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Incident Date
6 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2692
Location
البويطة, Buweita, Aleppo , Aleppo, Syria
A man and a child were killed in airstrikes on village of Al-Bawiyyatah in the town of Tal Al-Daman. Sources all attributed the blame to Moscow. Sources are conflicted as to whether the child was male or female - VDC amongst others reporting the child was female - while others reported the child was male.…
Summary
Published
6 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
10
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
6 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2698
Location
الهري, Harri, Deir Ezzor, Syria
As many as eight civilians were reportedly killed, and 13 others were wounded, in airstrikes on Harri. Sources all blamed Russia for the strikes. Al Hall reported that "Russian warplanes targeted civilian houses in Al-Harri town with more than six raids, killing eight civilians, including women and children, injuring more than 13 others and causing…
Summary
Published
6 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
8
Civilians reported injured
13
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
5–7 November, 2017
Incident Code
RS2688
Location
فيضة الجب, Faidat Al-Jib, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Six civilians, three women and three children, were reportedly killed and 13 others, including children, were wounded in airstrikes which struck an IDP camp in Faidat al-Jib. Sources blamed Russian warplanes, according to local media. Initial reporting suggested two had been killed - a mother and son. Later on local media reported that the toll…
Summary
Published
7 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
IDP or Refugee Camp
,
Residential
Civilians reported killed
6
Civilians reported injured
13
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
5 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2685
Location
معيزلية, Ma'izilya, Deir Ezzor, Syria
As many as 13 civilians were killed, including a family of five, and others were injured, following airstrikes on Al-Rifai camp for displaced peoples in Ma'izilya. Sources were conflicted as to who was responsible, with most blaming Russia, however Syrian Network for Human rights was among a few who blamed the Syrian regime. Many sources…
Summary
Published
5 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3–13
Civilians reported injured
2–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
5 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2684
Location
عشاير, Ashayer, Deir Ezzor, Syria
As many as four civilians were killed - including a man, his wife and daughter - in alleged Russian or Syrian regime raid strikes on Ashayer, according to local media. Some media reported that "warplanes" fired missiles - therefore not attributing blame to a belligerent. Syrian Network for Human Rights - who blamed the Syrian…
Summary
Published
5 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
3–4
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
5 November 2017
Incident Codes
CS1666a RS2687
Location
البوكمال, Abo Kamal, Deir Ezzor, Syria
As many as four civilians were killed in Russian airstrikes according to local media, as well as a report by the Russian Ministry of Defence. However, one source reported "We do not know whether the bombing is Russian or Coalition". Many other sources blamed the International Coalition for the strikes. Some sources blamed Iraqi airstrikes,…
Summary
Published
5 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
20
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
4 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2679
Location
الباغوز, Al-Baghoz, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Between two and six civilians were killed, and some others were wounded, following airstrikes on Al-Baghoz. Local media blamed both the Iraqi Army and Russia - but it is unclear who was to blame. An entire family of six were allegedly killed in the raid. Smart Mews reported that "aircraft likely to be Russian launched…
Summary
Published
4 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2–6
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
3 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2675
Location
السويعة, Suw'eiya, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Six civilians from one family were killed in alleged Russian airstrikes which struck the village of Al-Suwayea, according to local media. Sources all blamed Russian warplanes for the raids. The victims were named, and according to media, "dozens" of civilians were wounded. Bukmalna, who named the victims, reported that "the flight targeted a civilian house".…
Summary
Published
3 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
6
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
3–4 November, 2017
Incident Code
RS2676
Location
الجلاء, Al-Jalaa, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Six to seven civilians were killed - including three children and a woman - following airstrikes on Al-Jalaa, according to local media. Some sources blamed Russia, while the other did not attribute blame. Four out of the six civilians killed were reportedly from one family, however, Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that "6 civilians…
Summary
Published
4 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
6–7
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
2 November 2017
Incident Codes
CS1660 RS2671
Location
الصالحية, Al Salhiya, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Up to 23 civilians, reportedly including two families, died and “a large number” more were injured in airstrikes on al Salhiya in Deir Ezzor, according to local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether this was the work of the US-led Coalition, Russia or the Syrian regime. Euphrates Post reported “21 martyrs and…
