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Incident Date
20 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3926
Location
خان شيخون, Idlib, Syria
خان شيخون
One civilian at least was reported injured in alleged Russian forces or Syrian regime airstrikes or artillery shelling on Khan Sheikhoun in Idlib, Syria on July 20th, 2019 according to local sources. Palmyra Post reported that young man Mahmoud Khaled Al Hamroush was injured as a result of airstrike on Khan Sheikhoun. However, @MasarPressNet said…
Summary
Published
20 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
20 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3923
Location
Heesh, Idlib, Syria
حيش
A number of civilians were reported injured as a result of Russian forces or Syrian regime airstrikes on Heesh in Idlib, Syria on July 20th, 2019 according to local sources. @hafeztaraman tweeted that a civilian was seriously injured as a result of the airstrikes. Local sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for this…
Summary
Published
20 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
20 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3921
Location
Kansafra, Idlib, Syria
كنصفرة
Alleged Syrian and Russian forces carried out airstrikes on several locations in Idlib with high-impact rockets. According to Syrian Civil Defense who were at the scene reported that "eight civilians, including a child and a woman, were injured by the targeting of the towns of Kansafra, Balyoun and Jabal al-Arba’een in the countryside of Idlib".…
Summary
Published
20 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
0–8
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
19 July 2019
Incident Code
USSOM237b-C
Location
Shanta Baraako, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
Two civilian were reported killed by US ground troops near Shanta Baraako in an apparent distortion of an In These Times investigation. AFRICOM later discounted the allegation. The In These Times report alleged that Waliyo Cali Qaasim and Abdikadir Ali were killed by Danab special forces in a counter-terrorism operation. In a post in the…
Summary
Published
12 July 2019
Strike Type
Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
Civilians reported killed
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
19 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3918
Location
Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib, Syria
خان شيخون
Two civilians were injured when alleged Russian or Syrian airstrikes struck residential neighborhoods in Khan Sheikhoun in Idlib, according to local sources. According to the Syrian Civil Defense forces, the attack was carried out from a helicopter that dropped 20 explosive barrels and used artillery and rocket fire including 26 air-to-surface missiles and 2 rockets…
Summary
Published
19 July 2019
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
19 July 2019
Incident Code
LC168
Location
Asabi'ah, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Libya
الاصابعة
Up to four civilians were reportedly killed in a GNA airstrike on Asabi'ah. Al Mashhad said that the bombing left civilian casualties and that according to their source three people were killed. 218TV reported: "The media center of the LNA Operations Room confirmed that the rockets launched by terrorist groups on a residential neighborhood in…
Summary
Published
19 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
0–4
Military actors reported killed
0–7
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
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Incident Date
19 July 2019
Incident Code
TI026
Location
Martyr Rustam Jodi Camp, Nineveh, Iraq
مخيم الشهيد روستم جودي
Alleged Turkish forces shelled Martyr Rustam Joudi refugee camp in Makhmour and wounded two people around 3.15 am on July 19th, according to local sources. Dwarozh News reported that Laila Arzou, the Joint Chief of Martyr Rostam Jodi camp, called on the United Nations and the federal government to protect civilians from Turkish shelling. No other…
Summary
Published
19 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
19 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3920
Location
Hass, Idlib, Syria
حاس
One civilian was reportedly killed in alleged Syrian regime or Russian airstrikes on an IDP camp in Hass, Idlib, on July 19th, 2019. An additional one to two civilians were reported injured in the attack, along with substantial damage to residential structures. Syrian Network for Human Rights named the victim of the airstrikes as "Abdul…
Summary
Published
19 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
IDP or Refugee Camp
,
Residential
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
19 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3919
Location
Morek, Hama, Syria
مورك
One civilian was reported killed and others injured in alleged Russian forces or Syrian regime airstrikes or artillery shelling on Morek in Hama on July 28th, 2019. The victim was named as Ibrahim Mustafa Al-Khaed, aged 19, originally from Al-Latamneh according to the Syrian Network for Human Rights. The Network also claimed that the Syrian…
Summary
Published
28 July 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
18 July 2019
Incident Code
USSOM239
Location
Outside Kunya Barrow, Middle Juba, Somalia
A reported US drone strike killed al Shabaab's head of domestic intelligence in a night time action near Kunyo Barrow. While the action was apparently confirmed by Somali military radio, AFRICOM did not declare a strike on this date - indicating a possible CIA action. Voice of America reporter Harun Maruf first mentioned the strike…
Summary
Published
18 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Military actors reported killed
