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Incident Date
2 July 2016
Incident Code
RS0972
Location
الرستن, Ar-Rastan, Homs, Syria
Heavy and “barbaric” shelling killed six named civilians including two children and injured between 10 and 25 civilians in Ar-Rastan, Homs, according to local media. The majority of the injured were – according to Baladi News and Sna Agency – mostly women and children. Sources were conflicted as to whether this was the work of…
Summary
Published
2 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
6–9
Civilians reported injured
10–25
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
1 July 2016
Incident Code
RS0968
Location
حريتان, Hraytan, Aleppo, Syria
Heavy airstrikes on Hraytan – which local sources blamed on either Russian planes or Syrian regime helicopters – killed two named children. According to the Syrian Observatory the town was also attacked with artillery. One local source, Syrian Press Center, said that “Russia and the regime carried out 40 raids, and threw 30 explosive barrels,…
Summary
Published
1 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
1 July 2016
Incident Code
RS0969
Location
حي طريق الباب, Tareeq al-Bab (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
Heavy shelling by warplanes was reported on the commercial market of Tareeq al Bab. Sources blamed either Russian and Syrian Regime warplanes, or both. Strikes reportedly killed between 12 and 30 civilians with “dozens injured.” The Syrian Network for Human Rights reported the use of missiles and blamed the regime for the destruction. According to…
Summary
Published
1 July 2016
Civilians reported killed
12–30
Civilians reported injured
12–33
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
30 June 2016
Incident Code
CI261
Location
الرمادي, Ramadi, Al Anbar, Iraq
The second sequence of Coalition and Iraqi strikes on a major vehicle convoy (see June 29th) again destroyed hundreds of vehicles. But civilian casualties were again feared. Iraqi Revolution reported in the early hours of June 30th the martyrdom and wounding of dozens of displaced families between Tarrah and Ramadi island, after the government and…
Summary
Published
30 June 2016
Civilians reported killed
12
Civilians reported injured
12
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
30 June 2016
Incident Code
RS0963
Location
حي المغاير, Al Maghayer (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
Two children were killed and up to dozens more were wounded as a result airstrikes on the city al-Maghayer outside of Aleppo, local media reported – though sources were conflicted as to whether this was the work of Russia or the Syrian regime. Aleppo White Helmets reported that “a short while ago a missile fell…
Summary
Published
30 June 2016
Civilians reported killed
2–4
Civilians reported injured
1–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
30 June 2016
Incident Code
RS0965
Location
الأتارب, Al Atarib, Aleppo, Syria
Two civilians died including one child and several more people were wounded in airstrikes on Atareb, according to local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Syrian regime were to blame. Sources reported that the victims were father and daughter. According to LCCSY the two were killed after "Russian warplanes…
Summary
Published
30 June 2016
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2–5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
30 June 2016
Incident Code
RS0966
Location
دير الزور, Deir ez-Zor, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Local media reported that up to four civilians died and several more were injured in an airstrike on Deir Ezzor – though it was unclear whether Russia or the Syrian regime were to blame. According to one source, Al Jisrtv, ISIS mortars also hit the governorate on this day. The Syrian News Network reported that…
Summary
Published
30 June 2016
Civilians reported killed
1–4
Civilians reported injured
0–2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
29 June 2016
Incident Code
CI259
Location
الفلوجة, Fallujah, Al Anbar, Iraq
Local sources claimed that families of ISIS members and other civilians were killed or wounded after Iraqi government and Coalition aircraft targeted Daesh convoys fleeing Fallujah to Ramadi Island. According to the US military blog War Is Boring, Between 9:00 and 10:00 at night on June 28, Iraqi military intelligence detected the movement of numerous…
Summary
Published
29 June 2016
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
29 June 2016
Incident Code
RS0958
Location
خان الشيح, Khan al Sheikh, Damascus, Syria
Local sources reported airstrikes targeted the Palestinian refugee camp Khan al-Sheikh, leading to the death of at least six civilians including one child and one woman. Sources were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Syrian regime were to blame for the attacks. The highest death toll was given by Radar News, who reported eight…
Summary
Published
29 June 2016
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported killed
6–8
Civilians reported injured
2–12
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
29 June 2016
Incident Code
RS0959
Location
سراقب, Saraqib, Idlib, Syria
Up to four civilians including a child died and as many as five more were wounded in airstrikes on the outskirts of Saqabib, according to local sources – though reports were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Syrian regime were to blame. LCCSY, Syria News Desk, Qasioun and al-AMAWI blamed Russia. Regarding the…
Summary
Published
29 June 2016
Civilians reported killed
1–4
Civilians reported injured
2–5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
29 June 2016
Incident Code
RS0960
Location
حيان, Hayyan, Aleppo, Syria
Up to four civilians died and several more were wounded in airstrikes on Hayan in Aleppo, local media said – though most sources blamed Russia, there was also an allegation against the Syrian regime. Most sources reported the death of one civilian, while one source, LCCSY alleged the strikes led to four civilian deaths. Halab…
