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Incident Date
27 May 2019
Incident Code
USSOM230
Location
جيليب, Jilib, Middle Juba, Somalia
Reports emerged of a possible US airstrike in Jilib targeting a senior al Shabaab security commander, according to Voice of America (VOA) journalist Harun Maruf. Maruf - a journalist noted for his good sources within the Somali military - asserted on Twitter: "Hearing reports that an airstrike occurred in Jilib tonight targeting a senior Al-Shabaab…
Summary
Published
27 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
0–1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
27 May 2019
Incident Code
ISSY-270519
Location
القنيطرة, Quneitra, Quneitra, Syria
At least one soldier was killed and another was wounded in alleged Israeli strikes on the Quneitra countryside on May 27, 2019. According to the Syrian Arab News Agency, "at 09.10 p.m., the Israeli enemy targeted one of the Syrian military sites to the east of Khan Arnabeh in Quneitra countryside. The source added that the…
Summary
Published
27 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Israeli Military
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Incident Date
27 May 2019
Incident Code
RS3715
Location
أريحا, Ariha, Idlib, Syria
Three to eleven civilians were killed in an airstrike on Ariha on May 27th. According to numerous sources, of those killed, two to four were children, including three siblings. The Syrian regime was named by multiple sources as responsible for the attack, while many did not positively attribute blame. Russia was named by six sources…
Summary
Published
27 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3–11
Civilians reported injured
20–28
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
27 May 2019
Incident Code
RS3716
Location
حزارين, Hezarin, Idlib, Syria
Two to seven civilians were reported killed in airstrikes on Hezarin, Idlib, May 27th. Shahba News initially claimed that three were killed in the strikes from the same family, including one child, later reporting six deaths and "dozens wounded". Edlib Media Center initially reported two killed, yet also stated that the figure rose to six…
Summary
Published
27 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2–7
Civilians reported injured
2–12
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
27 May 2019
Incident Code
RS3717
Location
معرة حرمة, Ma’arat Harma, Idlib, Syria
A civilian was killed in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on Ma'arat Al Harma, Hama governorate, on May 27th, 2019, according to local sources. Another civilian was reportedly injured. Smart News wrote that "on May 27th, warplanes bombed the town of Ma'arat Harma, near Idlib, with explosive barrels and naval mines, causing destruction of…
Summary
Published
27 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
26 May 2019
Incident Code
RS3714
Location
مورك, Morek, Hama, Syria
A young man was killed in alleged Russian or Syrian regime artillery strikes on agricultural land near Morek, in the northern Hama countryside, on May 26th, 2019, according to local sources. Halfaya Media Center reported the death of the young man Taher Suleiman Al Ahmad, who died "as a result of being targeted by artillery shells…
Summary
Published
26 May 2019
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
26 May 2019
Incident Code
USSOM229
Location
Golis Mountains, Noogal, Somalia
The US military carried out a fresh airstrike targeting al Shabaab (rather than ISIS) in the Golis Mountains, according to a press release issued by US Africa Command. The strike killed three al Shabaab fighters, AFRICOM asserted - saying that it currently assessed that no civilians had been harmed in the attack. This marked the…
Summary
Published
26 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
26 May 2019
Incident Code
RS3710
Location
معرة النعمان, Ma’aret Al Nu’man, Idlib, Syria
At least six civilians, including a woman and child, were killed in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on the city of Ma'arat Al Numan, Idlib governorate, on May 26th, 2019, according to local sources. Up to 45 others were injured. Numerous sources reported the use of high explosive rockets and missiles in an airstrike…
Summary
Published
26 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
6–13
Civilians reported injured
5–45
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
26 May 2019
Incident Code
RS3711
Location
سفوهن, Sfwhen, Idlib, Syria
Up to two civilians were reportedly killed in an airstrike on Sfwhen, Idlib, on May 26th. Syrian Network for Human Rights claimed that "two civilians from the same family" were killed in the strikes, while Halab Today TV stated that "a young man was killed" in the attack. Local Coordination Committees of Syria identified one…
Summary
Published
26 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
26 May 2019
Incident Code
RS3709
Location
الشيخ مصطفى, Al Sheikh Mustafa, Idlib, Syria
Step Agency and Smart News reported that one civilian was killed in air raids on the village of Al Sheikh Mustafa, Idlib, on May 26th. Step News agency attributed the attack to Russia, initially reporting that "several people were injured" in the "Russian raids" that "coincided with a rocket attack". In a later post, Step…
