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Incident Date

6 October 2017

Incident Code

CS1595

Location

حديقة المرورية, الجميلي, Ar Raqqah: Between Hadika Al Mororia (Traffic Park) and Jumaili neighbourhood, Raqqa, Syria
Four to five civilians were reported killed following alleged US-led Coalition airstrikes on the area between Al Hadika Al Mororia and Al Jumaili, Raqqah city. According to Syrian Press Center, the “the International Coalition targeted more than 10 air strikes in the northern neighbourhoods of Raqqah” during this time. Later reports from Raqqa is Being…

Summary

Published
6 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
4–5
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

6 October 2017

Incident Code

CS1594

Location

بتاني, Ar Raqqah: Bitani roundabout, Raqqa, Syria
A family of six, the mother Amal al Huwaidi and her five children died following alleged US-led Coalition airstrikes on the al Batani roundabout area in al Badou neighbourhood, Raqqah city. The source Mohammed Alabdullah did not apportion blame, however all others alleged the US-led Coalition responsible. The family were, according to Amnesty International fieldnotes,…

Summary

Published
6 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
6
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

6 October 2017

Incident Code

CS1593

Location

البدو, Baidou, Raqqa, Syria
A mass civilian casualty event reportedly took place on the Al Bedou neighbourhood of Raqqah city, following alleged US-led Coalition strikes, according to multiple local sources. According to local monitors 40 civilians died, with reportedly a total of “around 60” suspected either killed or injured. The strikes were said to have targeted or struck an…

Summary

Published
6 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
40
Civilians reported injured
20
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

6 October 2017

Incident Code

CS1592

Location

Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria
Multiple local sources documented the death of eight members of one family following alleged US-led Coalition strikes on the city of Raqqah. Mohammed Jumaa al-Nashif, his wife, his son’s wife, and her five children died reportedly due strikes carried out on their home in the city, though specifics of the location are currently unknown. All…

Summary

Published
6 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
8
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

6 October 2017

Incident Code

CS1591

Location

Markada, Al Hassakah, Syria
Up to 15 civilians died following alleged US-led Coalition strikes on Markada in the southern countryside of Al Hasakah governorate. It was claimed that the Coalition targeted a number of locations in the town controlled by so-called Islamic State. The attack left an unknown number of others wounded. Airstrikes hit a vegetable market in the…

Summary

Published
6 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
15
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

5 October 2017

Incident Code

RS2601

Location

محكان, Mahkan, Deir Ezzor, Syria
At least ten and as many as 21 (possibly more) civilians, hereof up to seven children and four women, were killed, and another "dozens" were left wounded as alleged Russian warplanes carried out airstrikes in Mahkan, Deir Ezzor, local media reported. Euphrates Post reported that six air raids had hit the town of Mahkan, more precisely…

Summary

Published
5 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
10–21
Civilians reported injured
2–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

5 October 2017

Incident Code

RS2600

Location

طيبة جزيرة, Taiba Jazera, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Three civilians, two women and one female child, were killed as airstrikes struck residential areas in Taiba Jazera, Deir Ezzor, local media reported, though it remained unclear as to whether Russia or the Syrian regime was to blame. The three victims were identified by multiple sources and were reportedly from the same family; a grandmother, Rajiha…

Summary

Published
5 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

5 October 2017

Incident Code

RS2599

Location

بقرص فوقاني, Baqras Fuqani, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Local sources reported the death of four people in the village of Baqras Fuqani, Deir Ezzor on October 5th 2017 - some killed by airstrikes, carried out by either Russia or the Syrian regime, and others seemingly from wounds they sustained in previous days' airstrikes. Sana News reported that "intensive strikes" were carried out by the…

Summary

Published
5 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1–4
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

5 October 2017

Incident Code

RS2598

Location

الكندير صبيخان, Water crossing between Al-Kandeer and Sbeikhan, Deir Ezzor, Syria
An unspecifiied number of civilians were killed and wounded, following an airstrike on Al-Kandeer - specifically the water crossing between Al-Kandeer and Sbeikhan. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame for the strikes. A single source, Step News Agency, blamed Russian raids, however all the others reported sighting "unknown warplanes" or "military aircraft".…

Summary

Published
5 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

5 October 2017

Incident Code

CI864a

Location

القائم‎, Al Qaim, Al Anbar, Iraq
In an incident not previously reported, the Coalition later confirmed the death of one civilian in an event near Al Qaim. Their December 2017 civilian casualty report noted: "During a Coalition strike against an ISIS weapon’s facility it was assessed that one civilian was unintentionally killed." On the same day in Al Qaim, Airwars monitored a…

Summary

Published
5 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

5 October 2017

Incident Code

CI864

Location

Al Qaim, Al Anbar, Iraq
According to multiple local sources, one named victim died in an airstrike on Al Qaim. One source identified another possible victim, stating that the named civilian was bombed with his cousin in my uncle’s house from the Jagaifa tribe. There are currently no further details on this incident.

