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Incident Date
21 October 2019
Incident Code
TS361
Location
Dadat, Raqqa, Syria
دادات
Multiple sources reported that Turkish forces committed a "massacre" in Dadat village. According to RonahiTV, "The Turkish occupation and its mercenaries committed a massacre against civilians in the village of Dadat". Adarpress noted that "sources confirmed that Turkish occupation forces killed a number of civilians and buried them in the village, and established a prison…
Summary
Published
21 October 2019
Strike Type
Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
Civilians reported killed
2–10
Causes of Death / Injury
Unknown
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
21 October 2019
Incident Code
YS062
Location
Al Sousa , Deir Ezzor, Syria
السوسة
Two male civilians were reportedly shot by YPG forces in the countryside of al-Sousa. Euphrates Post reported: "The bodies of the two young men were found n the village of al-Jarzi this morning: Meshaan al-Hamoud Al Ghadab was born in 1992 and his brother-in-law Musleh Khabur al-Saleh was born in 1983 The youths were civilians…
Summary
Published
21 October 2019
Strike Type
Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
Civilians reported killed
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
YPG
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Incident Date
21 October 2019
Incident Code
TS361b
Location
Manbij, Aleppo, Syria
منبج
According to the Kurdish Red Crescent, six civilians were injured in an alleged Turkish forces attack on Manbij in Aleppo governorate in Syria on October 21st, 2019. The civilians injured include three children aged between 1 and 10, and three women.
Summary
Published
21 October 2019
Civilians reported injured
6
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
20–21 October, 2019
Incident Code
SOM170b
Location
Jamaame, Middle Juba, Somalia
Local media reported a pair of alleged international airstrikes targeting the al Shabaab held towns of Jilib and Jamaame. Unusually the culprit was alleged to be France according to vague ‘sources’. However reporting remains poor. According to Mareeg News, “A suspected French military fighter jet has carried out airstrikes against al Shabab, an al Qaeda…
Summary
Published
20 October 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
40–50
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
EU Military
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Incident Date
20–21 October, 2019
Incident Code
SOM170a
Location
Jilib, Middle Juba, Somalia
Local media reported a pair of alleged international airstrikes targeting the al Shabaab held towns of Jilib and Jamaame. Unusually the culprit was alleged to be France according to vague 'sources'. However reporting remains poor. According to Mareeg News, "A suspected French military fighter jet has carried out airstrikes against al Shabab, an al Qaeda…
Summary
Published
20 October 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
40–50
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
EU Military
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Incident Date
20 October 2019
Incident Code
YS061
Location
Bab Al kheer, northen Ras Al Ain, Al Hassakah, Syria
باب الخير شمال راس العين
One civilian was reportedly killed by YPG forces in Bab Al kheer, northen Ras Al Ain. Suriye.u.a.d reported: "The gangs of #PYD_YPG_PKK assassinate the civilian Ismail Mohammed Mulla Matar on charges of dealing with the Syrian National Army in the village of Bab al-Khair east # Ras_alain".
Summary
Published
20 October 2019
Strike Type
Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
Civilians reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Unknown
Military Actor
YPG
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Incident Date
20 October 2019
Incident Code
TS361a
Location
Zormixar, Aleppo, Syria
The Kurdish Red Crescent reported that one civilian was killed and seven others were injured in an alleged Turkish forces attack on Zormixar west of Kobani/Ain Al Arab in Aleppo- Syria on October 20th, 2019.
