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Incident Date
23 February 2020
Incident Code
RS4483
Location
كصنفرة, Kansafra, 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
Published
23 February 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
3–5
Military actors reported killed
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
20 February 2020
Incident Code
RS4477
Location
معرة النعسان, Maaret al-Nassan, Idlib, Syria
On February 20th, the village of Maaret al-Nassan 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
Published
20 February 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
18 February 2020
Incident Code
RS4470
Location
معرة النعسان, Maaret al-Nassan, Idlib, Syria
One civilian was reported killed and several others were wounded in alleged Russian forces or Syrian regime forces airstrikes on Maaret al-Nassan in Idlib on February 18th, 2020, according to local sources. The Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that "Syrian- Russian alliance killed a pharmacist in Maaret al-Nassan village in Idlib, on Feb 18th,…
Summary
Published
18 February 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
4 February 2020
Incident Code
YS086
Location
عفرين, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria
Two civilians were killed and twelve others, among which five children, were reportedly injured in alleged YPG artillery strikes on two schools in Afrin city on February 4th, 2020, according to local sources. Shabha Press reported that “wounded and material damages were caused by the PYD militia targeting Al Shari’a school in the city of…
Summary
Published
4 February 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
12
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
YPG
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Incident Date
28 January 2020
Incident Code
RS4384
Location
حاس, Hass, Idlib, Syria
Between three and six civilians were killed in alleged Russian airstrikes on the town of Hass, Idlib governorate, on January 28th, 2020, according to local sources. According to a tweet from @JennRollins1002, three to six men were killed in the town of Hass by regime helicopters that dropped barrel bombs on the town. The Syrian…
Summary
Published
28 January 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3–6
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
25 January 2020
Incident Code
RS4362
Location
تل منس, Tal Menes, Idlib, Syria
Three or four Syrian Civil Defense ‘White Helmets’ volunteers were reported lightly wounded when Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes targeted their center in Tal Menes in Idlib, Syria on January 25th, 2020, according to local sources. Syrian Civil Defense said in a FB post that “Saleh Ihrahim, Ihab Hashash, and Abdul Qadir Al-Sulaiman, three volunteers…
Summary
Published
25 January 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
3–4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
22 January 2020
Incident Code
RS4353
Location
تل منس, Tal Menes, Idlib, Syria
One civilian died in an alleged Russian or regime air or artillery strike on Tal Menes, according to local media on January 22nd 2020. Edlib Media Centre reported: “The body of a young man who was martyred in a previous regime artillery shelling in Tal Menes town, south of Idlib, was found.” According to the…
Summary
Published
22 January 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
15 January 2020
Incident Code
RS4311
Location
حاس, Hass, Idlib, Syria
A young man was killed and at least one other civilian was wounded in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on the village of Hass, Idlib governorate, on January 15th, 2020, according to local sources. The Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that the 22-year-old Muhammad Hasan al Da’if was killed in "a strike carried…
Summary
Published
15 January 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
22 December 2019
Incident Code
RS4289
Location
تلمنس, Tal Menes, Idlib, Syria
Four civilians, initially reported as three, were killed and others were wounded in the town of Tal Menes after warplanes fired missiles into the town on the 21st of December. A series of news outlets as well as the Idlib Civil Defense confirmed the deaths. Orient Net, Al-Muharrer Network, and Stab News with their reporter…
Summary
Published
22 December 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3–4
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
21 December 2019
Incident Code
RS4284
Location
تل منس, Tal Menes, Idlib, Syria
In one of two incidents in Tal Menes on December 21-22, 2019, civilians were wounded in alleged Russian or regime airstrikes on the village the morning of December 21st, 2019, according to local sources. Both @ShahbaPress and a Facebook post by Mustafa.alshekh78 identified civilians injured in the strikes but did not provide a number. A…
Summary
Published
21 December 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
19 December 2019
Incident Code
RS4274
Location
معرة النعمان, Ma'aret al-Nu'man, Idlib, Syria
At least two children, two women and one man were reportedly killed, and up to 30 other civilians injured in alleged Russian or Syrian regime forces artillery or airstrikes on Ma'aret al-Nu'man in Idlib in the evening of December 19th, 2019, according to local sources. Two other civilians reportedly died from their injuries caused by…
