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Incident Date

3 January 2018

Incident Code

RS2839

Location

قطرة, Qatra, Idlib, Syria
A male child was killed and an unspecified number of other civilians wounded in suspected Russian airstrikes in Qatra. Local media either blamed Russia or did not attribute blame to a belligerent. One source reported sighting "military aircraft". Media reported that "great destruction" was caused. There are no other details at this time.

Summary

Published
3 January 2018
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

3 January 2018

Incident Code

RS2844

Location

مشفى السلام,, Ma'arat Nu'man - Al Salam hospital, Idlib, Syria
An alleged Russian ore regime airstrike hit Ma'arat Nu'man's Al Salam hospital, killing up to five civilians including a newly born baby, according to sources on the ground. RFS put the death toll at two with 10 more wounded. Alquds blamed the regime, reporting that the hospital was put out of service, and that a man…

Summary

Published
3 January 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Civilians reported killed
2–5
Civilians reported injured
10
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

3–4 January, 2018

Incident Code

RS2841

Location

عربين, Arbeen, Damascus, Syria
The Smart News Agency reported: "The Civil Defense in the countryside of Damascus said six civilians from one family, including two children and a woman, were killed and others injured, as a result of Russian raids overnight on residential neighborhoods in the city of Arbeen.". The Step News Agency also put the death toll at…

Summary

Published
3 January 2018
Civilians reported killed
6
Civilians reported injured
2
Military actors reported killed
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

3 January 2018

Incident Code

RS2842

Location

مسرابا, Masraba, Damascus, Syria
In what has been described by local media as a "massacre", 23 civilians were reported killed and as many as 80 more were wounded in airstrikes on the residential neighbourhood of Masraba. Local media was conflicted as to who was to blame. Most sources attributed the civilian harm to Russia, however a number of sources…

Summary

Published
3 January 2018
Civilians reported killed
11–23
Civilians reported injured
40–80
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

3 January 2018

Incident Code

RS2843

Location

تل الطوقان, Tal Al-Toukan, Idlib, Syria
Seven civilians were killed - including an entire family of five - according to local media in airstrikes on Tal Al-Toukan. Dozens were also wounded in the raids. Sources blamed bot the Syrian regime and Russia for the raids which damaged a Mosque as well as residential homes. Mustafa Haj Yousuf, director of the Syrian…

Summary

Published
3 January 2018
Civilians reported killed
5–7
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

3 January 2018

Incident Code

RS2840

Location

العنز, Al-Anz, Hama, Syria
Two civilians were wounded in airstrikes which struck the vicinity of Al-Anz. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame. Elaph News blamed both the Syrian regime and Russia, reported that civilians were wounded in strikes on the towns of Latamna, Murk, Shakuzia, Rihan and Anz. Smart News specified that two civilians were injured…

Summary

Published
3 January 2018
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

2–3 January, 2018

Incident Code

USYEMTr130

Location

قيفه, Qifah, Al Bayda, Yemen
At least two alleged AQAP militants were reportedly killed by at least one US drone strike in Qifah, Bayda governorate, late on January 2nd-3rd 2018. Others suggested that a strike had killed two pro-government militia members and wounded others. There were no known associated reports of civilian harm. One source, @demolinari, indicated that a US…

Summary

Published
2 January 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike (Drone Strike)
Military actors reported killed
2–4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

2 January 2018

Incident Code

RS2834

Location

اورم الكبرى, Urme Al-Kobra, Idlib, Syria
A single source reported that civilians were "killed and wounded by raids of warplanes are likely to be Russian on the town of Urme Al-Kubra south Idlib". There are no other details at this time.

Summary

Published
2 January 2018
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

2 January 2018

Incident Code

USSOM113

Location

Bariire, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
AFRICOM reported that the previous day it had "conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab militants in the early morning hours of Jan. 2, 2018, approximately 50 kilometers west of the capital [Mogadishu]". It added: "We assess no civilians were killed in this strike." However, AFRICOM claimed that the airstrike killed "two terrorists" and destroyed "one vehicle-borne improvised…

Summary

Published
2 January 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

2 January 2018

Incident Code

RS2838

Location

عربين, Arbeen, Damascus, Syria
One was killed and several civilians were wounded - including women and children - in a continuous air and artillery bombardment which hit the residential neighbourhood of Arbeen, local media reported. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame. Many blamed Russia, some blamed the Syrian regime and others remained impartial. @syriahr - who…

Summary

Published
2 January 2018
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2–17
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

