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Incident Date
20 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3924
Location
جبل الأربعين, Jabal Al Arba’een, Idlib, Syria
Alleged Syrian and Russian forces carried out airstrikes on several locations in Idlib with high-impact rockets. According to Syrian Civil Defense who were at the scene reported that "eight civilians, including a child and a woman, were injured by the targeting of the towns of Kansafra, Balyoun and Jabal al-Arba’een in the countryside of Idlib".…
Summary
Published
20 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
0–2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
20 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3923
Location
حيش, Heesh, Idlib, Syria
A number of civilians were reported injured as a result of Russian forces or Syrian regime airstrikes on Heesh in Idlib, Syria on July 20th, 2019 according to local sources. @hafeztaraman tweeted that a civilian was seriously injured as a result of the airstrikes. Local sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for this…
Summary
Published
20 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
20 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3925
Location
بليون, Balyoun, Idlib, Syria
Up to eight civilians were reported injured in airstrikes on Balyoun, Idlib, on July 20th. @muhammad_salhab said "Six injuries and major damage to the properties of the people as a result of the airstrike that targeted the town of Billion in the morning." @SY_plus tweeted reported "six injuries, including four men, a child and a…
Summary
Published
20 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported injured
6–8
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
19 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3918
Location
خان شيخون, Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib, Syria
Two civilians were injured when alleged Russian or Syrian airstrikes struck residential neighborhoods in Khan Sheikhoun in Idlib, according to local sources. According to the Syrian Civil Defense forces, the attack was carried out from a helicopter that dropped 20 explosive barrels and used artillery and rocket fire including 26 air-to-surface missiles and 2 rockets…
Summary
Published
19 July 2019
Civilians reported injured
2
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
19 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3919
Location
مورك, Morek, Hama, Syria
One civilian was reported killed and others injured in alleged Russian forces or Syrian regime airstrikes or artillery shelling on Morek in Hama on July 28th, 2019. The victim was named as Ibrahim Mustafa Al-Khaed, aged 19, originally from Al-Latamneh according to the Syrian Network for Human Rights. The Network also claimed that the Syrian…
Summary
Published
28 July 2019
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
17–18 July, 2019
Incident Code
RS3917
Location
جسر الشغور, Jsir Al Shoughour, Idlib, Syria
Up to three civilians were reported killed in airstrikes on Jisr Al Shoughour, Idlib, after midnight on July 18th. A further five to seven, including two children, were allegedly injured in the attack. Ayman Qaddour (or Ameen Qaddour) and child Abdul-Jawad Ramo were killed in the attack. Abdul-Jawad died days later of his wounds. Few…
Summary
Published
17 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
2–3
Civilians reported injured
5–7
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
17 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3916
Location
Several towns in Idlib, Idlib, Syria
Shaam News reported airstrikes and artillery shelling on a number of locations in Idlib on July 17th. According to this source, "Russian military aircraft carried out heavy air raids on the cities and towns of Khan Sheikhun, Jisr al-Shughur, Habayt, Tirmala, Kafrain, Kefersgana, Rakaya, Wadi Arenabah, Baarba and Hazarin areas, causing a number of civilian…
Summary
Published
17 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported injured
2–12
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
16 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3909
Location
ديرسنبل, Deir Sennbel, Idlib, Syria
Step Agency reported that Russian forces carried out airstrikes on Jisr al-Shughour, Ma’rshurin, Hantoutin, Deir Sennbel, Heesh, Sahiyan and Tabish in rural Idlib, killing six civilians and injuring dozens across these locations. Another source said the attacks were conducted jointly by the Russian forces and the Syrian regime. No other details are known at this…
Summary
Published
16 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1–6
Civilians reported injured
1–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
16 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3910
Location
حيش, Heesh, Idlib, Syria
@Step_Agency reported that Russian forces carried out airstrikes on Jisr al-Shughour, Ma’rshurin, Hantoutin, Deir Sennbel, Heesh, Sahiyan and Tabish in rural Idlib, killing six civilians and injuring dozens across these locations. Other local sources said the Syrian regime is also involved in the attacks, but didn't mention any casualties. No other details are known at…
Summary
Published
