes, including Baladi, the…
Summary
Published
11 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
7–12
Civilians reported injured
2–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1128
Location
ﺣﻠﺐ, Bazza square, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
Reports estimated that between eight and 10 civilians were killed and an additional five to 13 more wounded, including two children, in airstrikes on Bazza square in Old Aleppo, according to local media. The majority of sources blamed the regime for the event, though one blamed Russia and a significant number of others didn’t identify…
Summary
Published
11 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
8–10
Civilians reported injured
5–13
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1129
Location
الراموسة, Ramousa, Aleppo, Syria
At least one civilian was killed and four others were injured in airstrikes and artillery fire on the Ramousa neighbourhood in Aleppo, local media reported. Most sources attributed the airstrikes to Russian aircraft, which reportedly carried out eight air raids, though there was also an allegation against the Assad regime. Syrian Network for Human Rights…
Summary
Published
11 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
1–4
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 August 2016
Incident Code
RS1130
Location
خان شيخون, Khan Shaykhun, Idlib, Syria
Between five and six civilians – four from the same family – were killed and at least two others were wounded by more than two airstrikes on the city of Khan Sheikhoun, local media reported. Sources were conflicted as to whether the planes belonged to Russia or the regime. Most of those injured were reportedly…
Summary
Published
11 August 2016
Civilians reported killed
5–6
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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