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Incident Date

20 August 2019

Incident Code

RS4058

Location

بنين, Binin, Idlib, Syria
At least two civilians were reported killed and between four and six civilians were injured in alleged Russian airstrikes on Binin, Idlib, on August 20th. @ShahbaPress tweeted that "two civilians [were] martyred and wounded due to an airstrike by Russian occupation aircraft on the village of Binin south of Idlib." Syria Civil Defense stated that…

Summary

Published
20 August 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Infrastructure
Agriculture
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
4–6
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

16 August 2019

Incident Code

RS4036

Location

Qaryal al Rahma near Hass, Idlib, Syria
Up to 20 civilians, including children and a pregnant woman, were reported killed and up to 52 others injured in alleged Russian airstrikes on Qaryat al Rahma which contains an IDP residential compound near Hass, Idlib, on August 16th, 2019. Local sources named 19 of those killed in the incident including at least three children.…

Summary

Published
16 August 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential, Commerce (Shop), IDP or Refugee Camp
Civilians reported killed
19–20
Civilians reported injured
13–52
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

13 August 2019

Incident Code

RS4018

Location

الصالحية, Al Salehiya, Idlib, Syria
Up to three children were reported killed and their father injured in alleged Russian or Syrian regime night airstrikes on Al Salehiya, Idlib, on August 13th, 2019. A woman was also reported killed in the attack, and it is unclear whether she is related to the other victims. Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and Step…

Summary

Published
13 August 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3–4
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

10 August 2019

Incident Code

RS4001

Location

التمانعة, Al Tamana'a, Idlib, Syria
One civilian male was reported killed and 17 others, including 11 children, were injured in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on Al Tamana'a, Idlib governorate, on August 10th, according to local sources. Baladi News stated that "the raids caused the martyrdom of one civilian as a preliminary outcome, and wounded 17 others, including 11…

Summary

Published
10 August 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Agriculture
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
17
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

1 August 2019

Incident Code

RS3986

Location

كفر نبل, Kafar Nubul, Idlib, Syria
One woman was reported killed and four to six civilians including two children injured in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes or artillery on Kafar Nubul, Idlib, on August 1st, 2019. Out of the injured, four belonged to one family. It was reported that Kafar Nubul was struck with two raids on that day. The…

Summary

Published
1 August 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Infrastructure
Education, Residential
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
4–6
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

27 July 2019

Incident Code

RS3966

Location

أريحا, Ariha, Idlib, Syria
Up to 13 civilians were reportedly killed and at least 22 others were wounded in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on Ariha in Idlib, on July 27th, 2019 according to local sources. The airstrikes hit the western neighborhood and a popular market, and France 24 reported that the airstrikes hit two residential buildings. Members…

Summary

Published
27 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential, Commerce (Market)
Civilians reported killed
11–13
Civilians reported injured
22–41
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

19 July 2019

Incident Code

RS3920

Location

حاس, Hass, Idlib, Syria
One civilian was reportedly killed in alleged Syrian regime or Russian airstrikes on an IDP camp in Hass, Idlib, on July 19th, 2019. An additional one to two civilians were reported injured in the attack, along with substantial damage to residential structures. Syrian Network for Human Rights named the victim of the airstrikes as "Abdul…

Summary

Published
19 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential, IDP or Refugee Camp
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

13 July 2019

Incident Code

RS3902

Location

خان شيخون, Khan Sheikhoun, Ma'arat al-Numan, Syria
Around dawn, a "rocket-propelled grenade attack" struck a cave on a farm near the town of Khan Sheikhoun, killing up to ten displaced civilians from Al Latamina whilst they were asleep. @SyrianCoalition blamed the Syrian regime for what it described as a massacre and claimed that two families were murdered, including two men, two women…

Summary

Published
13 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Agriculture
Civilians reported killed
8–10
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

12 July 2019

Incident Code

RS3898

Location

حي القصور, Al-Qusoor, Idlib, Syria
Alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes with four rockets struck the al-Qusoor neighborhood of Idlib, Syria the morning of July 12th, 2019 led to the death of up to two civilians including a child and inuring up to 12 others. Local sources said the attack hit an IDP shelter. Syrian Network for Human Rights blamed…

Summary

Published
12 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
IDP or Refugee Camp
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
10–12
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

10 July 2019

Incident Code

RS3886

Location

معرة حرمة, Ma’ret Harma, Idlib, Syria
Two to four civilians were reportedly killed in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on a camp for displaced people in Ma’ret Harma, Idlib, on July 10th. Syrian Network for Human Rights states that "Mahmoud Mohammad al Ali, a member of Civil Defense- Kafr Zita center - was killed along with his daughter Yasmin as…

Summary

Published
10 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential
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

9 July 2019

Incident Code

RS3880

Location

دير الشرقي, Deir Al Sharqi, Idlib, Syria
According to local sources, alleged Russian or Syrian airstrikes struck an Internally Displaced People (IDP) camp with four rockets in the outskirts of the town of Deir Al Sharqi in rural Idlib, killing up to five civilians and wounding up to 15 others. @ShahbaPress tweeted: "Three civilians were killed, including children, and at least ten…