Summary
Published
19 December 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
5–8
Civilians reported injured
26–30
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
16 December 2019
Incident Code
RS4255
Location
معرة النعمان, Ma'aret al-Nu'man, Idlib, Syria
An unknown number of civilians were reportedly wounded by alleged Russian and/or Syrian regime airstrikes in Ma'aret al-Nu'man city, Idlib governorate, on December 16th, 2019, according to local sources. Shaam News Agency reported that "dozens of people were wounded" following Russian and Syrian regime airstrikes on towns and cities across the Idlib countryside including Ma'aret…
Summary
Published
16 December 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
7 December 2019
Incident Code
RS4247
Location
حاس, Hass, Idlib, Syria
As many as two men were injured in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on the town of Hass, Idlib governorate, on December 7th, 2019, according to local sources. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that the Russian raids targeted “the towns of Kafr Nabl, Hass, and the vicinity of Kafruma and Ad-Dhahabiya in…
Summary
Published
7 December 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
4 December 2019
Incident Code
RS4229
Location
حاس, Hass, Idlib, Syria
One man was injured in an alleged Russian airstrike on the town of Hass, Idlib Governorate on December 4th 2019, according to multiple reports. The Syrian White Helmets, Al Hadath Syria and Idlib plus all reported that a man had been injured and accused Russia of carrying out the strike. @NagiNajjar said Russian planes targetted…
Summary
Published
4 December 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
1 December 2019
Incident Code
RS4213
Location
حاس, Hass, Idlib, Syria
Between five and ten civilians, including two children and two women, were reported injured in an alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrike on Hass in Idlib, Syria, on December 1st 2019 according to local sources. A local source, Wasim Alkhalf, reported that this incident happened at 3.15pm. The source also identified four of those injured…
Summary
Published
1 December 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
5–10
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
26 November 2019
Incident Code
RS4206
Location
حاس, Hass, Idlib, Syria
At least one civilian was reportedly wounded in alleged Russian or Syrian regime raids on Hass during nighttime on November 26th, 2019. One civilian had been wounded according to Idlib Online. According to Step News, an unspecified number of civilians had been injured. Most sources reported that helicopters and/or warplanes targeted the town with air…
Summary
Published
26 November 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
25 November 2019
Incident Code
RS4201
Location
كفر سجنة, Kafr Sijnah, Idlib, Syria
Local media reported that one or two civilians were wounded in an alleged Russian airstrike on Kafr Sijnah. Edlib Media Centre said that a "civilian was wounded following the targeting by Russian occupation aircraft of the town of kfrsjna southern idlib with Rockets." According to Shahba Press, Russian strikes on Kafr Sijnah resulted in "civilian…
Summary
Published
25 November 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
24 November 2019
Incident Code
RS4199
Location
معرة النعمان, Ma'aret al-Nu'man, Idlib, Syria
On November 24th, 2019, in Ma'aret al-Nu'man, Idlib, local and social media reported that civilians were wounded as a result an alleged Russian airstrike. Four missiles were alleged to have been fired, and at least one man was reported injured. According to the White Helmets, "a man was injured as a result of four airstrikes…
Summary
Published
24 November 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
24 November 2019
Incident Code
RS4200
Location
حيش, Heesh, Idlib, Syria
On November 24th, 2019, a man and a women were wounded in an alleged Russian or regime airstrike on Heesh town, Idlib. Local sources and social media reported on the airstrike. HalabTodayTV reported "A man and a woman were injured in a Russian air strike targeting the town of Heesh in the southern countryside of…
Summary
Published
24 November 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
24 November 2019
Incident Code
RS4197
Location
كفرنبل,, Kafr Nabl, Idlib, Syria
On November 24th, 2019, multiple sources reported that four people were injured in the city of Kafr Nabl, south of Idlib by multiple airstrikes from Russian aircraft. Idlib Plus reported that "four people were wounded in the city of Kafr Nabl, south of Idlib, by several air strikes by Russian aircraft." @AyhamSteif on Twitter reported…
Summary
Published
24 November 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
19 November 2019
Incident Code
YS072
Location
أعزاز, Azaz, Aleppo, Syria
One civilian was reported killed and between seven and 15 others including two children injured in an alleged YPG artillery attack on Azaz in Aleppo governorate, Syria on November 19th, 2019, according to local sources. The civilian killed was identified as Muhammad Mustafa Amouri, aged 30 and he died shortly after he was moved to…
Summary
Published
19 November 2019
