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Infrastructure

Incident date

October 11, 2019

Incident Code

YS040

LOCATION

سروج , Suruç, Sanliurfa, Turkey

At least two civilians – reportedly children – were reported killed, and up to three others injured in an alleged YPG artillery attack on Suruç in Turkey on October 11th, 2019, according to media sources. According to CNN Turk, a mortar hit a house in Suruç and as a result, three people lost their lives

Summary

First published
October 11, 2019
Last updated
August 31, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 3
(2–3 children)
Civilians reported injured
1–3
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
YPG
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Incident date

November 19, 2019

Incident Code

YS072

LOCATION

أعزاز, Azaz, Aleppo, Syria

One civilian was reported killed and between seven and 15 others including two children injured in an alleged YPG artillery attack on Azaz in Aleppo governorate, Syria on November 19th, 2019, according to local sources. The civilian killed was identified as Muhammad Mustafa Amouri, aged 30 and he died shortly after he was moved to

Summary

First published
November 19, 2019
Last updated
September 14, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
7–15
Cause of injury / death
Planted explosives and unexploded ordnance (UXO)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
YPG
Named victims
1 named
Geolocation
Street
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Incident date

March 30, 2021

Incident Code

YS103

LOCATION

طريق اعزاز - عفرين, Azaz - Afrin road, Aleppo, Syria

At least one civilian, a child, was injured from a strike that was allegedly launched by the YPG on the Azaz – Afrin road, north of Aleppo on March 30, 2021. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that a child was injured by a “rocket-propelled grenade” while a tweet from @k_alsameh identified a guided missile

Summary

First published
March 30, 2021
Last updated
September 6, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
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Incident date

February 15, 2022

Incident Code

YS125

LOCATION

اعزاز, Azaz, Aleppo, Syria

On February 15th 2022, missile shelling targeted the city of Azaz in the northern countryside of Aleppo and reportedly killed three to six civilians and wounded between four and 12 others, including one to three children. The shelling was alleged PKK/YPG or attributed to the Syrian regime. Two students, Saeed Al-Haji and Akram Al-Hassan, in

Summary

First published
February 15, 2022
Last updated
February 23, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 6
(0–1 women3 men)
Civilians reported injured
4–12
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerent
YPG
Named victims
9 named
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Incident date

November 13, 2022

Incident Code

YS156

LOCATION

مقطع حجر كبير, Maqtaa Hajar Kabir, Aleppo, Syria

Two young men were killed when a mine allegedly planted by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) exploded in the village of Maqtaa Hajar Kabir on November 13, 2022. According to @nahermedia, two young men named Hassan Al-Junaid and Hamid Ibrahim Al-Dheeb were killed by remnants of a mine that exploded in the village of Maqtaa

Summary

First published
November 13, 2022
Last updated
November 17, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian infrastructure
Agriculture
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(2 men)
Cause of injury / death
Planted explosives and unexploded ordnance (UXO)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
YPG
Named victims
2 named
Geolocation
Village
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Incident date

September 3, 2023

Incident Code

SDF00021

LOCATION

city of Al-Basira, Deir Ezzor, Syria

A young man, Ahmed al-Attiyah, was killed and others injured by shells in an attack allegedly perpetrated by the SDF during the early morning of September 3rd, 2023 in the city of Al-Basira, in the Deir Ezzor eastern countryside. Sources are conflicted as to whether Ahmed was a civilian or a militant with the tribal

Summary

First published
September 3, 2023
Last updated
October 6, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Artillery, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0 – 1
(0–1 men)
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
YPG
Suspected target
Tribal Forces
Belligerents reported killed
0–1
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Incident date

October 15, 2019

Incident Code

YS050

LOCATION

ميرزا وتل علي والشعيب, Tel Ali, Mirza, and Al Shuaib, Aleppo, Syria

Six civilians were reported killed and 13 to 15 others injured in alleged SDF artillery attacks on three villages near the town of Ghandoura, east of Aleppo on October 15th 2019, according to local media sources. The targeted villages are Mirza, Tel Ali and Al Shua’ib.

