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March 4, 2016
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الشيفونية, Al Shifoniyah, Damascus, SyriaTwo civilians died and several others were wounded in raids on Al Shifoniyah, according to local reports – though it is currently unclear whether Russia or the Assad regime was responsible. Shaam News Network reported that “After six days of calm the regime and Russia have returned to Douma to disturb the lives of civilians,
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October 7, 2017
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Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, SyriaThe citizen journalist group, Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently, documented the death of Ismail Al Sharif (pictured), following alleged US-led Coalition airstrikes on the city of Raqqah. At present the location of the incident within the city is unknown. Airwars will add to the entry when any new details arise.
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June 4, 2016
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كفر حلب, Kafr Halab, Aleppo, SyriaA family of five died in an airstrike on the village of Kafr Halab, according to local sources – though reports were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Syrian regime were responsible. The White Helmets reported that a family of five died and several other civilians were injured alleged Russian strikes on Kafr Halab. It
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October 17, 2017
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الملعب الاسود, Ar Raqqah: Baladi stadium, Raqqa, SyriaRaqqa RWB reported that three bodies were recovered near Al Mala’ab (the stadium) in Raqqa, though it was unclear at which point during the Raqqa campaign the deaths occurred. According to the report the “initial response team” was unable to identify the names due to “SDF prohibiting filming and getting close to the area“. In
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Incident date
June 8, 2016
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حي المرجة, Marjah (Aleppo), Aleppo, SyriaUp to six civilians including two women and two children died and dozens more were injured in raids on the Marja neighborhood of Aleppo, according to local sources – though it is unclear whether Russia or the Syrian regime were responsible. The Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that four civilians including two women died
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November 14, 2017
LOCATION
الحوايج, Al Jawaij, Deir Ezzor, SyriaThree 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
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June 15, 2016
LOCATION
Castello Road, Aleppo, SyriaBetween three and twelve civilians died in alleged aerial bombardment on the Al Castillo road, “the only entry point into the city” of Aleppo, as reported by HalabToday TV. Fifteen civilians were suspected wounded during the attack, news of which came amdist reports of various neighbourhoods affected, namely: al Maysar, Bani Zeid, Altarab, Bab al-Nairab,
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December 31, 2017
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السوسة, Sussah, Deir Ezzor, SyriaUp to 12 civilians died in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Sussah, according to local media. Deir Ezzor 24 was one of many sources blaming the Coalition. It put the death toll at five. However, most other sources said that a dozen civilians died, with Eldorar adding that dozens more were injured. Baladi reported that
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March 12, 2016
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ماضي, Maadi, Aleppo, SyriaTwo civilians including one woman died in an alleged Russian airstrike on Maadi, Aleppo, according to local sources. Ana Press reported that a Russian strike “resulted in casualties and injuries among civilians and massive destruction of the residential buildings”. The victims were also named by Syrian Human Rights Committee and other sources.
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Incident date
March 8, 2018
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.السوسة, Al Soussa, Deir Ezzor, SyriaA single source reported on the shelling of Al Soussa on March 8th, which allegedly resulted in “a number of civilian casualties”. According to 7al, the same shelling that targeted Hajin had also struck al Soussa in the countryside of Abu Kamal, killing or injuring a number of civilians. The site noted the following: “The
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December 7, 2015
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كفر حمرة, Kafr Hamra, Aleppo, SyriaUp to 12 civilians including three children and one woman were reported killed and nine to 24 wounded in airstrikes on Kafr Hamra, according to multiple sources. According to Shahed Ayan there were two strikes, with both killing civilians. It remains unclear who was responsible for the raid, with conflicting reports. Some claimed the regime
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Incident date
June 15, 2018
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السوسة, Al Soussa, Deir Ezzor, SyriaThree civilians, including women and children, were allegedly killed and several others injured by a Coalition airstrike on Al Soussa. Sound and Picture reported “three martyrs” and several wounded. Smart News quoted local activists who also mentioned a tally of three civilians killed after a Coalition raid targeted the “residential neighbourhoods in the town of
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December 9, 2015
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كفر نايا, Kafr Naya, Aleppo, SyriaThree children and a civilian man were killed in an alleged Russian airstrike on Kafr Naya, Aleppo, according to the Violations Documentation Centre. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights also reported that three civilians were killed by Russian warplanes but listed all the victims as children. The VDC named two victims and also included one Unidentified –
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October 5, 2016
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الشفونية, al Shifonia, Damascus, SyriaOne civilian died and others were wounded in an alleged Russian airstrike on the area between Douma and al Shifonia in eastern Ghouta, according to sources on the ground. SRV News reported that “one person was killed and others injured following Russian air raids on the area between Douma and al Shifonia in eastern Ghouta”. According
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November 18, 2015
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تل هادية, Tal Hadya, Aleppo, SyriaAccording to the Union of Hamas Rebels, one adult civilian male was killed and two or more people injured in an alleged Russian airstrike on Tal Hadya. The Violations Documentation Center also named the victim, It also identifies him as a civilian but has published an image of him wearing a militant bandana. His combatant
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September 1, 2016
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الزعفرانة, Zafarana, Homs, SyriaUp to four civilians including a child and one woman died in airstrikes on Zafarana, according to local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Syrian regime were responsible for the attacks. The majority of sources, including Yaarabaladeli9, Step News Agency, Alghad Alsoury, and NabdSyria, blamed Russia. Baladi, also blaming
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November 7, 2015
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دوما, Douma, Damascus, SyriaNews media and casualty recorders reported that between 25 and 26 civilians were killed including eight children and seven women – and more than a dozen injured – in airstrikes targeting a market where people were queuing to buy heating fuel. It remains unclear whether the Assad regime or Russian forces were responsible for the
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September 3, 2016
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فيلون, Filon, Idlib, SyriaTwo civilians died and several others were wounded in an airstrike on Filon in Idlib governorate, according to sources on the ground – though reports were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Syrian regime were to blame. Both Halab Today and LCCSY attributed the event to Russia. However, Assabeel blamed the regime. Syrian News
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November 12, 2015
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بينين, Benin, Idlib, SyriaUp to four non-combatants, including two children, were killed and 10 injured in alleged Russian nighttime airstrikes on Benin. The Syrian Network for Human Rights stated that phosphorous weapons may have been used in two strikes, which burned 500m of agricultural land. Additional strikes then targeted an olive pressing facility and a bakery in Bayneen.
