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Incident Date
29 October 2019
Incident Code
TS375A
Location
تل تمر, Tal Tamr, Al Hassakah, Syria
Two civilians (a child aged 10 and a woman aged 21) were reported injured in an alleged Turkish attack on Tal Tamr in Hasaka governorate in Syria on October 29th, 2019 according to the Kurdish Red Crescent who identified the child as Khedir Muhammad al Zahir, and the woman as Wadha Salih Abdo.
Summary
Published
29 October 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
29 October 2019
Incident Code
YS069
Location
تل ابيض, Tal Abyad , Raqqa, Syria
Two civilians were killed in the Tal Abyad countryside due to shelling by alleged YPG/SDF forces on October 29th, 2019, according to local sources. The Raqqa Observatory for Human Rights reported mortars killed civilians Mahmoud Al Sayyad and Ibrahim Al Hassan. The Syrian Human Rights Committee published the same names, and blamed 'shelling of the…
Summary
Published
29 October 2019
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
YPG
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Incident Date
28 October 2019
Incident Code
TS373
Location
El Erîde, Raqqa, Syria
Two civilians were reported executed allegedly by Turkey forces and/or Turkey-backed militants in El Eride, Ain Issa in Raqqa governorate on October 28th 2019, according to local sources. ANHA and Politika identified the two victims as Mehmûd Zahêr (60 years old) and Berho Elo (65 years old). @Karl_hakon tweeted: "Turkish military and their mercenaries continue…
Summary
Published
28 October 2019
Strike Type
Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
28 October 2019
Incident Code
RS4123
Location
كفرنبل, Kafar Nabil, Idlib, Syria
Three men were killed and two to five others injured after alleged Russian airstrikes on the city of Kafar Nabil, Idlib governorate, on October 28th 2019, according to local sources. It remains contested whether the victims were civilians or militants. @SyrianCoalition reported that 3 men were killed and 2 injured after Russian warplanes bombed residential…
Summary
Published
28 October 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
0–3
Civilians reported injured
0–5
Military actors reported killed
0–3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
28 October 2019
Incident Code
RS4121
Location
دار الكبيرة, Dar Al Kabira, Idlib, Syria
Two civilians were wounded in alleged Russian airstrikes on the village of Dar Al Kabira, Idlib countryside, on October 28th, 2019, according to local sources. The Syrian Civil Defence reported on Facebook that civilian homes were targeted. All three sources attributed the strikes to Russia. No further details are currently available.
Summary
Published
28 October 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
28 October 2019
Incident Code
RS4122
Location
بلدات متعددة, Several towns in Idlib, Idlib, Syria
The Shaam News Network reported: "Russian warplanes launched fierce airstrikes targeting the city of Kafranbel, the towns of Rakaya, Hass, Hazarin, Fatira, Dar al-Kabira and Jibala .The Assad artillery bombarded the town of Ma'rat Harmah, resulting in the fall of three martyrs in Kafr Nabil and several wounded in the rest of the regions". No…
Summary
Published
28 October 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
28 October 2019
Incident Code
TS373A
Location
عين عيسى, Ayn Issa, Raqqa, Syria
According to the Kurdish Red Crescent, one civilian was reported injured in an alleged Turkish attack on Ayn Issa, Raqqa in Syria on October 28th, 2019. The civilian was identified as Abdullah Mustafa Hussein, male, aged 37 and he was injured as a result of fragments.
Summary
Published
28 October 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported injured
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
28 October 2019
Incident Code
YS068
Location
العريضة, Al Arida, Raqqa, Syria
Two men were killed by mortar shells allegedly fired by YPG, or were executed by the SNA in Al Arida village, north of Ain Issa, on October 28th, 2019, according to local sources. The victims were identified as Mahmoud Al Zaher aged 60 and Barho Al Alou aged 65.
Summary
Published
28 October 2019
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
YPG
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Incident Date
28 October 2019
Incident Code
TS372
Location
Dibiş, Kilis, Türkiye
Three Kurdish civilians were reported killed after being executed allegedly by Turkish forces opposite to Dibis village in vicinity to Zirgan, in Ras Al Ain on the Turkish side of the border, on October 28th, 2019 according to local sources.