Summary

Published
5 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
0–1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

5 October 2017

Incident Code

CS1590

Location

Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria
The entire family of Nour Mahmoud Al I’llo (pictured), reportedly died following aerial bombardment on the city of Raqqah, according to Raqqa is being Slaughtered Silently. The report added that Nour was transferred from Raqqah to Tal Abiyad National Hospital, and was under the care of Dr Abdul Muttalib Suleiman. Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently…

Summary

Published
5 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
3–4
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

5 October 2017

Incident Code

CS1589

Location

الحديقة البيضا, Ar Raqqah: Hadika Al Bayda (White Garden), Raqqa, Syria
It was reported that Radwan Kor Ahmed, in addition to two other civilians, died in al Hadika al Baidaa (the white garden) of Raqqah city following alleged US-led Coalition strikes, local sources said. The two sources tracked both blamed the US-led Coalition. While the deaths were reported on October 8th, sources said the victims had…

Summary

Published
5 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
3
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

5 October 2017

Incident Code

CS1588

Location

Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria
Four civilians from one family died in the conflict in Raqqah city, local media reported, though at present it is unclear how they died. The majority of sources alleged a land mine explosion was responsible, however, Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently suspected ‘bombing” was the cause. Raqqa24, among other sources, named four of the victims.…

Summary

Published
5 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
4
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

5 October 2017

Incident Code

CS1587

Location

البدو, Baidou, Raqqa, Syria
Eight or more women were alleged killed following US-led Coalition strikes on the al Badou neighbourhood, Raqqah city. According to the single source, Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently, the victims were gathering around a water well for women in the area. This was the third claimed incident over a few days in which a water…

Summary

Published
5 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
8
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

5 October 2017

Incident Code

CS1586

Location

Al Mayadin, Deir Ezzor, Syria
One person died in an aerial offensive that targeted the river crossing in al Mayadeen, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported. News of the civilian casualty came amid numerous reports of Russian actions in the area, @m_eelwahed described “Russian raids” with phosphorous which led to the outbreak of fires in several neighbourhoods of the…

Summary

Published
5 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

5 October 2017

Incident Code

CS1585

Location

Huseiniyah, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Five civilians died following airstrikes on al Husseiniya village, local sources said. The number of victims was placed at five in a report by Deir Ezzor 24, including “several others wounded”. Deir Free identified the young man Hani Jadoua Al-Khalif al-Hammad as one of the dead, and said that “artillery shelling by regime forces” was…

Summary

Published
5 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1–5
Civilians reported injured
5
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

5 October 2017

Incident Code

CS1584

Location

Jadida Akeidat, Deir Ezzor, Syria
One civilian was reported killed following airstrikes on Jadid Akeidat, 20km east of Deir Ezzor on the northern bank of the Euphrates River. Smart described the incident as “similar” to attacks carried out in the same governorate during a 24 hour period, by “Russian-made warplanes”. There is limited information on the incident, and Airwars will…

Summary

Published
5 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

5 October 2017

Incident Code

CS1582

Location

Sukkaria, Ne'ma Matar school near Al-Hamdan road, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Six civilians from two families reportedly died following airstrikes on the town of Sukkaria, close to Al Bukamal, local sources alleged. An unknown numbers of civilians were left wounded after the attack, with the death toll expected to rise due to some people being in a critical condition. A correspondent for Deir Ezzor 24 reported…

Summary

Published
5 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
6
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

4 October 2017

Incident Code

USYEMTr103

Location

Yakla, Al Bayda, Yemen
A US drone strike reportedly killed two alleged AQAP militants, including AQAP leader Shroum al-Sanaani, in Yakla, in the Radaa area of Bayda governorate, on the evening of October 4th 2017. There were no known associated reports of civilian harm. In a later email to the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, a US Central Command spokesperson…

Summary

Published
4 October 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Military actors reported killed
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

