Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident date

March 2, 2022

Incident Code

RUK025

LOCATION

вул. Клочківська, Klochkivska St., Kharkiv, Ukraine

Between three and four policemen, and up to one civilian (in total four civilians), were reportedly killed and between nine up to “dozens” were reported injured when an alleged Russian missile hit a police headquarters in Klochkivskyi, Kharkiv, on March 2nd 2022. RBC.ua and @HromadskeUA reported that one civilian and three policeman died as a

Summary

First published
March 2, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
9–24
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
Geolocation
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Incident date

March 1, 2022

Incident Code

RUK021

LOCATION

Новобаварский проспект, Novobavarsky Avenue, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Between five and eight civilians were killed and up to 10 others were injured by alleged Russian airstrikes/shelling of a residential building on Novobavarsky Avenue, 95 in the Bavaria district of Kharkiv on March 1, 2022. Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group identified eight people killed, six people injured, and 38 people rescued following the bombing.

Summary

First published
March 1, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian infrastructure
Healthcare facility
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5 – 8
Civilians reported injured
6–10
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
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

February 26, 2022

Incident Code

RUK011

LOCATION

вул. Бучми, 40А, Харків, 40a Buchma Street, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On February 26th 2022, one elderly woman was reportedly killed when an alleged Russian forces artillery strike hit a residential nine storey building with the address of 40a Buchma Street, in Kharkiv.  20 other people were rescued and two were reportedly taken to hospital, injured. Redpost.com reported that there was destruction of the “bearing wall

Summary

First published
February 26, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 woman)
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
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
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Incident date

September 4, 2018

Incident Code

R3326

LOCATION

كفردين, Kafridin, Idlib, Syria

Two civilians were reported killed and three others injured in alleged Russian forces or Syrian regime airstrikes on Kafridin in Idlib, Syria on September 4th, 2018. Fresh-syria news reported that “a number of civilians were martyred and others were injured today, Tuesday, as a result of the Russian aggression targeting with airstrikes the village of

Summary

First published
September 4, 2018
Last updated
June 20, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
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 belligerent
Russian Military
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Incident date

December 6, 2016

Incident Code

RS1766

LOCATION

معرة مصرين, Maarat Misrin, Idlib, Syria

On December 6, 2016, between 8 and 15 civilians were reportedly killed and dozens more were wounded in alleged Russia or Syrian regime airstrikes on a popular market in Maarat Misrin, according to local media. Halab News and Idlib Media Center were among sources that attributed the event to Russia. The majority of reports put

Summary

First published
December 6, 2016
Last updated
June 26, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Marketplace
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
8 – 15
(4–12 children2 men)
Civilians reported injured
12–24
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
6 named, 1 familiy identified
Geolocation
City
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Incident date

December 5, 2016

Incident Code

RS1740

LOCATION

ادلب المدينة, Idlib city, Idlib, Syria

On December 5, 2016, at least 16 civilians were killed and between 15 and 24 were wounded in an aerial bombardment which struck Idlib city. It is unclear who was to blame, with most sources attributing blame to Russia, and some sources blaming the Syrian regime. Smart News reported that according to two activists, the

Summary

First published
December 5, 2016
Last updated
June 26, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
16
(9–12 children1–3 women1–2 men)
Civilians reported injured
15–24
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
14 named
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