16 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1–6
Civilians reported injured
1–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
16 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3911
Location
صهيان, Sahyan, Idlib, Syria
@Step_Agency reported that Russian forces carried out airstrikes on Jisr al-Shughour, Ma’rshurin, Hantoutin, Deir Sennbel, Heesh, Sahiyan and Tabish in rural Idlib, killing six civilians and injuring dozens across these locations. Other local sources said the Syrian regime is also involved in conducting the airstrikes, but didn't mention any casualties. No other details are known…
Summary
Published
16 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1–6
Civilians reported injured
1–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
16 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3914
Location
خان شيخون, khan Sheikhoun, Idlib, Syria
On July 16, 2019, an unknown number of civilians, including a young man, Mohammad Nader al Sahh, were wounded in an airstrike with cluster munitions on the outskirts of Khan Sheikhoun, Syria, according to local sources. Shaam News reported that Russian warplanes stepped up raids on a number of towns and villages in Idlib and…
Summary
Published
16 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Infrastructure
Agriculture
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
16 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3912
Location
طبيش, Tabish, Idlib, Syria
@Step_Agency claimed that Russian forces carried out airstrikes on Jisr al-Shughour, Ma’rshurin, Hantoutin, Deir Sennbel, Heesh, Sahiyan and Tabish in rural Idlib, killing six civilians and injuring dozens across these locations. Other local sources said that the Syrian regime was also involved in undertaking the attacks, but didn't mention casualties. No other details are known…
Summary
Published
16 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1–6
Civilians reported injured
1–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
16 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3906
Location
جسر الشغور, Jsir Al Shoughour, Idlib, Syria
Local source Shaam News reported that Russian warplanes increased air raids on a number of towns and villages in Idlib in Hama, targeting several civilian areas. According to Jisr Media Center, 5 civilians were injured in 4 air raids with more than 12 missiles that struck the city of Jisr al-Shoughour and its surrounding. Syrian…
Summary
Published
16 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported injured
5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
16 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3913
Location
لطمين, Latmeen, Hama, Syria
One civilian was reported killed in Latmeen in Hama on July 16th, 2019 as a result of Russian and Syrian regime attacks. Step News said that two people were reported killed and others injured by Russian airstrikes on the city of Al Latamna and the village of Latmeen in northern Hama. No other details are…
Summary
Published
16 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
16 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3907
Location
عين الباردة, Ain Al Barde, Idlib, Syria
Five civilians were reported injured in airstrikes on Ain Al Barde, Idlib, on July 16th. Jisr Media Centre stated that "five civilians were injured in four air raids by more than 12 missiles targeting the city of Jisr al-Shoughour and its environs in the village of Ain al-Barde and' Ashbark'." Two other sources reported the airstrike,…
Summary
Published
16 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported injured
5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
16 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3908
Location
اللطامنة, Al-Lataminah, Hama, Syria
One man was reported killed in airstrikes on Al-Lataminah, Hama, on July 16th. Kafr Zeta TV documented "the martyrdom of "Badr Haitham Al-Mahmoud" nick name (Al Kateb), 25, as a result of Russian air strikes of the city of Al-Lataminah in the northern suburbs of Hama." Two other sources reported the attack, but did not…
Summary
Published
16 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
14 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3905
Location
معرة النعمان, Ma’ret Al Nu’man, Idlib, Syria
A water pumping station in Ma'arat al-Nu'man south of Idlib was struck by one of six alleged Russian air raids, injuring four technical staff members of the station and other civilians and putting the station out of service. Radio Al-Kul said that "Ain Zarqa water station feeding the city of Maarat al-Numan with drinking water…
Summary
Published
14 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
4–6
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
14 July 2019
Incident Code
USSOM238
Location
Lower Shabelle, Somalia
US air support was potentially involved in an operation to retake areas of the Lower Shabelle region which killed 15 al Shabaab fighters, Radio Shabelle reported. Colonel Mohamed Abdullahi Arale confirmed to state media that the Somali National Army had retaken Yaaqbari Weyne, MadaxMarodi and Lego villages. Colonel Arale reportedly said that his troops had…
Summary
Published
14 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
