Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident date

February 26, 2020

Incident Code

TS415

LOCATION

الشيخ عيسى, Sheikh Issa, Aleppo, Syria

According to NPA, “Two civilians were injured in the Turkish bombardment on the village of Sheikh Issa in the northern countryside of Aleppo on February 26th, 2020.” No more information is available at the moment.

Summary

First published
February 26, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
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Incident date

February 26, 2020

Incident Code

RS4484

LOCATION

كفرعويد, Kafar Awaid, Idlib, Syria

Five civilians were killed and at least 10 others were wounded in a bombing raid conducted at dawn targeting the village of Kafar Awaid on February 26th, 2020. Local accounts, including a tweet from @hayanhababa described Russian warplanes striking homes and civilian areas, resulting in the deaths of five people. @seerij80 added that the Russian

Summary

First published
February 26, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5
Civilians reported injured
10
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

February 26, 2020

Incident Code

RS4483

LOCATION

أرنبة, Arinba, Idlib, Syria

On February 26th, up to four civilians were killed by Russian airstrikes in the village of Arinba in the western countryside outside of Idlib. The four victims were members of the same family and included a husband, wife, and two children. Local witnesses and sources, including a tweet from @mohmad_rasheed noted that the family was

Summary

First published
February 26, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 4
(2 children1 woman1 man)
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

February 26, 2020

Incident Code

RS4485

LOCATION

احسم, Ihsem, Idlib, Syria

Russian warplanes struck the town of Ihsem in the southern suburbs of Idlib on February 26th, 2020 killing one civilian. The Syrian Network for Human Rights identified the man as Ahmad Yasin Hammoudi, and this was also reported by local sources, including a tweet from @Jabliat414.  Other local sources reported on the use of machine guns

Summary

First published
February 26, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
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
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

February 26, 2020

Incident Code

RS4487

LOCATION

قرية بيلون في جبل الزاويه, Billion village in Jabal Al Zawiya, Idlib, Syria

Four victims from the same family were killed by pro-Assad regime or Russian planes as an airstrike hit the town of Balion on February 26th. Information about the attack emerged on February 28th. Numerous tweets reported the death of the four victims, including @syr_television, thethr Zaitun Agency, and Smart News put forth the same information

Summary

First published
February 26, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4
(2 children1 woman1 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
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Incident date

February 26, 2020

Incident Code

RS4488

LOCATION

بلدات متعددة, Several towns, Idlib, Syria

An unknown number of civilians were reportedly injured in alleged Russian and Syrian regime airstrikes on several cities, towns and villages in Idlib governorate on February 26th, 2020, according to Shaam News Network. Shaam reported that “Russian and Assad’s air forces launched dozens of airstrikes amid artillery and missile shelling” which led to “a number of

Summary

First published
February 26, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2
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

February 26, 2020

Incident Code

RS4486

LOCATION

أبلين, Ableen, Idlib, Syria

Two civilians were killed in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on the town of Ableen, Idlib governorate, on February 26th, 2020, according to Shaam News Network. Shaam reported that “Russian and Assad’s air forces launched dozens of airstrikes amid artillery and missile shelling, which led to the fall of four martyrs in the village

Summary

First published
February 26, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
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

February 25, 2020

Incident Code

RS4482

LOCATION

مشفى إدلب المركزي, Idlib Central Hospital, Idlib, Syria

At least four civilians, healthcare workers, were injured in alleged Russian or regime airstrikes on Idlib Central Hospital on February 25, 2020. According to Shaam News, regime warplanes struck Idlib Central Hospital with missiles, causing damage to the facilities and injuries among its staff. A tweet from @azrak_moahmad added that the bombing of the hospital

Summary

First published
February 25, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
4
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

February 25, 2020

Incident Code

RS4480

LOCATION

بنش, Binnish, Idlib, Syria

Up to four civilians from the same family, including a child and two women, were reported killed, and 12 others, including up to seven children and three women, were injured in alleged Russian or Syrian regime forces airstrikes and/or artillery shelling on Binnish in Idlib, Syria on February 25th, 2020. Edlib Media Center said the

