Israeli Military in Syria & the Gaza Strip

A child uses his mobile device in the ruins of a building in Beit Lahia, Gaza Strip on May 26th 2021. © Mohamed Zaanoun

Belligerent
Country
Syria
start date
end date
Civilian Harm Status
Belligerent Assessment
Declassified Documents
Infrastructure

Incident date

July 14, 2017

Incident Code

CS1205

LOCATION

الباغوز, Al Baghouz, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Local sources reported airstrike near the Crescent hospital in al Baghouz. According to Euphrates Post, a girl was killed and a woman and old man injured. The source didn’t identify the culprit. Other sources reported Coalition strikes in the vicinity but did not report civilian casualties. According to Shaam News the target of the attack

Summary

First published
July 14, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 child)
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
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Incident date

July 14, 2017

Incident Code

CS1203

LOCATION

حي التوسعية, Al Tawaswi’ya neighbourhood, Raqqa, Syria

Local sources reported that a number of civilians died in artillery and mortar shelling or Raqqa’s Al Tawaswi’ya neighbourhood – though it was unclear whether the Coalition or the SDF were responsible. Usama Mulla Mohammed put the death toll at two. Other sources blamed SDF artillery and mortar shells. Airwars understands that only the Coalition

Summary

First published
July 14, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
US-led Coalition, Syrian Democratic Forces
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Incident date

July 14, 2017

Incident Code

RS2337

LOCATION

عين ترما,, Ain Tarma, Damascus, Syria

Alleged Russian or Syrian warplanes committed “a massacre” in the city of Ain Tarma, local sources reported, killing at up to 21 named civilians including women and children. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, there were up to 20 strikes on the town. Some reports also said that the town was hit by

Summary

First published
July 14, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 21
(1–2 children1–7 women5–10 men)
Civilians reported injured
2–24
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
20 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

July 13, 2017

Incident Code

CS1318

LOCATION

مدرسة سيف الدولة, Ar Raqqah: Near Saif Al Dawla school, Raqqa, Syria

Ten civilians died including different generations of the same family in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Raqqa. All sources pointed towards the Coalition carrying out an air or artillery strike. Airwars understands that only the Coalition has access to artillery in Raqqa. The date has been changed due to further Amnesty field research confirming the

Summary

First published
July 13, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
10
(2 children1 woman7 men)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
Named victims
10 named, 2 families identified
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Incident date

July 13, 2017

Incident Code

CS1200

LOCATION

الرقة‎, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

A civilian male was killed in Raqqa, local sources reported. However it was contested as with regards to who was responsible. Sharqiya Voice reported that he died as a result of an SDF bombardment, without specifying if it was artillery or mortar fire, whereas Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently reported it was a result of

Summary

First published
July 13, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
US-led Coalition, Syrian Democratic Forces
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

July 13, 2017

Incident Code

CS1201

LOCATION

هشام عبد الملك, Ar Raqqah: Hisham Bin Abd Al Malek neighbourhood, Raqqa, Syria

Nine civilians including seven children and two women died in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Hisham bin Abdul Malik, according to local sources. The Shaam News Network said that the strike happened near the Al-Mari’ Bakery, while RFS reported that the bakery itself was struck. All sources blamed the Coalition, with Sharqiya Voice referring specifically

Summary

First published
July 13, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
9
(7 children2 women)
Civilians reported injured
4
Airwars civilian harm grading
Confirmed
A specific belligerent has accepted responsibility for civilian harm.
Known belligerent
US-led Coalition
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Incident date

July 13, 2017

Incident Code

CS1199

LOCATION

الرقة‎, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

A civilian male was killed following alleged Coalition airstrikes struck his home in Raqqa, local sources reported. Three sources reported the victim’s death. However, the reports were apparent carbon copies of each other.

Summary

First published
July 13, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

July 13, 2017

Incident Code

CS1197

LOCATION

الرقة‎, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

A girl was killed in alleged Coalition airstrikes on her home in Raqqa, local sources reported. She was reportedly displaced from Tal Abyad in northern Raqqa governorate. All four sources who reported the incident alleged that the Coalition was responsible. No further details are presently known.

Summary

First published
July 13, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 child)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

July 13, 2017

Incident Code

CS1198

LOCATION

حي الدرعية, Al Dari'ya, Raqqa, Syria

Between seven and 10 civilians, including women and children, were reportedly killed and a “large” number of people wounded following alleged Coalition airstrikes in the Al Dariya neighbourhood of Raqqa, local sources reported. Among the 19 sources who reported the incident, 17 alleged that the Coalition was responsible. Baladi News said that SDF artillery strikes

Summary

First published
July 13, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
7 – 10
(2 children1 woman1 man)
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
Named victims
9 named, 2 families identified
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Incident date