Summary

First published
October 17, 2019
Last updated
August 30, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
6
Civilians reported injured
13–15
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Syrian Democratic Forces
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Incident date

January 16, 2020

Incident Code

YS083

LOCATION

اعزاز, Azaz, Aleppo, Syria

Up to ten civilians were injured in alleged SDF or Syrian regime artillery strikes on the city of Azaz, Aleppo governorate, on January 16th, 2020, according to local sources. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitored “a missile strike carried out by the ‘Kurdish forces’ stationed in Maranaz within the northern sector of Aleppo countryside,

Summary

First published
January 16, 2020
Last updated
August 30, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
8–10
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
YPG, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

August 5, 2021

Incident Code

YS111

LOCATION

حزوانحزوان, Hazwan near Al Bab, Aleppo, Syria

Up to two civilians were killed and a further two injured after missiles reportedly struck vehicles in the village of Hazwan, east of Aleppo on August 5th, 2021. While most sources claimed the Syrian Democratic Forces were responsible, the Syrian Civil Defence said the missiles originated from areas controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces and

Summary

First published
August 6, 2021
Last updated
September 7, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(2 men)
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerents
Syrian Regime, Syrian Democratic Forces
Named victims
2 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

June 1, 2022

Incident Code

YS135

LOCATION

الحلونجي, Al Huwlanji, Aleppo, Syria

Between one and three civilians, including a child, were injured in alleged Syrian Democratic Forces’ shelling and heavy machine gun fire on the Al-Muhsinli-Halunji road on June 1, 2022. According to the Syrian Civil Defense, a child was injured when the Syrian Civil Defense struck a car “with heavy machine guns on the Al-Muhsinli-Halunji road”.

Summary

First published
June 1, 2022
Last updated
July 29, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1–3
Causes of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
YPG
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Incident date

August 9, 2023

Incident Code

YS168

LOCATION

مخيم كويت الرحمة, Kuwait Al Rahma camp, Aleppo, Syria

On the evening of Wednesday 9 August, 2023, one civilian was reportedly killed and five to seven others, including three children and a woman, were injured by a missile strike on the Kuwait Al Rahma camp for displaced persons in Jabal Teranda, Afrin. The strike reportedly came from areas controlled by the regime forces and

Summary

First published
August 9, 2023
Last updated
September 6, 2023
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian infrastructure
IDP or refugee camp
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
5–7
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Syrian Democratic Forces, Syrian Regime
Named victims
3 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

September 6, 2023

Incident Code

SDF00029

LOCATION

قرب الصرف الصحي الفاصل بين الطيانة وذيبان, near the sewer pipe between Al Thayana and Dhiban, east of Deir Ezzor, Deir Ezzor, Syria

On Wednesday, September 6, 2023, a child was injured by the bullets allegedly coming from an SDF checkpoint near the sewer pipe separating the towns of Al-Tayana and Dhiban, east of Deir Ezzor. The incident was reported by multiple local sources indicating that the child was from the town of Al-Tayana. Where sources identified the

Summary

First published
September 6, 2023
Last updated
March 1, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Ground operation
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1
Cause of injury / death
Small arms and light weapons
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
YPG
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Incident date

October 9, 2019

Incident Code

YS030

LOCATION

جرابلس, Jarabulus, Aleppo, Syria

One person was killed and an unknown number of others were wounded after alleged SDF artillery and rocket shelling on the city of Jarablus, Aleppo governorate, on October 9th 2019. SyriaTV reported that one civilian was killed and others were injured after rocket shelling in the city center by SDF forces stationed in the village

Summary

First published
October 9, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Syrian Democratic Forces
Belligerents reported killed
1
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Incident date

October 21, 2019

Incident Code

YS062

LOCATION

السوسة, Al Sousa , Deir Ezzor, Syria

Two male civilians were reportedly shot by YPG forces in the countryside of al-Sousa. Euphrates Post reported: “The bodies of the two young men were found n the village of al-Jarzi this morning: Meshaan al-Hamoud Al Ghadab was born in 1992 and his brother-in-law Musleh Khabur al-Saleh was born in 1983 The youths were civilians

Summary

First published
October 21, 2019
Last updated
September 6, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(2 men)
Cause of injury / death
Small arms and light weapons
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
YPG
Named victims
2 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

June 28, 2020

Incident Code

YS095

LOCATION

مارع, Mare’a, Aleppo, Syria

A child was killed after an unexploded shell from earlier shelling by alleged Kurdish forces on the town of Mare’a exploded on June 28th, 2020. It is unclear when exactly the munition was fired. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that it had “documented the death of a child under the age of 18,

Summary

First published
June 28, 2020
Last updated
September 2, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 child)
Cause of injury / death
Planted explosives and unexploded ordnance (UXO)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
YPG
Suspected target
Unknown
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

