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Incident Date
21 August 2017
Incident Code
RS2407
Location
حواجي دياب, Hawaji Diab, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Four civilians were killed, including two women, and others were wounded, following airstrikes - with the use of cluster bombs - on Hawaji Diab. Sources all blamed Russia for the raids on the neighbourhood, except Alghad who blamed the Syrian regime. Smart News reported that "Militants said Russian warplanes targeted civilian houses on Tuesday night…
Summary
Published
21 August 2017
Civilians reported killed
2–4
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
21 August 2017
Incident Code
RS2406
Location
ميادين, Mayadeen, Deir Ezzor, Syria
The Smart News Agency reported that "five civilians were killed and dozens were wounded" in an airstrike on Al Mayadin on August 21st. The source didn't identify who carried out the strike but noted that "activists launched a campaign of solidarity with them [the victims]. They condemned the daily bombardment of the International Coalition aircraft,…
Summary
Published
21 August 2017
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
20 August 2017
Incident Code
RS2405
Location
مخيم الخريطة, Al-Kharita camp, Deir Ezzor, Syria
A single source reported that "three citizens were killed in Deir Ezzor Province, by bombing [may or may not be Russian] which, targeted a camp for displaced people from Al-Sukhnah, in Al-Kharita Desert in the western countryside of Deir Ezzor". The source was unclear as to whether the warplanes were Russian or not, but did…
Summary
Published
20 August 2017
Civilians reported killed
3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
19 August 2017
Incident Code
RS2403
Location
الهداج, Al Hadaj, Hama, Syria
Syr rev news tweeted that "a civilian was killed and four others were injured as a result of a military air strike targeting a car carrying displaced people in Al Hadaj village in the eastern suburb of Hama". According to the Syrian Network for Human Rights, "at least 5 civilians, most of whom are from…
Summary
Published
19 August 2017
Civilians reported killed
1–5
Civilians reported injured
4
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
19 August 2017
Incident Code
RS2402
Location
حمادة عمر, Hamada Omar, Hama, Syria
Local sources reported that four or five civilians were killed, including four young men from the same family, and others were injured, following an airstrike on Hamada Omar. All sources blamed Russian warplanes for the raid. According to the Shaam News Network, "Activists said four young men from the al-Haj Ahmad Saad al-Din al-Hamoud family…
Summary
Published
19 August 2017
Civilians reported killed
4–5
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
19 August 2017
Incident Code
RS2404
Location
ابو شهري, Abo Shahri, Raqqa, Syria
Between five and seven civilians from one family were killed, including three women and three children, following airstrikes on Abo Shahri. Sources all blamed Russian warplanes for the raids, except the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, who blamed Russian and Syrian regime shelling. There were no reports of any injured civilians. According to the Syrian…
Summary
Published
19 August 2017
Civilians reported killed
5–7
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
18 August 2017
Incident Code
RS2401
Location
الحميدية, Hamidiya, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Three civilians were injured in an air or artillery strike on Hamidiya. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame. Some blamed the Syrian regime, while others blamed Russia for the raids. Euphrates Post tweeted later that there were some " civilian casualties" without specifying a number. Halab Today called the raid a Russian…
Summary
Published
18 August 2017
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
16 August 2017
Incident Codes
CS1379 RS2398
Location
زباري, Al Zabari, Deir Ezzor, Syria
One civilian male was killed in an airstrike on Al-Zabari, according to local sources – though reports were conflicted as to whether the Coalition, the Syrian regime or Russia was to blame for the raids. There were no reports of wounded civilians. Sharqya Voice, Saud Sbekhan and Alarby blamed the Coalition. But according to the…
Summary
Published
16 August 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
16 August 2017
Incident Codes
CS1378 RS2399
Location
صبيخان, Subikhan, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Local sources said that up to six civilians were killed and up to ten more wounded in airstrikes on the town of Subikhan in the countryside of Eastern Deir Ezzor. It was unclear which party was culpable for this civilian casualty event. At present, two out of sixteen sources hold the US-led Coalition responsible, two…
Summary
Published
16 August 2017
Civilians reported killed
3–6
Civilians reported injured
2–10
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
,
Russian Military
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Incident Date
16 August 2017
Incident Code
RS2400
Location
حسيا, Hasya, Hama, Syria
A single source reported that "Russian warplanes targeting several vehicles carrying displaced people in the area of #Hassia area #Aqirbat [with] news of martyrs and wounded among the displaced." There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
16 August 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
15 August 2017
Incident Code
RS2397
Location
السخنة, Sokhna, Homs, Syria
A single source reported that "Russian warplanes launched several raids targeting the vicinity of the city of Sukhna and # Hamaima rural Homs east, resulting in casualties and material in the ranks of the # organisation of the state." There were no specific numbers reported, or any other details at this time.