2 January 2018

Incident Code

RS2835

Location

خان السبل, Khan Al-Subul, Idlib, Syria
Local media reported a "massacre" whereby as many and seven civilians died and dozens more were wounded in Khan Al-Subul. Most sources blamed Russia, however some blamed the Syrian regime. A number of sources reported sighting warplanes but did not identify them. The warplanes struck residential homes, according to local media, with seven consecutive raids,…

Summary

Published
2 January 2018
Civilians reported killed
5–7
Civilians reported injured
10–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

2 January 2018

Incident Code

RS2836

Location

التح, Al-Tah, Idlib, Syria
Two children were reportedly wounded in airstrikes conducted in Al-Tah. Most sources said  that Russian warplanes were to blame for the raids. There were no reports of civilian deaths. Baladi News did not report on civilian harm, stating only that "Russian warplanes launched dozens of intensive raids on several cities and towns of the southern…

Summary

Published
2 January 2018
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

2 January 2018

Incident Code

RS2832

Location

الهيمانية, Al-Haymaniya, Hama, Syria
A young man was killed by airstrikes which raided the village of Al-Haymaniya in Hama. Sources either blamed Russia or did not attribute blame. A number of civilians were reportedly injured however local media did not specify how many. According to Baladi, "Russian warplanes launched air raids with high-explosive missiles on the village of Haymaneya…

Summary

Published
2 January 2018
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

2 January 2018

Incident Code

RS2837

Location

سراقب, Saraqeb, Idlib, Syria
A bakery was hit with alleged Russian warplanes, causing the death of one civilian and the injury of another in Saraqeb. Most sources reported that Russian warplanes were to blame for the raids. DCHRS however reported that a civilian was "was shot by unknown source". The bakery was reportedly rendered out of use, and there…

Summary

Published
2 January 2018
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

2 January 2018

Incident Code

RS2833

Location

اورم الجوز, Urme Al-Jooz, Idlib, Syria
One man was killed, and as many as five civilians were injured  - including a woman - in airstrikes on Urme Al-Jooz, local sources reported. Only two sources blamed Russian raids, while the others did not attribute blame. Footage published shows fires engulfing infrastructure. The Syrian Civil Defence wrestled to put out the flames. Local…

Summary

Published
2 January 2018
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2–5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

31 December 2017

Incident Code

RS2831

Location

كفر حرمة, Ma’aret Harma, Idlib, Syria
Between one and five civilians, including one woman, were killed and up to "dozens" more were left wounded following aerial shelling of Ma’aret Harma, Idlib, local media reported. Sources were conflicted as to whether this was the work of Russia or the Assad regime. Following the incident, Fresh News' correspondent reported that a woman was…

Summary

Published
31 December 2017
Civilians reported killed
1–5
Civilians reported injured
2–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

31 December 2017

Incident Code

RS2829

Location

كفرسجنة, Kafr Sajneh, Idlib, Syria
Between five and eight civilians, including children and women, were killed and "dozens" were left wounded following heavy aerial shelling in Kafr Sajneh, Idlib, carried out by either the Syrian regime or Russia, local sources reported. There were reports that a popular market as well as homes in the town were struck. The reported death…

Summary

Published
31 December 2017
Civilians reported killed
5–8
Civilians reported injured
2–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

31 December 2017

Incident Code

RS2830

Location

الهلبة, al-Halba, Idlib, Syria
One or two civilians, reportedly both children, were killed and several other non-combatants were left wounded following aerial shelling of al-Halba, Idlib, carried out by either Russia or the Syrian regime, local media reported. While most sources reported one fatality, a few sources reported the death of two civilians, such as the Violations Documentation Center…

Summary

Published
31 December 2017
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

31 December 2017

Incident Code

RS2828

Location

معرة النعمان, Ma'ret Al Nu'man, Idlib, Syria
One civilian was killed and several others were left wounded as an alleged Assad or Russian-waged airstrike hit Ma'ret Al Nu'man, Idlib, local media reported. @aladeyeh and Masar Press, who both identified Russia as the culprit, reported one fatality and two wounded. Meanwhile, @OsamaKaial reported that the strike had wounded several civilians. It was the…

Summary

Published
31 December 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

30 December 2017

Incident Code

RS2827

Location

اللطامنة, Lataminah, Hama, Syria
High explosive missiles struck Lataminah, leaving several civilians wounded, according to local media. All sources either attributed blame to Russia, or did not identify a belligerent. Only an unspecifiied number of civilians were reported injured, but there were no reports of fatalities. According to Arab48 News, there was a "heavy bombardment with missile launchers, without…

