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Incident Date
16 January 2016
Incident Code
RS0404
Location
عين ترما, A'ayn Turma, Damascus, Syria
Three to four civilians died in alleged Russian airstrikes and/or shelling by the Assad regime, according to local sources. However, reports need further verification as half of them speak of Russian followed by regime shelling while the other half only mention regime shelling. Orient News published a video showing the aftermath of a alleged Russian…
Summary
Published
16 January 2016
Civilians reported killed
3–4
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
16 January 2016
Incident Code
RS0405
Location
ام شقيف, Um Shkeef, Aleppo, Syria
Three civilians died in an alleged Russian airstrikes on the the village of Um Shkeef, according to two local sources. Alaan TV reported that dozens died and were wounded by alleged Russian strikes in east Aleppo, including three civilians in Um Shkeef, located on the road from Al Bab to Manbij. Halab News also put…
Summary
Published
16 January 2016
Civilians reported killed
2–3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
16 January 2016
Incident Code
RS0406
Location
قصر البريج, Qasr al Burayj, Aleppo, Syria
Alaan TV reported Russian raids on Qasr el Bureji, but did not provide information on casualties. According to Halab News, eight civilians died in a bombardment by warplanes, though they did not identify the planes. Step also put the death toll at eight, though it was unclear from their report whether Russia or the regime…
Summary
Published
16 January 2016
Civilians reported killed
8
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
15 January 2016
Incident Code
RS0393
Location
دير العصافير, Dayr al Asafeer, Damascus, Syria
Eight to nine civilians including one to two women and two children were killed in alleged Russian airstrikes on Dayr al Asafeer, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and the White Helmets. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that eight non-combatants including one woman and two children were killed and others injured when “warplanes believed…
Summary
Published
15 January 2016
Civilians reported killed
8–9
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
15 January 2016
Incident Code
RS0394
Location
ماير, Mayer, Aleppo, Syria
One to two civilians were allegedly killed and several others injured in alleged Russian airstrikes on Mayer, according to local sources. In a news roundup, Shaam News said two non-combatants died in a raid by Russian warplanes, while the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that “a person was killed when warplanes believed to be Russian bombed areas in…
Summary
Published
15 January 2016
Civilians reported killed
0–2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
15 January 2016
Incident Code
RS0390
Location
زملكا, Zamalka, Damascus, Syria
Five civilians including two woman and a child were alleged killed in a Russian airstrike on Zamalka, according to the Violations Documentation Centre. However Step News and others said the town also came under attack from heavy artillery fire.
Summary
Published
15 January 2016
Civilians reported killed
5
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
15 January 2016
Incident Code
RS0395
Location
منبج, Manbij, Aleppo, Syria
One to two civilians including one child were killed in alleged Russian airstrikes on Manbij, according to local sources. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that one person died and others were injured in an attack by warplanes believed to be Russian. Two victims were named by the Violations Documentation Center as having died “due to Russian…
Summary
Published
15 January 2016
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
15 January 2016
Incident Code
RS0391
Location
دير حافر, Dayr Hafir, Aleppo, Syria
Two to three civilians including one child were killed and seven others injured in an alleged Russian airstrike on Dayr Hafer, according to local sources. Other sources also said Russia was responsible for the death of two young men.
