Aleppo bombings (April–July 2016)

The Aleppo bombings (April–July 2016) were intense bombardments on both rebel and government-held areas in the city of Aleppo, Syria starting in late April 2016. Some rebel shelling also hit a Kurdish-held part of the city. The bombings decreased in intensity after 55 days when a temporary truce was established. However, the bombings continued through July.

Aleppo bombings (April–July 2016)
Part of the Battle of Aleppo (2012–2016)
Aleppo
Location of Aleppo within Syria
LocationAleppo, Syria
Coordinates36°13′N 37°10′E
Date22 April – 18 July 2016 (2 months, 3 weeks and 5 days)
TargetMilitary and civilians
Attack type
Airstrikes and bombardments
WeaponsAerial bombs, rockets, artillery and chemical weapons
Deaths
  • 525 killed by government airstrikes and shelling (SOHR claim)
  • 416 killed by rebel bombardment
Perpetrators
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