Civilian Casualties

(6 men)

6 named

البقعان, Al Baqan, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

One civilian, a named adult male, was reportedly killed in airstrikes which hit the river crossing in Al-Baqan. Sources either blamed Russia for the strikes or did not attribute blame to a belligerent. The shelling did not injury any civilians, according to local media. Smart News Agency reported that the strikes were “likely to be

Summary

هجين, Hajeen, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

One civilian was killed in an airstrike which hit a river crossing in Hajeen, local sources said. There were no reports of any wounded civilians. Sources mostly blamed Russia for the strikes, however some did not attribute blame. On December 5th, Euphrates Post reported that the strikes occurred two days ago, however all others sources

Summary

الحسرات, Hasrat, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

A civilian man was killed and three others were wounded in air and artillery strikes in Hasrat, according to local media. Sources were conflicted as to who was responsible for the strikes, with some attributing blame to Russia, while one source blamed the Syrian regime. Some sources did not identify the culprit. The brother of

Summary

الطواطحة, Tawatha, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Between five and seven civilians were killed on airstrikes which struck Tawatha water crossing, according to local media. Almost all sources blamed Russian warplanes for the airstrikes, with others not attributing blame to a belligerent, but reporting on “warplanes” having been sighted. Media reported that “two SU-25 fighters” were sighted in the vicinity. Marsad Al

Summary

5 – 7

(0–1 women5 men)

درنج, Daranj, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Up to five civilians died, and 14 were wounded in an airstrike on Daranj, local media said, though sources were conflicted as to whether this was the work of the US-led Coalition or Russia. In January 2019 the Coalition accepted responsibility for the event, noting: “Coalition aircraft engaged ISIS fighters operating a mortar position firing

Summary

4 – 5

(1 child1 woman2–3 men)

Known belligerent

US-led Coalition

Russian Military

5 named, 1 familiy identified

العباس و هجين, al-Abbas and Hajeen, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

At least one and as many as three civilians were killed in an airstrike in the al-Abbas/ Hajeen crossing in al Bukamal, local sources reported, though it was unclear who was to blame. Step News Agency put the death toll at three while the others reported one male fatality, identified by name in multiple reports.

Summary

1 – 3

Russian Military, Unknown

البقعان, Baq'an, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Between 10 and 15 civilians were killed, and dozens more were wounded in airstrikes on Baq’an, local media reported. Sources attributed the blamed to both Russian and Syrian regime raids. The raids struck the Al-Baka`an river crossing, according to sources. A source reported that “the aircraft bombed a passageway on the West Bank of the

Summary

10 – 15

(5 men)

12–24

5 named

العباس و هجين, Al-abbas-Hajeen, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Three civilians including two brothers were killed in airstrikes on Al-abbas-Hajeen, according to local media. Sources all attributed the blame to Russia except Syrian Network for Human Rights who blamed the Syrian regime. The raids allegedly struck al-a`bbas water tunnel, leading to three deaths and four wounded civilians. There are no other details at this

Summary

(3 men)

3 named

الشعفة, al Sha'afa, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Up to 65 civilians including 20 or 21 children and nine women died in a major casualty event in al Sha’afa, local media reported. There was one allegation against the US-led Coalition, and also Egypt. The majority of sources blamed Russia, with @7UFCmSxd0IUBffH saying that a family of 10 were among those killed. Euphrates Post,

Summary

(20–21 children9 women9–12 men)

42 – 65

12–36

US-led Coalition, Russian Military

42 named, 7 families identified

هجين, Hajeen, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Possible Russian warplanes struck the city of Hajeen, Deir Ezzor, killing at least one civilian, local media reported. MasarPress, who blamed Russian warplanes, reported how Hajeen village and the crossing of the village of Abbas al-Nahari east of Deir al-Zour were struck by several raids, killing a total of four civilians. The report did not,

Summary

1 – 4

Russian Military, Unknown

مسرابا, Masraba, Damascus, Syria

LOCATION

In what has been described as a massacre, between seven and 34 civilians were killed and as many as 80 were wounded in airstrikes on Masraba, according to local media. Sources attributed the blame to both Russia and the Syrian regime. One source reported that as many as 15 children were killed. Another put the

Summary

(3–15 children1 woman12 men)

7 – 34

12–80

19 named

هجين, Hajeen, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

One named civilian was killed by airstrikes striking in the Al-Abbas river crossing, Hajeen, Deir Ezzor, several media reported, though no-one identified the culprit. The victim was identified by name and photo by multiple sources, though no further information about the strike was provided. However, the same victim, Haj Abdul Karim al-Aran (al-Jameel), was also reported killed

Summary

Iraq Government Forces, Unknown

الأحماص او محاص , يكلاء, Al Ahmas or Mahhas area, Yakla, Al Bayda, Yemen

LOCATION

Two civilians, including a 14-year old boy, were killed in a US drone strike in Yakla, in the Qayfa area of Bayda governorate, on the evening of November 23rd 2017, according to several reports. In an email to the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, a US Central Command spokesperson confirmed that a strike took place in

Summary

Airstrike, Drone Strike

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

(1 child1 man)

Cause of injury / death

Belligerents reported killed

ابوحردوب, Abou Hardoub, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Three civilians were killed and others were injured in air and artillery strikes on Abou Hardoub, local media reported. Sources attributed the blame to both Russia and the Syrian regime. Local media reported that house of Oweid Al Dulan struck. He was killed as well as two members of his family There are no other

Summary

(2 children1 man)

