Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident Code

RS2971

Incident date

February 3, 2018

Location

كفر عميم, Kafr Amam, Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

35.815342, 36.869345 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Village level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

An alleged Russian warplane carried out airstrikes in the village of Kafr Amam, Idlib, local media reported, which, according to one source, wounded three civilians.

Several sources reported how the village of Kafr Amam was hit by, which all sources, identified, Russian forces.

The Twitter account Shafii cited the local council who declared the village completely destroyed, including most of the vital facilities – most importantly the water station, which covers most of the surrounding villages.

One source, Smart News Agency, reported through local activists, that three civilians were wounded by the raids and that the Civil Defence had helped them to a nearby medical point.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    3
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Weak
    Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (4) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (1) [ collapse]

  • The moment the alleged airstrike hit Kafr Amam on February 3rd, 2018 (via Shafii)

Russian Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Russian Military
  • Russian Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Original strike reports

Russian Military
Official source

Russia has not reported any strikes between February 1st - 28th 2018.

Summary

  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    3
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Weak
    Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (4) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RS2970

Incident date

February 3, 2018

Location

خان السبل, Khan al-Subul, Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

35.753927, 36.770468 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Town level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

In this incident, described as a “massacre”, alleged Russian cluster bombs killed between seven and ten civilians, including up to five children and one woman, and wounded up to dozens, as the village of Khan al-Subul, Idlib, was struck, local media reported.

Step News Agency reported how “the first massacre took place in the town of Khan al-Subul, killing more than 10 civilians, most of them women and children, in addition to tens of wounded (as a preliminary result), after targeting more than 4 cluster rockets.”

Other sources, such as the Syrian Network for Human Rights (SN4HR) said that the strike caused “at least seven civilians, including five children and a woman”. The Syrian Civil Defense, who put the death toll at nine, said that among these were three children.

The number of wounded spanned from “several” to “dozens”, the latter reported by Hadi Abdullah, who added that most of the wounded were children and women.

The majority of the known sources reported the cluster bombs were fired from four ballistic missiles. Orient news, for example, reported how “Russia committed a massacre of civilians in the town of Khan al-Sabil in rural Idlib during the targeting of the town with four long-range ballistic missiles.”

SN4HR published a photo of one of the long-range missiles that reportedly had been used.

All known sources pointed unanimously to Russia as the culprit.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    7 – 10
  • (3–5 children1 woman)
  • Civilians reported injured
    2–24
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (13) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (4) [ collapse]

  • The Civil Defense trying to treat some of the dozens of victims following the alleged Russian shelling of Khan al-Subul, Idlib, February 3rd, 2018 (via Syria Civil Defense)
  • Newscast describing the strike in Khan al-Subul on February 3rd, 2018 (via Radio Kul)
  • Witnesses on the ground describing the alleged Russian shelling in Khan al-Subul on February 3rd, 2018, that reportedly killed more than ten civilians (via Orient News)
  • The remnants of a long range missile allegedly fired by Russia on Khan al-Sulub, Idlib, February 3rd, 2018 (via Syrian Network for Human Rights)

Russian Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Russian Military
  • Russian Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Original strike reports

Russian Military
Official source

Russia has not reported any strikes between February 1st - 28th 2018.

Summary

  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    7 – 10
  • (3–5 children1 woman)
  • Civilians reported injured
    2–24
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (13) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RS2953

Incident date

January 31, 2018

Location

سراقب, Saraqeb, Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

35.859101, 36.797731 Note: The accuracy of this location is to City level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

A mother and her daughter were burned to death in an airstrike which hit Saraqeb, according to local media. Sources blamed both the Syrian regime and Russian warplanes for the raids.

Smart News reported that “More than 18 Russian warplanes and helicopters launched heavy raids on areas east of the town of Sarakib (16 km southeast of Idlib) in northern Syria. Napalm bombs also hit areas in the southern countryside.”

Images show the home of the victims in flames in the aftermath of the raid due to the use of napalm bombs by the named belligerents.