October 2, 2021

Incident Code

CS1965

LOCATION

مزرعة تشرين, Mazra'a Tishreen, Raqqa, Syria

One civilian, a “young” man, Abboud Al-Akeeb, was allegedly killed by US-led Coalition and Syrian Democratic Forces’ raid on Tishreen Farm, north of Raqqa in Syria on 2nd October 2021, according to multiple sources. The attack was reported to have happened at dawn. Athar Press reported that “American forces and “SDF” carried out raids in

Summary

First published
October 2, 2021
Last updated
April 30, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Causes of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerents
US-led Coalition, Syrian Democratic Forces
Suspected target
ISIS
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

August 3, 2022

Incident Code

YS146

LOCATION

اعزاز, Azaz, Aleppo, Syria

On August 3rd 2022, between three and six people, including up to four women, were reported injured by artillery shelling which hit the city of Azaz, Aleppo, Syria as a result of reported SDF (YPG/PKK) or Syrian regime forces action.  The incident was reported to have taken place in the evening. @jabha_sy reported that the

Summary

First published
August 3, 2022
Last updated
September 20, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
3–6
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
YPG, Syrian Regime
Named victims
4 named
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Incident date

August 30, 2023

Incident Code

SDF00011

LOCATION

الصنور, Al Sanour, Abo Hama, Deir Ezzor, Syria

On August 30th, 2023, during clashes in Abo Hama between SDF forces and tribal fighters, Youssef Al-Ibrahim Al-Abdullah, 15 years old, and young man Bashar Al-Abd Al-Ali, were killed and 10 other civilians were injured, according to reports from multiple news agencies and the boy’s family. Sada Al Sharqieh was the sole report found within

Summary

First published
August 30, 2023
Last updated
October 10, 2023
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Ground operation
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 2
(1 child)
Civilians reported injured
10
Cause of injury / death
Small arms and light weapons
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
YPG, Tribal Forces
Named victims
2 named
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Incident date

September 21, 2023

Incident Code

SDF00042

LOCATION

بلدة غريبة, Ghariba, Deir Ezzor, Syria

A young boy, Muayad Ahmed al-Khudair, was injured on September 21st, 2023 in the town of Ghariba, when he was struck by bullets allegedly fired by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Al-Khudair, who has been reported as either 12 or 13 years old, was herding sheep near the bank of the Euphrates River when he

Summary

First published
September 21, 2023
Last updated
October 10, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Ground operation
Civilian infrastructure
Agriculture
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
Civilians reported injured
1
Cause of injury / death
Small arms and light weapons
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
YPG
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

October 10, 2019

Incident Code

YS034

LOCATION

Akçakale, Sanliurfa, Turkey

Between two and four civilians, including a baby, were reportedly killed and 17 civilians were injured in a rocket and mortar attack on the Turkish border town of Akçakale, Şanlıurfa on October 10th, 2019, according to local media sources. Conflicting reports blame the SDF, YPG or the PKK for the incident. According to @ragipsoylu, the

Summary

First published
October 10, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 4
(1 child2–3 men)
Civilians reported injured
17
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerents
Syrian Democratic Forces, YPG
Named victims
3 named
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Incident date

November 19, 2019

Incident Code

YS073

LOCATION

عريضة , Aridha, Raqqa, Syria

A child was reported killed and his family members injured in an alleged YPG artillery attack on Aridha village in Raqqa governorate, Syria on November 19th, 2019 according to local sources. The child killed was identified as Ezzeddine Al Sayyad and he is between 3 or 4 years old.

Summary

First published
November 19, 2019
Last updated
August 30, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 child)
Civilians reported injured
2–3
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
YPG
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

May 2, 2021

Incident Code

YS104

LOCATION

عفرين, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria

At least one civilian, a child, was killed and two others, including a woman, were injured in alleged Kurdish or regime strikes on Afrin in the northern countryside of Aleppo on May 2, 2021. The Syrian Civil Defense reported “the killing of the child “Alia Rahim, 5 years old, and the wounding of a woman

Summary

First published
May 2, 2021
Last updated
September 20, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 child)
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerents
Syrian Regime, YPG
Suspected target
Other
Named victims
2 named, 1 familiy identified
Geolocation
Street
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Incident date