Summary
Published
29 June 2016
Civilians reported killed
1–4
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
29 June 2016
Incident Code
RS0962
Location
المسرب, Al Masreb, Deir Ezzor, Syria
At least four civilians, including two children and one woman, were killed in airstrikes on the village al-Mashreb, reported local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Syrian regime were responsible for the deaths. Most sources, including Deir Ezzor is Being Slaughtered Silently, al-AMAWI, Baladi News and the Syrian Network…
Summary
Published
29 June 2016
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
28 June 2016
Incident Code
RS0956
Location
ياقد العدس, Yaqid al Adas, Aleppo, Syria
Local media reported an incident in the town of Yaked al-Abas near Aleppo, that led to the death of up to 13 civilians, including four members of the The White Helmets. Sources were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Syrian regime were to blame. Aleppo White Helmets reported, “the news of the martyrdom of…
Summary
Published
28 June 2016
Civilians reported killed
4–13
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
27 June 2016
Incident Code
RS0948
Location
تلبيسة, Talbisah, Homs, Syria
According to local sources, up to six civilians died including a child in Talbissa and Ar-Rastan, though sources were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Syrian regime were to blame. Elbiseh, Syrian Press Center and StepAgency identified on of the victims. LCCSY attributed the strike to Russia, while the twitter account KkhaledWw pointed to…
Summary
Published
27 June 2016
Civilians reported killed
1–6
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
27 June 2016
Incident Code
CS242
Location
منبج, Manbij, Aleppo, Syria
Up to seven civilians from one family were reported killed in an alleged Coalition strike on Manbij, according to multiple sources. Manbij Mother of the World placed the death toll at 7, though the Syrian Network reported that four died – including 2 children. However a local activist (whose account is now suspended by Twitter)…
Summary
Published
27 June 2016
Civilians reported killed
4–7
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
27 June 2016
Incident Code
RS0953
Location
الباب, Al-Bab, Surgical Hospital, Aleppo, Syria
Local sources reported that two airstrikes hit the hospital in al-Bab city, causing the death of up to eight civilians, including two children and wounding up to 20 more. Included in the death count were up to five medics and two bodyguards. Sources were conflicted as to whether this was the work of Russia or…
Summary
Published
27 June 2016
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Civilians reported killed
1–8
Civilians reported injured
4–20
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
27 June 2016
Incident Codes
CS243 RS0954
Location
الخفسة, Al Khafsa, Aleppo, Syria
Between five and 13 civilians died in airstrikes on Al Khafssa, according to local sources – though reports were conflicted as to whether Russia, the US-led Coalition or the Syrian regime were to blame. The majority of sources, including HNN, @AJABreaking and @HalabNewsN blamed Russia. The Step News Agency, also attributed the event to Russia, put…
Summary
Published
27 June 2016
Civilians reported killed
5–13
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
26 June 2016
Incident Code
RS0944
Location
بنش, Binnish, Idlib, Syria
Airstrikes killed up to two civilians including at least one child and wounded up to ten others in the city of Binish, local media said. Sources were conflicted as to whether this was the work of Russia or the Syrian regime. Most local sources reported the death of up to two children. According to The…
Summary
Published
26 June 2016
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
2–10
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
26 June 2016
Incident Code
RS0946
Location
الزربة, Az Zarbah, Aleppo, Syria
Local media reported that an airstrike on the town of al-Zirba killed one civilian, and wounded several others, though it is currently unclear whether this was the work of Russia or the Syrian regime. Both Halab News Network (HNN), Thiqa News Agency and Halab news identified the victim by name, and many media, such as…
Summary
Published
26 June 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
25 June 2016
Incident Code
RS0942
Location
القورية, Al Qouria, Deir Ezzor, Syria
In a major casualty incident, up to 80 civilians including 29 children and 21 women died and up to 100 more were wounded in airstrikes on al Qouria town, according to local media. Reports said that entire families were wiped out, and Airwars has listed the names of 74 victims. It is currently unclear who…
Summary
Published
25 June 2016
Civilians reported killed
74–80
Civilians reported injured
12–100
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
25 June 2016
Incident Code
RS0940
Location
كفر حمرة, Kafr Hamra, Aleppo, Syria
According to local media, one woman was killed and up to ten other civilians were injured from an airstrike on Kafr Hamra. The majority of sources reported that the strike was Russian, however, the Blog Amin News said that it was carried out by the Syrian regime. The source also said that ‘Syrian children were…
Summary
Published
25 June 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2–10
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
25 June 2016
Incident Code
RS0941
Location
الخربة, Al Khirba (al A'mika), Hama, Syria
Local sources reported the deaths of up to 11 civilians, including five children, in airstrikes on the two villages of Al Khirba and Al A’lkamiya. It is contested with the Syrian Regime by one source, Arabi21, however most sources, attributed the strike to Russia. LCCSY named five of the killed civilians, including four children.