Summary
Published
2 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
10–23
Civilians reported injured
10
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
2 November 2017
Incident Codes
CS1661 RS2672
Location
هجين, Hajeen - al Zir area, Deir Ezzor, Syria
One man died and his child was wounded in a casualty event in the al Zir area in Hajeen town, local media reported – though it was unclear whether the casualties were caused by an airstrike or a rocket. Additionally, sources were conflicted as to whether this was the work of the US-led Coalition or…
Summary
Published
2 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
2 November 2017
Incident Codes
CS1662 RS2673
Location
المراشدة, Al Mrashda river crossing, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Up to five civilians died in an airstrike on the al Mrashda river crossing in Deir Ezzor, local media said – though sources were conflicted as to whether the US-led Coalition, Syrian regime or Russia were responsible. According to Al Hall, the Coalition “targeted the water crossing in the town of Al Mrashda in rural…
Summary
Published
2 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
4–5
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
2 November 2017
Incident Codes
CS1663 RS2674
Location
باغوز, Al Baghouz, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Four or more civilians died in an airstrike on al Baghouz, according to local media. While most sources pointed towards the Coalition, one said that it was unclear whether Russia had been responsible. The US-led alliance later admitted killing five civilians in the event. According to Al Hal, “Coalition forces also raided al-Bagouz village in…
Summary
Published
2 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
5–6
Civilians reported injured
20
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
1 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2667
Location
الغبرة, Al-Ghabra, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Two men were killed and "dozens" more civilians were killed in an airstrike on Al-Ghabra, according to local media. Sources mostly blamed Russia, however a few blamed "warplanes" - not identifying a culprit. Al Araby reported that " al-Ghubra [is] in the vicinity of the city of Albuqmal at the Syrian-Iraqi border in the far…
Summary
Published
1 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
1 November 2017
Incident Codes
CS1656 RS2665
Location
السيال, Abu Kamal, Al Sayyal, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Between three and six civilians died in an airstrike on the home of Mohammed al-Shabib Abu Jassim, according to local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether the US-led Coalition, the Iraqi air force, Syrian regime or Russia were to blame. According to Eldorar, “The sources said that in conjunction with the artillery…
Summary
Published
1 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
3–6
Civilians reported injured
18
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
1 November 2017
Incident Codes
CS1657 RS2666
Location
البصيرة, Al Busayrah, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Two named civilians died and up to 23 others were wounded in an airstrike on al Busayrah according to local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether the US-led Coalition or Russia were to blame. Baladi, Jisr TV and Sharqiya Voice all blamed the Coalition. Euphrates Post reported “the martyrdom of the young…
Summary
Published
1 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
4–23
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
30 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2664
Location
البوليل, Al-Bouleil, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Between ten and 18 civilians were killed, including at least one woman, during aerial shelling of al-Bouleil, Deir Ezzor, local sources reported, though it was unclear whether Russia or the Syrian regime was to blame. Many sources reported simultaneously about airstrikes in both the towns of al-Bouleil and Toub that day, reporting a total of…
Summary
Published
1 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
10–18
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
30 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2663
Location
الطيانة, Tayaneh, Deir Ezzor, Syria
A single source reported that "Russian warplanes targeted the village of Al Tayana with more than 6 raids, resulting in the death of a man and several civilian casualties and damage to property." There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
30 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
29 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2661
Location
الحميدية, Hamidiya, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Between seven and ten civilians were killed - including two children, a woman and two men, and "dozens" more were injured, following airstrikes on Hamidiya. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame. Most blamed Russian warplanes, however one blamed the Syrian regime, and another reported that Russian and "other planes" bombed the vicinity.…
Summary
Published
29 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
7–10
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
28 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2659
Location
البوكمال, Abu Kamal, Deir Ezzor, Syria
An elderly man was reportedly killed following an airstrike on Abu Kamal at noon on October 28th. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame. Most blamed Russian warplanes, however some did not attribute blame, while Syrian Network for Human Rights said that the Syrian regime was responsible. The strike reportedly "targeted the perimeter…
Summary
Published