February 27, 2022

Incident Code

YS126

LOCATION

المشفى الوطني في اعزاز, National hospital, A'zaaz, Aleppo, Syria

According to local sources, YPG/PKK targeted the National Hospital in the city of Azaz, north of Aleppo, with heavy artillery, on February 27th 2022.  At least one civilian was wounded by the mortar shelling, including among the medical staff and one of the patients. Almost all sources attributed this attack to the YPG/PKK although Xeber

Summary

First published
February 27, 2022
Last updated
July 19, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
YPG
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Incident date

November 15, 2022

Incident Code

YS157

LOCATION

قرية العلوش, Al Alloush, Aleppo, Syria

Two men were killed by a landmine allegedly placed by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the village of Al Alloush on November 15, 2022. Shaam News reported that a landmine exploded in the village of Al Alloush as a civilian car was driving by, killing two civilians. @manbij_today1 provided the names of the two

Summary

First published
November 15, 2022
Last updated
November 17, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian infrastructure
Agriculture
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(2 men)
Cause of injury / death
Planted explosives and unexploded ordnance (UXO)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
YPG
Named victims
2 named
Geolocation
Village
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Incident date

September 3, 2023

Incident Code

SDF00022

LOCATION

تل الهوى بالقرب من الراعي شرقي حلب, Tal al-Hawa near al-Rai, Aleppo, Syria

A young boy was injured in missile strikes coming from areas controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Syrian regime in the village of Tal al-Hawa, east of Aleppo, on the morning of September 3rd, 2023. The Syrian Civil Defense alleged that the strikes came from the “joint control areas” of the regime

Summary

First published
September 3, 2023
Last updated
October 6, 2023
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
YPG, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

October 16, 2019

Incident Code

YS053

LOCATION

الرافع, Al Rafi´, Raqqa, Syria

Between one and four civilians including a child were reported killed and many others injured in an alleged YPG artillery strike on Al Rafi’ village near Ain Issa city in Raqqa, on October 16th 2019, according to local media sources. Balaid said that “four civilians were killed and eight others were wounded” – and blamed

Summary

First published
October 17, 2019
Last updated
August 23, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 4
(1 child)
Civilians reported injured
1–8
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
YPG, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

January 20, 2020

Incident Code

YS084

LOCATION

عفرين, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria

At least one child and one woman were killed in alleged YPG artillery strikes on the city of Afrin, Aleppo governorate on January 20th, 2020. Up to five civilians, including two children, were injured, as reported by local sources. The Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that “the child Muhammad Mar’i and Mrs. Turfah Meqdeh

Summary

First published
January 20, 2020
Last updated
September 6, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 4
(1–2 children)
Civilians reported injured
2–5
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
YPG
Named victims
5 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

August 5, 2021

Incident Code

YS112

LOCATION

الباب, Al Bab, Aleppo, Syria

Between 17 and 27 civilians, including four children and three women, were injured in alleged Syrian Democratic Forces or regime strikes on Al Bab on August 5/6, 2021. Macro Media Center reported that “civilians were wounded and civilian homes were destroyed as a result of the targeting of SDF forces with rocket launchers, the city

Summary

First published
August 5, 2021
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Syrian Regime, Syrian Democratic Forces
Named victims
17 named
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Incident date

June 18, 2022

Incident Code

YS136

LOCATION

حزوان, Hazwan, Aleppo, Syria

Civilians were injured in alleged Syrian Democratic Forces strikes on the village of Hazwan on June 18, 2022. According to Shaam News, Syrian Democratic Forces launched a guided missile that struck the home of a civilian in the village of Hazwan, resulting in “the fall of a number of wounded”. Both @ZaitunAgency and @hamza_hindawie tweeted

Summary

First published
June 18, 2022
Last updated
July 29, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
YPG
View Incident

Incident date

August 29, 2023

Incident Code

SDF0001

LOCATION

الشيفية في غرانيج, Al Shayfiyyah in Granij, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Up to three civilians were injured in crossfire allegedly between the SDF and Deir Ezzor Military Council on August 29th, 2023 in the Al-Shafiyyah area of Granij, a town east of Deir Ezzor. Naher Media (@nahermedia) stated the injured were farmers, with Euphrates Post (@euphratspost) identifying one as Ibrahim al-Hamid al-Abd al-Hay, a young man.

Summary

First published
August 29, 2023
Last updated
October 6, 2023
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Ground operation
Civilian infrastructure
Agriculture
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1–3
Cause of injury / death
Small arms and light weapons
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
YPG, Tribal Forces
Named victims
1 named
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