Summary
Published
25 June 2016
Civilians reported killed
5–11
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
24 June 2016
Incident Code
RS0937
Location
الشيخ احمد, Sheikh Ahmad, Aleppo, Syria
Between two and three civilians including up to two children and one woman died in an airstrike on Sheikh Ahmad, according to local reports – though sources were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Assad regime were responsible. The Syrian Network for Human Rights (SN4HR), Halab Today and Syria2011 attributed the event to Russia.…
Summary
Published
24 June 2016
Civilians reported killed
2–3
Civilians reported injured
2–10
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
24 June 2016
Incident Code
RS0938
Location
أورم الكبرى, Urma al Kubra, Aleppo, Syria
According to a range of local media reports, between two and six civilians including up to two children and three women were killed and up to 45 civilians were injured in an airstrike on Urma al Kubra. There are conflicting statements as to whether the airstrike was conducted by the Syrian or the Russian regime.…
Summary
Published
24 June 2016
Civilians reported killed
2–6
Civilians reported injured
3–45
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
23 June 2016
Incident Code
RS0934
Location
القاطرجي, Al Qaterji (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
Four to six civilians from one family, including women and children, died following air strikes on the Qaterji neighbourhood of Aleppo, local media reported – though it was unclear whether Russia or the Assad regime were to blame. A number of sources alleged the regime responsible, including the Syrian Network for Human Rights. Halab Today…
Summary
Published
23 June 2016
Civilians reported killed
4–6
Civilians reported injured
7–8
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
23 June 2016
Incident Code
RS0936
Location
الشيخ احمد, Sheikh Ahmad, Aleppo, Syria
Three to four civilians including one woman and two children died and an unknown number of others were wounded – reportedly mostly women and children – in airstrikes on Al Sheikh Ahmad village, Aleppo, according to local sources. All sources but one blamed Russia. A later report by Step News Agency said the death toll…
Summary
Published
23 June 2016
Civilians reported killed
3–4
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
22 June 2016
Incident Code
RS0931
Location
حريتان, Hraytan, Aleppo, Syria
Two to four civilians died including, two children following alleged Russian raids on Hraitan, Aleppo governorate, according to local sources. The source, Orient, reported strikes caused significant material damage and “huge fires” in the town, resulting in several others wounded. @ALAMAWI’s report differed from most, it alleged one man dead, and one woman and a child…
Summary
Published
22 June 2016
Civilians reported killed
2–4
Civilians reported injured
5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
22 June 2016
Incident Code
RS0932
Location
ﺣﻠﺐ, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
Up to six civilians including three to four children were killed in Aleppo, according to multiple local sources. Aljazeera reported that a combined operation of the Regime forces and Russian fighter jets resulted in the loss of civilian life. The highest death toll, placed at six, was initially reported by Baladi, who alleged one child…
Summary
Published
22 June 2016
Civilians reported killed
3–6
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
20 June 2016
Incident Code
RS0928
Location
حي طريق الباب, Tareeq al-Bab (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
Between five and eight civilians including one child and up to four women died – and many more were wounded – in airstrikes on Tareeq al Bab, according to local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Assad regime were to blame. Many local sources reported that between four and…
Summary
Published
20 June 2016
Civilians reported killed
5–8
Civilians reported injured
6–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
19 June 2016
Incident Code
CS234
Location
الثورة, Al-Thawrah (Tabaqah), Raqqa, Syria
Between 10 and 16 civilians including one woman were killed and 30-35 injured in airstrikes on Tabaqa – though reports are conflicted as to whether the Coalition, Russia or the Assad regime carried out the attacks. However, the majority of the sources allege Russia was responsible. LCCSY, Syria 2011 and the Syrian Revolution all named…
Summary
Published
19 June 2016
Civilians reported killed
10–16
Civilians reported injured
30–35
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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