Summary

Published
9 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
IDP or Refugee Camp
Civilians reported killed
3–5
Civilians reported injured
10–15
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

5 July 2019

Incident Code

RS3872

Location

محمبل, Mhambel, Idlib, Syria
Up to 18 civilians, including at least nine children and four women, were reportedly killed, and 20 others injured, in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on Mhambel, Idlib, on July 5th, 2019. Syrian Network for Human Rights alleged that "at least 16 civilians, including ten children and four women, were killed in an intensive…

Summary

Published
5 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential
Civilians reported killed
16–18
Civilians reported injured
20
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

22 June 2019

Incident Code

RS3834

Location

معرة النعمان, Ma'aret al-Nu'man, Idlib, Syria
Two children, twin brothers, were killed in an airstrike conducted by either the Russian or Syrian regime forces in Ma'aret al-Nu'man, according to local sources. Up to six other civilians, including at least one child, were reportedly wounded. Orient News said: "Two dead as a result of an air strike by the Russian occupation on…

Summary

Published
22 June 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Commerce (Shop)
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
5–6
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

4 May 2019

Incident Code

RS3649

Location

الهبيط, Al Habit, Idlib, Syria
Alleged Russian or Syrian regime air and/or artillery strikes on the town of Al Habit, Idlib governorate, killed up to four civilians on May 4th, 2019, local media reported. Multiple sources reported the shelling of civilian infrastructure. According to @AishaSapri, the health centre was struck, while the Syrian Network for Human Rights reported damage to…

Summary

Published
4 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Infrastructure
Residential, Healthcare, Education, Agriculture
Civilians reported killed
2–4
Civilians reported injured
2–6
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

2 May 2019

Incident Code

RS3638

Location

كنصفرة, Kansafra, Idlib, Syria
According to local sources, Russian "fixed-wing warplanes" struck what was described as a "bird shack" on the eastern outskirts of the town of Kansafra in Jabal al-Zawiya, south of Idlib, killing up to four members of the same family. The Syrian Network for Human Rights described the location as a poultry farm that displaced persons…

Summary

Published
2 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential, Agriculture (Livestock)
Civilians reported killed
3–4
Civilians reported injured
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

20–21 March, 2019

Incident Code

RS3599

Location

الفقيع, Al-Faqee, Idlib, Syria
The children Mariam, Fatima, Abdullah and Islam al Mer'e, IDP's from Al Traimsa village in Hama, were killed alongside their father Ismail while their mother was injured, along with five others in what was believed to be a Russian airstrike on a house in al-Faqee in Idlib, according to local media. The airstrike was reportedly…

Summary

Published
21 March 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential
Civilians reported killed
5–7
Civilians reported injured
6
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

4 January 2019

Incident Code

RS3559

Location

دارة عزة, Darat Izza, Aleppo, Syria
Around 11 pm during the night of January 4th, 2018, alleged Russian airstrikes hit the village of Darat Izza, and up to three civilians of the Qadili family were killed, including a father and son, while several more civilians were reportedly wounded. The Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that the suspected Russian planes "fired missiles near…

Summary

Published
4 January 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Agriculture (Livestock)
Civilians reported killed
2–3
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

4 January 2019

Incident Code

RS3557

Location

مزرعة المنطار, Al Mentar farm, Idlib, Syria
At 5 a.m. on January 4th, 2019, an alleged Russian airstrike struck a farm in al-Mentar (Mazra’et Al Mentar) west of Khan Sheikhoun in the southern Idlib countryside, injuring seven people, including a child and two women from the village of Al-Jibin, according to local media. Civil Defense Forces reportedly rescued the family that was…

Summary

Published
4 January 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Agriculture
Civilians reported injured
7
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

8 September 2018

Incident Code

RS3530

Location

عابدين القريبة, Vicinity of Abdin, Idlib, Syria
Up to six civilians including a girl and a woman were killed and five others including up to three children and a woman injured in alleged Russian forces or Syrian regime airstrikes on Abdin town in Idlib on Sep 8th, 2018. The time of the incident remains unclear as some sources said it happened in…

Summary

Published
8 September 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential
Civilians reported killed
4–6
Civilians reported injured
4–6
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

8 September 2018

Incident Code

RS3533

Location

السرج, Al-Sarj, Idlib, Syria
A pregnant woman was killed with her unborn baby, and others including a woman were injured in alleged Russian forces or Syrian regime forces airstrike or artillery attack with rockets on Al-Sarj village in Idlib on September 8th, 2018, according to local sources. The victim was identified as Ola Riyad al-Daher.  Bawabat Hama posted "Mrs.…

Summary

Published
8 September 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
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

