Civilian Casualties

10 – 15

(3–7 children2–4 women)

2–20

10 named, 2 families identified

الهبيط, Al Habit, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

A civilian male was killed in alleged Russian airstrikes on the town of Al Habit, Hama governorate, on May 18th, 2019, according to local sources. The Syrian Human Rights Committee wrote that: “Hasan Abdul Qadir Shishakli, from the town of Halfaya, in the northern countryside of Hama Governorate, died as a result of aerial bombardments

Summary

جيليب, Jilib, Middle Juba, Somalia

LOCATION

A suspected US drone carried out double airstrikes in Somalia’s Middle Juba region, killing 20 al Shabaab fighters in total, Mareeg Media reported. According to Mareeg: “A suspected US drone has carried out double air strikes targeting towns held by al Qaeda linked Al Shabaab in south of Somalia. The strikes were conducted in Bu’ale and

Summary

Airstrike, Drone Strike

Belligerents reported killed

US Forces

Suspected target

Al-Shabaab

معرة النعمان, Ma’aret Al Nu’man, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

Seven civilians, including four women and a child, were killed and dozens were injured in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on a market in the city of Ma’arat Al Numan, Idlib governorate, on May 17th, 2019, according to local sources. Euphrates Post reported that a number of civilians were injured in an airstrike by

Summary

(1 child4 women2 men)

14–24

Suspected target

7 named, 1 familiy identified

LOCATION

دمشق, Damascus, Syria

Alleged Israeli air strikes were launched against Damascus on May 17, 2019. According to Euphrates Post, “Israeli air raids targeted the Assad regime sites shortly before the capital Damascus, air raids targeted the headquarters of the first division in the city of Al-Keswa, in conjunction with the launch of surface-to-air missiles from the air defense

A family was reportedly injured in a GNA airstrike on Bu Gheilan. Tripoli Now said: “A family was injured in Bu Gheilan, Gheryan area, as a result of aerial bombardment by a Misurata aircraft.” The is currently no further information available.

Summary

2–5

جامع علي بن ابي طالب, Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque, Tarabulus, Libya

LOCATION

Three people were injured in a GNA artillery strike on Qasr Bin Gashir. Tripoli Now said they were injured when a shell fell on the Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque. Tk yhrog kl shy2 published a similar report and uploaded a video of the damage at the building.

Summary

برزان, Mount Butin, Erbil, Iraq

LOCATION

A 50-year-old male civilian died in an alleged Turkish airstrike on Barzan, according to multiple local sources. ANF reported: “Turkish fighter jets carried out a bombardment on Mount Bote located in Barzan region in the countryside of Hewler (Erbil) Governorate. “A 50-year-old civilian by the name of Kazım Eli was killed in the attack. The

Summary

القواسم, Qawasim, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Libya

LOCATION

Civilians were reported killed by a GNA airstrike in Qawasim. Ghada Elmehdwi reported: “Misrata targets civilians in Gheryan – Qawasim and victims occurred.” Other sources did not mention civilian harm but the targeting of civilian homes. Wadi Dinar News Agency said that the houses of Sami and Ramzi Al Muntaser were damaged and posted pictures

Summary

2 – 3

أم النير, Um Nair, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

A civilian male was killed in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on Umm Nair in Jabal Shashbwa on May 15th, according to local sources. Justice Organization wrote that “civilian Shadi Muhammad Al Omair was killed by the bombing of the regime’s helicopters with explosive barrels on the village of Umm Nair in Jabal Shahshabo in the

Summary

الملجأ, Almalja, Tarabulus, Libya

LOCATION

Up to six civilians were reported killed by indiscriminate shelling on Qasr Bin Gashir, likely conducted by the GNA. The General Command of the Libyan Armed Forces showed the image of an injured child. Qasr Bin Gashir Official reported the death of Ahmed al-Mazougi. Qalam Rasas said: “The death toll has risen to 6, including

Summary

(2 children1 woman)

3 named

شهرناز, Shahrnaz, Hama, Syria

LOCATION

Local sources reported that an alleged Russian forces or Syrian regime airstrike killed a 75-year-old man in Shahrnaz in the countryside of Hama on May 14th, 2019. The Syrian Network for Human Rights reported “Oqla Jassem Al-Hamoud, aged 75, was killed when helicopters of the Syrian regime forces, fired several barrel bombs on the village

Summary

السوق الشعبي في جسر الشغور, Al Souq Al Sha’bi (Al Sha’bi market) in Jisr Al Shughour, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

Up to eight civilians, including a child, were killed and up to 20 were injured in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on Al Samak market and a school in the centre of Jisr Al Shughour on May 14, 2020, according to local sources. @Wesal_TV reported: “Civilian martyrs and wounded as a result of a

Summary

Civilian infrastructure

School

7 – 8

(1 child7 men)

8–20

Syrian Regime, Russian Military

LOCATION

حيش, Heesh, Idlib, Syria

A man was killed and three other civilians were injured in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on the town of Heesh, Idlib governorate, on May 14th, 2019, according to local sources. Justice Organisation wrote: “One person was killed and 3 people were wounded as a result of the shelling of the Russian warplanes and

Summary

Syrian Regime, Russian Military

LOCATION

اللطامنة, Al Latmina, Idlib, Syria

One civilian was reported killed and others injured as a result of alleged Russian forces or Syrian regime artillery shelling on Ma’ardas town in Latamna on May 13th, 2019. Justice Organization reported that “The citizen Muhammad Ali Al-Jada’a was killed by Russian camp’s artillery shelling, west of the town of Ma’rades, in the city of