Summary
Published
15 January 2016
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
7
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
15 January 2016
Incident Code
RS0396
Location
الطعوس, Al Tao'ous, Aleppo, Syria
Up to 10 civilians died and dozens more were injured in alleged Russian airstrikes on the village of Al Tao’ous near Dayr Hafer, according to local sources – though one source points to possible involvement by the Assad regime. Syrian Press Center reported that nine civilians died and dozens more were injured in Russian strikes.…
Summary
Published
15 January 2016
Civilians reported killed
9–10
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
15 January 2016
Incident Code
RS0392
Location
تدمر, Palmyra, Homs, Syria
One adult male civilian was killed in an alleged Russian strike in Palmyra when the car he was driving was hit. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that warplanes “believed to be Russian” carried out several intense raids which targeted areas in “al-Qaryatayn city in the southeastern countryside of Homs and other areas in the…
Summary
Published
15 January 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
14 January 2016
Incident Code
CI177
Location
الثقافية, Mosul, Cultural group (Daash court headquarters), Nineveh, Iraq
There were effectively single-source claims that an alleged Coalition strike on a Mosul court killed 33 civilians who had been detained on petty charges by so-called Islamic State. Three judges also reportedly died. According to Al Mustaqbal, the Coalition targeted “a former Social Welfare Department building” which now functions as a court. The three ISIL…
Summary
Published
14 January 2016
Civilians reported killed
33
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
13 January 2016
Incident Code
RS0382
Location
نوى, Nawa, Daraa, Syria
Three civilians were killed when helicopters dropped barrel bombs on Nawa, according to the Syrian Network for Human Rights and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. While the Network blamed the regime, the Observatory did not say who was responsible. According to the Revolutionary Forces of Syria, the town experienced a joint ground and air…
Summary
Published
13 January 2016
Civilians reported killed
3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
13 January 2016
Incident Code
RS0383
Location
مسكنة, Maskanah, Aleppo, Syria
Up to four civilians were reported killed in an alleged airstrike by Russian warplanes on Maskanah, according to the Syrian Network for Human Rights.
Summary
Published
13 January 2016
Civilians reported killed
2–4
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
13 January 2016
Incident Code
RS0388
Location
تادف, Tadif, Aleppo, Syria
Six to ten civilians were killed – and several others injured – in alleged Russian airstrikes on the popular market in the city of Tadif in the Aleppo governorate of Syria, on January 13, 2016, according to the Syrian Network for Human Rights and others. The Network initially reported that five non-combatants died, but a second…
Summary
Published
13 January 2016
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Commerce
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Market
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Civilians reported killed
6–10
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
13 January 2016
Incident Code
RS0389
Location
حيان, Hayyan, Aleppo, Syria
Four to five civilians including two children were killed in alleged Russian airstrikes on Hayyan, according to the Shaam News Network and the Violations Documentation Centre. SNN reported that five non-combatants were killed, while the Violations Documentation Centre named four victims.
Summary
Published
13 January 2016
Civilians reported killed
4–5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
13 January 2016
Incident Code
RS0384
Location
ميادين, Al Mayadeen, Deir Ezzor, Syria
A woman and her two daughters died when “suspected Russian warplanes” launched missiles in Al Mayadeen, according to multiple sources.
Summary
Published
13 January 2016
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
13 January 2016
Incident Code
RS0385
Location
الباب, Al-Bab, Aleppo, Syria
An early morning airstrike killed four civilians including two women, with most sources blaming Russia. However the Damascus Centre said the regime was responsible.
Summary
Published
13 January 2016
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
13 January 2016
Incident Code
RS0386
Location
الزبدية, Zibdiyah (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria
A children’s nursery was reportedly struck in a Russian airstrike at Zibdiyah – just a day after a similar incident in Damascus governorate. According to Al Jisr, “Russian airforce aggression also targeted a nursery in the Zibdiyah quarter of Aleppo which led to the deaths of 3 children.” Aleppo White Helmets said 20 children were…
Summary
Published
13 January 2016
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
20
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
13 January 2016
Incident Code
RS0387
Location
دير سنبل, Deir Sunbul, Hama, Syria
Four civilians including a father and his two sons were killed in an airstrike on Deir Sunbul, in what the VDC said was a Russian action. According to Syria News, “a source said it was the first time that Russian planes targeted the village, which led to a state of fear and terror among the…
Summary
Published
13 January 2016
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
4–6
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 January 2016
Incident Code
RS0375
Location
دوما, Douma, Damascus, Syria
Six civilians were killed – including two children, an elderly man and a first aider – and several wounded in an airstrike on Douma, according to the White Helmets – though they did not say who was responsible for the attack the report stated that residential areas were targeted with cluster bombs. Shaam News reported that…
Summary
Published
12 January 2016
Civilians reported killed
6
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 January 2016
Incident Code
RS0376
Location
طلف, Talaf, Hama, Syria
Up to ten non-combatants were reported killed and a number wounded in alleged Russian airstrikes on Talaf in the Hama countryside, according to local sources. Fatality claims ranged widely, from one to ten civilians killed. The local Hama Media Centre later issued a video report in which it interviewed local activist Abu Rayan: “Rayan: The…
Summary
Published
12 January 2016
Civilians reported killed
1–10
Civilians reported injured
3–5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 January 2016
Incident Code
RS0369
Location
حر بنفسه, Harbnafsa, Hama, Syria
Eight civilians were killed and a number of others wounded in Harbnafsa, according to the Shaam News Network, which blamed Russian warplanes. However Orient TV, Zaman al Wasl and Step News said that regime artillery was responsible for the deaths.