Summary
Published
26 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
26 May 2019
Incident Code
RS3712
Location
حيش, Heesh , Idlib, Syria
Two men were reported killed in an airstrike on Heesh, May 26th, according to local sources. They seem to be from the same family as they were identified as Abdullah Hani Hamoudeh and Hassan Hani Hamoudeh. They are originally from Soran town. Three sources attributed blame to the Syrian regime, while Syria Civil Defense made…
Summary
Published
26 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
26 May 2019
Incident Code
RS3713
Location
أم زيتونة, Um Zaytouna, Idlib, Syria
One civilian was reported killed and others injured following an airstrike on Um Zaytouna, Idlib, on May 26th. Syrian Network for Human Rights named the man killed as Ayman al Hassan. The Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that "Ayman al Hassan was killed as Syrian regime fixed- wing warplanes carried out a strike using…
Summary
Published
26 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
26 May 2019
Incident Code
RS3708
Location
كفر زيتا, Kfar Zeita, Hama, Syria
One civilian was reported killed in airstrikes on Kfar Zeita, Hama, on May 26th. Syrian Network for Human Rights named the civilian killed as Khaled Mustafa Ulwan al Faraj. Two sources attributed the strike to the Syrian regime, while Step News Agency did not positively attribute blame, and Halab Today TV named Russia as the…
Summary
Published
26 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
25 May 2019
Incident Code
RS3706
Location
كفرنبل, Kafar Nabil , Idlib, Syria
A 5-year-old boy was killed in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on Kafar Nabil, Idlib governorate, on May 25th, 2019, according to local sources. Seven civilians, including three women and three children, were injured. Rabea al Ta’ta’, age five, was reported killed by a number of sources following airstrikes on Kafar Nabil. @abdallh37777 posted a…
Summary
Published
25 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
7
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
25 May 2019
Incident Code
RS3707
Location
الفطيرة, Al Fatira, Idlib, Syria
A woman was killed in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on the village of Al Fattira, Idlib governorate, on May 25th, 2019, according to local sources. An unknown number of civilians was injured. The Syrian Civil Defense, Step News Agency and the Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that a woman was killed in…
Summary
Published
25 May 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
Russian Military
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Incident Date
25 May 2019
Incident Code
TS289
Location
برج القاص, Burj al-Qas, Aleppo, Syria
A young woman was injured in alleged Turkish artillery fire on Burj al-Qas in Şêrawa. ANHA reported: "On the other hand, sources told our agency that the Turkish occupation army fired indiscriminately at the village of Birj al-Qas in the area of Sherawa, wounding the young woman Manar Ali Nassero. The source confirmed that her…
Summary
Published
25 May 2019
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
24 May 2019
Incident Code
RS3703
Location
كفرنبل, Kafr Nabl, Idlib, Syria
Residential neighbourhoods of Kafr Nabl were subject to a number of airstrikes on May 24th, leading to the death of one child, named Ahmad Mahmoud Salah al-Satam, according to local media. With a number of sources referring to "others wounded", Smart News claimed that the rest of Ahmad's family were hospitalised as a result of…
Summary
Published
24 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
24 May 2019
Incident Code
RS3704
Location
حاس, Hass, Idlib, Syria
One to three civilians, including two children, were reported killed in several airstrikes on the town of Hass, Idlib, on May 24th. While Shahd is the only named fatality in a number of sources, the Syrian Network for Human rights claimed that "Shahd Jamal al Farhat was killed along with one of her family members,…
Summary
Published
24 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2–6
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
24 May 2019
Incident Code
USSOM228
Location
Golis Mountains, Noogal, Somalia
The US military carried out an airstrike in the Golis Mountains, according to a press release from US Africa Command. Unusually for recent strikes in the area, the attack targeted al Shabaab rather than ISIS according to AFRICOM. The strike reportedly killed three al Shabaab fighters, with AFRICOM saying that it currently assessed no civilians had…
Summary
Published
24 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
24 May 2019
Incident Code
RS3702
Location
مصيبين, Msibein, Idlib, Syria
Multiples sources reported that a man and his child were killed in airstrikes on Msibein, Idlib, on May 24th. The Syrian Network for Human Rights named those killed as Ahmad Abdul Wahed Takko, and his daughter Aseel. Step News Agency and Mohamed al Hmady reported that Russia was responsible for the airstrikes, while many other sources…
Summary
Published
24 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
24 May 2019
Incident Code
RS3705
Location
الهبيط, Habeet, Idlib, Syria