30 July 2018

Incident Code

RS3513

Location

كويا, Kuya, Daraa, Syria
Between six and nine civilians, including women and children, were killed in alleged Russian or Syrian regime air and/or artillery strikes on a camp for Internally Displaced People (IDP) in the town of Kuya, Dara'a governorate, on July 30th, 2018, according to local sources. Dozens were wounded. Smart News Agency reported that, according to activists,…

Summary

Published
30 July 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Infrastructure
IDP or Refugee Camp, Residential
Civilians reported killed
6–9
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

17 July 2018

Incident Code

RS3504

Location

عين التينة, Ein al-Teena, Quneitra, Syria
At least eight civilians, including women and children, were reported killed and many others injured when Russian forces or Syrian regime forces attacked with airstrikes a school used as a shelter for IDPs in Ein al-Teena in Quneitra, Syria on July 17th, 2018. The Syrian Network for Human Rights said " At least eight civilians,…

Summary

Published
17 July 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported killed
8–16
Civilians reported injured
5–10
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

30 June 2018

Incident Code

RS3492

Location

السهوة, Al-Sahwah, Daraa, Syria
19 civilians including five women, five women, and three Lebanese nationals were reported killed in alleged Russian forces, Iranian forces or Syrian regime airstrikes on al-Sahwah in Daraa on June 30th, 2018. Dara'a Martyrs reported that "the warplanes of the regime forces targeted Al-Sahwah town in the eastern countryside of Daraa with several raids. Also…

Summary

Published
30 June 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential
Civilians reported killed
15–19
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

30 June 2018

Incident Code

RS3490

Location

غصم, Ghasam, Daraa, Syria
Up to 22 civilians including three children, a woman and a civil defense volunteer were killed and dozens injured in alleged Russian forces or Syrian regime double-tap airstrikes on Ghasam in Dara'a, Syria on June 30th, 2018, according to local sources. The sources also added that it was difficult to count the numbers of those…

Summary

Published
30 June 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported killed
6–22
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

27 June 2018

Incident Code

RS3467

Location

الطيبة, Tayba, Daraa, Syria
Local sources reported that up to 13 civilians including at least four children were killed and four others including children were injured in Russian forces or Syrian regime forces airstrikes on Tayba in Dara'a on June 27th, 2018. Daraa Martyrs Documentation Office said that ten of the victims were from the same family. SMART News…

Summary

Published
27 June 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential
Civilians reported killed
10–13
Civilians reported injured
2–4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

20 March 2018

Incident Code

RS3305

Location

سلقين, Salqin, Idlib, Syria
A ballistic missile from an alleged Russian battleship reportedly landed near the town of Salqin, Idlib countryside, on March 20th, 2018. Sources gave conflicting reports regarding civilian casualties. @HadiAlabdallah reported that "a ballistic missile landed near Salqin city of Idlib countryside, coming from Russian battleships in the Mediterranean." Step News Agency reported that there had been reports…

Summary

Published
20 March 2018
Strike Type
Naval bombardment
Civilians reported killed
0–2
Civilians reported injured
0–2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

18 January 2018

Incident Code

RS2907

Location

معردبسي, Ma'ar Debsi, Idlib, Syria
Up to six civilians were wounded, including between two and four children, in airstrikes which hit the vicinity of Ma'ar Debsi on January 18, 2018, according to local media. All sources reported that Russian warplanes were to blame. Jorf News reported that farms were "targeted". In addition, Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that "Russian…

Summary

Published
18 January 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential, Agriculture (Livestock)
Civilians reported injured
4–6
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

7–8 January, 2018

Incident Code

RS2863

Location

كنصفرة, Kansafra, Idlib, Syria
As many as six civilians were killed - including a family of four - and others were wounded, following alleged Russian airstrikes on a poultry farm in Kansafra. Although most sources attributed the blame to Russian warplanes, some sources blamed "warplanes". One even reported the use of an explosive barrel, indicating Syrian regime participation, making…

Summary

Published
7 January 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Agriculture (Livestock)
Civilians reported killed
2–6
Civilians reported injured
2–14
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

26 December 2017

Incident Code

RS2815

Location

رسم العيد, Rasim Al-Abid, Idlib, Syria
An adult male, Mohammad al-Ziab, was killed, and others were wounded, when alleged Russian warplanes struck the Rasim Al-Abid camp for internally displaced people on December 26, 2017. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame, with many blaming Russia, but some blaming the Syrian regime. One source states that the bombardments by Russia…

Summary

Published
26 December 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Agriculture, IDP or Refugee Camp
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 December 2017

Incident Code

RS2778

Location

السماقة, Samaqa, Hama, Syria
Three civilians were killed - including one woman - and seven others were wounded in air and artillery strikes which struck Samaqa, sources on the ground reported. Local media blamed both Russian warplanes and Syrian regime planes for the strikes. According to 'Al Latamna Youth gathering', farm shops or an agricultural factory was hit in…

Summary

Published
4 December 2017
Infrastructure
Agriculture
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
7
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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