Summary
Published
12 January 2016
Civilians reported killed
7–8
Civilians reported injured
8
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 January 2016
Incident Code
CI176
Location
القائم, Al Qaim, Al Anbar, Iraq
On October 27th 2017 the Coalition published an assessment of a civilian casualty event dated January 12th 2016, naming Airwars as the source of reporting. The Coalition’s report stated: “1. Jan. 12, 2016, near Al Qa’im, Iraq, via Airwars report. After a review of available information, it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted…
Summary
Published
12 January 2016
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
12 January 2016
Incident Code
RS0377
Location
معرسة الخان, Ma’arasta Al Khan, Aleppo, Syria
At least 10 civilians including three women and two children were killed and ten to 12 wounded in alleged Russian airstrikes on Ma’aratsa Al Khan, according to multiple sources. The targets appear to have included a civilian bus. The Shaam News Network reported that “Russian aircraft committed a massacre in the town of Ma’arasta Al Khan…
Summary
Published
12 January 2016
Civilians reported killed
10–22
Civilians reported injured
10–12
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 January 2016
Incident Code
RS0378
Location
سراقب, Saraqib, Idlib, Syria
Four to five civilians including four women and one child were killed in an airstrike on Saraqib, according to multiple reports. While most sources blame Russia for the attack, others claim the Assad regime was responsible. Shaam News said Russian forces carried out a “massacre” in which five non-combatants including children died. It reported that this was…
Summary
Published
12 January 2016
Civilians reported killed
4–5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 January 2016
Incident Code
RS0379
Location
سرمدا, Sarmada, Idlib, Syria
26 civilians including seven children and two to three women were killed – and up to 100 others injured – in airstrikes on Sarmada according to multiple sources. Shaam News reported on three incidents on Idlib on the same day (Maarat Al Numan, Saraqib, Sarmada), and said 13 non-combatants were killed and dozens injured in two strikes by Russian…
Summary
Published
12 January 2016
Civilians reported killed
26
Civilians reported injured
24–100
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 January 2016
Incident Code
RS0380
Location
مَعَرَّة النُّعْمَان, Maarat al Numan, Idlib, Syria
Between 31 and 34 civilians including two to three children were killed – and up to 40 other people injured – in airstrikes on Maarat al Numan in Idlib, according to multiple sources. While all sources allege that Russia was responsible for the attack, initial reports by the Syrian Network for Human Rights blamed the Assad regime –…
Summary
Published
12 January 2016
Civilians reported killed
31–34
Civilians reported injured
40
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 January 2016
Incident Code
RS0381
Location
قاضي عسكر, Qadi A'skar, Aleppo, Syria
Seven to ten civilians were killed and dozens injured in an alleged Russian airstrike on a mosque in Qadi A’skar, according to a number of sources. Activists told Shaam News that Russian warplanes targeted the mosque of Agha Jakk during afternoon prayers, resulting in the deaths of 10 people with dozens more wounded. The Syrian Observatory…
Summary
Published
12 January 2016
Civilians reported killed
7–10
Civilians reported injured
12
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 January 2016
Incident Code
RS0370
Location
تدمر, Palmyra, Homs, Syria
One unidentified adult female was listed by the Violations Documentation Centre as killed in an alleged Russian airstrike on Palmyra. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that “violent clashes are still taking place on the outskirts of al-Qaryatayn city and in the vicinity of the al-Doweh area west of Palmyra in the eastern countryside of Homs, between regime forces…
Summary
Published
12 January 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 January 2016
Incident Code
RS0371
Location
حيان, Hayyan, Aleppo, Syria
Two to four civilians including one to two children were killed in an alleged Russian airstrikes on a school for boys in Hayyan, according to multiple sources. The Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that four civilians including two children died when “suspected Russian warplanes fired several missiles near Hayan High School for Boys in Hayan…
Summary
Published
12 January 2016
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported killed
2–4
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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