Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident Code

RS3613

Incident date

April 1, 2019

Location

كفرزيتا, Kafar Zeita, Hama, Syria

Airwars assessment

One adult male civilian died and up to four other civilians (including a father and his two children) were wounded in an alleged Assad regime or Russian artillery bombardment of Kafar Zeita on the afternoon of April 1st, local sources reported.

According to Smart News, Russian forces conducted heavy artillery shelling on the cities of Latamna and Kafar Zeita from their positions in Al Kabaryih and Hilfaya.

However, most other sources including Kafar Zeita TV and Orient News blamed the Syrian regime. Kafar Zeita TV reported that “the city was hit by artillery and rocket fire from the regime’s positions in the Sheikh Hadid and Deir Maharada camps with 15 shells.”

Several sources reported the use of rocket launchers, although Syrian Network for Human Rights referred to the use of missile launchers.

Jorf News gave some context: “For about two months, the regime has continued to bombard the demilitarized zone declared in the countryside of Idlib, Hama, Lattakia and Aleppo under the Sochi Agreement signed between Russia and Turkey, resulting in dozens of civilian casualties and the displacement of thousands.”

The incident occured between 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm local time.

The victims were named as:

Family members (4)

Satouf Al Mustafa صطوف المصطفى
Adult male injured
Nora Al Mustafa نورا المصطفى
Child female injured
Sidra Al Mustafa سيدرا المصطفى
Child female injured
Abdul Hamid Shawi عبدالحميد الشاوي
male injured

The victims were named as:

Mohammad Abdul Rahman al Ra’ee محمد عبد الرحمن الراعي
Adult male killed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Contested strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1
  • (1 man)
  • Civilians reported injured
    4
  • 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
  • Suspected target
    Unknown

Sources (26) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (14) [ collapse]

  • The girls Noura and Sidra Satouf al Mustafa were injured along with their father during shelling on Kafr Zita city on April 1st (via SN4HR).

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    Mohammad Abdul Rahman al Ra’ee was killed during shelling on Kafr Zita city on April 1st (via SN4HR).

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    The girls Noura and Sidra Satouf al Mustafa were injured along with their father during shelling on Kafr Zita city on April 1st. A man named Mohammad Abdul Rahman al Ra’ee was killed (via @abuhuzaifa_).
  • Video showing the arrival of the Syria Civil Defense teams to evacuate the body of the victim following shelling on Kafar Zeita on April 1st 2019 (via the Syrian Civil Defense team).
  • Syria Civil Defense team evacuating victims of shelling on Kafr Zeita on April 1st (via Syria Civil Defense).
  • Smoke circling up after shelling struck Kafr Zeita on April 1st (via Syrian Civil Defense).

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    Mohammed Abdul Rahman Al - Raai killed during shelling on Kafar Zeita on April 1st 20-19 (via Kafar Zeita TV).
  • Shelling on Kafar Zeita on April 1 2019 (via Mahmoud Al Hamwi).

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    One man was killed and a father and his two . daughters injured during shelling on Kafar Zeita on April 1st 2019 (via @in_sham_hashm_).

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    Syrian Civil Defense pulling a body from under the rubble after shelling struck Kafar Zeita on April 1st 2019 (via Orient News).

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    A body under the rubble in KafarZeita on April 1st 2019. (via @in_sham_hashm_)
  • Civilians including children injured after attacks on KafarZeita on April 1st 2019 (via @in_sham_hashm_)

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 status
    Contested strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1
  • (1 man)
  • Civilians reported injured
    4
  • 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
  • Suspected target
    Unknown

Sources (26) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RS3611

Incident date

March 28, 2019

Location

خان شيخون, Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib, Syria

Airwars assessment

One woman was injured in an alleged regime or Russian artillery strike on Khan Sheikhoun, according to local media.

On March 28th, the Syrian Observatory said “that it had monitored more violations in the areas of the Russian-Turkish truce and surrounding areas” It added that it had “monitored intensive bombardment by regime forces with more than 30 rockets hitting areas in the city of Khan Sheikhoun in the southern sector of Idlib”.

Baladi added “the regime’s forces shelled rocket and artillery shells in the Khan Sheikhoun district with more than 15 rockets and artillery shells, causing widespread damage to private and public property.”

According to the White Helmets, “a woman was injured in the city of Khan Sheikhon after the targeting of residential areas this evening [March 28th], with 23 artillery shells coming regime forces. The civil defense teams worked to rescue the injured  and to take them to the nearest medical center”.

@syrianman967, @MasarPressNet, and Syria.liveuamap also reported the injury of a woman and pointed to the regime.

