Civilian Casualties

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons

US Forces

Al-Shabaab

قرية جورين, Jurin and Na'orat Jurin villages, Hama, Syria

LOCATION

On August 25th, 2023 at least two women were injured and a young woman and child later died due to injuries sustained in a Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) perpetrated assault on Jurin and Na’orat Jurin Villages in Northwest Hama. The woman, Taryaq Rustom and child, Maher Abbas, died four days after the attack after receiving

Summary

Artillery, Ground operation

(1 child1 woman)

1–3

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons

2 named, 1 familiy identified

Turkish Military

Named victims

Geolocation

Village

مطب البوراشد, , Matab Al Bourashed, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

On the 4th of August 2023, International Coalition forces and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) allegedly conducted an airdrop operation, which involved a ground action and helicopters, at dawn in the town of Matab Al Burashid, in Deir Ezzor, shooting and killing a civilian named Ali Abdel Hamid Al-Areed and injuring his brother. Multiple media

Summary

Airstrike, Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)

(1 man)

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons

عزمارين, Azmarin, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

On 22nd July 2023, two civilians were reportedly injured by gunfire from Turkish border forces on the Syrian-Turkish border near the village of Azmarin, Harem in Western Idlib. The North Press reported that both Manaf Azaddin and Yamen al-Sufarani were injured when attempting to cross the border, one in the morning and the other in

Summary

تل الذهب, Tal Al Thahb in Al Dashisha, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Two brothers were killed by an operation declared by the SDF and involving the US-led Coalition in Tal Al Thahb, Al Dashisha on July 19, 2023. Sources are conflicted as to whether the men killed were civilians or members of ISIS. Euphrates Post reported that two people, Muhammad Salem Al-Nazal (28 years old) and his

Summary

Airstrike, Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground), Drone Strike

0 – 2

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons

US-led Coalition

ISIS

0–2

بلدة حارم, Harem town, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

A man was injured when he was allegedly shot by Turkish border guards near Harem town on July 15, 2023. North Press Agency reported that Turkish border guards shot and injured a 52 year old man named Riyad al-Kanou while he was checking on his land, which is adjacent to the Turkish border near the town

Summary

Weelmarow Village, Lower Juba, Somalia

LOCATION

Kenyans.co.ke reported that a joint operation by US Commandos, Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and the Security Forces in Jubaland resulted in the death of 17 al-Shabaab militants in Weelmarow Village in Lower Juba. The source added that the majority of the al-Shabaab militants were Kenyan and Ethiopian natives. No other sources reported on the incident.

Summary

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons

US Forces

Al-Shabaab

رأس العين, Ras al Ain, Al Hassakah, Syria

LOCATION

At around noon on the 5th July, 2023, two children were killed and up to seven others, including a woman and a child were injured in an alleged armed clash between two of the Turkish-backed armed opposition factions at the al-Qaws checkpoint at the entrance of the Turkish-occupied city of Ras al Ain in Hasakah.

Summary

(2 children)

5–7

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons

Belligerents reported injured

1–3

صلهام, Salham, Al Hassakah, Syria

LOCATION

A young man was killed and others were injured during an alleged Syrian Democratic Forces and US airdrop operation in the village of Salham on June 11, 2023. Sources were conflicted as to whether the young man was a member of ISIS or a civilian. The Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the Syrian-regime news organization,

Summary

Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)

0 – 1

(0–1 men)

US-led Coalition

ISIS

0–1

Bulo-Mohamed-Abdalla under Awdhigle district, Lower Shabelle, Somalia

LOCATION

At least 19 al-Shabaab militants were killed by operations carried out by Somalia government forces and international partners in Bula-Mohamed-Abdalla village on June 11, 2023 Somali National News Agency (@SONNALIVE) announced that at least 19 al-Shabaab militants were killed by joint operations between the National Intelligence Service Agency and international allies in Bula-Mohamed-Abdalla village. In addition, vehicles