Summary

First published
February 25, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 4
(1 child2 women)
Civilians reported injured
12
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

February 25, 2020

Incident Code

RS4481

LOCATION

كنصفرة, Kansafra, Idlib, Syria

Four civilians were killed and one wounded in the town of Kansfara following an airstrike by warplanes from the Assad regime on Tuesday, February 25th. Shahba Press was the first to tweet about the assault upon Kansafra.  HalabTV later tweeted that four civilians were killed, and a tweet from @civil_hama, Syrian Civil Defense, noted that

Summary

First published
February 25, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
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

February 25, 2020

Incident Code

RS4478

LOCATION

مدرسة البراعم، مدينة ادلب, Al Bara’em School, Idlib city, Idlib, Syria

Up to seven civilians, including children, were reported killed, and 26 others, including six children, were injured in alleged Russian forces or Syrian regime forces airstrikes and/or artillery shelling on Idlib city on February 25th, 2020, according to local sources. Air and artillery strikes targeted Al Qusoor neighbourhood, several schools and the industrial area of

Summary

First published
February 25, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Infrastructure
Education
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 7
(1–2 children1–3 women)
Civilians reported injured
12–26
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
5 named
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Incident date

February 25, 2020

Incident Code

RS4479

LOCATION

معرة مصرين, Ma’aret Misrin, Idlib, Syria

Up to 12 civilians, including between three and six children, were killed and up to 62 civilians were wounded in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on the city of Ma’arat Misrin, Idlib governorate, on February 25th, 2020, according to local sources. Whereas Shabha Press initially put the death toll at four killed civilians, they

Summary

First published
February 25, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
9 – 12
(3–6 children)
Civilians reported injured
30–62
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
Suspected target
Unknown
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

February 25, 2020

Incident Code

TS414

LOCATION

عقيبة, Aqiba, Aleppo, Syria

Three civilians from the same family, including a woman and a child, were killed in alleged Turkish artillery strikes on Aqiba village in Afrin’s Sherawa district in the night of February 25th, 2020, according to local sources. ANF reported that Seroşet Mihemed Hesen (12), Fatma Ali (46) and Hesen Izet Mihemed (55) were killed in

Summary

First published
February 25, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
(1 child1 woman1 man)
Civilians reported injured
3
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
Turkish Military
Named victims
3 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

February 24, 2020

Incident Code

R4240

LOCATION

كفرنوران, Kafar Nuran, Aleppo, Syria

According to the Syrian Network for Human Rights, “Subhi Abdul Jabbar al Selea, from Taftanaz town in the northern suburbs of Idlib governorate, died on February 24th, due to wounds sustained earlier as Syrian- Russian alliance fixed- wing warplanes fired missiles on Kafr Noran village in the western suburbs of Aleppo governorate.” No further details

Summary

First published
February 24, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

February 24, 2020

Incident Code

RS4476

LOCATION

كوكبة, Kawkabah, Idlib, Syria

Between two and three civilians were reported killed and an unknown number of civilians sustained injuries during alleged Russian airstrikes on the village of Kokbeh in the southern countryside of Idlib on February 24, 2020. Regarding civilian harm, Baladi Network tweeted that civilians died and were wounded in Russian airstrikes on the village of Kawkabah,

Summary

First published
February 24, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 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

February 24, 2020

Incident Code

RS4475

LOCATION

الفطيرة, Al Fatira, Idlib, Syria

Between two and three civilians, including two men, were reported killed and up to four civilians sustained injuries during an alleged Russian or Regime airstrike on the town of Al Fatira in the southern countryside of Idlib on February 24, 2020. Regarding civilian harm, @IdlibPlus and Bsklaa16 said that “civilians were wounded and trapped under

Summary

First published
February 24, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 3
(2 men)
Civilians reported injured
2–4
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