Summary
Published
28 October 2019
Strike Type
Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
Civilians reported killed
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
28 October 2019
Incident Code
LC229
Location
جامع محمد الدرة, Mohammed Al Durra Mosque, Tarabulus, Libya
One civilian was reportedly injured by GNA artillery shelling on the Fornaj neighbourhood of Tripoli. Tk Yahrouq Kl shy: "The fall of a mortar shell on a mosque (Al-Durra mosque specifically) in Fornaj opposite Tripoli Medical Center and the injury of a mosque worker, we ask God for safety." Afrigate reported the shelling of the…
Summary
Published
28 October 2019
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
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Incident Date
27 October 2019
Incident Code
TS371a
Location
كوباني, Kobane, Aleppo, Syria
One child aged seven was reported injured in an alleged Turkish forces attack on Kobane - Aleppo governorate in Syria on October 27th, 2019 according to the Kurdish Red Crescent. The child was identified as Galeb Ebrahim Muhammad.
Summary
Published
27 October 2019
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
27 October 2019
Incident Code
YS067
Location
اعزاز, Azaz, Aleppo, Syria
At least one woman was injured after alleged YPG, PYD and/or SDF artillery strikes on the city of Azaz, Aleppo governorate, on October 27th 2019, according to local sources. @SyrianCoalition reported that one woman was injured by the artillery strikes. According to STEP Agency, the rocket-propelled grenades came from "Kurdish units stationed at Meng Airport…
Summary
Published
27 October 2019
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Military Actor
YPG
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Incident Date
26 October 2019
Incident Code
TS370
Location
أبو هيا, Abu Haya, Raqqa, Syria
A civilian aged 80 was reported injured after being shot allegedly by Turkey-back militants in Abu Haya, Tal Abyad in Raqqa Governorate on October 26th, 2019 according to local sources. The civilian was identified as Jesus Khelil who according to ANF News, was shot in front of his house. Other sources said the civilian was…
Summary
Published
26 October 2019
Civilians reported injured
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
26 October 2019
Incident Code
LC228
Location
عين زارة, Ain Zara, Tarabulus, Libya
Three civilians were allegedly injured by an LNA artillery strike on Ain Zara. Libya Alahrar TV said: "Ain Zara: Commander Yusuf al-Amin confirms that a woman and her two children were injured in artillery shelling of Hafter militants in the area." It added: "Al-Wefaq Health Spokesman Fawzi Onis confirms that the family were injured in…
Summary
Published
26 October 2019
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
26 October 2019
Incident Code
RS4120
Location
تقاد, Tiqad village, Aleppo, Syria
One to two civilians were injured by alleged Russian airstrikes on a farm in the village of Fiqad, Aleppo countryside, on October 26th, 2019, according to local sources. The Smart News agency reported: "A civilian was injured on Saturday by Russian air strikes on a village west of Aleppo in northern Syria." Local activists told…
Summary
Published
26 October 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Agriculture
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
26 October 2019
Incident Code
TS370a
Location
كوباني, Kobane, Aleppo, Syria
One civilian aged 17, named as Ahmad Khaled, was reported injured by an alleged Turkish forces attack on Kobane in Aleppo governorate - Syria on October 26th, 2019, according to the Kurdish Red Crescent. No more details available at the moment.
Summary
Published
26 October 2019
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
26 October 2019
Incident Code
CS1935
Location
باريشا, Barisha, Idlib, Syria
Up to nine civilians including two women and three children were reported killed in the US military operation that successfully targeted ISIS leader Abu Bakr Al Baghdadi in Barisha village in Idlib countryside, Syria, on October 26th, 2019. Al-Baghdadi was an ISIS leader who declared himself a Caliphate in Mosul, Iraq in 2014, and according…
Summary
Published
26 October 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
,
Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
Civilians reported killed
5–9
Civilians reported injured
5–11
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
26 October 2019
Incident Code
YS066
Location
تل الهوى, Tal Al Hawa, Aleppo, Syria
Two children were injured in an alleged SDF and/or YPG artillery strike on the village of Tel Al Hawa, Aleppo governorate, according to Smart News Agency. According to activists, the children were "moderately" injured and received treatment in Al Ra'i Hospital, as reported by Smart News Agency. The artillery shells were reportedly fired from SDF…
Summary
Published
26 October 2019
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
YPG
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Incident Date
26 October 2019
Incident Code
TS371
Location
مقطرة, Meqtera, Raqqa, Syria
One civilian, Semîra Ana, suffered a heart attack due to fear brought on by Turkish attacks in Meqtera, Tal Abyad.
Summary
Published
26 October 2019
Civilians reported injured
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Accidents related to conflict
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
26 October 2019
Incident Code
TS368
Location
بطون رأس العين عند تل تمر , Xirbet Qerac, Xirbet Qerac, between Ras Al Ayn and Tal Tamr, Al Hassakah, Syria
One woman was reported killed and four others injured in an alleged artillery attack by Turkey-backed militants in Kherbet Qerac, between Ras al-Ain and Tal Temir on October 26th, 2019 according to local sources. The victim, aged 30, was identified by ANHA and other sources as Khewla Khidir Deham. According to ANF and @baxtiyarumut, Khewla…
Summary
Published
26 October 2019
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
26 October 2019
Incident Code
TS369
Location
الأسدية, Al Assadiya, Al Hassakah, Syria
Two civilians were reported injured in an alleged Turkish forces attack on Assadiya village, Ras Al Ain in Hassakah Governorate on October 26th, 2019 according to local sources. The two civilians were identified as Mary Khelef Mihemed (55) and Mihemed Mustafa Tahir (age unknown).