28 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
28 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2660
Location
سنجار, Sanjar, Idlib, Syria
A father and son were both killed in a raid which struck their home in Sanjar, completely destroying it, according to local media. Sources all blamed Russian warplanes for the strikes, which allegedly occurred between midnight and 5am. Images published show a dead girl as well as a dead boy. Additionally, one source reported that…
Summary
Published
28 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
2–3
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
22 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2654
Location
العرضي, Al-Aradi, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Four children from one family were killed in an air and/or artillery strike on the residential neighbourhood of Al-Aradi in Deir Ezzor city, according to local media. Sources mostly all reported that Russia was to blame, however Sharqiya voice blamed both the Syrian regime and Russia. As many as 12 to 24 civilians were allegedly…
Summary
Published
22 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
4–8
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
21 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2650
Location
الغبرة, Al-Ghabra, Deir Ezzor, Syria
A family of three was killed - including a father, mother and daughter - and one other civilian was injured, following an airstrike on Al-Ghabra, local media reported. Sources either blamed Russian warplanes for the raids, or did not attribute any blame. Deirezzor24 reported that there was extensive damage to property in the aftermath of…
Summary
Published
21 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
20 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2649
Location
الشحيل, Al-Shaheel, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Four civilians including two children died following air and artillery strikes on Al-Shaheel, according to local media. Most sources blamed Russian warplanes for the strikes which "targeted residential homes", however some did not attribute blame. Three of the civilians who died were a mother and her two children. An elderly man was also later reported…
Summary
Published
20 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
3–4
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
19 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1647
Location
البصيرة, Al Busayrah, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Two civilians died in al Busayrah, according to local media – though it was unclear who was responsible. The majority of sources, however, attributed the event to Moscow. Euphrates Post reported by name the death of one civilian male as a result of airstrikes targeted the al Busayrah. RFS Media Office blamed Russia, reporting that…
Summary
Published
19 October 2017
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
19 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2646
Location
الربضة, Rabda, Hama, Syria
A man was killed and an unspecified number of civilians were wounded in an airstrike on Rabda, local media reported. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame, most attributing blame to Russia, however the Syrian Network for Human Rights blamed the "Russian-Syrian alliance". The reports remained unspecific regarding the number of wounded civilians.…
Summary
Published
19 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
19 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2647
Location
الباغوز, Al-Baghouz, Deir Ezzor, Syria
In what some sources referred to as "a massacre", more than 36 civilians were reportedly killed and dozens more injured when an airstrike struck a river crossing at Al-Baghouz. Most sources blamed Russian warplanes however some either did not attribute blame or blamed "unidentified warplanes". As many as six families were identified by local media.…
Summary
Published
19 October 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
15–36
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
18 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1646
Location
الشحيل, Al Shaheel, Deir Ezzor, Syria
On October 18, 2017, two to four civilians were killed in an airstrike on Al Shaheel, according to local media, though sources were conflicted as to who was to blame. Two men were killed identified by name by multiple sources. Al Sharqiya Observatory said that the victims died from wounds sustained in a Coalition strike.…
Summary
Published
18 October 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2–4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
17 October 2017
Incident Codes
CS1645 RS2642
Location
Abu Kamal, Al Masriya roundabout, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Between eight and nine civilians died in an airstrike on the al Masriya roundabout in Abu Kamal, according to local media – though sources at the time were conflicted as to whether the US-led Coalition or Russia was responsible. In September 2019 the Coalition accepted responsibility for this incident. Its monthly civilian casualty report noted:…
Summary
Published
17 October 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
8–9
Civilians reported injured
12–36
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
17 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2643
Location
البوليل, Al-Bouleil, Deir Ezzor, Syria
A man was killed in an air and artillery strike on Al-Bouleil, according to local media. Sources either blamed Russian warplanes for the raids, or did not attribute blame to any belligerent. According to local media, the bombardments were heavy and occurred during the night. There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
17 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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