3–4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
18 July 2019
Incident Code
TI025
Location
Spindar, Duhok, Iraq
سبيتدار
Between three and five civilians were reported injured when Turkish airstrikes struck the village of Spindar in the evening of July 18th. Bas News reported that Turkish warplanes shelled several positions in the village Spindar with rockets, while "chasing a car for the militants of the Kurdistan Workers, where the gunmen hid in the village".…
Summary
Published
18 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported injured
3–5
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
17–18 July, 2019
Incident Code
RS3917
Location
Jsir Al Shoughour, Idlib, Syria
جسر الشغور
Up to three civilians were reported killed in airstrikes on Jisr Al Shoughour, Idlib, after midnight on July 18th. A further five to seven, including two children, were allegedly injured in the attack. Ayman Qaddour (or Ameen Qaddour) and child Abdul-Jawad Ramo were killed in the attack. Abdul-Jawad died days later of his wounds. Few…
Summary
Published
17 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
2–3
Civilians reported injured
5–7
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
17 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3916
Location
Several towns in Idlib, Idlib, Syria
Shaam News reported airstrikes and artillery shelling on a number of locations in Idlib on July 17th. According to this source, "Russian military aircraft carried out heavy air raids on the cities and towns of Khan Sheikhun, Jisr al-Shughur, Habayt, Tirmala, Kafrain, Kefersgana, Rakaya, Wadi Arenabah, Baarba and Hazarin areas, causing a number of civilian…
Summary
Published
17 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported injured
2–12
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
17 July 2019
Incident Code
LC167
Location
Arada, Tarabulus, Libya
عرادة
A child was reportedly injured in an LNA artillery strike on the Arada neigbourhood of Tripoli. Tk Yahrouk kl shy2 said: "A shell fell on the house of Al Zarkani family in the area of Arada near the school of Abdullah bin Masood and there is material damage and a small child injured." February TV…
Summary
Published
17 July 2019
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
16 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3907
Location
Ain Al Barde, Idlib, Syria
عين الباردة
Five civilians were reported injured in airstrikes on Ain Al Barde, Idlib, on July 16th. Jisr Media Centre stated that "five civilians were injured in four air raids by more than 12 missiles targeting the city of Jisr al-Shoughour and its environs in the village of Ain al-Barde and' Ashbark'." Two other sources reported the airstrike,…
Summary
Published
16 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported injured
5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
16 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3908
Location
Al-Lataminah, Hama, Syria
اللطامنة
One man was reported killed in airstrikes on Al-Lataminah, Hama, on July 16th. Kafr Zeta TV documented "the martyrdom of "Badr Haitham Al-Mahmoud" nick name (Al Kateb), 25, as a result of Russian air strikes of the city of Al-Lataminah in the northern suburbs of Hama." Two other sources reported the attack, but did not…
Summary
Published
16 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
16 July 2019
Incident Code
LC166
Location
Ain Zara, Tarabulus, Libya
عين زارة
Three civilians reportedly sustained indirect injuries from an LNA airstrike on Ain Zara. Libya Alahrar TV wrote: "According to the Field Medicine and Support Center, a doctor, a paramedic and an ambulance driver were seriously injured on Tuesday in the course of their humanitarian duties in Ain Zara. The FMSC said on Facebook that the…
Summary
Published
16 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
16 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3909
Location
Deir Sennbel, Idlib, Syria
ديرسنبل
Step Agency reported that Russian forces carried out airstrikes on Jisr al-Shughour, Ma’rshurin, Hantoutin, Deir Sennbel, Heesh, Sahiyan and Tabish in rural Idlib, killing six civilians and injuring dozens across these locations. Another source said the attacks were conducted jointly by the Russian forces and the Syrian regime. No other details are known at this…
Summary
Published
16 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1–6
Civilians reported injured
1–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
16 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3910
Location
Heesh, Idlib, Syria
حيش
@Step_Agency reported that Russian forces carried out airstrikes on Jisr al-Shughour, Ma’rshurin, Hantoutin, Deir Sennbel, Heesh, Sahiyan and Tabish in rural Idlib, killing six civilians and injuring dozens across these locations. Other local sources said the Syrian regime is also involved in the attacks, but didn't mention any casualties. No other details are known at…
Summary
Published
16 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1–6
Civilians reported injured
1–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
16 July 2019
Incident Code
LC165
Location
Al-Swani, Tarabulus, Libya
السواني
Up to three medics were reportedly killed in an LNA airstrike on a field hospital in Al-Swani. Burkanly only said the hospital had been targeted without mentioning civilian harm. OCHA Libya said three medical staff had been injured and equipment damaged. Hona Sog Al-Khmies Emsihel reported that three combatants had been killed while several doctors…
Summary
Published
16 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
0–3
Civilians reported injured
3–4
Military actors reported killed
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
