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Incident Date

25 August 2023

Incident Code

USSOM399

Location

Sheekhow farm outside Awdhegle town, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
27 al-Shabaab militants were reportedly killed by operations carried out by Somalia government forces and 'international partners' at Sheekhow farm outside Awdhegle town village on August 25, 2023. @HarunMaruf quoted state media who reported that government forces in collaboration with international partners carried out an operation that resulted in the killing of 27 militants. @HarunMaruf…

Summary

Published
25 August 2023
Strike Type
Airstrike, Ground operation
Infrastructure
Agriculture
Military actors reported killed
27
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
International Forces (Unknown)
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Incident Date

25 August 2023

Incident Code

USSOM400

Location

in the vicinity of Basra, between Afgoye and Bal’ad towns, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
Five al-Shabaab militants were reportedly killed by operations carried out by Somalia government forces and 'international partners' in the vicinity of Basra, between Afgoye and Bal’ad towns on August 25, 2023. @HarunMaruf quoted state media who reported that government forces in collaboration with international partners carried out a second operation that resulted in the killing…

Summary

Published
25 August 2023
Strike Type
Airstrike, Ground operation
Military actors reported killed
5
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
International Forces (Unknown)
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Incident Date

4 August 2023

Incident Code

CS1996

Location

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

Published
4 August 2023
Strike Type
Airstrike, Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

22 July 2023

Incident Code

TS613

Location

عزمارين, Azmarin, Idlib, Syria
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

Published
22 July 2023
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date

19 July 2023

Incident Code

CS1995

Location

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

Published
19 July 2023
Strike Type
Airstrike (Drone Strike), Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
Civilians reported killed
0–2
Military actors reported killed
0–2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

15 July 2023

Incident Code

TS611

Location

بلدة حارم, Harem town, Idlib, Syria
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

Published
15 July 2023
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported injured
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date

12 July 2023

Incident Code

USSOM393

Location

Weelmarow Village, Lower Juba, Somalia
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

Published
12 July 2023
Strike Type
Ground operation, Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
17
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

5 July 2023

Incident Code

TS608

Location

رأس العين, Ras al Ain, Al Hassakah, Syria
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

Published
5 July 2023
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
5–7
Military actors reported killed
1–3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date

11 June 2023

Incident Code

USSOM388

Location

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

Summary

Published
11 June 2023
Strike Type
Airstrike, Ground operation
Military actors reported killed
19
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
International Forces (Unknown)
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Incident Date

11 June 2023

Incident Code

CS1993

Location

صلهام, Salham, Al Hassakah, Syria
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

Published
11 June 2023
Strike Type
Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
Civilians reported killed
0–1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military actors reported killed
0–1
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

29 May 2023

Incident Code

RS4769

Location

معارة النعسان, Maaret al-Nassan, Idlib, Syria
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 Maaret 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

Published
29 May 2023
Strike Type
Artillery, Ground operation
Civilians reported injured
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

28 May 2023

Incident Code

TS597

Location

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

Published
28 May 2023
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
20–25
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date

24 May 2023

Incident Code

RS4768

Location

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

Published
24 May 2023
Strike Type
Ground operation
Infrastructure
Agriculture
Civilians reported injured
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

13 May 2023

Incident Code

USSOM384

Location

Ali Fuuto, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
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…

Summary

Published
13 May 2023
Strike Type
Ground operation, Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
44
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
International Forces (Unknown)
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Incident Date

3 May 2023

Incident Code

TS592

Location

بحيره, Bahira, Al Hassakah, Syria
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

Published
3 May 2023
Strike Type
Ground operation
Infrastructure
Agriculture
Civilians reported injured
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date

2 May 2023

Incident Code

USSOM383

Location

near Nungare, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
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

Published
2 May 2023
Strike Type
Airstrike, Ground operation
Military actors reported killed
40
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
International Forces (Unknown)
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Incident Date

20 April 2023

Incident Code

USSOM382

Location

between Ugunji and Mubarak villages, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
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…

Summary

Published
20 April 2023
Strike Type
Airstrike, Ground operation
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
International Forces (Unknown)
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Incident Date

20 March 2023

Incident Code

TS590

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

Published
20 March 2023
Strike Type
Ground operation
Infrastructure
IDP or Refugee Camp
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date

3 March 2023

Incident Code

USSOM381

Location

Turdho village, Lower Juba, Somalia
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

Published
3 March 2023
Strike Type
Airstrike, Ground operation
Military actors reported killed
13
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

28 February 2023

Incident Code

USSOM380

Location

Buurweyn, Hiiraan, Somalia
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

Published
23 February 2023
Strike Type
Ground operation, Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
10
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons, Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
International Forces (Unknown)
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Incident Date

21 February 2023

Incident Code

USSOM378

Location

Cadaley, Middle Shabelle, Somalia
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

Published
21 February 2023
Strike Type
Ground operation, Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
42
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
International Forces (Unknown)
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Incident Date

17 February 2023

Incident Code

USSOM376

Location

near Afcad, Hiiraan, Somalia
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

Published
17 February 2023
Strike Type
Ground operation, Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
50
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
International Forces (Unknown)
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Incident Date

15 February 2023

Incident Code

USSOM373

Location

Bacadweyne, Mudug, Somalia
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

Published
15 February 2023
Strike Type
Airstrike, Ground operation
Military actors reported killed
5–70
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

15–16 February, 2023

Incident Code

USSOM374

Location

Iji and Afad, Middle Shabelle, Somalia
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

Published
15 February 2023
Strike Type
Airstrike, Ground operation
Military actors reported killed
72–272
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
International Forces (Unknown)
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Incident Date

25 January 2023

Incident Code

USSOM368

Location

Almiskad mountains, Bari, Somalia
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

Published
25 January 2023
Strike Type
Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
Military actors reported killed
11
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

21 January 2023

Incident Code

CS1990

Location

الشحيل, Al Shahil, Deir Ezzor, Syria
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

Published
21 January 2023
Strike Type
Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
Civilians reported injured
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

16 January 2023

Incident Code

YS163

Location

حزوان, Hazwan, Aleppo, Syria
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

Published
16 January 2023
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
YPG
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Incident Date

13 January 2023

Incident Code

TI090

Location

قرية خليفان, Khalifan village, Erbil, Iraq
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

Published
13 January 2023
Strike Type
Ground operation
Infrastructure
Agriculture
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date

1 January 2023

Incident Code

YS162

Location

حزوان, Hazwan, Aleppo, Syria
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

Published
1 January 2023
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
2–3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
YPG
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Incident Date

15 December 2022

Incident Code

TS578

Location

بوبان, Boban, Aleppo, Syria
On December 15th 2022, two civilians - two brothers - were reportedly severely injured following live bullets shot by Turkish forces in Boban village (Boban Saghrir village), West of Kobane. Sources described Turkish forces' firing as "indiscriminate". Fawaz Ossi, 31 years old was allegedly shot in the stomach while he was renovating his house. When…

Summary

Published
15 December 2022
Strike Type
Ground operation
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons, Accidents related to conflict
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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