July 13, 2017

Incident Code

CS1196

LOCATION

حارة ﺟﺎﻣﻊ ﺍﻟﺒﺼﺮﺍﻭﻱ, al Basrawo mosque area, Raqqa, Syria

A civilian male was killed by a declared Coalition bombing of the Al Basrawo neighbourhood of Raqqa on July 13, 2017, local sources reported. Most sources who reported the incident alleged that the US-backed SDF militias were responsible. But there was confusion: Alraqqa Ahluna initially said the victim died in an “SDF bombing”, but subsequently

Summary

First published
July 13, 2017
Last updated
April 30, 2024
Strike status
Declared strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Confirmed
A specific belligerent has accepted responsibility for civilian harm.
Known belligerent
US-led Coalition
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

July 13, 2017

Incident Code

CS1195

LOCATION

حي الدرعية, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

Sharqiya Voice reported that “shelling targeted several neighborhoods of Raqqa in Tal Al Obeid Street, Saif Al Dawla Street, Al Dar’iya neighborhood, Al Khader Pharmacy, Basil Street, Al Quwatli Street and the edges of al Wadi street and al Fouroussiya” resulting in several civilian casualties and a number of others wounded, however further details were

Summary

First published
July 13, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
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Incident date

July 13, 2017

Incident Code

RS2333

LOCATION

مراط,, Mrat, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Al Hassaka Rasd reported: “The Russian air force targets with several air raids the vicinity of Deir Ezzor military airport, brigade 137, the cemetery area and the town of Mrat Foukani”. Other sources mentioned an unspecified number of wounded civilians but didn’t identify who carried out the strikes.

Summary

First published
July 13, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
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Incident date

July 13, 2017

Incident Code

RS2336

LOCATION

عقيربات, Akeirbat, Hama, Syria

Five civilians, including women and children, were wounded in alleged Russian attacks on the town of Akeirbat, east of Hama, Smart News Agency said. More than 50 air raids hit the town and the surrounding area according to local sources.

Summary

First published
July 13, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
5
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
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Incident date

July 13, 2017

Incident Code

RS2335

LOCATION

المكيمين , Al-Mkimin, Hama, Syria

Two children were killed in an alleged Russian bombardment on the village of Al-Mkimin, local media reported. Hisham Sarhan Hisham Al Zubin was also reported dead by his cousin. Four others were wounded. Syria Newsdesk said the the bombing came after the regime forces failed to win back villages under the control of Daesh, “despite

Summary

First published
July 13, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 3
(2 children1 man)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
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Incident date

July 13, 2017

Incident Code

RS2334

LOCATION

حماد عمر , Hammad Omar, Hama, Syria

Three civilians were killed and a young man injured in alleged Russian air strikes on the town of Hammad Omar, east of Hama, according to local reports. Alaraby reported that the raids occurred during battles between regime forces and ISIS. An opposition media activist told the Syria Newsdesk that the area was targeted “with more

Summary

First published
July 13, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
1
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
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Incident date

July 13, 2017

Incident Code

RS2332

LOCATION

الغوطة الشرقية, Easter Ghouta, Damascus, Syria

Local media reported that areas in Eastern Ghouta, specifically Hazza and Ein Tarma, were subject to heavy aerial shelling, killing up to four civilians and wounding “dozens”, though it was unclear whether Russia or the Syrian regime was to blame. @AJA_Syria cited al-Jazeera correspondent who reported “dozens of civilians, including women and children, were wounded

Summary

First published
July 13, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 4
(3 men)
Civilians reported injured
2–24
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
3 named
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Incident date

July 12, 2017

Incident Code

CS1192

LOCATION

الرقة‎: منطقة مفرق الحصيوة, Al Hassawiya Junction (unknown location), Raqqa, Raqqa, Syria

One civilian male was killed by an “SDF mortar shell” in the Al Hassiyawa junction area, according to Sharqiya Voice and Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently. No further details are currently available.

Summary

First published
July 12, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Airwars civilian harm grading
Discounted
Those killed were combatants, or other parties most likely responsible.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

July 12, 2017

Incident Code

CS1193

LOCATION

ﺍﻟﺴﻌﺪﺓ, Al Sa'ada, Al Hassakah, Syria

Three civilians from the same family including a woman and two children died in an alleged Coalition airstrike on al Sa’ada al Gharbiya village, local media reported. According to Al-khabour, “international coalition aircraft launched several raids on the village and one of the rockets hit the house of Mr. Khalaf Hussein al-Jabr, resulting in the

Summary

First published
July 12, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
(2 children1 woman)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
Named victims
3 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

July 12, 2017

Incident Code

CS1194

LOCATION

ميادين, Al Mayadin, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Ten civilians reportedly died in up to 25 alleged airstrikes by the Coalition in different areas of Al Mayadin, according to local media. Multiple sources reported Coalition airstrikes in Al Mayadin. Step News Agency reported that the Coalition had intensified strikes on Al Mayadin, but had no reports on the “size of losses”. According to

Summary

First published
July 12, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
10
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
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Incident date