Summary

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons

US Forces, Somali Military Forces

Al-Shabaab

معارة النعسان, Maaret Al Nassan, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

On 29th May 2023 three civilians, a man and his two children, were injured by machine gun fire and/or artillery shelling in the town of Maarat al-Nassan, east of Idlib. The victims were treated locally before being sent to hospital. Sources were conflicted as to whether the Syrian regime and/or Russian forces were responsible. Several

Summary

Artillery, Ground operation

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons

Russian Military, Syrian Regime

عفرين ، رأس العين ، اعزاز ، تل أبيض ، الباب ، جرابلس, Afrin, Ras Al Ain, Azaz, Tell Abyad, Al Bab, Jarablus, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

A child was killed and between 20 to 25 civilians, including two women and four children, were injured by alleged Turkish-back faction heavy gunfire around Afrin on May 28, 2023. Hawar News initially reported that a child was killed and “a number of people, including women” were injured by gunfire from Turkish militia members while

Summary

(1 child)

20–25

between the towns of Kansafra and Al-Fatira, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

A young man was reportedly injured by shrapnel from machine guns attributed to both Russian forces and the Syrian regime on May 24th 2023. The incident occured on agricultural land between the town of Kansafra and Al-Fatirah, in the southern countryside of Idlib. Reports from the Syrian Civil Defence, Halab Today TV and Twitter user

Summary

Syrian Regime, Russian Military

Ali Fuuto, Lower Shabelle, Somalia

LOCATION

44 al-Shabaab militants were killed during operations carried out by Somalia government forces and international partners in the Ali Fuuto area in Lower Shabelle on May 13, 2023. Voice of America quoted Somalia’s deputy information minister, Abdirahman Al-Adala, who said that the intelligence unit, with the support of international partners, killed 44 al-Shabab militants in the

Summary

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons

US Forces, Somali Military Forces

بحيره, Bahira, Al Hassakah, Syria

LOCATION

A 49 year old man was allegedly shot and injured by Turkish border guards in the village of Bahira on May 3, 2023. Hawar News reported that a civilian was wounded by live bullets fired by the Turkish army. A relative of the injured civilian told a Hawar reporter that live bullets fired between 14:00

Summary

near Nungare, Lower Shabelle, Somalia

LOCATION

More than 40 al-Shabaab militants were killed during operations carried out by Somalia government forces and international partners near Nungare/ Barire town in Lower Shabelle on May 2, 2023. The National Intelligence & Security Agency (NISA) @HSNQ_NISA tweeted that more than 40 al-Shabaab militants, including leaders and foreigners, were killed during an army operation in

Summary

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons

Somali Military Forces, US Forces

between Ugunji and Mubarak villages, Lower Shabelle, Somalia

LOCATION

At least 20 al-Shabaab militants were killed and “dozens” of others were injured by an operation carried out by the Somali government and international security partners between the Ugunji and Mubarak areas of Lower Shabelle region on April 20, 2023. The National Intelligence & Security Agency (NISA) announced that 20 al-Shabaab militants, including a ring leader,

Summary

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons

Somali Military Forces, US Forces

LOCATION

جنديرس, Jindires, Aleppo, Syria

Four men from the same family were killed and three others, including a child with special needs, were injured when Turkish mercenaries alleged shot them during Newroz celebrations in Jandrisa district on March 20, 2023. Local sources told Hawar News that the mercenaries of Ahrar al-Sharqiya opened fire on civilians in Jandrisa district while they

Summary

IDP or refugee camp

(4 men)

5 named, 1 familiy identified

Turkish Military

Named victims

Geolocation

Subdistrict

Turdho village, Lower Juba, Somalia

LOCATION

13 al-Shabaab militants were killed during operations allegedly carried out by the Somali National Army Danab Special Forces with the aid of the US Africa Command and the Jubbaland State Forces in Turdho village of Lower Jubba on March 3, 2022. Garowe Online reported that an operation carried out by the Danab Special Forces with the