However, the Smart News agency blamed “Russian forces at the camp in the village of Al Qabariyah” for harming the woman.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • 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 attackers
    Russian Military, Syrian Regime

Sources (9) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (7) [ collapse]

  • The aftermath of an artillery strike on Khan Sheikhoun, March 28th 2019. The White Helmets and other sources reported that one woman was wounded.
  • Translation: 'The food was mixed with blood and the shelling by the Assad militia led to a woman being wounded in the city'
  • The aftermath of an artillery strike on Khan Sheikhoun, March 28th 2019. The White Helmets and other sources reported that one woman was wounded. (via @SyriaCivilDefe)
  • The aftermath of an artillery strike on Khan Sheikhoun, March 28th 2019. The White Helmets and other sources reported that one woman was wounded. (via @SyriaCivilDefe)
  • The aftermath of an artillery strike on Khan Sheikhoun, March 28th 2019. The White Helmets and other sources reported that one woman was wounded. (via @SyriaCivilDefe)
  • The aftermath of an artillery strike on Khan Sheikhoun, March 28th 2019. The White Helmets and other sources reported that one woman was wounded. (via @SyriaCivilDefe)
  • Translation: 'The food was mixed with blood and the shelling by the Assad militia led to a woman being wounded in the city'

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
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • 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 attackers
    Russian Military, Syrian Regime

Sources (9) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RS3610

Incident date

March 27, 2019

Location

اللطامنة, Al Lataminah, Hama, Syria

Airwars assessment

One adult male civilian was wounded in alleged regime or Russian artillery shelling of Al Lataminah, according to local media.

The Smart News Agency, citing activists as its source, reported: “A civilian was wounded as a result of artillery shelling on the town of Latamna, north of Hama, the source of the Russian forces camp in the neighboring city of Halfaya”.

However Halab Today reported that the regime was also shelling with artillery.

Marsad  tweeted an image of “Yasser al-Hourani”, reporting that he was wounded by the regime.

AlAlam reported that “Syrian army units responded to the violation of the agreement by the terrorist groups to reduce the escalation and destroyed the dens and fortified points in the vicinity of the town of Latamna in the northern suburb of Hama.”

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Yasser al-Hourani ياسر الحوراني
Adult male injured

Summary

  • Strike status
    Contested strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • 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 attackers
    Russian Military, Syrian Regime
  • Suspected target
    Unknown

Sources (4) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (2) [ collapse]

  • Yasser al-Hourani, reportedly wounded in regime shelling of Al Lataminah, March 27th 2019.

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    Yasser al-Hourani, reportedly wounded in regime shelling of Al Lataminah, March 27th 2019.

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 status
    Contested strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • 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 attackers
    Russian Military, Syrian Regime
  • Suspected target
    Unknown

Sources (4) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RS3598

Incident date

March 11, 2019

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

Two civilians were wounded in an alleged regime or Russian artillery or rocket strike on Kafr Zeita, according to sources on the ground.

The Local Coordination Committees of Syria reported that “two civilians were wounded as a result of artillery shelling targeting the town of Kfar Zeita in the northern suburbs of Hama.” Facebook page Kafar Zeita identified the injured as Abdul Karim Salloum and Mohammed Al Karim.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights was among many sources blaming the regime. However, Kafar Zeita pointed to Russia, reporting that “about 70 shells from the Russian camps in Kubaybat, Al Kabriya and Al Trabayah hit the city [Kafar Zeita] since the middle of last night [March 10th]. The shelling has so far wounded two people.”

Mahmoud Al Hamwi posted a video of shelling on Youtube, reporting it as “shelling of the checkpoints  by the regime ‘s militia on the town of Kafr Zeita, in the countryside of Hama.”

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Abdul Karim Salloum عبد الكريم السلوم
Adult male 'lightly wounded' injured
Mohammed Al-Karim محمد الكريمش
Adult male 'lightly wounded' injured

Summary

  • Strike status
    Contested strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • 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
  • Suspected target
    Unknown

Sources (14) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (3) [ collapse]

  • Abdul Karim Salloum, wounded in an alleged regime or Russian strike on Kafr Zeita, March 11th (via Kafar Zeita)
  • TranslatioN: 'Scenes of the rocket attack on the city of Kafar Zeita, north of Hama'
  • Video posted on Youtube of alleged "Israeli shelling of the checkpoints of the regime 's militia on the town of Kafr Zeita, in the countryside of Hama" (via Mahmoud Al Hamwi).