Syrian Regime, Russian Military

3 named

حسرات, Hasrat, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

In what was described as a “massacre”, alleged Russian airstrikes killed least eight but as many as 17 civilians, including at least two girls, many from the same families, and wounded dozens as the town of Hasrat, Deir Ezzor, was struck, local media reported. Euphrates Post reported that “a massacre committed by warplanes killed a

Summary

8 – 17

(2 children4 men)

20–24

Russian Military

18 named, 3 families identified

الباغوز, Al Baghouz, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

One named civilian died in a casualty event in Al Baghouz, according to local media – though it was unclear who was responsible. There were allegations against Russia, the regime and Iraqi forces. No sources explicitly blamed the Coalition, though some didn’t identify the warplanes responsible. The official page for the al Soussa area reported:

Summary

1 – 3

2–5

US-led Coalition, Russian Military

سوح الرفاعي, Souh al Rifai camp, Abu Kamal countryside, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Three civilians, a father and his two daughters, died and many more were wounded in shelling of a camp for displaced people in the Abu Kamal countryside. It was not clear who was responsible for the incident as no sources apportioned blame. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, unidentified warplanes carried out a

Summary

(2 children1 man)

US-led Coalition, Unknown

3 named, 1 familiy identified

القورية, Qouriya, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Two civilians, a father and son, were killed and at least another two were wounded as an unidentified drone struck in Qouriya, Deir Ezzor, local sources reported. In the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights general reporting from the Euphrates River, the media reported that “two men were killed and another were wounded after being targeted

Summary

Airstrike, Drone Strike

2 – 3

(1 child1 man)

2–24

3 named, 1 familiy identified

مديرا, Madyara village, Eastern Ghouta, Damascus, Syria

LOCATION

Up to seven civilians, including four children and one woman, were killed while as many as dozens were wounded, local media reported, following Russian or Assad-waged airstrikes in Madyara village, aastern Ghouta, Damascus. While the death toll spanned from five to seven, most reported six civilian fatalities. For example, The Syrian Network for Human Rights

Summary

5 – 7

(4 children1 woman1 man)

12–24

Syrian Regime, Russian Military

6 named, 1 familiy identified

السوسة, Al-Sousse, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

One male civilian was killed in airstrikes on Al-Sousse, according to local media. Sources all blamed Russian warplanes. An image published shows the victim to be wearing military style dress and carrying a gun suggesting he may be a militant. Despite this, all sources reported he was a civilian. There were no reported injuries.

Summary

0 – 1

(0–1 men)

عربين, Arbeen, Damascus, Syria

LOCATION

Between three and four civilians were killed, and as many as 11 were wounded in air and artillery strikes on the popular market and residential homes in Arbeen. Sources blamaed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the raids. According to local sources, there were between seven and 13 raids on the vicinity which caused

Summary

3 – 4

(1 child1 woman4 men)

4 named

حرستا, Harasta, Damascus, Syria

LOCATION

As many as seven civilians were killed and dozens more were wounded in air and artillery strikes on Harasta, according to local media. Sources blamed both Russian warplanes and Syrian regime artillery shelling for the strikes. One source reported that “missile targeted residential neighbourhoods in the city of Harasta”. Another added that “missiles carrying cluster

Summary

Airstrike and/or Artillery

(1–5 children1 woman1 man)

3 – 7

5–25

6 named

السيال الغربي, Alsayyal Algharbi, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Between two and four civilian were killed, and an unspecified number of others were injured in airstrikes on Alsayyal Algharbi, according to local media. Sources blamed both the Syrian regime and Russia for the airstrikes. Only one source reported the death of four civilians, while most others reported that two adult male displaced brothers were

Summary

2 – 4

(2 men)

2 named, 1 familiy identified

حسرات, Hasrat, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

A man and two of his children were killed in airstrikes on Hasrat, according to local media. Sources blamed both the Syrian regime and Russia for the airstrikes. Civilian homes were allegedly struck, which some sources claim killed an entire family. There were no reports of wounded and no other details at this time.

Summary

(2 children1 man)

جليب غانم, Jleib Ghanem area, Al Qouriya desert, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Five civilians including two children and a woman died and as many as dozens more were wounded in an airstrike on a camp for displaced persons in the Jleib Ghanem area, Al Qouriya desert, according to local media. Most sources blamed Russia, though @basher_811 pointed to the Coalition,, reporting: “5 martyrs and a number of

Summary

(2 children2 women1 man)

7–24

Russian Military, US-led Coalition

5 named, 1 familiy identified

الاتارب, Atareb, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

In a mass civilian casualty event, as many as 82 civilians were killed, and 340 more were wounded, when six surface rockets and three missiles struck a popular market in Atareb. Sources blamed both the Syrian regime and Russia for these raids. According to sources, 100 shops as well as a police station were destroyed.

Summary

(5–6 children3–7 women30 men)

9 – 82

60–340

73 named

Southeast of Darusalaam, Lower Shabelle, Somalia

LOCATION

A US strike on al Shabaab fighters in the Lower Shabelle region also killed three civilians, Amnesty International later reported. Two US strikes took place in Somalia on November 12th, with one targeting al Shabaab and the other hitting Islamic State fighters, according to US Africa Command. The strikes killed “several fighters”, it said. The

Summary

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

(3 men)

Cause of injury / death

Belligerents reported killed

0–3

وادي الحيات, Wadi Al Hayat, Al Bayda, Yemen

LOCATION

A US Central Command spokesperson told reporters that a strike had killed two alleged ISIS militants in Bayda governorate on November 12th 2017. This confirmed earlier reports that a US drone strike in the Dhi Kalib area of Qayfa had killed two at noon on that date. Two sources suggested that one of those killed

Summary

Airstrike, Drone Strike

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

Cause of injury / death

Belligerents reported killed

1–2