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September 17, 2016
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تلبيسة, Talbisah, Homs, SyriaBetween two and four civilians were killed by shelling from Assad’s forces on the city of Talbisah, local sources said. Two casualties were identified by name, a child and a woman. Eldorar News stated that three civilians were killed, while RozanaFM stated “at least two women” died from regime shells. All4Syria News named five total
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April 12, 2016
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الراشدية, Rashidiya (Deir ez-Zor), Deir Ezzor, SyriaTwo sources named Anas Al-Kujeijeh as killed in an alleged Russian or regime airstrike in Deir Ezzour. A tweet by Deirfree blamed Russia for the raids and spoke of several wounded. However, SPC News reported that “regime forces bombed Al Huweiqa neighbourhood in the countryside of Deir al-Zour with rocket launchers which led to the death of “Anas Al Kajijah”
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October 14, 2018
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البحرة, Al Bahra, Deir Ezzor, SyriaLocal reports said that four non combatants (perhaps along with two ISIS fighters) were killed in a Coalition air or artillery strike on al Bahra. Syrian United Observatory and tweeter Shabab al Latamna both reported four civilians killed. In its own report, Step News noted that “Four civilians and two members of Daesh were killed
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June 21, 2016
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كفر حمرة, Kafr Hamra, Aleppo, SyriaTwo to three civilians died and dozens of others were reported wounded following alleged Russian strikes on the town Kafra Hamra, local media reported. A youtube video by Aldorar al-shyma reported the use of phosphorus bombs, a chemical weapon illegal under International Law, though the source did not apportion blame. [Video no longer available] HalabTodayTv
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September 10, 2016
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حي المرجة, Marjah (Aleppo), Aleppo, SyriaBetween two and fifteen civilians including one woman died and 43 more were reportedly wounded in an alleged Russia airstrike on Marja, according to local media. Alamawi, Jisrtv, LCCSY all blamed Russia. In a video published by Piepers Umran (see below), a man says that Russian planes “targeted civilians as there are no militants in
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February 2, 2016
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برج قاعي, Burj Kai, Homs, SyriaBetween seven and nine victims, including up four women and up to four children were killed – and several others injured – and several injured in alleged Russian airstrikes on the village of Burj Kai according to multiple sources. Shaam News Network initially reported that three Russian warplanes launched rocket attacks on several villages in the countryside of
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October 18, 2016
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Al Basira town, Deir Ezzor, SyriaLocal media reported that between one and two civilians died and up to five more were wounded in an airstrike on Al Basira bridge in Al Basira town. The majority of sources blamed the US-led Coalition for the strike, though there was also an allegation against Russia and Syrian Network for Human Rights blamed the
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December 22, 2015
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تفتناز, Taftanaz, Idlib, SyriaOne adult male civilian, Mudar Abdulhameed Ezz, was listed killed in an alleged Russian airstrike on Taftanaz, according to the Violations Documentation Center. In fact Mr Ezz lived in Taftanez but died in a December 20th airstrike on Idlib, with his body recovered from the ruins of the courthouse two days later.
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October 26, 2016
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بارة, Bara, Idlib, SyriaThree or four civilians included women and children died in an airstrikes on Bara, according to local media. Most sources blamed the Syrian regime; there were no direct allegations against Russia, but a number of sources didn’t identify the warplane responsible. According to the Syrian Network for Human Rights, “three victims including two women died
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Incident date
October 14, 2015
LOCATION
تحتايا, Tahtaya, Idlib, SyriaTwo non-combatant males were killed in an alleged Russian strike on Tahtaya and were later named by the Violations and Documentation Centre. Syrian regime aircraft also reportedly bombed the town the day before, killing a woman and her daughter. However according to Qasioun – which posted a video of the attack – the event was
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Incident date
April 19, 2018
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سوسة, Al Soussa, Deir Ezzor, SyriaLocal sources reported that two civilians were killed as a result of ‘SDF shelling’ on the town of Al Soussa at night. A number of sources identified the two casualties as Mohammed Khashan Al-Najem Dagger and Alia Mohammed Hilal who, according to a tweet by Deir Ezzor 24, were hit by “missile shelling” from SDF forces stationed at “the