Civilian housing was deliberately “targeted” according to local media.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Wajiha Taha
Adult female killed
Ragad Samir Armoush
Child female killed

Summary

  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    2
  • (1 child1 woman)
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Contested
    Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
  • Suspected attackers
    Russian Military, Syrian Regime

Sources (8) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (2) [ collapse]

  • Civilian homes burn in the aftermath of raids on Saraqeb, 31st Jan 2018. (via Saraqeb Today News)
  • Civilian homes burn in the aftermath of raids on Saraqeb, 31st Jan 2018. (via Edlib Media Centre)

Russian Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Russian Military
  • Russian Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Syrian Regime Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Syrian Regime
  • Syrian Regime position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    2
  • (1 child1 woman)
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Contested
    Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
  • Suspected attackers
    Russian Military, Syrian Regime

Sources (8) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RS2952

Incident date

January 31, 2018

Location

خان شيخون, Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

35.440813, 36.6493607 Note: The accuracy of this location is to City level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

One civilian was wounded in airstrikes which hit Khan Sheikhoun, according to local media. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame, attributing blame to both the Syrian regime and Russia – who were both bombing the vicinity at this time.

According to @MasarPressNet, “Russian warplanes targeting the towns of Khan Sheikhun, Tantah and Naqir with burning napalm.”

Other reports added that RPG’s were used as well as napalm.

There were no reported civilian deaths.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    0
  • Civilians reported injured
    1
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Contested
    Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (4) [ collapse]

Russian Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Russian Military
  • Russian Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    0
  • Civilians reported injured
    1
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Contested
    Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (4) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RS2951

Incident date

January 30, 2018

Location

حران, Harran, Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

35.5681, 36.80282 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Village level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

An unspecified number of civilians were wounded in airstrikes which hit Harran, according to local media.

Although no sources blamed the Syrian regime, all attributing blame to Russia, Baladi news Network reported that “The Russian and Syrian air force planes and helicopters launched a series of rocket, napalm and barrel attacks Explosive since dawn today and so far, more than 50 air strikes on the cities and towns scattered in the countryside Idlib.”

There were no reports of civilian deaths, and no other details at this time.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Healthcare facility
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    0
  • Civilians reported injured
    2
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Contested
    Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
  • Suspected attackers
    Russian Military, Syrian Regime

Sources (4) [ collapse]

Russian Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Russian Military
  • Russian Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Syrian Regime Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Syrian Regime
  • Syrian Regime position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Healthcare facility
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    0
  • Civilians reported injured
    2
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Contested
    Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
  • Suspected attackers
    Russian Military, Syrian Regime

Sources (4) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RS2950

Incident date

January 30, 2018

Location

كفرزيتا, Kafr Zeita, Hama, Syria

Geolocation

35.3747033, 36.5923691 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Village level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

An unspecified number of civilians were wounded in airstrikes on Kafr Zeita, according to local media. Sources all attributed the blame to Russia.

According to sources such as Al Latamna youth group, the raids struck a hospital, wounding patients at the vicinity.

There are no other details at this time.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    0
  • Civilians reported injured
    2
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (5) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (1) [ collapse]

  • The exact moment airstrikes hit a hospital in Kafr Zeita, Jan 30th 2018. (via Step News Agency)

Russian Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Russian Military
  • Russian Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    0
  • Civilians reported injured
    2
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (5) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RS2949

Incident date

January 30, 2018

Location

البوابية, Al-Bawabiya, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria

Geolocation

36.012468, 36.890289 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Village level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

An entire family of five were killed, and ten others were injured in airstrikes which hit the village of Al-Bawabiya, Aleppo, according to local media. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the raids.

The family were buried alive when the raid struck their homes.

Images and footage show the extent of devastation in the aftermath of the raid.

