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Incident Date
17 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1638
Location
Al Hadika al Baidaa neighbourhood, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria
Local media reported that 21 bodies including women and children were recovered from the Hadika al Baidaa (White Garden) 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…
Summary
Published
17 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
21
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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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
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
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
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
CI870
Location
Al Qaim, Al Anbar, Iraq
According to a single source, different areas of Al Qaim were targeted, resulting in possible civilian harm. The vague report noted Victims of aerial bombing of the international coalition aircraft in various areas of Qaim, west of Anbar. At the moment there is limited information on the incident, Airwars will amend the entry when any…
Summary
Published
16 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
0–2
Civilians reported injured
1–2
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
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
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
13 October 2017
Incident Code
CI869
Location
Husaybah, main market, Al Anbar, Iraq
الحصيبة
According to local media reported that at least 20 fatalities and several wounded occurred following alleged Coalition airstrikes on the city of Al Qaim, Anbar. Yaqein quoted one press statement in which a police source specified that international coalition aircraft bombed the area of Hasayba market. This location, as well as the number of casualties, was confirmed…
Summary
Published
13 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
20
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
12 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1621a
Location
Baidou, Raqqa, Syria
البدو
Local media reported that between 25 and 35 or more civilians died in US-led Coalition airstrikes carried out at midday which struck two residential buildings in Al Badou neighbourhood, Raqqa. Despite this, Amnesty field research has since been conducted which only reported the deaths of 16 civilians, spread over two strikes. The Coalition initially confirmed…
Summary
Published
12 October 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
10
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
12 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1621
Location
Baidou, Raqqa, Syria
البدو
Local media reported that between 25 and 35 or more civilians died in US-led Coalition airstrikes carried out at midday which struck two residential buildings in Al Badou neighbourhood, Raqqa. Despite this, Amnesty field research has since been conducted which only reported the deaths of 16 civilians, spread over two strikes. The Coalition initially confirmed…
Summary
Published
12 October 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
6
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
12 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1622
Location
Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria
Local media named two civilians as killed in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Raqqah. The date of the incident is currently unclear: reporting on October 14th, Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently said that the victims died “during the past few days”. Raqqa Media Office and SHRC reported their deaths on October 15th, also saying that…
Summary
Published
12 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
11 October 2017
Incident Codes
CS1619 RS2623
Location
Abu Kamal, Deir Ezzor, Syria
البوكمال
Thirteen civilians reportedly died, including seven children and five women, following an attack on Abu Kamal, Deir Ezzor. Local sources were conflicted as to who was to blame, with some attributing blame to the US-led Coalition, while others blamed Russia. At present, the culpable party remains unclear. The majority of sources alleged or suspected that…
Summary
Published
11 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
13–14
Civilians reported injured
6
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
11 October 2017
Incident Codes
CS1620 RS2624
Location
Al Mjawda, Deir Ezzor, Syria
المجاودة
According to local sources, up to 12 civilians were killed in an airstrike on the town of Mjawda. Local sources were conflicted as to who was to blame, with some attributing blame to Russia, while others attributed blame to the US-led Coalition. Both the Violations Documentation Center and Euphrates Post identified eight victims of the…
Summary
Published
11 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
0–12
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
11 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1620a
Location
Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria
The Amnesty and Airwars’s joint April 2019 report "War in Raqqa: Rhetoric versus Reality" reported on an incident previously unidentified by Airwars. An uncle and nephew were killed by an alleged Coalition airstrike which hit them whilst they were on a motorbike. The airstrike occurred between 3 and 4pm, and there were no reported injured…
Summary
Published
11 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
10 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1617
Location
Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria
A civilian male died following alleged US-led Coalition airstrikes on Raqqah city, local media reported. There is limited information at present, Airwars will update the entry when new details arise.
Summary
Published
10 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
10 October 2017
Incident Code
CI867
Location
Rawah, Al Anbar, Iraq
A number of sources reported that civilians were killed or injured following a coalition or Iraqi forces strike which targeted several areas in Rawa, west of Anbar province. Yaqein reported heavy bombardments on Rawa by the alleged Coalition aircraft, resulting in civilian casualties and injured as well as substantial damage to homes and vehicles, along with…
Summary
Published
10 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
10 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1618
Location
Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria
Two named civilians died in an alleged Coalition airstrike at a water well in Raqqah, according to local media – though the date of the incident is currently unclear. According to Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently (reporting on October 13th), one young man, Bebars Ismail al-Habash, died “a few days ago” in a bombing targeting…
Summary
Published
10 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
10 October 2017
Incident Code
CI868
Location
Al Qaim, Al Anbar, Iraq
In December 2017, the Coalition reported having unintentionally killed a civilian in an event previously unreported by Airwars. It stated: "Oct. 10, 2017 near Al Qaim, Iraq via self-report. During a Coalition strike which destroyed a building being used as an ISIS headquarters it was assessed that one civilian was unintentionally injured when they inadvertently…
Summary
Published
10 October 2017
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
10 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1618a
Location
Raqqa, 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 strikes 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. The report states that "An…
Summary
Published
10 October 2017
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
4
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
9 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1612
Location
Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria
A civilian male died in Raqqah following an “aerial bombardment” of the city, local media said. There is very limited information at present for this event, with both RBSS and Raqqa Maydan saying on October 11th that the incident had taken place “several days ago.” Airwars understands that only the US-led Coalition were bombing in…
Summary
Published
9 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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