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January 7, 2018
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الفعلول, Al-Fa'loul, Idlib, SyriaAs many as 21 civilians were killed in alleged Russian and Syrian regime airstrikes on the residential town of Al-Fa’loul, according to sources on the ground. Local media blamed both the Syrian regime and Russian warplanes for the airstrikes. Although most sources report that 12 were killed, the totoal named death count is 16 civilians.
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November 25, 2017
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السيال, al-Sayyal, Deir Ezzor, SyriaAccording to local sources, at between seven but and as many 21 civilians, including 12 children and three women, were killed as alleged Russian warplanes carried out airstrikes in a camp for displaced people in al-Sayyal, Deir Ezzor. The Syrian Network for Human Rights (SN4HR) reported that “suspected Russian warplanes fired missiles on gathering of
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March 25, 2017
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حي التنك, Mosul, Tanak, Nineveh, IraqA total of 21 civilians were reported killed in airstrikes on homes in the Al Tanak area of Mosul. On June 11th, Airwars’ Iraq researcher met with two survivors. Our field notes state: “Airwars researcher based in Baghdad met on June 11th 2017 two witnesses (XX and YY) saying two entire families were killed when
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April 7, 2017
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هنيدة, Hunaida, Raqqa, SyriaUp to 21 civilians died and dozens more were wounded in an alleged Coalition airstrike on an internet cafe in Huneida, according to multiple local media. All sources pointed towards the Coalition. Death counts varied but were in the range of 12-15 or more, with Almadenah putting the figure as high as 17. @infoctma said
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November 4, 2016
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الكندي, Mosul, Kindi, Nineveh, IraqMembers of several families were killed by bombings in Mosul, according to one local report. Mosul Eye reported that members of three families were killed due to “bombardment” in Al-Kindi and Al-Kafa’at Al Thinita neighbourhoods of Mosul. The houses ISIL used are now empty, Mosul Eye clarified. The residents are the victims. Mosul Eye, however, did not
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March 3, 2017
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Mosul, Al Mahatta, Nineveh, IraqLocal residents said a number of civilians were killed after an alleged airstrike struck the Abu Huraira School in the station area. The school was reportedly being used by displaced families fleeing the violence in other neighbourhoods. Mosul Ateka (Facebook) reported Fawad Ali Abu Abdullah as having been killed in the raids on March 3rd,
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March 25, 2016
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Mosul, Tanak neighbourhood, Nineveh, IraqLocal residents told Airwars researchers that two entire families – 21 people in total – died as a result of alleged Coalition air strikes on their house in Tanak neighbourhood in East Mosul, on March 25th 2016. This was reported in an interview with two witnesses, Jassim Khalaf and Mohammed Sabri, on June 11th 2017.
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August 28, 2016
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قنفودة, Ganfouda, Benghazi, LibyaUp to 21 civilians were reportedly killed in airstrikes on Benghazi. Three local families were reportedly killed as well as 11 Sudanese workers. While the majority of sources named the LNA as the belligerent, Libya Mostakbal claimed that is was conducted by a ‘Predator’ drone which isn’t part of the LNA air force. However, UAE
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October 5, 2017
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محكان, Mahkan, Deir Ezzor, SyriaAt least ten and as many as 21 (possibly more) civilians, hereof up to seven children and four women, were killed, and another “dozens” were left wounded as alleged Russian warplanes carried out airstrikes in Mahkan, Deir Ezzor, local media reported. Euphrates Post reported that six air raids had hit the town of Mahkan, more precisely
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June 5, 2017
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الجسر القديم, Old Bridge, Raqqa, SyriaUp to 30 civilians died and many more were wounded in an alleged Coalition airstrike on a gathering of civilians near boats which they were going to use to ferry them across the Euphrates River as they attempted to escape Raqqa, multiple local sources reported. The Syrian Network for Human Rights said that at least
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December 3, 2016
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القائم, Al Qa'im, Al Anbar, IraqAt least nine civilians, including women and children, were reported killed and several others wounded due to an alleged Coalition strikes, according to several local sources. Yaqein reported that the Coalition killed 21 civilians, mostly women and children and wounded ten others included 7 children. A source told Yaqein that “the bombing focused on the areas
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September 23, 2016
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بشقاتين, Bishqatin, Aleppo, SyriaAt least sixteen civilians from two families were killed, and “dozens” more wounded in airstrikes on the village of Bishqatin, located in the countryside west of Aleppo, according to local media. The majority of sources blamed Russia, though one report by the Syrian Network for Human Rights mentioned Syrian regime involvement. Jaafr M Deen 01Halab
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July 13, 2016
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الرستن, Ar-Rastan, Homs, SyriaUp to 21 civilians died and as many as 55 more were wounded in a major civilian casualty event in Al Rastan, according to local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Syrian regime were to blame. Syrian Press Center reported a Russian warplane carried out the raid, using missiles.
