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Incident Date
17 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1639
Location
Al Badou neighbourhood, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria
Local media reported that four bodies Al Badou neighbourhood of Raqqa, though it was unclear at which point during the Raqqa campaign the deaths occurred. In their August 2020 civilian casualty report, the US-led Coalition assessed reports that they were responsible for civilian harm in this strike as "non-credible", stating that the allegation provided insufficient…
Summary
Published
17 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
4
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
17 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1640
Location
Clinics in Badou neighbourhood, Raqqa, Syria
البدو
Local media reported that four bodies were recovered from the Comprehensive Clinics area of Raqqa, though it was unclear at which point during the Raqqa campaign the deaths occurred. In their August 2020 civilian casualty report, the US-led Coalition assessed reports that they were responsible for civilian harm in this strike as "non-credible", stating that…
Summary
Published
17 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
4
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
17 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1641
Location
Ar Raqqah: Baladi stadium, Raqqa, Syria
الملعب الاسود
Raqqa 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…
Summary
Published
17 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
3
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
17 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1642
Location
Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria
Local media reported that four bodies were recovered from various areas of Raqqa city, though it was unclear at which point during the Raqqa campaign the deaths occurred. In the first of their September 2020 civilian casualty reports, the US-led Coalition assessed reports that they were responsible for civilian harm in this strike as "non-credible",…
Summary
Published
17 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
4
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
17 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2643
Location
Al-Bouleil, Deir Ezzor, Syria
البوليل
A man was killed in an air and artillery strike on Al-Bouleil, according to local media. Sources either blamed Russian warplanes for the raids, or did not attribute blame to any belligerent. According to local media, the bombardments were heavy and occurred during the night. There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
17 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
17 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1643
Location
Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria
Up to 500 bodies were reported found in two mass graves at Al Rasheed high school football stadium in the city center of Raqqa. A report by M2 Akhbarak quoted Abdullah al-Erian, head of the Reconstruction Committee of the Raqqa Civil Council, stating that “so far about 50 bodies have been removed from the mass…
Summary
Published
17 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
17 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2644
Location
Al-ruweida, Idlib, Syria
الرويضة
According to local media "A number of civilians were injured as a result of the targeting of a number of air raids by the Russian airliner on the village of Ruwaydeh in the south-eastern Idlib countryside." Footage published by the White Helmets shows wounded civilians being treated in the aftermath of what they described was…
Summary
Published
18 October 2017
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
17 October 2017
Incident Codes
CS1645 RS2642
Location
Abu Kamal, Al Masriya roundabout, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Between eight and nine civilians died in an airstrike on the al Masriya roundabout in Abu Kamal, according to local media – though sources at the time were conflicted as to whether the US-led Coalition or Russia was responsible. In September 2019 the Coalition accepted responsibility for this incident. Its monthly civilian casualty report noted:…
Summary
Published
17 October 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
8–9
Civilians reported injured
12–36
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
16 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1631
Location
Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria
Three civilians died in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Raqqah, according to Raqqah is Being Slaughtered Silently. The source reported the deaths on October 25th but didn’t say when the victims were reportedly killed. The Syrian Human Rights Committee also reported that the victims had been killed in a Coalition strike, but again didn’t say…
Summary
Published
16 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
3
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
16 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1632
Location
Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria
Three civilians may have died in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Raqqah, according to local media – though there was uncertainty over when the victims died, with one report stating they were still alive. Coordinating the Revolution in the City of Palmyra published “a clarification regarding the family of Mrs. Samira Al-Ali (Alhashosh) and her…
Summary
Published
16 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
0–3
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
16 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1633
Location
Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria
Local media reported the death of two civilians in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Raqqah. According to Asharqiya Voice, they died “a few weeks ago”. Writing on Facebook on October 28th, Mohammad al Fahal, reportedly a family member of the victims, said: “My aunt has moved to the mercy of God.. Najah Ramadan al Fahl…
Summary
Published
16 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
16 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1627
Location
Al Jumaili, Raqqa, Syria
Local media reported the death of one civilian male in an alleged Coalition airstrikes on Raqqah – possibly a last victim of the assault on the city. Raqqa 24 and Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently blamed the Coalition for the man’s death in reports that were published on October 20th and 22nd respectively. Raqqa 24 said…
Summary
Published
16 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
16 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1629
Location
Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria
Marsad Hasaka reported “the martyrdom of the child Ali Bashir Al-Daman from the village of Massada by the bombing of coalition aircraft on the city of Al-Rigga a few days ago”. Raqqa24, reporting the death on October 25th, said that the victim died “a few days ago”. However the last reported Coalition action in the…
Summary
Published
16 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
16 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1630
Location
Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria
Local media reported the the death of a civilian male. Three sources blamed the US-led Coalition for his death.The date of the incident is unknown. Raqqa24, reporting the death on October 25th, said that the victim died “a few days ago”. However the last reported Coalition action in the city was on October 16th, with…
Summary
Published
16 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
15 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2640
Location
Sa'lo, Deir Ezzor, Syria
السعلو
In a missile strike which allegedly hit a school in Sa'lo, between five and 11 civilians were killed, and ten civilians were injured, local media reported. Sources all blamed Russian warplanes for the alleged strikes, with only one source, The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA), blaming unspecified airstrikes. Despite sources…