July 12, 2017

Incident Code

CS1190

LOCATION

شارع 23 شباط, Sanabel Bakery at Feb 23 Street, Raqqa, Syria

According to the Smart News Agency, “a child was killed and his mother was wounded by an artillery bombardment by the Syrian Democratic Forces on the city of Raqqa, northeast of Syria. City. Sources reported that the artillery bombardment occurred on the 23rd of February Street in the center of the city near the Sanabel

Summary

First published
July 12, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 child)
Civilians reported injured
1
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
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Incident date

July 12, 2017

Incident Code

CS1191

LOCATION

شارع 23 شباط, Feb 23 Street, Raqqa, Syria

Local sources reported the death of a man with a mental disability. According to Palmyra Media Centre, the victim was killed in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Raqqa. The source reported on July 12th that “the young man and his brother Marwan have been missing for several days”. However, both Baladi and Jorfnews said that

Summary

First published
July 12, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
Named victims
1 named
View Incident

Incident date

July 12, 2017

Incident Code

CS1189

LOCATION

الرقة‎, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

Two women died in an alleged Coalition airstrike on their home in Raqqa, according to local sources. No additional details are presently known.  

Summary

First published
July 12, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(2 women)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
Named victims
2 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

July 12, 2017

Incident Code

CS1194a

LOCATION

Raqqa, Syria

In the Amnesty and Airwars’s joint April 2019 report “War in Raqqa: Rhetoric versus Reality”, one civilian was reportedly killed in alleged Coalition artillery strike in Raqqa. Although Airwars assesses single sourced incidents as “weak”, researchers have assessed this incident “fair” due to the depth of material provided by Amnesty. According to the report, “Abdallah

Summary

First published
July 12, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
Named victims
1 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

July 11, 2017

Incident Code

CS1187

LOCATION

البوكمال, Abu Kamal, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Twenty civilians, including women and children, were killed and 30 more were injured in a series of alleged Coalition airstrikes on Abu Kamal in eastern Deir Ezzor, local media reported. Multiple sources blamed the Coalition, putting death counts at either four or five non-combatants. Euphrates Post also reported that the first strikes at 11am hit

Summary

First published
July 11, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
20
(1–2 children2–4 women3 men)
Civilians reported injured
30
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
Named victims
20 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

July 11, 2017

Incident Code

CS1188

LOCATION

الرقة‎, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

An elderly civilian male, was killed in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Raqqa, according to local media. Both sources alleged that the Coalition was responsible. All sources reported that the US-led Coalition was responsible.

Summary

First published
July 11, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

July 11, 2017

Incident Code

CS1186

LOCATION

الزيانات, Al Zaynat, Al Hassakah, Syria

At least 11 civilians across three families, including several women and children, were killed and several others were injured in alleged Coalition airstrikes on the ISIL-controlled village of Al Zaynat, to the south of Markada, local sources reported. According to Syrian PC “Media sources in Al-Hasakah, including Al-Khabour, said that the Coalition air force carried

Summary

First published
July 11, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
11
(1 woman1 man)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
Named victims
12 named, 2 families identified
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Incident date

July 11, 2017

Incident Code

CS1185

LOCATION

قصر البنات, Raqqah, Qasr al Banat, Raqqa, Syria

One civilian male died in an artillery bombardment of Qasr al Banat, according to local media. Sources said that he died after he sustained an injury in the shelling. According to Jorf News, he died from “internal bleeding”. Airwars understands that only the Coalition has access to artillery in Raqqa.  

Summary

First published
July 11, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
Named victims
1 named
View Incident

Incident date

July 11, 2017

Incident Code

RS2331

LOCATION

الحميدية, Hamediya, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Up to five civilians, hereof at least one girl and her father, were killed, and up to 24 were wounded following Russian or Assad-waged airstrikes in residential areas in Hamidiya neighbourhood, near Deir Ezzor, local media reported. It was, however, unclear whether the strike took place July 11th or 12th. The incident was first reported

Summary

First published
July 11, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 5
(1 child1 man)
Civilians reported injured
3–24
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
2 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

July 11, 2017

Incident Code

RS2330

LOCATION

الجابرية, Jabriya, Hama, Syria

Two sources reported that nine civilians were killed and another six were wounded as a bakery in Jabriya village, Hama, was hit by airstrikes. Smart News Agency identified Russia as the likely culprit while al-Araby did not appoint blame, merely referring to “a military aircraft”. Both sources said that five of the victims were working in

Summary

First published
July 11, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
9
Civilians reported injured
6
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
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Incident date

July 10, 2017

Incident Code

CS1184

LOCATION

الطيار, Al Tayyar, Raqqa, Syria

A civilian family were casualties of alleged Coalition air or artillery strikes on the Al Tayyar area of Raqqa, local sources reported. The head of the family was identified by a number of sources, who reported that he and his entire family were killed but did not identify an exact number. Smart News Agency was the

Summary

First published
July 10, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
6
(5 children1 woman1 man)
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
Named victims
1 named
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