4 October 2017

Incident Codes

CS1583a RS2597

Location

حطلة, Hatla, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Two civilians were killed and an unspecified number of others were wounded in airstrikes on Hatla, local media reported. Sources attributed the blame to both Russia, the Syrian regime and the US led Coalition. There is one allegation made by the Damascus Center for Human Rights Studies which claims the named victim was killed by…

Summary

Published
4 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

4 October 2017

Incident Code

RS2592

Location

دبلان, Dablan, Deir Ezzor, Syria
A girl died and up to four others were injured - including a young girl - following airstrikes on Dablan, local media reported. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame, however most blamed Russian warplanes, while others blamed "unknown" warplanes. According to sources, a school was struck as well as residential housing. Dablan…

Summary

Published
4 October 2017
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2–4
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

4 October 2017

Incident Code

RS2596

Location

معبر هجين المائي, water crossing linking Hajeen with A’shara town, Deir Ezzor, Syria
In what has been described as a "massacre", between 12 and 54 civilians were killed, and up to 80 more were seriously wounded, in an alleged Russian and Syrian regime raid on a water crossing linking Hajeen with A’shara town. Most sources blamed Russian warplanes for the strikes, some sources blamed "unknown" warplanes, however the…

Summary

Published
4 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
12–54
Civilians reported injured
12–80
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

4 October 2017

Incident Code

RS2595

Location

معبر مائي بين الميادين, Water Crossing linking al Mayadeen and Dhiban, Deir Ezzor, Syria
A man and a woman were killed, and as many as 15 more civilians were wounded, following airstrikes on the water-crossing linking al Mayadeen and Dhiban. Most sources blamed Russian warplanes for the alleged strikes, however Aawsat News blamed the Syrian regime.  According to a local source, @Zahra_Jaber, Russian 'Caliber' missiles struck the vicinity, with…

Summary

Published
4 October 2017
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
15
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

4 October 2017

Incident Codes

CS1580a RS2594

Location

معبر مائي بين هجين و العباس, Water Crossing linking Hajeen with Al A'bbas town, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Between ten and 30 civilians were killed, including four named men, and "dozens" more were injured, following a continuation of airstrikes on the river crossing, however this time the crossing linking Hajeen with Al A'bbas town. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame. Most sources blamed Russian warplanes for the raids, however others…

Summary

Published
4 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
10–30
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military, U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

4 October 2017

Incident Code

RS2593

Location

الميادين, al-Mayadeen, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Alleged Russian or Assad-waged airstrikes killed two brothers in al-Mayadeen, local media reported. DeirEzzor24 reported  "an aerial bombardment of the city of Al-Mayadim in the eastern suburb of Deir Al-Azur with an explosive barrel and guided missiles on 4 October 2017," without appointing blame. Most sources agreed that the strike had killed two brothers. However,…

Summary

Published
4 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

4 October 2017

Incident Code

CS1580a

Location

هجين, Hajin, Deir Ezzor, Syria
A father and son were reported killed following airstrikes on the town of Hajin in the Abu Kamal area after evening prayers, according to local sources. No reporting outlet apportioned blame and referred only to “airstrikes” and “air raids”. No further details are presently available.

Summary

Published
4 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
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Incident Date

4 October 2017

Incident Codes

CS1583 RS2591

Location

البوكمال الباغوز, Huweija al Khanafer, water crossing between البوكمال al Bukamal الباغوز al Baghouz, Deir Ezzor, Syria
In what has been described as a "massacre" between seven and 55 civilians died, and "dozens" were left injured, following suspected airstrikes on the Al Bagouz water crossing, between Bagouz village and Abu Kamal city, on the northern bank of the Euphrates river. Local sources were conflicted as to who was to blame for the…

Summary

Published
4 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
7–55
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military, U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

4 October 2017

Incident Code

CS1581

Location

Al Mayadin, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Local media reported the death of one civilian, Hamed Khabas al-Aliwi, in an airstrike on his home. Sources, reporting on October 8th, said that the victim was killed “a few days ago”. There are no other details at this time.

Summary

Published
4 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

4 October 2017

Incident Code

CS1580

Location

التوسعية, Al Tawosoui'ya neighbourhood, Raqqa, Syria
Fifteen to 16 civilians or more died in an aerial attack reportedly conducted by the US-led Coalition on Al Tawaswiya neighbourhood, Raqqah city, according to local sources. Saeed Ahmed Al Jum’a, his family and another family of relatives were documented killed by the source Marsad Al Hassaka, amongst other reports. According to Smart activists, “the…

Summary

Published
4 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
15–16
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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