Summary
Published
15 August 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
15 August 2017
Incident Code
RS2396
Location
حسيا, Hasya, Hama, Syria
A single source reported that "in the countryside of Hama, the Russian warplanes targeted several cars carrying displaced people is Hasya. There were reports of dead and wounded civilians amongst those struck." There are no specific numbers. No other details at this time.
Summary
Published
15 August 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
14 August 2017
Incident Code
RS2395
Location
ابو شهري, Abo Shahri, Raqqa, Syria
A father and son were killed in airstrikes on Abo Shahri and the countryside in the surrounding vicinity. There were no reports of wounded civilians. All sources blamed Russian warplanes for the strikes. According to Baladi "Russian aircraft and aircraft launched intensive raids, targeting the town (Ma'adan) with rockets and explosive bombs, as well as…
Summary
Published
14 August 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
13 August 2017
Incident Code
RS2394
Location
حمادة عمر, Hamada Omar, Hama, Syria
An unspecific number of civilians were wounded due to an aerial bombardment of Hamada Omar and the surrounding vicinity, according to local media. All the sources either attributed blame to Russia or did not attribute any blame. There are no reports of civilian fatalities. AE News reported that " warplanes continude intensive shelling since yesterday…
Summary
Published
13 August 2017
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 August 2017
Incident Code
RS2393
Location
حطلة, Hatla, Deir Ezzor, Syria
One man was killed, and others were reportedly wounded, following an airstrike on Hatla. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame for the strikes. some blaming the Syrian regime, while others attributed blame to Moscow. Baladi even blamed "unknown warplanes" for the raids. Jisirtv described the bombardment as a missile attack, while others…
Summary
Published
12 August 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
9 August 2017
Incident Code
RS2391
Location
حماده عمر, Hamada Omar, Hama, Syria
A number of civilians were injured in an alleged Russian airstrike in Hamada Omar, according to local media sources. It was not clear how many civilians were injured in the attack, but several of the sources mention how a mosque and a number of civilian homes were destroyed. Idlib Media Centre added that the Russians…
Summary
Published
9 August 2017
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
9 August 2017
Incident Code
RS2392
Location
سوحا, Suha, Hama, Syria
A man was killed, and several others were wounded, following airstrikes on Suha - according to local media. Sources all blamed Russian warplanes for the strikes. Baladi reported that the victims home was "targeted" with high explosive rockets. There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
9 August 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
6 August 2017
Incident Codes
CS1339 RS2390
Location
دوار البكرة, Al Mayadin, al Bakra roundabout, Deir Ezzor, Syria
One civilian girl was reported killed after air strikes during the night, near Ali Bin Abi Taleb mosque in Deir Ezzor. At present there is a single allegation in a Smart report against the US-led Coalition, though this is contested in a Facebook post by Free Deir Ezzor which attributed the strikes to “Russian criminal…
Summary
Published
6 August 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
5 August 2017
Incident Code
RS2389
Location
بداما, Bdama, Idlib, Syria
One child was killed when a cluster bomb dropped in a previous airstrike exploded in Bdama, local media reported. EdlibEMC said that the bomb was dropped by Russia, though the other sources didn't identify the culprit. It was not clear when the munitions was dropped.