There are no other details at this time.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Mohammad Hosain al-Jomea
Adult male killed
Jawad Mohammad Hosain al-Jomea
Child male killed
Wife of Mohammad Hosain al-Jomea
Adult female killed
Ayman Hosain al-Jomea
Adult male killed
Hosain Ayman Hosain al-Jomea
Child male killed

Summary

  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    2 – 5
  • (2 children1 woman3 men)
  • Civilians reported injured
    10
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Contested
    Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
  • Suspected attackers
    Russian Military, Syrian Regime

Sources (20) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (24) [ collapse]

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    The aftermath of airstrikes in Al-Bawabiya, Aleppo, 30th Jan 2018. (via Syrian Civil Defence Centre Aleppo)
  • The aftermath of airstrikes in Al-Bawabiya, Aleppo, 30th Jan 2018. (via Aleppo White Helmets)
  • The aftermath of airstrikes in Al-Bawabiya, Aleppo, 30th Jan 2018. (via Aleppo White Helmets)
  • The aftermath of airstrikes in Al-Bawabiya, Aleppo, 30th Jan 2018. (via Aleppo White Helmets)
  • The aftermath of airstrikes in Al-Bawabiya, Aleppo, 30th Jan 2018. (via Aleppo White Helmets)
  • The aftermath of airstrikes in Al-Bawabiya, Aleppo, 30th Jan 2018. (via Aleppo White Helmets)
  • The aftermath of airstrikes in Al-Bawabiya, Aleppo, 30th Jan 2018. (via Aleppo White Helmets)
  • The aftermath of airstrikes in Al-Bawabiya, Aleppo, 30th Jan 2018. (via Aleppo White Helmets)
  • The aftermath of airstrikes in Al-Bawabiya, Aleppo, 30th Jan 2018. (via Aleppo White Helmets)
  • The aftermath of airstrikes in Al-Bawabiya, Aleppo, 30th Jan 2018. (via Aleppo White Helmets)
  • The aftermath of airstrikes in Al-Bawabiya, Aleppo, 30th Jan 2018. (via Aleppo24)
  • The aftermath of airstrikes in Al-Bawabiya, Aleppo, 30th Jan 2018. (via Aleppo24)
  • The aftermath of airstrikes in Al-Bawabiya, Aleppo, 30th Jan 2018. (via Aleppo24)
  • The aftermath of airstrikes in Al-Bawabiya, Aleppo, 30th Jan 2018. (via Aleppo24)
  • The aftermath of airstrikes in Al-Bawabiya, Aleppo, 30th Jan 2018. (via Aleppo24)
  • The aftermath of airstrikes in Al-Bawabiya, Aleppo, 30th Jan 2018. (via Aleppo24)
  • The aftermath of airstrikes in Al-Bawabiya, Aleppo, 30th Jan 2018. (via Aleppo24)
  • The aftermath of airstrikes in Al-Bawabiya, Aleppo, 30th Jan 2018. (via Aleppo24)
  • The aftermath of airstrikes in Al-Bawabiya, Aleppo, 30th Jan 2018. (via Aleppo24)
  • The aftermath of airstrikes in Al-Bawabiya, Aleppo, 30th Jan 2018. (via Aleppo24)
  • The aftermath of airstrikes in Al-Bawabiya, Aleppo, 30th Jan 2018. (via Aleppo24)
  • The aftermath of airstrikes in Al-Bawabiya, Aleppo, 30th Jan 2018. (via Aleppo24)
  • The aftermath of airstrikes in Al-Bawabiya, Aleppo, 30th Jan 2018. (via Aleppo24)
  • The aftermath of airstrikes in Al-Bawabiya, Aleppo, 30th Jan 2018. (via Syrian Civil Defence Centre Aleppo)

Russian Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Russian Military
  • Russian Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Syrian Regime Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Syrian Regime
  • Syrian Regime position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    2 – 5
  • (2 children1 woman3 men)
  • Civilians reported injured
    10
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Contested
    Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
  • Suspected attackers
    Russian Military, Syrian Regime

Sources (20) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RS2948

Incident date

January 30, 2018

Location

سراقب, Saraqeb, Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

35.859101, 36.797731 Note: The accuracy of this location is to City level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

A civilian was killed and an unspecified number more were wounded, due to airstrikes in Saraqeb, according to local media. Sources blamed Russian warplanes for the raids.

Heavy machine guns and missiles caused much material damage to civilian homes, one source reported.

There are no other details at this time.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1 – 2
  • Civilians reported injured
    2
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (3) [ collapse]

Russian Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Russian Military
  • Russian Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1 – 2
  • Civilians reported injured
    2
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (3) [ collapse]