Two sources reported alleged Russian airstrikes on Harbeet village in Idlib on May 24th. Syrian Network for Human Rights claimed that two media workers were injured in the airstrikes. The source stated that Mustafa al Khalaf and Mustafa Dahnoun, reporters of Syria TV and al Jisr TV respectively, were injured in "intensive bombing on the…
Summary
Published
24 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
24 May 2019
Incident Code
LC145
Location
أبو سليم, Abu Salim, Tarabulus, Libya
Three people were reportedly injured by indiscriminate artillery shelling on the Abu Salim neighbourhood of Tripoli. The Municipal Council of Abu Salim published a statement saying: "As a result of the indiscriminate shelling of the Municipality of Abu Salim, a random rocket landed on the main road next to the traffic light. This rocket caused…
Summary
Published
24 May 2019
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
,
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
23 May 2019
Incident Code
RS3699
Location
معرة حرمة, Ma’aret Harma, Idlib, Syria
Idlib Plus tweeted: "A video showing the moment the shelling of houses of civilians on the outskirts of the town of Maara Harema in a Russian air raid." Also @MasarPressNet tweeted "Civilian casualties as a result of airstrikes on the towns of Ma’aret Harma and Kafr Sujnah in the southern countryside." More details to follow.…
Summary
Published
23 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
23 May 2019
Incident Code
RS3700
Location
كفرسجنة, Kafr Sajna, Idlib, Syria
Two civilians died in alleged Russia or regime raids on Kafr Sajna, local media reported. According to Ariha Today, "a man and a woman were killed and four other civilians were injured in the town of # Kafarsjana in the southern countryside of Idlib as a result of raids by Russian warplanes" But Idlib Media Centre…
Summary
Published
23 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2–4
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
23 May 2019
Incident Code
RS3701
Location
كفر نبل, Kafr Nubul, Idlib, Syria
A number of civilians including children and women were killed and injured in Russian forces and/or Syrian regime artillery strikes on Kafr Nubul on May 23rd, 2019, according to local sources. In one news SMART reported that "two civilians were wounded by a rocket attack on the town of Kafr Nubul south of Idlib from…
Summary
Published
23 May 2019
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
9
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
23 May 2019
Incident Code
LC144
Location
طرابلس, Tripoli: Airport road, Tarabulus, Libya
Between one and wwo health workers were killed in an LNA airstrike on Tripoli. The FMSC said: "The Field Medicine and Support Center is deeply saddened by the death of our colleague Dr. Rami Abdulrazzaq Shawia of the field hospital, Zahra, after being hit by a guided missile in the ambulance." Other sources also reported…
Summary
Published
23 May 2019
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
22 May 2019
Incident Code
RS3697
Location
جسر الشغور, Jisr al Shoughour, Idlib, Syria
On May 22, 2019, two named civilians died and nine more - including a child and several members of the White Helmets - were wounded in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on Jisr al Shoughour in Syria, local media reported. According to the White Helmets, this was a "double tap" raid - as members…
Summary
Published
22 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Education
(
Secondary School
)
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
9
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
22 May 2019
Incident Code
USSOM227
Location
Beled Amin, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
The US military carried out an airstrike near Baled Amin in the Lower Shabelle region, according to a press release issued 48 hours later by US Africa Command. The strike killed two al Shabaab fighters according to AFRICOM, which also asserted that it currently determined that no civilians had been harmed in the attack. "Al-Shabaab…
Summary
Published
22 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
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
22 May 2019
Incident Code
USSOM226
Location
Golis Mountains, Noogal, Somalia
The US military carried out an airstrike targeting alleged ISIS-Somalia terrorists in the Golis Mountains, according to a press release issued by US Africa Command. The strike killed two fighters from ISIS-Somalia it was asserted, with AFRICOM currently assessing that no civilians had been harmed. "This is the fifth precision airstrike against ISIS-Somalia since April…
Summary
Published
22 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
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
22 May 2019
Incident Code
RS3698
Location
سراقب, Saraqeb, Idlib, Syria
In what was widely reported as regime airstrikes , three or four civilians including a child died and up to 20 more were wounded in Saraqeb on May 22nd, 2019. However, one source - Mohammed Galul - reported that Russia were also carrying out raids in the town. Mohamd Aslan joined the Syrian Network for…
Summary
Published
22 May 2019
Civilians reported killed
3–4
Civilians reported injured
2–20
Military Actor
Russian Military
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