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 status
    Contested strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • 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
  • Suspected target
    Unknown

Sources (14) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RS3599

Incident date

March 11, 2019

Location

كفرنبودة, Kafar Nbouda, Hama, Syria

Geolocation

35.429388, 36.49078 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Village level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

One or two civilians were injured in alleged artillery strikes on Kafar Nbouda, local media reported. The majority of sources said that the Assad regime was responsible, though Russian actions were also reported within the vicinity.

According to the Step News Agency, “an artillery bombardment by regime forces stationed at Camp of Bredig hit the town of Kfara Nbuda, slightly wounding a civilian.”

In a later report, Step said “a civilian was injured as a result of the mortar shelling on the town of Kafr Nbouda from the regime forces stationed at the Karim checkpoint north of Hama.”

Other sources mentioned wounded “civilians”.

Most reports blamed the regime, though the Smart News Agency pointed to “artillery shelling by Russia and the regime.”

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Contested strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    1–2
  • 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
  • Suspected target
    Unknown

Sources (11) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (2) [ collapse]

  • 'the bombing of Kfar Nbouda'
  • Photo of artillery strikes on Kafar Nbouda on March 11th, 2019 (via @NorsForStudies).

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 status
    Contested strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    1–2
  • 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
  • Suspected target
    Unknown

Sources (11) [ collapse]

Incident Code

CS1903

Incident date

March 3, 2019

Location

مخيم الباغوز, Al Baghouz camp, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Geolocation

34.447579, 40.953426 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Neighbourhood/area level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

Local sources reported that the Coalition had renewed shelling on Al Baghouz after midnight on March 3rd 2019. One of the shells allegedly struck an ammunition depot that caused a large explosion in the camp. According to one local source, Hamah.Now, up to 250 civilians were killed and wounded in the event.

In a tweet, @Sakeraldeen reported that the only field hospital tent was set on fire, with dozens of wounded women and children inside. The source included a video that shows several burned bodies. He added that the Coalition used white phosphorus in the attack.

According to the Step News Agency on March 4th, “Coalition forces renewed shelling on the Al-Bagouz camp in the eastern suburb of Deir Al-Zour after midnight last night, targeting an ammunition depot which caused a large explosion in the camp, resulting in casualties among women and children amid the absence of any medical staff”.

sakeraldeen reported that “International Alliance aircraft targeted the only field hospital tent in the Al Baghouz camp with white phosphorus, which led to the burning of many tents  and burning of dozens of children and women”.

In a civilian casualty assessment released July 10th 2021, the Coalition classed this event as ‘non credible’, claiming that “After a review of all available records it was assessed that no Coalition actions were conducted in the geographical area that corresponds to the report of civilian casualties.”

The incident occured around midnight.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    12 – 250
  • (2–25 children2–25 women)
  • Civilians reported injured
    2–250
  • 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 attacker
    US-led Coalition

Sources (12) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (6) [ collapse]

  • Video from the battleground in Al Baghouz on March 3rd 2019 (via @fahadiraq5).
  • Photo's of the alleged Coalition airstrikes on Al Baghouz on March 3rd 2019 (via @The God Father10q).
  • Video of the alleged Coalition airstrikes on Al Baghouz on March 3rd 2019 (via SDF).
  • Video of the alleged Coalition airstrikes on Al Baghouz on March 3rd 2019 (via Alarabiya).

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    Video depicting the burned bodies of people who were killed in alleged Coalition airstrikes on Al Baghouz on March 3rd 2019 (via @sakeraldeen).

US-led Coalition Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    US-led Coalition
  • US-led Coalition position on incident
    Non credible / Unsubstantiated
    Insufficient information to assess that, more likely than not, a Coalition strike resulted in civilian casualties.
  • Reason for non-credible assessment
    No Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area
  • Civilian deaths conceded
    None
  • Civilian injuries conceded
    None
  • MGRS coordinate
    37SFU794135
    Military Grid Reference System

Civilian casualty statements

US-led Coalition
  • Jul 10, 2021

  • Mar. 3, 2019, near al Baghouz, Syria via Airwars report. After a review of all available records it was assessed that no Coalition actions were conducted in the geographical area that corresponds to the report of civilian casualties. 3274/CS1903 37SFU794135

Original strike reports

US-led Coalition
Official source

Between Feb. 24 - March 9, 2019, CJTF-OIR conducted 99 strikes consisting of 139 engagements against Daesh targets in Syria and Iraq.In Syria, CJTF-OIR conducted 97 strikes consisting of 137 engagements, engaged 228 Daesh tactical units, and destroyed 71 tactical vehicles, 35 vehicle borne improvised explosive devices, 17 supply routes, 11 fighting positions, 10 weapons caches, eight staging areas, four command and control nodes, two tunnels, two heavy machine guns, one anti-aircraft gun, one fuel tanker, and one boat.

