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Incident Date
10 December 2016
Incident Code
RS1782
Location
Binnish, Idlib, Syria
بِنِّش
In this major event, local sources reported that alleged Russian airstrikes killed between zero and 15 civilians, including three children, and wounded up to 24, as they struck the city of Binnish, Idlib. While Qasioun News said that there were no reports of casualties, the remaining sources reported up to 15 fatalities, including children. Eight…
Summary
Published
10 December 2016
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported killed
8–15
Civilians reported injured
2–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
9 December 2016
Incident Code
CI366
Location
Mosul, Furqan mosque, Nineveh, Iraq
In an incident not previously tracked by Airwars, the Coalition admitted in its February 2017 civilian casualty report that it had likely killed two civilians during a strike on an ISIL road repair team. As the report noted: "Dec. 9, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via self-report: During a strike on ISIL construction equipment in the…
Summary
Published
9 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
9 December 2016
Incident Code
CS409
Location
Ma'yezila, Raqqa, Syria
معيزيلة
Between 17 and 32 civilians were reported killed and a further 20 or more injured following alleged Coalition strikes on Ma’yezila. According to Riba FM, the strike took place near the town’s Alh mosque. Raqqa News Network reported that “Al-Ma’yzila’s population is less than 300 and they all have the same grandfather. More than 28…
Summary
Published
9 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
17–32
Civilians reported injured
20
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
9 December 2016
Incident Codes
CS410 TS019
Location
Al-Bab, Aleppo, Syria
الباب
At least thirteen civilians were reported killed and eight injured in either a Turkish or Coalition airstrike on al Bab. The Coalition later denied responsibility. Al Jazeera – citing ISIS – said two families were among 13 dead civilians after multiple “Turkish airstrikes” on the city. The Syrian Observatory said that “no less than 12…
Summary
Published
9 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
13–20
Civilians reported injured
12
Military Actor
Turkish Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
8 December 2016
Incident Code
RS1776
Location
Bustan al Qasr, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
حي بستان القصر
Local sources reported that up to seven civilians, including at least one woman, were killed and more than twenty were left wounded following air and/or artillery shelling of Bustan al-Qasr, Aleppo. The sources, however, were unclear as to whether the incident was caused by Russia or the Assad regime. The sources reported the death of between…
Summary
Published
8 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
2–7
Civilians reported injured
2–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
8 December 2016
Incident Code
RS1777
Location
Ma'adi, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
معادي
Between four and seven civilians were killed as warplanes and possibly artillery attacked the neighbourhood of Ma'adi, Aleppo, local sources reported. However, were it was unclear whether the strikes were carried out by Russia or the Syrian regime. The incident was reportedly part of a larger aerial shelling of Aleppo, that in total killed and…
Summary
Published
8 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
4–7
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
8 December 2016
Incident Code
RS1778
Location
al-Ansari, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
الانصاري
Local sources reported that air or artillery strikes killed up four civilians as they struck the neighbourhood of al-Ansari, Aleppo. The responsible belligerent was, however, unclear with one source pointing to the Syrian regime and another two attributing the incident to Russia. The incident was reportedly part of a larger aerial shelling of Aleppo, that in…
Summary
Published
8 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
4
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
8 December 2016
Incident Code
RS1773
Location
Jalloum, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
الجلوم
Local sources reported that six civilians were killed by airstrikes on the neighbourhood of Jalloum, Aleppo - though it was unclear whether Russia or the Assda regime were to blame. While two sources pointed blame on Russia, one source explicitly pointed to the Syrian regime. Additionally, @Syria_Tweets reported that "helicopters target Jaloum neighbourhood in old Aleppo with…
Summary
Published
8 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
6
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
8 December 2016
Incident Code
RS1774
Location
Bab Qansrin, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
باب قنسرين
Seven civilians were reportedly killed in airstrikes on Bab Qansrin neighbourhood, Aleppo, local media reported - though sources were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Assad regime were responsible. The incident was reportedly part of a larger aerial shelling of Aleppo that day, that in total killed and wounded "dozens" on December 8th 2016,…
Summary
Published
8 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
7
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
8 December 2016
Incident Code
RS1779
Location
al-Kalassa, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
حي الكلاسة
Local sources reported that up to nine civilians were killed and a number were left wounded following air and artillery strikes on of al-Kalassa, Aleppo - though sources were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Assad regime were to blame. Several sources, such as HalabTodayTV's correspondent, reported that helicopters dropped bombs containing chlorine gas, suffocating "dozens", including children…
