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Incident Date
18 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2745
Location
Hajeen, Deir Ezzor, Syria
هجين
A single source reported that seven civilians, including two children, were killed in an airstrike undertaken by an "unknown" belligerent in Hajeen, Deir Ezzor, on November 18th. Smart News reported that "seven civilians, including two children, were killed and 20 others were wounded in an "unknown" aerial bombardment of a camp for displaced people in…
Summary
Published
18 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
7
Civilians reported injured
20
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
18–28 November, 2017
Incident Code
RS2744
Location
Baghouz, Deir Ezzor, Syria
الباغوز
A child died from his wounds following a shrapnel injury from a Russian air and artillery strike, local media reported. Sources blamed both Russian and Syrian regime raids. It is unclear which date the original strike occurred. There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
18 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
18 November 2017
Incident Code
CS1676
Location
Abu Haman, Deir Ezzor, Syria
ابو حمام
According to the Euphrates Post, the Syrian Democratic Forces carried out an artillery bombardment on Abu Hamam. It said that there had been civilian casualties but didn’t specify a number. Al Qouriya Media Center provided some more detail. It reported that “artillery shelling targeted a family from al-Qouriya, the family of Hussein al-Ali al-Sayer al-Hamad.…
Summary
Published
18 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
1–4
Civilians reported injured
2–13
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
18 November 2017
Incident Code
CS1677
Location
Al Kashkiya, Deir Ezzor, Syria
الكشكية
Local media reported that several civilians were wounded in an artillery shelling by the SDF on al Kashkiya. The SDF is not known to have had access to its own artillery – indicating that this was most likely a Coalition action.
Summary
Published
18 November 2017
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
17 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2741
Location
River crossing between al Duweir and Graneej, Deir Ezzor, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Euphrates post reported: "Military aircraft launched several air raids today [Nov 17th] targeting the crossing of the town of Al-Dweir River - the town of Graneej - which led to the destruction of all cars and river vessels and the wounding of a number of civilians". Other sources said the regime carried out strikes, while…
Summary
Published
17 November 2017
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
17 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2742
Location
Harasta, Damascus, Syria
حرستا
As many as seven civilians were killed and dozens more were wounded in air and artillery strikes on Harasta, according to local media. Sources blamed both Russian warplanes and Syrian regime artillery shelling for the strikes. One source reported that "missile targeted residential neighbourhoods in the city of Harasta". Another added that "missiles carrying cluster…
Summary
Published
17 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
3–7
Civilians reported injured
5–25
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
17 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2743
Location
Arbeen, Damascus, Syria
عربين
Between three and four civilians were killed, and as many as 11 were wounded in air and artillery strikes on the popular market and residential homes in Arbeen. Sources blamaed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the raids. According to local sources, there were between seven and 13 raids on the vicinity which caused…
Summary
Published
17 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
3–4
Civilians reported injured
11
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
17 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2740
Location
Al-Sousse, Deir Ezzor, Syria
السوسة
One male civilian was killed in airstrikes on Al-Sousse, according to local media. Sources all blamed Russian warplanes. An image published shows the victim to be wearing military style dress and carrying a gun suggesting he may be a militant. Despite this, all sources reported he was a civilian. There were no reported injuries.
Summary
Published
17 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
0–1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
16 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2739
Location
Alsayyal Algharbi, Deir Ezzor, Syria
السيال الغربي
Between two and four civilian were killed, and an unspecified number of others were injured in airstrikes on Alsayyal Algharbi, according to local media. Sources blamed both the Syrian regime and Russia for the airstrikes. Only one source reported the death of four civilians, while most others reported that two adult male displaced brothers were…
Summary
Published
16 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
2–4
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
16 November 2017
Incident Code
CS1675
Location
Daranj, Deir Ezzor, Syria
درنج
Up to five civilians died and several more were injured in an airstrike on Daranj, according to local media. Most sources attributed the event to the Coalition. However, one pointed towards the Assad regime and one blamed Russia. Deir Ezzor 24 and Step News Agency blamed the Coalition, with Step putting the civilian death toll…
Summary
Published
16 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
4–5
Civilians reported injured
2–3
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
15 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2736
Location
Hasrat, Deir Ezzor, Syria
حسرات
Two civilians were killed, including one named male, due to alleged Russian warplanes strikes, according to local media. Sources all blamed Russian warplanes. There were no reports of wounded civilians.