French Military
  • English
    /
    Original
Official source

For February 27th to March 5th, French MoD report 4 firing missions from the Iraqi territory by Task Force Wagram. Aircraft carried out 18 sorties. There was one strike.

CHAMMALSituation militaire du théâtreOffensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en SyrieEn moyenne vallée de l’Euphrate, les combats menés par les Forces démocratiques syriennes, appuyées par la coalition, se poursuivent autour de la ville de Baghouz.Poursuite des actions en IrakLa situation sécuritaire reste stable. Les Forces de sécurité intérieures poursuivent leur effort dans la lutte contre Daech.ACTIVITÉ DE LA FORCELe dispositif français déployé au Levant n’a pas évolué.La Task Force Wagram en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech présentes dans la vallée de l’EuphrateLa Task Force (TF) Wagram continue d’appuyer les forces démocratiques syriennes contre Daech au sud de la ville d’Hajin.La TF Wagram a réalisé, depuis le territoire irakien 4 missions de tir (soit 1 mission d’aveuglement et 3 missions de certification – bilan du 27 février au 05 mars inclus).Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérationsLes aéronefs français basés en Jordanie et aux Émirats arabes unis poursuivent leurs actions contre Daech, au sein de la coalition.Cette semaine, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 18 sorties aériennes (bilan du 27 février au 05 mars inclus). Les Rafale français ont conduit une frappe cette semaine.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    12 – 250
  • (2–25 children2–25 women)
  • Civilians reported injured
    2–250
  • 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 attacker
    US-led Coalition

Sources (12) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RS3591

Incident date

February 23, 2019

Location

خان شيخون, Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib, Syria

Airwars assessment

In renewed artillery shelling on Khan Sheikhoun, up to seven civilians died, and between six and 15 were wounded, according to local media. Sources were conflicted regarding who was to blame – though the majority pointed to the regime.

Sources reported that the Syrian regime were stationed at Kubaybat al-Huda camp in the eastern suburb of Idlib, which is where they reportedly fired the artillery from. Reports said that the bombardment consisted of high explosive missiles which caused huge material damage. Additionally, Smart News reported that “Russian forces [struck] from their positions in the village of Qubaybat al-Huda”.

Khaled Bin al Walid Mosque was “targeted” in the shelling, causing partial damage to the building. Additionally, “missiles targeted the residential neighbourhoods of the city of # Khan_Shikhun”. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights added that an area near an automated bakery was also shelled.

The highest numbers of casulties reported was “seven martyrs… in Khan Sheikhan, including two children and two women”.

The civil defence reportedly worked tirelessly to dig victims out of the rubble.

@ShahpaPress reported that 15 was the highest number of wounded civilians. 

In the most distressing image, @Tamer_Turkmane tweeted a photograph of an embryo ripped from her mother’s womb. The source said that she has “been killed by Assad”.

 

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Adiba Baroud اديبة بارود
Adult female killed
Huthayfa Dayoub حذيفة ديوب
Adult male killed
Muhammad Hassan al-Kurdi محمد حسن الكردي
12 years old male killed
Fatima Awad فاطمة عوض
Adult female killed
Hala Huthayfa Diop حلا حذيفة ديوب
Child female Daughter of Huthayfa Diop injured
Mohammed Saleh Bakour محمد صالح بكور
Adult male killed
Embryo of Ms. Esraa Al Awad جنين السيدة اسراء العوض
Child female killed
Bashar Khattab بشار خطاب
Age unknown

Summary

  • Strike status
    Contested strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    4 – 7
  • (1–2 children1–2 women1 man)
  • Civilians reported injured
    6–15
  • 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 (40) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (32) [ collapse]

  • Rescue operations in the aftermath of an artillery strike on Khan Sheikhoun, 23th February 2019. (via @abuhuzaifa_)
  • Rescue operations in the aftermath of an artillery strike on Khan Sheikhoun, 23th February 2019. (via @abuhuzaifa_)

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    A fetus, torn from its mother before it was born by shrapnel, Khan Sheikhoun, 23th February 2019. (via @abuhuzaifa_ )

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    A child - Mohammed Hassan al-Kurdi, 12 years old - killed in an artillery strike on Khan Sheikhoun, 23th February 2019. (via @abuhuzaifa_)

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    A man - Huthayfa Diop - killed in an artillery strike on Khan Sheikhoun, 23th February 2019. (via @abuhuzaifa_)

