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5 October 2017

Incident Code

CS1582

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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…

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5 October 2017
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5 October 2017

Incident Code

CI864a

Location

Al Qaim, Al Anbar, Iraq
القائم‎
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…

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5 October 2017
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1–5 October, 2017

Incident Code

CS1590a

Location

Raqqa, Raqqa, Syria
In the Amnesty and Airwars’s joint April 2019 report "War in Raqqa: Rhetoric versus Reality", between 11 and 23 civilians were reportedly killed in alleged Coalition airstrike 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 summarised…

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5 October 2017
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4 October 2017

Incident Codes

CS1583 RS2591

Location

Huweija al Khanafer, water crossing between البوكمال al Bukamal الباغوز al Baghouz, Deir Ezzor, Syria
البوكمال الباغوز
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…

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4 October 2017
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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.

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4 October 2017
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4 October 2017

Incident Code

CS1579

Location

Al Badou, Raqqa, Syria
البدو
Seven civilians, including four children and two women, reportedly died following alleged US-led Coalition air strikes on al Badou neighbourhood, Raqqah city. Details of the death toll were initially provided by one source only, the Syrian Network for Human Rights, which blamed the Coalition. Raqqa is Being Slaughtered also referred to air raids carried out…

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4 October 2017
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4 October 2017

Incident Code

CS1580

Location

Al Tawosoui'ya neighbourhood, Raqqa, Syria
التوسعية
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…

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4 October 2017
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4 October 2017

Incident Code

CS1577

Location

al Hadika al Baidaa, Raqqa, Syria
A civilian named as Farid Sheikho from Jumaili neighbourhood was killed following “artillery shelling” on al Haldika al Baidaa (The White Garden) area in Raqqa, according to multiple local sources. Airwars understands that only the US-led Coalition was using artillery at the time on Raqqah. There is limited information presently available, and this entry will…

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4 October 2017
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Incident Date

4 October 2017

Incident Code

CS1578

Location

Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria
A civilian named as Hussein al-Ibrahim al Hassan died following alleged US-led Coalition strikes on Raqqah city, local media reported. Raqqa Media Center cited “artillery bombardment” as the cause of his death. Airwars understands only the US-led Coaliiton had access to artillery at Raqqah.

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4 October 2017
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Incident Date

4 October 2017

Incident Code

CI863

Location

Al Qaim, al Tanak, Al Anbar, Iraq
التنك
At least one named civilian male was reported killed in the Tanak neighbourhood of al Qaim. While some sources blamed the US-led Coalition, others implied that Iraqi aircraft or artillery might have been responsible. According to his family and local reports, an adult man died as a result of air and/ or artillery strikes on…

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4 October 2017
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4 October 2017

Incident Code

CS1576

Location

Al Shuhadaa, Raqqa, Syria
Between 13 and 21 civilians reportedly died following airstrikes on al Shuhadaa neighbourhood north of Raqqah city, according to local sources. The civilians were said to have gathered around a water well in the area. This was the second reported attack on the city’s water supply in two days. Shahba Press said it had documented…

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4 October 2017
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Incident Date

4 October 2017

Incident Codes

CS1580a RS2594

Location

Water Crossing linking Hajeen with Al A'bbas town, Deir Ezzor, Syria
معبر مائي بين هجين و العباس
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…

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4 October 2017
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3 October 2017

Incident Code

CS1574

Location

Mayadin, Deir Ezzor, Syria
The Euphrates Post reported “the martyrdom of: Mrs. Nour Omar Al Haj Hassan, wife of Mahmoud Khalaf al-A’llash and her daughters Sarah and Judy Mahmoud al-A’llash, 3 months old, as a result of air strikes which targeted their home in the city of Mayadeen a few days ago.” No additional details are presently known.

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3 October 2017
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Incident Date

3 October 2017

Incident Code

CS1575

Location

near Al Hadin, Syria, Deir Ezzor, Syria
In an incident not previously tracked by Airwars, the Coalition later confirmed the injury of a civilian in an event near Al Hadin, Syria. Their December 2017 civilian casualty report noted: "During a Coalition strike which killed a high-level ISIS leader, destroyed one ISIS vehicle it was assessed that one civilian was unintentionally injured." In…

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3 October 2017
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Incident Date

3 October 2017

Incident Code

CS1570

Location

Ar Raqqah: Badou neighbourhood, Raqqa, Syria
البدو
As many as 44 civilians were killed, from three familes, following alleged US-led Coalition airstrikes on al Marniadiya Street in al Badou neighbourhood, Raqqah, according to local media. The strike reportedly targeted a residential building (pictured). Raqqah is Being Slaughtered Silently identified some victims. However since Amnesty International  conducted on the ground research in Raqqa…

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3 October 2017
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Incident Date

3 October 2017

Incident Code

CS1568

Location

Badu, Raqqa, Syria
البدو
Initially the death of one civilian male was reported in this incident: a doctor named Alaa El Din Hassan Hamam died in Raqqah city following US-led Coalition airstrikes, local sources said. According to a report by Al Rafed, Dr. Alaa El Din Hassan Hamam provided medical assistance for the injured in Raqqah until he died. His…

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3 October 2017
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Incident Date

3 October 2017

Incident Code

CS1569

Location

al Qitar Street north of city centre, Raqqa, Syria
Up to 45 civilians reportedly died and 15 were wounded following alleged US-led Coalition airstrikes to the north of Raqqah city, at the outskirts of the al-Tawassiya area. The victims were “gathered around a water well on Qitar (train) street” collecting water “due to the ongoing water cuts in the city for more than three…

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3 October 2017
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Incident Date