Summary

Russian Military, Syrian Regime, Unknown

LOCATION

كفر نبل, Kafar Nubul , Idlib, Syria

Two missiles struck the Syrian Civil Defense Center, destroying the building and damaging several vehicles, according to local sources. The Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that “fixed-wing warplanes” believed to be Russian fired the missiles. The director of the Syrian Civil Defense forces was allegedly lightly wounded in the attack. Smart News posted a

Summary

Russian Military, Unknown, Syrian Regime

Suspected target

الزاوية‎, Zawiya, Al Zawiyah, Libya

LOCATION

Civilians were reported killed and injured in an LNA airstrike on Zawiya. Riyadh Burshan said that there were “reports of civilian casualties and injuries” because of “Aerial bombardment of the town of Zawiya” but did not specify how many. Other sources only reported LNA bombarment and showed pictures of damaged buildings and cars. Most of

Summary

2 – 3

2–3

Libyan National Army

LOCATION

Buusaar, Gedo, Somalia

Local sources alleged that a night time airstrike by an unknown party had targeted al Shabaab at Buusaar in Gedo. According to Ilwared, “Reports reaching us from Gedo region in southern Somalia say that military planes carried out airstrikes last night as residents told Radio Kulmiye. The planes were reportedly targeting Al-Shabaab bases in Buusar, Gedo

Summary

Airstrike, Drone Strike

الجفينة, Al Jafina, Tarabulus, Libya

LOCATION

One woman was reportedly killed and her two children injured by LNA shelling on Tripoli. Riyadh Burshan said two civilians were injured in the incident. Al Jazeera posted on Twitter: “A woman and her two children were injured when shells fell on Al-Jafina neighborhood southeast of Tajoura, east of the Libyan capital.” Libya Alahrar published

Summary

0 – 1

(0–1 women)

2–3

3 named, 1 familiy identified

ناصر, Naser, Al Zawiyah, Libya

LOCATION

Up to three civilians were allegedly killed in an airstrike on Naser. Different sources accused the LNA, UAE or Egypt. Ibrahim Kasuda said: “The UAE assault plane targets a citizen’s car in the village of Naser in the south of Zawiya, killing all in the car and the supporters of Haftar describe it as an

Summary

(2 men)

Libyan National Army, Unknown, Egyptian Military

2 named

كفر نبل, Kafar Nubul, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

Up to four civilians including a child and one or two women died and as many as 20 other civilians were wounded in shelling on Kafar Nabil, according to local media. Sources blamed surface-to-surface missiles, cluster bombs and rockets for the civilian harm and were conflicted as to whether Russia or the regime were to

Summary

Airstrike and/or Artillery

Civilian infrastructure

Healthcare facility

2 – 4

(1 child1–2 women1 man)

10–20

3 named

كفرزيتا, Kafar Zeita, Hama, Syria

LOCATION

One civilian died in an alleged Russian airstrike on Kafar Zeita, multiple local sources reported. According to the Syrian Network for Human Rights, “Loay Barazi was killed as fixed- wing warplanes we believe were Russian fired missiles on Kafr Zita city in Hama governorate northern suburbs, on May 10th.”

Summary

خان شيخون, Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

Up to three civilians including a woman died and three others were wounded in alleged Russian or regime air or artillery strikes on Khan Sheikhoun, according to source on the ground. The Step New Agency pointed to Russia and put the death toll at one civilian. However, most other sources attributed the civilian harm to

Summary

Airstrike and/or Artillery

1 – 3

(1 woman2 men)

2–5

معرة الصين, Ma’aret Al Seen, Hama, Syria

LOCATION

Two brothers and their mother died in an airstrike on Ma’aret Al Seen, according to local media. Local Coordination Committees of Syria attributed the three deaths to Russia. However, a report by the Syrian Network for Human Rights blamed regime warplanes. The Syrian Network for Human Rights reported “The children brothers Mohammad and Nasr al

Summary

(2 children1 woman)

3 named, 1 familiy identified

كفرنبوده, Kafr Nbouda, Hama, Syria

LOCATION

The Syrian Network for Human Rights reported: “Karmo al Abado, from Kafr Nbouda town in Hama governorate northwestern suburbs, was killed as fixed- wing warplanes we believe were Russian fired missiles on Mazarea Qerata area in north of Kafr Nbouda town, on May 10.” However, Bawaba Hama said that a civilian also was wounded identified

Summary

LOCATION

جوزف, Jozef, Hama, Syria

Two civilians were killed in alleged Russian airstrikes on the town of Jozef, Hama governorate, on May 9th, 2019, according to local sources. According to Al Araby, “The Edlib Media Center said that two civilians were killed at dawn today [May 9th], and others were injured, as a result of the targeting by Russian warplanes

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Farsooley, Lower Shabelle, Somalia

LOCATION

“Multiple civilians” were alleged killed in a claimed US airstrike on Farsooley, according to reports which appeared to have originated with al Shabaab. AFRICOM publicly rejected the claim a year later. Hussein Mohamed, a local journalist stringing for the New York Times and others, tweeted on May 10th that “Al Shabab media reported that US

Summary

Golis Mountains, Noogal, Somalia

LOCATION

The US military carried out a “precision airstrike” targeting an ISIS-Somalia encampment in the Golis Mountains, according to a press release issued the following day by US Africa Command. AFRICOM said it had assessed that the strke killed four members of ISIS-Somalia and that no civilians were harmed. “At this time, it is assessed the

Summary

Belligerents reported killed