Summary
Published
5 August 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
4 August 2017
Incident Codes
CS1330 RS2388
Location
منطقة المنجم, Al Munjem area, Al Tabani, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Multiple local sources reported that a minimum of four people were killed in an air raid in al Tabani. One report from Smart totalled the number of victims at seven. The majority of sources asserted that the strikes were carried out by Russian forces, or as reported by Step news agency, ‘#russian-owned’ aircraft. According to…
Summary
Published
4 August 2017
Civilians reported killed
4–7
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
4 August 2017
Incident Codes
CS1329 RS2387
Location
حمرة بويتية, Hamra Buweitiya, Raqqa, Syria
Local sources have reported that on August 4, 2017, between three and six civilians were reportedly killed in an aerial bombardment on Al-Buweitaya in the western suburb of Deir Ezzor. Some sources have alleged that the US-led Coalition was responsible, however, other sources attributed the attack to the regime, and some to Russia. According to…
Summary
Published
4 August 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3–6
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
2 August 2017
Incident Codes
CS1322 RS2385
Location
قرية التبني, Al Tabani, Shihah junction and other locations, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Up to 20 civilians died and dozens more were wounded in airstrikes on the village of Al Tabani, according to local media – though it was unclear whether Russia or the Coalition were to blame. Rami asssaf, @Ahmad_Zahlan and @HAMZH7711 blamed the Coalition, with @Ahmad_Zahlan reporting that white phosphorus had been used. However, the majority…
Summary
Published
2 August 2017
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported killed
12–20
Civilians reported injured
12–36
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
2 August 2017
Incident Codes
CS1322a RS2386
Location
زور شمر, Zor Shamer, Raqqa, Syria
One civilian was killed in an airstrike in Zor Shamer, Raqqa, according to local media sources - though it was not clear who was responsible. Most sources attributed responsibility to Russian forces, though one reported that Coalition aircraft conducted the strike. DeirEzzor24, reported that "Coalition aircraft targeted the area south of Hsaywa, Zor Shamer". Syrian…
Summary
Published
2 August 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
1 August 2017
Incident Codes
CS1313 RS2383
Location
مقلة, Muqla, banks of Euphrates, Raqqa, Syria
Several civilians were killed and wounded in airstrikes on boats on the Euphrates river near the village of Makla, according to local media – though it was unclear whether the US-led Coalition or Russia were to blame for the casualties. According to Sound and Picture, “Coalition aircraft targeted civilian boats along the banks of the…
Summary
Published
1 August 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
1 August 2017
Incident Codes
CS1316a RS2384
Location
الخميسية, Al-Khamesiya, Raqqa, Syria
A "number" of civilians were killed and wounded in an airstrike in al Khamissiya, east of Raqqa City - though it was not clear who was responsible. Some sources attributed responsibility to the Coalition, some to Russia and some to Assad's regime. Raqqa24 reported that there was "mass destruction" in al Khamissiya from Coalition aircraft…
Summary
Published
1 August 2017
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
31 July 2017
Incident Codes
CS1309 RS2378
Location
دبلان, Dablan, Ta'as, area behind the mosque, Deir Ezzor, Syria
More than five civilians were wounded in an airstrike on a water tank behind the mosque in the Ta’as area of Dablan, according to local media – though only once source said that the Coalition was responsible, with others not apportioning blame. According to Euphrates Post, “The military aircraft launched several simultaneous air strikes with…
Summary
Published
31 July 2017
Civilians reported injured
5
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
,
Russian Military
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Incident Date
31 July 2017
Incident Codes
CS1305 RS2380
Location
العشارة, Al A'shara, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Two civilians were wounded in an airstrike on Al A’shara, according to local media – though reports were conflicted as to whether this was the work of the US-led Coalition or Russia. According to sources, the residential neighbourhood was struck with cluster bombs - believed to be Russian. Fresh Syria pointed at the Coalition, while…
Summary
Published
31 July 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
31 July 2017
Incident Codes
CS1304 RS2379
Location
قرية الكشمة, Al Kasham, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Ten civilians were reported injured in airstrikes on Al Kasham village according to local media – though it was unclear who was responsible, with allegations against the Coalition, Russia and the Syrian regime. According to Euphrates Post, one male also died in a Russian strike on the village. The source also named the following two civilians…
Summary
Published
31 July 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2–10
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
31 July 2017
Incident Code
RS2381
Location
رسم العوايد, Rasim Awaed, Hama, Syria
On July 31, 2017, three civilians were reportedly killed, and others were wounded, in alleged Russian and or Syrian regime raids in Rasim Awaed, near Akirbat town in Hama, according to local media. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame. Baladi News blamed the Syrian regime, while all others attributed blame to Russia.…
Summary
Published
31 July 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
31 July 2017
Incident Code
RS2382
Location
دبلان, Dablan, Deir Ezzor, Syria
One woman was killed from injuries sustained in the morning of July 31st, following an airstrike on Dablan. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame. None explicitly blamed Russian warplanes, however there was Russian bombing in and around the vicinity at the time of the strike. Other sources blamed "military aircraft" or "unknown"…
Summary
Published
31 July 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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