Summary
Published
8 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
2–9
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
8 December 2016
Incident Code
RS1780
Location
Al Ferdos, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
الفردوس
Airstrikes on Aleppo's Al Ferdos neighbourhood killed three civilians, local sources reported - though it was unclear whether Russia or the Assad regime were to blame. The incident was reportedly part of a larger aerial shelling of Aleppo, that in total killed and wounded "dozens" on December 8th 2016, Aletihad Press News reported. According to…
Summary
Published
8 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
8 December 2016
Incident Code
RS1775
Location
al-Atarib, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
الأتارب
Local sources reported that a seven-months-old child, identified as Mahmoud al Said, died from a heart attack triggered by alleged Russian airstrikes on Al Atarib Aleppo. @khaleedalkhteb reported that the child "was killed by a heart attack from the intensity of fear and panic after the brutal Russian shelling near his home". Another source added that…
Summary
Published
8 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
8 December 2016
Incident Code
LC053
Location
Giza, Surt, Libya
الجيزة
Various local sources reported that Hanan bin Sirteya Gaddafi, a dermatologist from Sirte, was killed in an airstrike in a house in the Giza district in Sirte. Alwasat and Rihab News claimed that she and her husband, Osama Shuaib Zayani, joined ISIS once it took over Sirte and that she leaves behind two children. Zayani…
Summary
Published
8 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
0–1
Military Actor
Unknown
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Incident Date
8 December 2016
Incident Code
CI365
Location
Tall Afar, Nineveh, Iraq
تل عفر
Yaqein reported that more than 40 civilians, including civilians, were killed in Iraqi government bombing. Citing a source, they said that there were 42 victims. Al Hadath, citing the Iraqi Ministry of Defense, also cited government airstrikes in Tel Abtah, but said that they killed 42 terrorists, and destroyed three cars, one carrying members of…
Summary
Published
8 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
42
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
8 December 2016
Incident Code
CS408
Location
Al Bahra, Deir Ezzor, Syria
البحرة
At least one named civilian was reported killed in an alleged Coalition strike on al Bahra. According to Al Nateq, “A Coalition airstrike in Al Bahra, in the countryside of Abu Kamal, killed civilians: one person was identified as Hassan Al-Jandeel.” In an emailed response to a report submitted by Airwars on this and other…
Summary
Published
8 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
7 December 2016
Incident Code
RS1770
Location
Al Ma’adi neighbourhood, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
حي المعادي
Between four and eight civilians died in an alleged Russian airstrike on Aleppo's Al Ma’adi neighbourhood, sources on the ground reported. According to the Syrian Network for Human Rights, "four victims died in suspected Russian warplanes missiles fired on Al Ma’adi neighborhood in Aleppo city, December 7, 2016.". However, other sources - Syria Mubasher, LCCSY, and Syria rev…
Summary
Published
7 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
4–8
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
7 December 2016
Incident Code
RS1771
Location
Anadan, Aleppo, Syria
عندان
Two named civilians died and two more were wounded in an alleged Russian airstrike on Anadan in the northern Aleppo countryside, according to sources on the ground. Syria Mubasher, Abu Taym Al-Halabi, and Syria rev news said that one civilian had died. Halab News noted the use of cluster bombs, while LCCSY said that "several bunker-busting missiles" were…
Summary
Published
7 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
7 December 2016
Incident Code
CS407
Location
Al Msheirfa, Raqqa, Syria
المشيرفة
Two families consisting of at least 11 people were killed at al Msheirfa in a Coalition airstrike, according to various sources. According to All 4 Syria, “18 civilians were killed in Al Msheirfa according to the initial death toll due to coalition warplane shelling. The warplanes targeted the house of Rajab Al-Ali Al-Hilal Al-Taweel and…
Summary
Published
7 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
11–20
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
7 December 2016
Incident Code
CI363
Location
Mosul, Multiple neighbourhoods, Nineveh, Iraq
الموصل
Nearly 100 civilians were killed or wounded in Mosul due to airstrikes and artillery bombardment, according to a local source. Iraqi Spring Media Center reported the deaths of 98 civilians in Mosul during the preceding 48 hours due to aerial and artillery bombardment targeting residential areas. In an emailed response to a report submitted by…
Summary
Published
7 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
98
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
7 December 2016
Incident Code
CI364
Location
Al Qa'im, Al Anbar, Iraq
القائم
At least 60 civilians were killed and as many as 100 injured in a series of airstrikes in al Qaim, according to reports. However, the alleged Coalition later denied responsibility. Iraqi Spring Media Center said that 60 civilians were killed and 100 injured in an Iraqi government bombing that targeted al Qaim. A report posted…
Summary
Published
7 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
60–120