Summary
Published
20 October 2019
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
7
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
20 October 2019
Incident Code
YS060
Location
Ras Al Ayn, Al Hassakah, Syria
راس العين
Three civilian men from the same family were reportedly shot in the street by YPG forces "after the National Army advanced in Ras al-Ain", local media said. According to Mohamad.alothman.1291, the victims were found in a street and handcuffed. "They were shot several times in the head, days after their arrest, by #PYD militia on…
Summary
Published
20 October 2019
Strike Type
Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
Civilians reported killed
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
YPG
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Incident Date
20 October 2019
Incident Code
RS4116
Location
Heesh, Idlib, Syria
حيش
One civilian was allegedly injured as a result of Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes or shelling on Heesh in Idlib on October 20th, 2019. While @baladinetwork and @ZaitunAgency blamed the Syria regime, @Sentry_Syria reported that a reconnaissance plane was flying in a circular direction on Heesh on that day, which could be an accusation to…
Summary
Published
20 October 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
20 October 2019
Incident Code
YS059
Location
Ortasu, Sirnak, Türkiye
أورطاسو
Between four and six civilians were wounded in an alleged YPG attack in Uludere, Şırnak, Turkey, according to local media. aa.com reported: "Four villagers were injured in Turkey's southeastern province of şırnak, on Sunday, when they were targeted by terrorists of the separatist organization PKK. According to information obtained by Anadoulu, the four villagers were…
Summary
Published
20 October 2019
Strike Type
Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
Civilians reported injured
4–6
Causes of Death / Injury
Unknown
Military Actor
YPG
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Incident Date
20 October 2019
Incident Code
YS058
Location
Ras Al Ayn, Al Hassakah, Syria
راس العين
According to local sources in Ras Al Ayn, Syria, on October 20th, 2019, the SDF executed seven civilians in the northern countryside of al-Hasakah on charges of collaborating with Operation Spring forces. The victims included three men from the same family. Local sources identified three of the victims as Muhamad Ali Al Khalaf, Ismail Ali…
Summary
Published
20 October 2019
Civilians reported killed
7
Causes of Death / Injury
Unknown
Military Actor
YPG
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Incident Date
20 October 2019
Incident Code
RS4115
Location
Idlib governorate, Idlib, Syria
One civilian was killed and another wounded in alleged Russian airstrikes targeting the perimeter of the villages of Kafrnabal, Amreya, Kafarsijnah, Maarat Harmah, Ma'rzita, Mukha and Sheikh Dams in Idlib governorate, according to local sources. @SyrianCoalition wrote that 11 airstrikes targeted 9 areas in Southern Idlib, in addition to 55 artillery shells.
Summary
Published
20 October 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
19 October 2019
Incident Code
TS360
Location
Suluk, Raqqa, Syria
سلوك
@TurkeyUntold tweeted: "A SOHR [Syrian Observatory for Human Rights] video shows the execution of 4 persons including fighters of the SDF by the Turkey backed gangs in Sluk town, southeast of Girê Spî / Tel Abyad". @zana_medi tweeted the same video, stating that "Turkish forces are seen executing unarmed people". There is, therefore, uncertainty over…
Summary
Published
19 October 2019
Civilians reported killed
0–4
Military actors reported killed
0–4
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
19 October 2019
Incident Code
RS4114
Location
Taftanaz, Idlib, Syria
تفتناز
A man and woman from the town of Binnish were killed and three of their children injured in an alleged Russian airstrike on a house in Taftanaz, Idlib governorate, on October 19th 2019, according to several local sources. @SyriaCivilDefe reported that Russian warplanes bombarded the outskirts of Taftanaz town in the morning. The victims have…
Summary
Published
19 October 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2–4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
19 October 2019
Incident Code
RS4113
Location
Ma’ar Zieta, Idlib, Syria
معرزيتا
Several civilians were wounded and civilian property was significantly damaged in an alleged Russian airstrike on the town of Maarzita, Idlib governorate, on October 19th, 2019, as reported by several local sources. Shaam Network reported that "activists said that Russian warplanes bombed the town of Ma`ar zieta this morning with several raids, recording several wounded…
Summary
Published
19 October 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
19 October 2019
Incident Code
TS360a
Location
Ras Al Ain, Al Hassakah, Syria
راس العين
Two civilians were reported killed (their details unknown), and three injured in an alleged Turkish forces attack on Ras Al Ain in Hasaka governorate in Syria on October 19th, 2019 according to the Kurdish Red Crescent. KRC identified the three injured civilians including a child aged 13.
Summary
Published
19 October 2019
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
19 October 2019
Incident Code
YS057a
Location
Al-Amrya , Al Hassakah, Syria
العامريه
Local sources reported that a young man, Abdullah Awaid, was "found dead a week after he was arrested by #PYD_PKK militia near the village of Ameriya south of Ras Al-Ain". Sources said he was arrested by "gangs of PYD_YPG_PKK". No further details are currently available.
Summary
Published
19 October 2019
Strike Type
Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
Civilians reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Unknown
Military Actor
YPG
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Incident Date
19 October 2019
Incident Code
TS350B
Location
Ras Al Ain, Al Hassakah, Syria
راس العين
According to the Kurdish Red Crescent, four people were reported injured with a bomb fragments, allegedly launched by a Turkish forces attack on Ras Al Ain on October 19th, 2019. Other sources also reported a Turkish attack.