2 October 2017

Incident Code

CS1566

Location

Mazloum Foqani, Deir Ezzor, Syria
مظلوم فوقاني
The civilian Abdullah al Jamma was reported to be “under the rubble” of buildings, following airstrikes by unidentified aircraft. Reportedly targeting the town of Mazloum Foqani according to the Euphrates Post. The town sits on the eastern bank of the Euphrates River, where the US-led Coalition was still conducting strikes. Mr al Jamma was suspected…

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2 October 2017
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Incident Date

2 October 2017

Incident Code

CI862

Location

Husaybah, Al Anbar, Iraq
الحصيبة
According to several sources, a married couple identified by name were reported killed in central al Qaim following a Coalition or Iraq Air Force strike. According to al Qaim News, the Iraqi air force killed the couple in Qaim district. Al Grbia Al Hadath said the couple died when their home at al Huseiba in central…

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2 October 2017
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Incident Date

2 October 2017

Incident Code

CS1567

Location

near Al Asharah, Syria, Deir Ezzor, Syria
‏العشارة‬
In an incident not previously tracked by Airwars, the Coalition later confirmed the injury of a civilian in an event near Al Asharah, Syria. Their December 2017 civilian casualty report noted: "During a Coalition strike which destroyed ISIS vehicle and equipment it was assessed that one civilian was unintentionally injured." In July 2019, the Coalition…

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2 October 2017
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Incident Date

2 October 2017

Incident Code

CS1565

Location

Al Tawassiya, Raqqa, Syria
التوسعية
Local sources reported that 16 to 45 people were killed in a mass civilian casualty incident on al Tawassi’ya neighbourhood, Raqqah city. Some reports said that a shelter in the Traffic park area had been struck, while others said two buildings were hit. The lowest overall death toll of “at least 19” came from the…

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2 October 2017
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Incident Date

2 October 2017

Incident Codes

CS1563 RS2585

Location

Bokros Foqani, Deir Ezzor, Syria
بقرص فوقاني
Between 10 and 12 civilians, including an entire family, died in an airstrike on Bokros Foqani, local media reported. The culprit is currently unclear, though Airwars understands that the Coalition was not bombing in this territory at the time, while Russia reportedly was. Some sources also attributed the blame to the Syrian regime.  According to…

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2 October 2017
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Incident Date

2 October 2017

Incident Codes

CS1564 RS2586

Location

Abu Kamal, al Mohadatha school, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Between 11 and 15 civilians including an entire family died and dozens more were wounded in a reported airstrike near the al Mohadatha school in Abu Kamal, according to local media. Sources, however, were conflicted as to whether the US-led Coalition or Russia were to blame. A number of reports did not identify the warplanes…

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2 October 2017
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Incident Date

3 October 2017

Incident Code

CS1567a

Location

Raqqa, Raqqa, Syria
In the Amnesty and Airwars’s joint April 2019 report "War in Raqqa: Rhetoric versus Reality", 19 civilians were reportedly killed in alleged Coalition airstrike in Raqqa. Although Amnesty researched this incident on the ground, Airwars have decided to grade it "weak" due to the depth of material provided. The victims were from the Aarouni family…

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2 October 2017
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Incident Date

1 October 2017

Incident Code

CS1562

Location

Al Tawassoy’ia neighbourhood, Raqqa, Syria
التوسعية
On January 30th several sources reported the exhumation of a whole family from under the ruins of their own house in Al Tawassoy’ia neighbourhood of Raqqah city. According to all reports, Mohammed Anwar al-Jabeen, his wife and four children, “Bashar, Abboud, Bushra, Ibrahim” died as a result of bombing by the US-led Coalition. The date…

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1 October 2017
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Incident Date

1 October 2017

Incident Code

CS1560

Location

Al Haweij crossing near al Shaheel, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Two named civilians died in an airstrike on the al Hawaji crossing near al Shaheel in Deir Ezzor, according to local media. It is currently unclear which party was to blame for the deaths. While no source explicitly blamed the US-led Coalition, many didn’t identify the culprit. Other sources, however, pointed to both Russia and…

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1 October 2017
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Incident Date

1 October 2017

Incident Code

CS1558

Location

Raqqa, Raqqa, Syria
Multiple local sources reported that three male civilians died in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Raqqah. Ar Raqqah Truth said that one of the victims, Shadi Mohammed Azo Mokhtash (pictured), came from the Mashlab area.  

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1 October 2017
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1 October 2017

Incident Codes

CS1559 RS2578

Location

Al Mayadin, Deir Ezzor, Syria
الميادين
Up to 14 named civilians died in an air and artillery strike in Al Mayadin, local media reported – though it was unclear who was responsible for the event, with sources pointing towards the Coalition, Russia and the regime. Many reports referred only to attacks by “warplanes”. Although no specific sources put the death toll…

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1 October 2017
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Incident Date

1 October 2017

Incident Codes

CS1557 RS2577

Location

Abu Kamal, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Between nine and 15 civilians died, including an entire family, following alleged airstrikes in a second reported ‘massacre’ at Abu Kamal in 24 hours. Reports were contested: some sources blamed the Coalition, while others believed Russia were the likely culprit. Many of the known sources did not apportion blame. The strikes were conducted after midnight,…

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1 October 2017
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Incident Date

1 October 2017

Incident Code

CS1556

Location

Tabiyyah Jazeera, Deir Ezzor, Syria
طابية جزيرة
Local leader Thalj Ragheb Al-Humaidi Al-Salman was killed in airstrikes on Tabiyyah Jazeera village, according to multiple local sources. He was Mukhtar of the village and Sheikh of the Burmah clan. It is not presently clear who was responsible as no source apportioned blame – all but one referred to “shelling”. Airwars will amend the…

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1 October 2017
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