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    Huthayfa Diop, daughter of Huthayfa Diop, killed in an artillery strike on Khan Sheikhoun, 23th February 2019. (via @abuhuzaifa_)
  • Rescue operations in the aftermath of an artillery strike on Khan Sheikhoun, 23th February 2019. (via EdlibEMC1)
  • Rescue operations in the aftermath of an artillery strike on Khan Sheikhoun, 23th February 2019. (via EdlibEMC1)
  • Rescue operations in the aftermath of an artillery strike on Khan Sheikhoun, 23th February 2019. (via EdlibEMC1)
  • Rescue operations in the aftermath of an artillery strike on Khan Sheikhoun, 23th February 2019. (via EdlibEMC1)
  • The White Helmets attend the scene of an alleged regime strike on Khan Sheikhoun, Feb 23 2019 (via White Helmets)
  • The White Helmets attend the scene of an alleged regime strike on Khan Sheikhoun, Feb 23 2019 (via White Helmets)
  • The White Helmets attend the scene of an alleged regime strike on Khan Sheikhoun, Feb 23 2019 (via White Helmets)
  • The aftermath of an alleged regime artillery strike on Khan Sheikhoun, Feb 23rd 2019 (via Horrya)
  • The aftermath of an alleged regime artillery strike on Khan Sheikhoun, Feb 23rd 2019 (via Horrya)
  • The aftermath of an alleged regime artillery strike on Khan Sheikhoun, Feb 23rd 2019 (via Horrya)
  • The aftermath of an alleged regime artillery strike on Khan Sheikhoun, Feb 23rd 2019 (via Horrya)
  • The aftermath of an alleged regime artillery strike on Khan Sheikhoun, Feb 23rd 2019 (via Horrya)
  • The aftermath of an alleged regime artillery strike on Khan Sheikhoun, Feb 23rd 2019 (via Horrya)
  • The aftermath of an alleged regime artillery strike on Khan Sheikhoun, Feb 23rd 2019 (via Horrya)
  • The aftermath of an alleged regime artillery strike on Khan Sheikhoun, Feb 23rd 2019 (via Horrya)
  • The White Helmets rescue a man alive following a strike in Khan Sheikhoun, Feb 23rd.

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    Translation: 'This girl was killed by Assad and its shells in the womb of her mother .. Is there more terrorism than this ?'
  • A wounded child following an alleged regime strike on Khan Sheikhoun, Feb 23rd.
  • The White Helmets at the scene.

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    A wounded child following a strike on Khan Sheikhoun, Feb 23rd 2019 (via Free Syrian peopleunion )
  • A victim of a strike on Khan Sheikhoun, Feb 23rd 2019 (via Free Syrian peopleunion )
  • Hala Huthayfa Diop, wounded in an alleged regime strike on Khan Sheikhoun, Feb 23rd 2019. Her parents were reportedly killed. (via Ahmad Al Bakour)
  • Smoke rises from Khan Sheikhoun, Feb 23rd 2019 (via White Helmets)
  • Mohammed Saleh Bakour (the adult male), killed in a strike on Khan Sheikhoun, Feb 23rd 2019 (via Anas abou shawka)

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 – 31st 2019.

Syrian Regime Assessment:

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

Summary

  • Strike status
    Contested strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    4 – 7
  • (1–2 children1–2 women1 man)
  • Civilians reported injured
    6–15
  • 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 (40) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RS3590

Incident date

February 19, 2019

Location

معرة النعمان, Ma'arat Al Nu'man, Idlib, Syria

Airwars assessment

Two civilians were “lightly injured” in an artillery bombardment of Ma’arat Al Nu’man. While most sources blamed the regime, there was also an allegation against Russia.

Footage shows a medical team rushing to the scene immediately after the strike as search operations begin for civilian casualties. None were reported.

Another video published shows dogs are trapped under the rubble being rescued by members of the Syrian Civil Defence.

There are no other details at this time.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Contested strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • 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
  • Suspected target
    Unknown

Sources (8) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (2) [ collapse]

  • Footage showing the aftermath of an artillery strike on Ma'arat Al Nu'man, 19th February 2019. (via Smart News)

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    Dogs are trapped under the rubble are dug free by members of the White Helmets following an artillery strike on Ma'arat Al Nu'man, 19th February 2019. (via Syrian Civil Defence)

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 – 31st 2019.

Syrian Regime Assessment:

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

Summary

  • Strike status
    Contested strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • 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
  • Suspected target
    Unknown

Sources (8) [ collapse]