Summary
Published
15 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
15 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2737
Location
Mahkan, Deir Ezzor, Syria
محكان
Seven civilians from the same family were killed, and 20 to 24 others were wounded when Russian warplanes allegedly struck IDP tents in Mahkan on November 15, 2017, according to local media. Sources all blamed Russia for the raids. The victims included four children and three women, all from the same family. There are no…
Summary
Published
15 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
IDP or Refugee Camp
,
Residential
Civilians reported killed
7
Civilians reported injured
20–24
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
14 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2733
Location
Al-A'waina, Idlib, Syria
العوينة
Five children were killed in alleged Russian airstrikes on a gathering of IDP tents in al-A'waina, Syria, on November 14, 2017 local media reported. Syrian Network for Human Rights blamed Russia for the raids. Initially Syrian Network for Human Rights reported the death of one child, however this rose to five later on. Tents were…
Summary
Published
14 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
IDP or Refugee Camp
,
Residential
Civilians reported killed
5
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
14 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2734
Location
Sabikhan, Deir Ezzor, Syria
صبيخان
At least two civilians were killed and others were injured, following airstrikes on Sabikhan, according to local media. Both Russia and the Syrian regime were responsible, according to sources. Media suggested that a river crossing was targeted by the raids. "The shelling killed a civilian and injured others, mostly women and children, amid acute shortage…
Summary
Published
14 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
14 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2735
Location
Souh al-Rifa’i camp, Deir Ezzor, Syria
مخيم سوح الرفاعي,
Twelve civilians were killed and others were wounded in airstrikes on Souh al-Rifa’i camp for IDPs. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the raids. Initially reportage claimed that five children had been killed, however this number rose to 12 with an additional six children and a woman having been reported killed. There…
Summary
Published
14 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
IDP or Refugee Camp
Civilians reported killed
12
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
14 November 2017
Incident Code
CS1674
Location
Al Jawaij, Deir Ezzor, Syria
الحوايج
Three civilians died in an airstrike on al Jawaij town, according to local media – though it was unclear who was to blame. Deir Ezzor noted “clashes between the forces of SDF and the organization [IS] in the town of Hawayj”. That suggested that any airstrikes may have been by the Coalition. Additionally, Smart News…
Summary
Published
14 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
3
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
14 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2732
Location
Hazem, Hama, Syria
الحزم
An unspecified number of civilians were wounded in airstrikes on Hazem, local media reported. Both reports were Step News Agency, who blamed Russian warplanes for the raids. Step reported that "The Russian warplanes launched several air raids targeting the villages of Hazm and Abu Ajwa in the eastern countryside of Hama, resulting in civilian casualties".…
Summary
Published
14 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
13 November 2017
Incident Codes
CS1673a RS2731
Location
Jleib Ghanem area, Al Qouriya desert, Deir Ezzor, Syria
جليب غانم
Five civilians including two children and a woman were killed and between seven and nine more were wounded in an alleged US Coalition or Russian airstrike on a camp for displaced persons in the Jleib Ghanem area, Al Qouriya desert, according to local media. Most sources blamed Russia, though @basher_811 pointed to the Coalition,, reporting: …
Summary
Published
13 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
IDP or Refugee Camp
Civilians reported killed
5
Civilians reported injured
7–9
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
13 November 2017
Incident Code
CS1673
Location
Abu Kamal, al Baghouz, Deir Ezzor, Syria
الباغوز
Five civilians including a woman and her two children died in al Baghouz, according to local media – though it was unclear who was responsible for their deaths. Sharqiya Voice reported that one civilian died and others were wounded “as a result of artillery shells”, which the source reported were fired by the Iraqi army.…
Summary
Published
13 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
5
Civilians reported injured
5
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
13 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2730
Location
Atareb, Idlib, Syria
الاتارب
In a mass civilian casualty event, as many as 82 civilians were killed, and 340 more were wounded, when six surface rockets and three missiles struck a popular market in Atareb. Sources blamed both the Syrian regime and Russia for these raids. According to sources, 100 shops as well as a police station were destroyed.…
Summary
Published
13 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
9–82
Civilians reported injured
60–340