Summary
Published
19 October 2019
Civilians reported injured
4
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
18 October 2019
Incident Code
RS4112
Location
Ma`ar Zita, Idlib, Syria
معرزيتا
At least two civilians, a man and a woman, were injured in alleged Russian or regime artillery shelling on Maarzita on October 18, 2019 according to local sources. According to a tweet from @thawrat111, "Civilians were wounded by artillery shelling of the Russian militia on the town of Maarzita in the southern countryside of Idlib."…
Summary
Published
18 October 2019
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
18 October 2019
Incident Code
TS358
Location
Ras Al Ain, Al Hassakah, Syria
رأس العين
Five civilians reportedly died in an alleged Turkish airstrike on a convoy in Ras Al Ain. ameddicleT said: "The Turkish state bombed the convoy of civilians from Serêkaniyê from the Cizre region. [We're] Unable to obtain clear information on bombing results". But laraseligman tweeted: "A Kurdish source tells me 'there is no ceasefire at all.' There…
Summary
Published
18 October 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
5
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
18 October 2019
Incident Code
TS357
Location
Zirgan, Al Hassakah, Syria
Three civilians died and between eight and 16 more were wounded in alleged Turkish airstrikes on Zirgan, Ras al-Ain, according to sources on the ground. Hawar reported: "Of the 8 civilians injured as a result of the bombing, three of them were killed." @TurkANHA also put the death toll at three civilians, with 12 more…
Summary
Published
18 October 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
8–16
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
18 October 2019
Incident Code
TS356
Location
Bab Al Kheir, Al Hassakah, Syria
باب الخير
Local media reported that between five and eight civilians died and up to 24 more were wounded in alleged Turkish airstrikes on Bab Al Kheir village. Aawsat said: "Five civilians were killed in a Turkish raid on a village in northeastern Syria, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Observatory director Rami Abdel Rahman…
Summary
Published
18 October 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
5–8
Civilians reported injured
20–24
Military actors reported killed
5
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
18 October 2019
Incident Code
RS4111
Location
Rakaya and Naqir, Idlib, Syria
الركايا
Alleged Russian warplanes launched air and artillery strikes targeting the villages of Rakaya and Naqir, Idlib governorate, on October 18th 2019, as reported by Shaam Network. Step Agency adds that in total 'about 60 rockets and artillery shells' landed in the governorate of Idlib, which left an unspecified amount of 'civilians dead and wounded'. Currently,…
Summary
Published
18 October 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
18 October 2019
Incident Code
TS359B
Location
Tirbe Sipiye, Al Hassakah, Syria
Three civilians including a child were reported injured in alleged Turkish forces attack on Tirbe Sipiye in Hassaka Governorate on October 18th, 2019 according to local sources.
Summary
Published
18 October 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported injured
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
18 October 2019
Incident Code
TS359a
Location
Kobane, Aleppo, Syria
كوباني
One civilian was reported killed and two injured in an alleged Turkish forces airstrike or artillery attack on Kobane in Aleppo Governorate on October 18th, 2019, according to the Kurdish Red Crescent.
Summary
Published
18 October 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
16 October 2019
Incident Code
YS054
Location
Tal Ali, Aleppo, Syria
تل علي
At least three civilians were reported injured in an alleged YPG artillery attack on Tal Ali village near Al Ghandoura town in Aleppo, on October 16th 2019, according to local media sources.
Summary
Published
17 October 2019
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
YPG
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Incident Date
17 October 2019
Incident Code
LC221
Location
Bi'r Altota, Tarabulus, Libya
بئر التوتة
Civilian casualties were reported because of indiscriminate shelling on the Bi'r Altota neighbourhood of Qasr Bin Gashir. Tk Yahroug Kl Shy said: "The house of Amer al-Fires in Bir al-Touta area was hit by indiscriminate shells, causing civilian casualties." There is currently no other information available. Local reports point at the GNA or LNA as…
Summary
Published
17 October 2019
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
2–3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
,
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
16 October 2019
Incident Code
YS053
Location
Al Rafi´, Raqqa, Syria
الرافع
Between one and four civilians including a child were reported killed and many others injured in an alleged YPG artillery strike on Al Rafi’ village near Ain Issa city in Raqqa, on October 16th 2019, according to local media sources. Balaid said that "four civilians were killed and eight others were wounded" - and blamed…
Summary
Published
17 October 2019
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1–4
Civilians reported injured
1–8
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
YPG
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Incident Date
15 October 2019
Incident Code
YS050
Location
Tel Ali, Mirza, and Al Shuaib, Aleppo, Syria
ميرزا وتل علي والشعيب
Six civilians were reported killed and 13 to 15 others injured in alleged SDF artillery attacks on three villages near the town of Ghandoura, east of Aleppo on October 15th 2019, according to local media sources. The targeted villages are Mirza, Tel Ali and Al Shua’ib.
Summary
Published
17 October 2019
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
6
Civilians reported injured
13–15
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
YPG
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Incident Date
15 October 2019
Incident Code
YS049
Location
Izzaz, Aleppo, Syria
إعزاز
At least one civilian was reported injured in an alleged YPG or Syrian regime forces mortar attack on I'zaz in Aleppo, October 15th 2019, according to local media sources.
Summary
Published
17 October 2019
Civilians reported injured
1–3
Military Actor
YPG
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