Summary
Published
15 October 2017
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported killed
5–11
Civilians reported injured
10
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
15 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2638
Location
Al-Taybah, Deir Ezzor, Syria
الطيبة
Two sources reported that death of a man and his wife as a result of Russian airstrike. Both sources published exactly the same post: "The death of Khalifa Ali al-Azzawi / Abu Kawan and his wife as a result of the bombing of Russian airliners to their home and [they are] still under the rubble."…
Summary
Published
15 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
15 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2641
Location
Al-Husayniya, Deir Ezzor, Syria
الحسينية
Four civilians were killed, and others were wounded in air and artillery strikes in Al-Husayniya. Sources blamed both the Syrian regime and Russia for the strikes. 7al News, who blamed the Syrian regime, reported on material damage in the aftermath due to civilian houses being struck. According to Smart News Agency, "warplanes likely to be…
Summary
Published
15 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
15 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2639
Location
Hajeen, Deir Ezzor, Syria
هجين
Two adult males were reportedly killed when a river crossing in Hajeen was struck by Russian warplanes. Only one source blamed Russian warplanes for the raids, the rest did not attribute blame to a belligerent. Reporting suggests that Farid Mohiy al-Jijan died a few days later from, wounds he had sustained in the attack. There…
Summary
Published
15 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
15 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1626
Location
Al Busayrah, Deir Ezzor, Syria
البصيرة
A young man died following alleged airstrikes on the village of al Busayrah, Deir Ezzor governorate, according to local media. Reports said that up to five other civilians died in addition to Abdul and that people were fleeing the town while air raids were carried out. A later report from Sharqiya Voice named two families of…
Summary
Published
15 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
6
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
14 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2634
Location
al-Bouleil, Deir Ezzor, Syria
البوليل
Two civilian brothers were reportedly killed and several other civilians wounded as alleged Russian warplanes struck al-Bouleil village east of Deir Ezzor, local media reported. The two victims were identified by name and photos by multiple sources, who all agreed that Russia was responsible. Abu Ayman al-Ali, an activist from the eastern village of Deir…
Summary
Published
14 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
14 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2635
Location
Baqras, Deir Ezzor, Syria
بقرص
Airstrikes and/or artillery shelling killed one civilian man, local media reported, as the town of Baqras, Deir Ezzor, was subject to attack, though it was unclear whether Russia or the Syrian regime was to blame. While several sources reported the death of one man identified by name, reports were conflicted in terms of who and what…
Summary
Published
14 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
14 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2636
Location
Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib, Syria
خان شيخون
In this single-source event, Idlib Media Center reported that several civilians were left wounded after alleged Russian warplanes had struck the city of Khan Sheikhoun with C8 missiles in the afternoon of October 14th, 2017. Currently, there are no further details.
Summary
Published
14 October 2017
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
14 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2637
Location
Kafrouma, Idlib, Syria
كفرومة
As alleged Russian warplanes carried out airstrikes against a rebel-held headquarters in Kafrouma, Idlib, several civilians were left wounded, local media reported. Aawsat news cited Syrian activists who said that a Russian aircraft hit the headquarters of the "Faylaq Al Sham" of the Free Syrian Army, killing and wounding dozens in their ranks. This reporting…
Summary
Published
14 October 2017
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
14 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1625
Location
Al Sa'ada village, Al Hassakah, Syria
السعدة
Local media reported unspecified civilian casualties following alleged US-led Coalition airstrikes near Al Sa’ada village in the vicinity of Markada, Hasaka governorate, in the early hours of Sunday. People of the villages of Al-Harith, Al-Sa’dah Al-Gharbia, Al-Ashiteh Al-Gharbi, and Jana’a, all close to Markada, were reportedly displaced as a result of the air raids, Euphrates…
Summary
Published
14 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
0–1
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
13 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1623
Location
Markada/Husayn, Al Hassakah, Syria
الحسين
Local media reported civilian casualties in the town of Markadah and nearby al Husain village following alleged US-led Coalition strikes. News of civilian deaths came amidst reports of conflict in the area over the past 48 hours. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights documented violent clashes between the so-called Islamic State organisation and the US-backed…
Summary
Published
13 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
13 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1624
Location
Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria
A named adult male civilian died in the besieged neighbourhoods of Raqqah, according to a local source. Details of his death are presently unknown. Airwars will amend the entry when new information is available.
Summary
Published
13 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
12 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2630
Location
Shanan, Deir Ezzor, Syria
شنان
Local sources reported the death of two civilians, one child and one adult man, following the bombing of the al-Shanan - al-Tayana crossing in Deir Ezzor, though none of the sources identified the responsible party. This incident is likely to be the same as another reported incident (R2468) where strikes hit the al-Qouriya - al-Tayana…
Summary
Published
12 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2631
Location
Sabikhan, Deir Ezzor, Syria
صبيخان
Between nine and 16 civilians, possibly including a child and women, were killed and as many as "dozens" more were left wounded following alleged Russian airstrikes striking in Sabikhan, Deir Ezzor, local media reported. @olay6663 reported that the village had been subject to "intensive raids since early morning," and most sources reported that the raids…
Summary
Published
12 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
9–16
Civilians reported injured
2–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2632
Location
Dhiban, Deir Ezzor, Syria
ذيبان
Up to four civilians, including one woman, were killed and several more were wounded, following an airstrike and/or artillery attack on Dhiban, Deir Ezzor, local media reported - though sources were conflicted as to whether Russia or the regime were to blame. While some sources reported the death of two civilians, several sources reported a…
Summary
Published
12 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
2–4
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2633
Location
Al-Hajar Al-Aswad, Damascus, Syria
الحجر الاسود
Up to five civilians were killed and as many as 12, including women and children, were wounded, following airstrikes in al-Hajr al-Aswad neighbourhood south of Damascus, local sources reported. While most sources blamed the Assad regime there were also allegations against Russia. Zaman al-Wasl's correspondent said that the airstrikes killed a whole family, in addition…
Summary
Published
13 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
2–5
Civilians reported injured
2–12
Military Actor
Russian Military
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