February 24, 2020

Incident Code

TS413

LOCATION

الخاروفية كبير, Al Kharoufiyah Kabir, Aleppo, Syria

One woman was reported injured in alleged Turkish shelling on Al Kharoufiyah Kabir in Manbej of Aleppo, Syria on February 24th, 2020 according to local sources. Manbej Military Council reported that “The Turkish occupation army and its mercenaries target from their base in the village of Al-Yashli and Sheikh Nasser and Al-Tokharak the points of

Summary

First published
February 24, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1
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
Turkish Military
View Incident

Incident date

February 24, 2020

Incident Code

R4239

LOCATION

كفرنبل, Kafranbel, Idlib, Syria

One civilian was reported killed and others injured in alleged Russian airstrikes on Kafr Nubul in Idlib, Syria on February 24th, 2020, according to local sources. Step Agency reported that “A civilian was killed and others wounded by a Russian airstrike on the city of Kafr Nabl in the southern Idlib countryside.”

Summary

First published
February 24, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
1–2
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

February 24, 2020

Incident Code

RS4477

LOCATION

البارة, Al Bara, Idlib, Syria

One civilian, a young man, was reported killed and five civilians reportedly sustained injuries during alleged Russian or Regime airstrikes or artillery shelling on the vicinity of the town of Al Bara in the southern countryside of Idlib on February 24, 2020. According to Syria Violence Monitoring and KMC, Russian warplanes bombed the road between

Summary

First published
February 24, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
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
1 named
View Incident

Incident date

February 23, 2020

Incident Code

TS412

LOCATION

مُنـابـي, Mabujah, Raqqa, Syria

According to ANF, two civilians including a child were injured in alleged Turkish shelling of Mabujah village in Tal Abyad on February 23rd, 2020. ANF said that ” During the night, the invading Turkish state and its mercenaries shelled the village of Mabujah in Girê Spî (Tal Abyad). As a result of the bombing, a

Summary

First published
February 23, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
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
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Incident date

February 23, 2020

Incident Code

TS411

LOCATION

الفاطسة, Al Fatsa, Raqqa, Syria

ANF reported that on February 23rd, 2020, “Turkish forces attacked the village of Al Fatsa in Ain Issa region at around 17:30 local time on Saturday. The attack left three children and a woman injured, and were then taken to Raqqa Hospital for treatment.” Also @Kurdistan4K reported that Turkish shelling renewed on Ain Issa countryside,

Summary

First published
February 23, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
4
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

February 23, 2020

Incident Code

RS4474

LOCATION

كصنفرة, Kasanfra, Idlib, Syria

Between three and five people were reported injured as a result of alleged Russian and/or Regime airstrikes or artillery shelling on the vicinity of the town of Kansafra in the southern countryside of Idlib on February 23, 2020. With regards to civilian harm, Smart News said that “three people were wounded as a result of

Summary

First published
February 23, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
3–5
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
Belligerents reported killed
2
Belligerents reported injured
2
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Incident date

February 23, 2020

Incident Code

RS4473

LOCATION

أبديتا, Abdita, Idlib, Syria

One civilian, a man, was reported killed as the result of alleged Russian and/or Regime airstrikes and/or artillery shelling on the village of Abdita in the southern Idlib countryside in the afternoon of Sunday, February 23, 2020. Regarding civilian harm, Bsklaa16, among others, reported that Marei al-Asaad Abu Ahmed, a man from the village of

Summary

First published
February 23, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
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

February 23, 2020

Incident Code

RS4472

LOCATION

ترملا, Tarmala, Idlib, Syria

One civilian was reported killed and at least one civilian, a young man, sustained injuries after alleged Syrian, Russian and/or Iranian airstrikes or artillery shelling on the village of Tarmala in Jabal Shahshabo in the southern Idlib countryside on February 23, 2020. Regarding civilian harm, the Syrian Civil Defence – Southern Director reported that they

Summary

First published
February 23, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
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