Summary

Published
30 December 2017
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

29 December 2017

Incident Code

RS2826

Location

معرة النعمان, Ma'arat Nu'man, Idlib, Syria
As many as three civilians were killed, and three to five others were wounded, in airstrikes which struck a residential neighbourhood and market in Ma'arat Nu'man, according to local media. Sources blamed both the Syrian regime and Russian warplanes. Dw News also reported that a hospital was partially damaged in the raid, however they were…

Summary

Published
29 December 2017
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Civilians reported killed
2–3
Civilians reported injured
3–5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

29 December 2017

Incident Code

RS2823

Location

زكاة, Zakat, Hama, Syria
Two to three civilians were injured by alleged Russian aircraft bombing in Zakat, local media reported. Sources all blamed Russian warplanes for the strikes. @HamahNow reported that "one woman and two children" were wounded. Shbaballatamneh3 added that the bombing by Russian warplanes included the use of missiles. According to Arab48, "Russian warplanes launched a series of…

Summary

Published
29 April 2017
Civilians reported injured
2–3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

29 December 2017

Incident Code

RS2824

Location

الخوين, Al Khwain, Idlib, Syria
An unspecified number of civilians were killed and wounded in air and artillery strikes on Al Khwain, according to reports from the ground. Local sources either attributed the blame to the Syrian regime or to Russia. The only civilian harm allegation is from Step News Agency who reported that "The Russian and Syrian air raids…

Summary

Published
29 December 2017
Civilians reported killed
0–2
Civilians reported injured
0–2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

29 December 2017

Incident Code

RS2825

Location

التمانعة, Al Taman'a, Idlib, Syria
One civilian was injured, and an unspecific number were killed, in air and artillery strikes which struck Al Taman'a, according to sources on the ground. Local media blamed both the Syrian regime and Russian warplanes for the civilian harm. Orient News reported that "helicopters threw several barrels of explosives" on the vicinity. A local source,…

Summary

Published
29 December 2017
Civilians reported killed
5
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

28 December 2017

Incident Code

RS2819

Location

الصرمان, Al Sarman, Idlib, Syria
Between two and three civilians were killed, and six others were wounded - including women and children - in airstrikes which struck Al Sarman. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame, with both Russian warplanes and Syrian regime helicopters receiving allegations. There is some confusion over how many civilians were killed. The Violations…

Summary

Published
28 December 2017
Civilians reported killed
2–3
Civilians reported injured
3–6
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

28 December 2017

Incident Code

LQ064

Location

بنغازي‎, Sidi Kharibesh, Benghazi, Libya
Several sources reported airstrikes on Sidi Akhrebish by either LNA, Egypt or UAE. One source claims Egyptian F-16s or Rafales were involved. However, some local sources described what they said was “Indiscriminate shelling by heavy weapons on the area of Akhrebish this day by the LNA militia.” And Libya Today TV noted what it said…

Summary

Published
28 December 2017
Military Actor
LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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Incident Date

28 December 2017

Incident Code

RS2820

Location

المشيرفة, Mushrifah, Idlib, Syria
A mother and between three and five children were killed in airstrikes which "targeted" their home in Mushrifah, local media reported. Sources were conflicted as to who was responsible, with some attributing blame to Moscow, while others pointed to the Syrian regime. Manahi Al Ahmad reported that the victims died as a result of "targeting…

Summary

Published
28 December 2017
Civilians reported killed
4–6
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

28 December 2017

Incident Code

RS2821

Location

بابولين, Baboulin, Idlib, Syria
Two or three civilians including two children were killed and an unspecified number were wounded in airstrikes which hit Baboulin, according to local media. Sources blamed both the Syrian regime and Russian warplanes for the raids. According to some sources, Syrian regime helicopters dropped four explosive barrel bombs on the vicinity. Aircraft also allegedly "targeted…

Summary

Published
28 December 2017
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported killed
2–3
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

28 December 2017

Incident Code

RS2822

Location

تحتايا, Tahtaya, Idlib, Syria
Two airstrikes which hit Tahtaya killed three civilians and wounded another three, according to local media. Sources blamed both the Syrian regime and Russian warplanes for the airstrikes. Despite @AjamiNetwork reporting there were no civilian casualties, all other sources reported on civilian harm. According to Baladi News, the victims were pulled out of the rubble…

Summary

Published
28 December 2017
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

27 December 2017

Incident Code

USSOM112

Location

مبارك, Mubaraak, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
On December 28th 2017, AFRICOM reported that it had "conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab militants in the early evening hours of Dec. 27, 2017, approximately 25 kilometres west of the capital". It added that "we assess no civilians were killed in this strike". However, AFRICOM claimed that the strike had "killed four terrorists", adding that…

Summary

Published
27 December 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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