Summary
Published
26 October 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
25 October 2019
Incident Code
USSOM252
Location
Jamaame, Lower Juba, Somalia
Local reports claimed that a pair of airstrikes by unknown international powers - presumably either the United States or Kenya - had targeted al Shabaab fighters in the towns of Jamaame and Buaale. According to Radio Kulmiye, "Another airstrikes were reported [on October 25th] from Middle Juba region, highly controlled by Al-Shabaab. Witnesses said that…
Summary
Published
25 October 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
25 October 2019
Incident Code
USSOM253
Location
Bu'aale, Middle Juba, Somalia
Local reports claimed that a pair of airstrikes by unknown international powers – presumably either the United States or Kenya – had targeted al Shabaab fighters in the towns of Jamaame and Buaale. According to Radio Kulmiye, “Another airstrikes were reported [on October 25th] from Middle Jubba region, highly controlled by Al-Shabaab. Witnesses said that…
Summary
Published
25 October 2019
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
25 October 2019
Incident Code
YS065
Location
كفيفة, Kfayfeh, Raqqa, Syria
One civilian was killed in alleged SDF/PYD/PKK/YPG shooting in the village of Kfayfeh, Raqqa governorate, according to multiple local sources. One source reported wounded as well. According to Justice Organization, "Syrian Kurdish Democratic Forces infiltrated the village and threw bombs on civilian houses at night". Other sources, such as Suriye.u.a.d, blamed the YPG, PKK and/or…
Summary
Published
25 October 2019
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
YPG
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Incident Date
25 October 2019
Incident Code
TS366
Location
Rajm/Recman, Raqqa, Syria
Up to six civilians of the same family, including three or four children aged between four and 10, were reported injured in an alleged Turkish forces artillery attack on Rajm village, north of Ayn Issa in Raqqa Governorate, on October 25th, 2019, according to local sources. ANF said the family which was attacked consists of…
Summary
Published
25 October 2019
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
5–6
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
25 October 2019
Incident Code
TS367
Location
Menacîr, Al Hassakah, Syria
Two civilians were reported injured in an alleged Turkish forces attack on Menacîr, Ras Al Ain in Hassakah Governorate on October 25th, 2019, according to local sources.
Summary
Published
25 October 2019
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
24 October 2019
Incident Code
TS365a
Location
تل تمر, Tal Tamr, Al Hassakah, Syria
According to the Kurdish Red Crescent, one civilian aged 58 was injured in an alleged Turkish forces attack on Tal Tamr in Hasaka governorate - Syria on October 24th, 2019. No more details currently available. @DrMWilk reported that "four seriously injured people" were brought to the hospital in Tal Tamr.
Summary
Published
24 October 2019
Civilians reported injured
1–4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
24 October 2019
Incident Code
RS4119
Location
الجانودية, Al Janoudia, Idlib, Syria
Seven or eight civilians died and 15 to 18 others were wounded in alleged regime or Russian strikes on Al Janoudia the afternoon of October 24, 2019, local media reported. Edlib Media Centre reported: "Artillery and rocket shelling by regime forces targeted the town of al-Janodiya in the Jisr al-Shughour area of western Idlib countryside…
Summary
Published
24 October 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
7–8
Civilians reported injured
15–18
Military actors reported killed
0–1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
24 October 2019
Incident Code
LC227a
Location
مطار الكفرة, Kufra Airport, Al Kufrah, Libya
One civilian was reported killed and one or two reported injured by an explosive remnant of war in Kufra. Al Wasat said: "Two youths were injured when a shell exploded in the airport neighborhood in the southeastern city of Kufra on Thursday evening, local sources said. The sources said that the shell was a remnant…
Summary
Published
24 October 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Unknown
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Incident Date
24 October 2019
Incident Code
LC226
Location
صلاح الدين, Salaheddin, Tarabulus, Libya
One paramedic was allegedly killed in an LNA or Emirati airstrike on a field hospital in the Salaheddin neighbourhood of Tripoli. Afrigate News said: "One of the members of the ambulance and emergency department centre was killed by aerial bombardment in the Salaheddin area south of Tripoli. The centre said that one of the members…
Summary
Published
24 October 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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