,
Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
Military actors reported killed
15
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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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
13 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3903
Location
كفريا, Kafriya, Idlib, Syria
An alleged Syrian or Russian airstrike struck the village of Kafriya in the morning of July 13th, according to local sources. The strike led to the death of three civilians (and a fetus) who seem to be from the same family. A man, his child and a pregnant woman who were displaced were reported killed…
Summary
Published
13 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2–11
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
13 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3899
Location
كفرزيتا, Kafar Zeita, Hama, Syria
Two civilians were reported killed in alleged Russian airstrikes on Kafar Zeita on July 13th, 2019. At first, only a woman was reported killed and at least two civilians wounded when alleged Russian or Syrian shelled Kafar Zeita. In addition, Abdullah al-Aboud, a volunteer for the Syrian Civil Defense, was wounded while searching for survivors…
Summary
Published
13 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
13 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3900
Location
الزكاة, Al Zakat, Hama, Syria
Local sources reported that a girl named as Huda Abdul Hamid al Abeid was killed as Russian or Syrian regime forces fired artillery shells on agricultural lands in al Zaka village in Hama on July 13th, 2019. According to Step News, others were injured as well. No additional details are known at this time.
Summary
Published
13 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
13 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3901
Location
الجيسات, Al Jesat, Hama, Syria
Up to three civilians were killed and four others injured in an alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrike. According to Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, they were killed in their place of work on agricultural land in the vicinity of Al Jesat. Syrian Network for Human Rights added that "Syrian regime forces fired Kornet missile…
Summary
Published
13 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
2–3
Civilians reported injured
4
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3896
Location
أريحا, Ariha, Idlib, Syria
Alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes struck the cities of Idlib, Ma`ra al-Nu'man and Ariha in the north of Idlib, killing a combined total of six civilians including three children and two women and wounding up to 40. According to Syrian Network for Human Rights blamed the Syrian regime and reported that their warplanes fired…
Summary
Published
12 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Civilians reported killed
6
Civilians reported injured
15–40
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3897
Location
معرة النعمان, Ma’ret Al Nu’man, Idlib, Syria
Three civilians including two children were reported killed and up to eight others injured in alleged Russian or Syrian regime forces on Ma'aret Al-Nu'man on July 12th, 2019 according to local sources. One of the victims, a child, was identified as Ammar Muhammad Al-Hassoun, aged 12. Another source named him Ammar Mohammed Hassan Almshish. Alleged…
Summary
Published
12 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1–3
Civilians reported injured
7–8
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
12 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3895
Location
كفر زيتا, Kfar Zeita, Hama, Syria
A woman was killed when an explosive barrel was dropped from a helicopter. Shaam claimed the attack was carried out by a Russian or Syrian regime aircraft. According to Syrian Network for Human Rights, "Mrs. Samiha Mahmoud Abdul Razzaq al Dahrouj, from al Latamena town in Hama governorate northwestern suburbs, age 51, was killed as…
Summary
Published
12 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3893
Location
جسر الشغور, Jisr Al Shughour, Idlib, Syria
Civilian homes and shops in the Al Shamali neighbourhood of the city of Jisr Al Shaghour, Idlib governorate, were struck by alleged Russian or Syrian missiles in what was described "a massacre", killing up to eight civilians and wounding at least 14, According to Edlib Media Center, at least three people were killed in the…
Summary
Published
11 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Civilians reported killed
6–8
Civilians reported injured
14–24
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3894
Location
الكفير, Al Kafir, Idlib, Syria
One civilian was reported killed, and 19 to 27 injured in airstrikes on Al Kafir, Idlib, on July 11th. Jisr Media Center named 70-year old Omar Jabbu as killed in the attack, and 27 others who were wounded in the incident, including many children. Syrian Observatory for Human Rights alleged that "more than 19 people…
Summary
Published
11 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
19–27
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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