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2728
Location
Soussa, Deir Ezzor, Syria
السوسة
Local sources reported that as many as 23 civilians were killed in airstrikes which struck a river crossing in Soussa. Sources were conflicted as to who was culpable for the strikes, with some blaming Russia and others blaming the Syrian regime. Ghassan Alhaiawi put the numbers killed as high as 23. The named victims were…
Summary
Published
12 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
5–23
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2729
Location
Sabikhan, Deir Ezzor, Syria
صبيخان
One man was killed, and others were inured in shelling which struck Sabikhan. Neither sources named Russia as culpable, however Airwars understands Russian warplanes were bombing the vicinity at this period of time. Additionally, Smart News reported that "civilians were killed and others injured on Sunday by an airstrike likely to be carried out by…
Summary
Published
12 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2722
Location
Soussa, Deir Ezzor, Syria
السوسة
Two sources reported that an airstrike struck the town of Sousse, Deir Ezzor, though there were only weak reports of civilian harm. Deir Ezzor is being exterminated tweeted that a "Massacre [was] committed by the Russian occupation aircraft against civilians in the town of Sousse, where the aircraft targeted Al-Sayer residential complex." Meanwhile, Justice for…
Summary
Published
11 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
0–2
Civilians reported injured
0–2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2715
Location
Baq'an, Deir Ezzor, Syria
البقعان
Four men were killed in an airstrike which has been described by local media as a "violent bombardment", by alleged Russian aircraft at a river crossing in Baq'an. Sources either blamed Russia for the strikes or named "warplanes". According to sources "there are missing people" from the civilians fleeing the bombing. Four men were named…
Summary
Published
11 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2716
Location
Ghariba, Deir Ezzor, Syria
غريبة
Three civilians were killed, and others were wounded, in airstrikes which "targeted" their home in the morning in Ghariba. Sources either blamed Russia for the strikes or did not attribute any blame to a belligerent. There was allegedly "widespread destruction" upon and in the surrounding vicinity. There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
11 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 November 2017
Incident Code
CS1671
Location
Al Duaij, Al Hassakah, Syria
الدعيج
Up to 15 civilians died in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Al Duaij, according to local media. Al Khabour reported that “the international Coalition targeted a civilian car in the village of Al-Duaij in the town of Tal al-Jayr east of al-Shadadi, killing one civilian and wounding the others seriously.” Shaam News, Masar Press, Baladi…
Summary
Published
11 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
1–15
Civilians reported injured
2–8
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
11 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2725
Location
Al-Taman'a, Idlib, Syria
التمانعة
A man and a girl were killed, and six other civilians were wounded, in airstrikes that struck a farm in al-Taman'a. Sources all either blamed Russia for the strikes, or did not attribute blame to a belligerent. @HomamAlHassan, however, blamed Syrian regime warplanes. The civilians were killed on a farm while harvesting olive crops, according…
Summary
Published
11 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Agriculture
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
6
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2724
Location
Al Knfeis river crossing, Deir Ezzor, Syria
معبر الخنيفيس النهري
One child was killed and others were wounded, including women and children, in airstrikes on Al Knfeis river crossing, local media reported. Sources attributed the blame to both Russian and Syrian regime warplanes. Many of the sources are carbon copies of one another and there are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
11 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 November 2017
Incident Code
CS1672
Location
Rajim al Salibi, Deir Ezzor, Syria
رجم الصليبي
Five civilians including paramedics died and “many” more were wounded in an alleged Coalition airstrike which reportedly struck an ambulance in Rajim al Salibi, local media said. Sources said that the victims were killed as they attempted to help those who were wounded in incident S1471 (listed above) in Al Duaji. According to Al Khabour,…
Summary
Published
11 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
5
Civilians reported injured
10
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
11 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2717
Location
Um Mweylat, Idlib, Syria
ام مويلات
An unspecified number of civilians were injured, due to "targeted" Russian airstrikes on a refugee camp in Um Mweylat. All sources either named Russia as culpable, or did not attribute blame to a belligerent. The raids were heavy, according to EdlibEMC1. No civilian deaths were reported. There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
11 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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