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
7–15
Causes of Death / Injury
Planted explosives and unexploded ordnance (UXO)
Military Actor
YPG
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Incident Date
15 November 2019
Incident Code
RS4175
Location
معرة حرمة, Ma’aret Harma, Idlib, Syria
Between one and three civilians were reportedly killed in a Russian airstrike in the town of Ma’aret Harma, Idlib on November 15th 2019 according to local media and sources. Up to two of those killed were children. Various local sources reported that one child was killed in this airstrike, but Zaiton Mag News noted the…
Summary
Published
15 November 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1–3
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
23 October 2019
Incident Code
RS4118
Location
معرة النعمان, Ma'aret al-Nu'man, Idlib, Syria
One civilian was killed on October 20th, 2019, by fragments from an unexploded cluster bomb that was dropped earlier by alleged Russian and/or Syrian regime warplanes in the city of Ma'aret al-Nu'man, as reported by several local sources. It is unclear when the bomb was dropped. Mostafa Abo Abdo said that the explosion took place…
Summary
Published
23 October 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Planted explosives and unexploded ordnance (UXO)
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
20 October 2019
Incident Code
RS4116
Location
حيش, Heesh, Idlib, Syria
One civilian was allegedly injured as a result of Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes or shelling on Heesh in Idlib on October 20th, 2019. While @baladinetwork and @ZaitunAgency blamed the Syria regime, @Sentry_Syria reported that a reconnaissance plane was flying in a circular direction on Heesh on that day, which could be an accusation to…
Summary
Published
20 October 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
15 October 2019
Incident Code
YS048
Location
Kızıltepe, Mardin, Türkiye
Two or three civilians from the same famiy were reported killed and 11 or 12 others injured in an alleged YPG mortar attack on the village of Taşlıca in the Kızıltepe district in Mardin, Turkey, on October 15th 2019, according to local media sources. According to Nusaybinden.com, the attack was launched from the Syrian side…
Summary
Published
17 October 2019
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
2–3
Civilians reported injured
10–12
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
YPG
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Incident Date
27 August 2019
Incident Code
RS4084
Location
معرة حرمة, Ma’aret Harma, Idlib, Syria
Edlib Media Centre and @abo_aljod84 reported: "A woman was injured when Russian warplanes raided the town of Ma’aret Harma, south of Idlib". However, later @MOHAMADJAPAS said that civilians were wounded as a result of alleged Russian airstrikes on Ma’aret Harma. No further details are currently available.
Summary
Published
27 August 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
22 August 2019
Incident Code
RS4069
Location
كفرنبل, Kafr Nabl, Idlib, Syria
Four civilians from the same family were reported wounded in airstrikes on Kafr Nabl, Idlib, on August 22nd. Syria.liveuamap stated that "several civilians were injured as a result of air strikes targeting the city of Kafr Nabl, south of Idlib." Edlib Media Center also documented "civilians wounded due to the regime's warplanes' rocket launchers targeting…
Summary
Published
22 August 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported injured
4
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
22 August 2019
Incident Code
RS4070
Location
تل منس, Tal Menes, Idlib, Syria
Two civilians were reported killed in airstrikes on Tal Menes, Idlib, on August 22nd. Shaam News cited the death of two civilians, including a child, in Tal Menes as a result of Russian and Syrian regime military action in a number of locations, including Tal Menes. Halab Today stated that "a child and a man…
Summary
Published
22 August 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
19 August 2019
Incident Code
RS4052
Location
معرة النعمان, Ma'aret al-Nu'man, Idlib, Syria
A Turkish military convoy crewed by civilian personnel came under air attack from regime forces (or possibly Russian) - leading to the reported deaths of up to three civilians and the injuring of a further 12. According to some sources, the convoy appeared to be attempting to deliver heavy armour including tanks and armoured personnel…
Summary
Published
19 August 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2–3
Civilians reported injured
12
Military actors reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
19 August 2019
Incident Code
RS4053
Location
معرة النعمان, Ma'aret al-Nu'man, Idlib, Syria
One to two civilians were reported killed in airstrikes on Ma'aret al-Nu'man, Idlib, on August 19th. Smart News documented "two civilians killed by regime warplanes on the outskirts of Ma'aret al-Nu'man city, south of Idlib", while @abuhuzaifa_ tweeted, "civilians wounded due to warplanes shelling residential neighborhoods of Ma'aret al-Nu'man city with vacuum missiles." Meanwhile @IdlibPlus…
Summary
Published
19 August 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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