February 22, 2020

Incident Code

RS4471

LOCATION

جوزف, Jouseph, Idlib, Syria

One civilian, a child, was reported killed and one to two civilians, possibly including a girl and a woman, were reported injured during an alleged Russian or Syrian airstrike on the village of Jouseph in Jabal al-Zawiya, south of Idlib on February 22, 2020. Regarding civilian harm, more than 10 sources reported that a girl

Summary

First published
February 22, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 child)
Civilians reported injured
1–2
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
View Incident

Incident date

February 21, 2020

Incident Code

RS4470

LOCATION

ضواحي النيرب, Alnayrab outskirts, Aleppo, Syria

One civilian, an adult male, was reported killed during alleged Regime or Russian airstrikes or artillery shelling on the outskirts of the village of alnayrab in the southern suburbs of the Idlib governorate on Friday, February 21, 2020. The Syrian Network For Human Rights reported that “Abdullah al Qasem, from Khattab town in the western

Summary

First published
February 21, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
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
View Incident

Incident date

February 20, 2020

Incident Code

RS4469

LOCATION

قميناس , Qaminas, Idlib, Syria

Two media activists and several Turkish soldiers were wounded in an alleged Russian airstrike upon the village of Qaminas on February 20th. A tweet from @alhariri58 announced the wounding of Ibrahim al-Darwish and Ahmed Rahal, with the latter posting “I am fine” on WhatsApp and tweeting that Russian aircraft dropped cluster missile shelling 4 meters

Summary

First published
February 20, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
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
Named victims
2 named
View Incident

Incident date

February 20, 2020

Incident Code

RS4468

LOCATION

معرة النعسان, Ma`arat Al Na`asan, Idlib, Syria

On February 20th, the village of Ma’arat Na’asan was struck by alleged Russian or regime warplanes, resulting in the death of one civilian, a media activist. A tweet from Ahmed Dekhan announced the killing of media activist and photographer Abdul Nasser Haj Hamdan. @MousaAlamar and Edlib News tweeted similar information as well. Alaraby News said

Summary

First published
February 20, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
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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French MoD for February 12, 2020 – February 20, 2020
Original
Annotated

Report Date

February 20, 2020

Notes

For Feb 12th - 20th, French aircraft based in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates continued their actions against Daesh, within the Coalition. This week, the planes engaged in Operation Chammal carried out 56 aerial sorties.

CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THÉÂTRE

L’opération Chammal se poursuit, et les armées restent résolument engagées dans leur lutte contre l’organisation terroriste Daech.

Les avions français de la base aérienne projetée au Levant et du groupe aéronaval poursuivent leurs missions sur l’ensemble de la zone d’opération, tandis que la Task Force Monsabert poursuit son action au sein du pilier « formation ».

ACTIVITÉ DE LA FORCE    

Ø La Task Force Monsabert forme les officiers irakiens à la tactique générale

Du 9 au 13 février 2020, les officiers français de la Task Force Monsabert ont formé leurs homologues irakiens de la 6e division d’infanterie à la tactique générale, afin de perfectionner leur maîtrise du commandement en renforçant leur méthodologie dans l’élaboration des ordres.

Ces cinq jours de formation ont consisté à étudier l’articulation d’un centre opérationnel de niveau bataillon et le rôle de chaque acteur dans la réalisation d’une opération de grande envergure.

Les instructeurs français ont également appris aux Irakiens à coordonner une mission de contrôle de zone et de ratissage consistant à boucler un secteur défini avant d’effectuer des recherches d’individus ou de munitions. L’armée irakienne a régulièrement recours à ce type d’opération dans le cadre de sa lutte contre les groupes terroristes et a ainsi acquis de nouvelles techniques pour renforcer sa capacité à réduire la menace djihadiste.

Les officiers français de la Task Force Monsabert ont par ailleurs veillé à transmettre leurs connaissances en matière d’élaboration des ordres. Dans ce cadre, un exemple de briefing mission a présenté aux stagiaires la finalité recherchée dans toute opération menée par une force armée. Pour conserver une méthodologie écrite de ces savoir-faire, les officiers irakiens, attentifs et très réceptifs aux conseils des instructeurs, se sont vu remettre un mémento traduit en arabe.