Civilians reported injured
100
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
7 December 2016
Incident Code
CS407a
Location
near Raqqa, Raqqa, Syria
In an incident previously unknown to Airwars, the Coalition later confirmed the deaths of seven civilians near Raqqa. Their February 2017 civilian casualty report noted: "Dec. 7, 2016, near Ar Raqqah, Syria, via social media report: During a strike on a compound occupied by ISIL fighters, it is assessed that seven civilians in the buildings…
Summary
Published
7 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
7
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
7 December 2016
Incident Code
RS1772
Location
Al Kalassa neighbourhood, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
حي الكلاسة
Twelve civilians died in an alleged Russian airstrike on Aleppo's Al Kalassa neighbourhood, local media reported. According to the Syrian Network for Human Rights, "12 victims died in suspected Russian warplanes missiles fired on Al Kalasa neighborhood in Aleppo city, December 7, 2016." LCCSY also put the death toll at 12 and blamed Russia. Halab…
Summary
Published
7 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
12
Civilians reported injured
2–10
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
6 December 2016
Incident Code
RS1751
Location
Bab al Hadid neighbourhood, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
حي باب الحديد
Up to six civilians were reportedly killed in an alleged Russian airstrike on Bab al Hadid, Aleppo, according to local media. Ayman Watfa, Step News Agency's correspondent in Aleppo, reported that "six people were killed in the neighbourhood of Bab al Hadid in Russian raids using parachute bombs". Halab News, who placed the death toll…
Summary
Published
6 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
5–6
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
6 December 2016
Incident Code
RS1761
Location
Al Sukkari neighbourhood, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
حي السكري
Up to two civilians were reportedly killed during an alleged Russian airstrike on the al Sukkari neighbourhood in Aleppo, according to local media sources. Halab News reported that the two unidentified civilians were killed "following Russian enemy raids" on al Sukkari. Whilst Step News Agency corroborated the fact that there were Russian airstrikes in al…
Summary
Published
6 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
6 December 2016
Incident Code
RS1754
Location
Sarmin, Idlib, Syria
سَرْمِين
Between five and 10 civilians, including three to five children, a woman, and three men, were killed and at least 15 others were injured in airstrikes against the town of Sarmin in Idlib, according to sources on the ground - though reports were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Assad regime were responsible. The…
Summary
Published
6 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
5–10
Civilians reported injured
15–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
6 December 2016
Incident Code
RS1762
Location
Al Ma’adi neighbourhood, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
حي المعادي
Up to three civilians were reportedly killed in an airstrike on the al Ma'adi neighbourhood of Aleppo - though it is unclear whether Russia or the Assad regime were responsible. Halab News reported that the three unidentified civilians were killed "following Russian enemy raids" on al Ma'adi. Whilst other sources confirmed that there were airstrikes…
Summary
Published
6 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
6 December 2016
Incident Code
RS1763
Location
Al Atarib, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
الأتارب
One person was killed and several others were wounded in an alleged raid on a market place in Al Atarib, Aleppo, local media reported. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame with some blaming Russian warplanes and others the Syrian regime. According to sources, there was extensive damage due to missiles and cluster bombs.…
Summary
Published
6 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
6 December 2016
Incident Code
RS1764
Location
Zardana, Idlib, Syria
زردنا
Between one and three civilians were killed during an airstrike on Zardana, Idlib, according to local media reports - though it was unclear whether Russia or the Assad regime were responsible. Idlib Media Centre, who stated that one woman died in the attack, reported that it was because of a "missile launched by Russian occupation…
Summary
Published
6 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
1–3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
6 December 2016
Incident Code
RS1765
Location
Aguil, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
Between two and 12 civilians were killed, and others were wounded, in alleged Russian raids on Aguil, Aleppo. All sources blamed Russian warplanes for the alleged raids. Only one source put the death toll as high as 12, one other putting it at two and most others four. According to sources, vacuum missiles were used in…
Summary
Published
6 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
2–12
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
6 December 2016
Incident Code
CI362
Location
Mosul, near al Salem hospital, Iraq
The Coalition mistakenly hit Iraqi forces during an airstrike near al Salem hospital in Mosul, according to some local sources. Iraqi Spring Media Center reported that the Coalition mistakenly targeted” government forces near Salam Hospital in the southeast of Mosul. And Sputnik News claimed that US Air Force bombs left 90 Iraqi military members dead…
Summary
Published
6 December 2016
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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