Summary

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons

Somali Military Forces, US Forces

Buurweyn, Hiiraan, Somalia

LOCATION

More than 10 alleged al-Shabaab militants were killed by Somalia government forces and international partners in the Burweyn area of Hiraan region on February 28, 2023. A tweet from @HSNQ_NISA, the National Intelligence & Security Agency (NISA) of Somalia, announced that “more than” 10 [al-Shabaab members] including leaders were killed in an army operation by NISA

Summary

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons

Cadaley, Middle Shabelle, Somalia

LOCATION

42 al-Shabaab militants were reportedly killed by Somali forces and “international partner” operations in Cadaley near Mahaday district in Middle Shabelle on February 21, 2022. Somali National News Agency @SONNALIVE announced that the Somali National Army supported by regional forces and International partners killed 42 al-Shabaab militants in Cadaley near Mahaday district. According to Islam Times

Summary

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons

near Afcad, Hiiraan, Somalia

LOCATION

Over 50 al-Shabaab militants were killed by Somali forces and “international partner” airstrikes or ground operations in near Afcad location in Hiiraan region on February 17, 2023. Somali National Television quoted the Somali Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism which released a statement that the Somali Armed Forces with support in international security partners killed

Summary

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons

US Forces

Geolocation

Village

Iji and Afad, Middle Shabelle, Somalia

LOCATION

More than 272 al-Shabaab militants were reportedly killed and others were injured by Somali forces and “international partner” airstrikes or ground operations in Iji and Afad villages near Jalalaqsi district on February 15-16, 2023. Hiraan Online News reported that “unidentified drones” bombed villages in the Hiraan region on as part of clashes between Somali government forces

Summary

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons

Belligerents reported injured

72–272

Bacadweyne, Mudug, Somalia

LOCATION

Between five and 70 alleged al-Shabaab militants were killed by declared US airstrikes and/or Somali government ground actions near Bacadweyne in the Mudug of central Galmudug state on February 15, 2023. AFRICOM released a statement on February 16th that “At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia and in support of Somali National Army

Summary

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons

5–70

Almiskad mountains, Bari, Somalia

LOCATION

An ISIS leader and 10 of his associates were killed by a declared US counterterrorism operation in the Almiskad mountains of Bari region, Somalia on January 25, 2023. One US service member was injured during the operation when a dog bit him. AFRICOM initially released a statement that “the U.S. military conducted a successful counterterrorism operation

Summary

Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)

Belligerents reported injured

الشحيل, Al Shahil, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

A civilian was injured during a declared raid carried out by CENTCOM and partner forces in Al Shahil on January 21, 2023. Up to three alleged ISIS members were also arrested during the raid. CENTCOM released a statement that “US Central Command forces conducted a partnered helicopter and ground assault raid in eastern Syria, Jan. 21,

Summary

Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons

حزوان, Hazwan, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

A woman was killed by a sniper shooting allegedly carried out by the Syrian Democratic Forces in the village of Hazwan on January 16, 2023. Shaam News reported that a woman was killed by a sniper affiliated with the Syrian Democratic Forces in the village of Hazwan. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights stated that

Summary

(1 woman)

قرية خليفان, Khalifan village, Erbil, Iraq

LOCATION

Two children were injured when Turkish forces allegedly shot them in the village of Khalifan on January 13, 2022. Alyaum TV reported that two children were injured while grazing cattle in the “Khalifan” area of the “Sidkan” district when Turkish forces shot them. Hawar News (quoting Roj News Agency) added that the children were shot

Summary

Turkish Military

حزوان, Hazwan, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

Civilians, including children, were injured by alleged Syrian Democratic Forces shelling or heavy machine guns on the village of Hazwan on January 1, 2023. One local source also reported there were “deaths” including among children. Nabd News reported that civilians, including children, were wounded when the SDF carried out shelling of civilian homes in the

Summary

1 – 2

(1–2 children)

2–3

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons

YPG