Pour ces officiers irakiens, et notamment pour les lieutenants de la 6e division irakienne, ce stage leur a enfin permis de monter en compétences en étudiant les types de missions assurées par leurs supérieurs. Amenés à suppléer parfois leur commandant d’unité ou leur supérieur direct, les stagiaires ont ainsi pu acquérir les connaissances de base nécessaires à assurer temporairement la mission confiée.

Ø Première mission opérationnelle de l’A330 « Phénix »
Le 15 février, dans le cadre de la montée en puissance du programme de l’A330 « Phénix », un appareil a décollé de la base aérienne 125 d’Istres, en direction de l’Irak. La mission, qui a duré près de quatorze heures, a permis d’effectuer les premiers ravitaillements de l’appareil dans le cadre de l’opération Chammal, et souligne l’engagement français au sein de l’opération Inherent Resolve (OIR). Ce concours d’un appareil A330 au sein de la coalition OIR démontre également les capacités de ce nouvel appareil de l’armée de l’air à évoluer dans un cadre complexe et permet d’éprouver son intégration.

Avion multirôle, le « Phénix » est capable de réaliser des missions de ravitaillement en vol, d’évacuation sanitaire et de transport stratégique tout en permettant d’assurer la permanence de la mission de dissuasion nucléaire. Grâce à ses capacités exceptionnelles, l’aéronef apporte un crédit opérationnel indéniable sur la scène internationale. Il augmente encore l’allonge et l’endurance des avions de chasse et permettra à terme de déployer une force de vingt Rafale à 20 000 km en 48 h. Le Phénix assure ainsi la projection de force de l’armée de l’Air.

Ainsi, après avoir parcouru plus de 3 500 kilomètres depuis Istres, le nouvel avion ravitailleur de l’armée de l’air a pu délivrer plus de 20 tonnes de carburant aux Rafale de la Marine nationale, engagés au Levant pour trois semaines depuis le porte-avions Charles de Gaulle. Ces opérations de ravitaillement en vol ont permis aux appareils du groupe aérien embarqué de réaliser leur mission au-dessus du territoire irakien, au profit de la coalition.

Lors de cette première mission opérationnelle au profit de l’opération Chammal, le « Phénix » s’est parfaitement intégré dans un environnement électronique particulièrement dense, mettant en œuvre ses capacités avancées de communications et de liaisons de données tactiques. En se connectant aux réseaux de la coalition et du groupe aéronaval, l’équipage a pu bénéficier d’une connaissance fine de la situation tactique sur le théâtre, gage de sécurité et de performance opérationnelle.

Cette mission de l’A330 « Phénix » marque ainsi un jalon supplémentaire de sa montée en puissance. Ce vol confirme également la vocation des bases aériennes, véritables outils de combat permettant, depuis le territoire national, des missions en appui des opérations extérieures. Il souligne une nouvelle fois la dualité des moyens de la dissuasion nucléaire aéroportée, au service des opérations aériennes conventionnelles interarmées et interallié.

Ø Sorties air hebdomadaires (bilan du 12 au 20 février inclus)
Les aéronefs français basés en Jordanie et aux Émirats arabes unis poursuivent leurs actions contre Daech, au sein de la Coalition. Cette semaine, les avions engagés dans l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 56 sorties aériennes.

Incident date

February 19, 2020

Incident Code

RS4464

LOCATION

معارة النعسان, Ma’arat Nisan, Idlib, Syria

Up to two civilians were reported killed and others were wounded in alleged Russian airstrikes on the town of Ma’arat Al Nassan, Idlib governorate, on February 19th, 2020, according to local sources. @SyrianCoalition reported that two men were killed in the airstrikes while @HalabTodayTV identified the two civilians killed as being a man as his

Summary

First published
February 19, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 2
(1 woman1–2 men)
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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