16 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3911
Location
Sahyan, Idlib, Syria
صهيان
@Step_Agency reported that Russian forces carried out airstrikes on Jisr al-Shughour, Ma’rshurin, Hantoutin, Deir Sennbel, Heesh, Sahiyan and Tabish in rural Idlib, killing six civilians and injuring dozens across these locations. Other local sources said the Syrian regime is also involved in conducting the airstrikes, but didn't mention any casualties. No other details are known…
Summary
Published
16 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1–6
Civilians reported injured
1–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
16 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3912
Location
Tabish, Idlib, Syria
طبيش
@Step_Agency claimed that Russian forces carried out airstrikes on Jisr al-Shughour, Ma’rshurin, Hantoutin, Deir Sennbel, Heesh, Sahiyan and Tabish in rural Idlib, killing six civilians and injuring dozens across these locations. Other local sources said that the Syrian regime was also involved in undertaking the attacks, but didn't mention casualties. No other details are known…
Summary
Published
16 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1–6
Civilians reported injured
1–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
16 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3913
Location
Latmeen, Hama, Syria
لطمين
One civilian was reported killed in Latmeen in Hama on July 16th, 2019 as a result of Russian and Syrian regime attacks. Step News said that two people were reported killed and others injured by Russian airstrikes on the city of Al Latamna and the village of Latmeen in northern Hama. No other details are…
Summary
Published
16 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
16 July 2019
Incident Code
CS1924
Location
Al Takihi, Deir Ezzor, Syria
الطكيحي
Local sources alleged that the International Coalition and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) carried out an airstrike that struck the home of ISIS leader Ragheb Hussein al-Hindoura at dawn, and claimed that the airstrike killed between 10 to 15 relatives in the house adjacent to Hassan's house and wounded others. The dead and wounded relatives were reported…
Summary
Published
16 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
2–15
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Military actors reported killed
0–5
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
16 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3914
Location
khan Sheikhoun, Idlib, Syria
خان شيخون
On July 16, 2019, an unknown number of civilians, including a young man, Mohammad Nader al Sahh, were wounded in an airstrike with cluster munitions on the outskirts of Khan Sheikhoun, Syria, according to local sources. Shaam News reported that Russian warplanes stepped up raids on a number of towns and villages in Idlib and…
Summary
Published
16 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Infrastructure
Agriculture
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
16 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3906
Location
Jsir Al Shoughour, Idlib, Syria
جسر الشغور
Local source Shaam News reported that Russian warplanes increased air raids on a number of towns and villages in Idlib in Hama, targeting several civilian areas. According to Jisr Media Center, 5 civilians were injured in 4 air raids with more than 12 missiles that struck the city of Jisr al-Shoughour and its surrounding. Syrian…
Summary
Published
16 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported injured
5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
15 July 2019
Incident Code
LC164
Location
Kahily Mosque, Tarabulus, Libya
مسجد الكحيلي
One civilian was reported killed in an LNA airstrike on Ain Zara. Tripoli Al Izz wrote: "The death of the young Karim Qashout, born in 1997, one of the staff of the coast of sweets after the bombing of his house in Ain Zara." February TV said: "One person was killed and members of his…
Summary
Published
15 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2–5
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
14 July 2019
Incident Code
USSOM238
Location
Lower Shabelle, Somalia
US air support was potentially involved in an operation to retake areas of the Lower Shabelle region which killed 15 al Shabaab fighters, Radio Shabelle reported. Colonel Mohamed Abdullahi Arale confirmed to state media that the Somali National Army had retaken Yaaqbari Weyne, MadaxMarodi and Lego villages. Colonel Arale reportedly said that his troops had…
Summary
Published
14 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
,
Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
Military actors reported killed
15
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
14 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3904
Location
Idlib, Idlib, Syria
ادلب
A single source claimed that "a number of civilians were injured in air strikes by the Russian Air Force with surface and cluster missiles on the outskirts of the city". No other details are known at this time.
Summary
Published
14 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
14 July 2019
Incident Code
RS3905
Location
Ma’ret Al Nu’man, Idlib, Syria
معرة النعمان
A water pumping station in Ma'arat al-Nu'man south of Idlib was struck by one of six alleged Russian air raids, injuring four technical staff members of the station and other civilians and putting the station out of service. Radio Al-Kul said that "Ain Zarqa water station feeding the city of Maarat al-Numan with drinking water…
Summary
Published
14 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
4–6
Military Actor
Russian Military
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