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March 13, 2017
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المحطة, Mosul, Al Mahatta, Nineveh, IraqLocal press sources and relatives of victims reported that 21 or more people, including an elderly woman with her two sons and a displaced family, were hit by a rocket. All victims were still under the rubble in Al-Mahatta neighborhood in West Mosul. The Coalition later accepted responsibility for 11 deaths in the attack. Mosul
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June 9, 2017
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Western neighbourhoods, Raqqa, SyriaTwenty-one civilians reportedly died and 19 more were wounded in Coalition airstrikes and/or artillery shelling by unidentified parties in Raqqa, local media said. The IS media agency, A’maq, published videos reportedly showing the shelling and aftermath of US strikes using white phosphorous on “neighbourhoods and markets” in the city. The videos are however no longer
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February 6, 2016
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الرمادي, Ramadi (Al Bosaleh), Al Anbar, IraqThere were reports of two or three civilian homes in Al Bosaleh village east of Ramadi were struck by the Coalition in the morning, killing at least 17 civilians – including up to 13 from the Alibohvd clan. Yaqen included a reported image (right) of one of the destroyed homes. However, the site also suggested
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March 16, 2018
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عفرين, Afrin city centre, Aleppo, SyriaUp to 21 civilians including five children died and as many of 45 were injured in alleged Turkish shelling of Afrin city centre, according to local media. IC Afrin indicated the death count at 20 reporting that the Turkish army is shelling everywhere in Afrin city and its surroundings. According to the Syrian Observatory for
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September 29, 2017
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البوليل, Al-Boleil, Deir Ezzor, SyriaAs a result of multiple air raids over the town of Al Boulil on September 29th, 20 civilians were killed, according to local sources. The raids were reportedly likely to be Russian. Most of the deceased were seated in a bus when a rocket exploded close to it, wrecking the bus and killing those inside.
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December 28, 2015
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تل رفعت, Tall Rif`at, Aleppo, SyriaUp to 20 civilians, including two women and six children, were killed in alleged Russian airstrikes on the neighbourhoods of Tel Rifa’at in the northern countryside of Aleppo, according to multiple sources. The Shaam News Network initially reported that three non-combatants were killed and other injured but later put the death toll at more than
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January 24, 2016
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سلقين, Salqeen, Idlib, SyriaBetween five and 20 civilians died and 10 to 20 were injured – many critically – in strikes by Ballistic missiles, according to local sources – though reports are conflicted as to whether this was the work of Russia or the Assad regime. The Syrian Committee for Human Rights reported that 10 people died and
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January 10, 2018
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غرانيج, Granij, Deir Ezzor, SyriaTwenty civilians were said to have died in alleged Coalition airstrikes on Granij, according to some local media. The high end claim appeared to have originated with ISIS. According to Euphrates Post, “a number of civilians were killed as a result of air strikes likely belonging to the International Alliance aimed at the town of
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June 11, 2015
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سلوك, Slouk, Raqqa, SyriaTwo or three alleged Coalition incidents were clustered together in most news reports: the killing of a family of five at Slouk; the death of a child near Ma’adan; and up to 15 further civilian deaths in other airstrikes in the vicinity. According to SOHR, “international coalition aircraft last night carried out several strikes in
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November 9, 2018
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الشعفة, Al Sha'afa, Deir Ezzor, SyriaUp to 20 civilian died in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Al Shaafa, according to sources on the ground. Deir Ezzor 24 reported that “many” civilians had died in the strike – and blamed the Coalition. Al Shaafa Official put the death toll at 20, again pointing to the US-led alliance – and adding that
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April 30, 2016
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الجنينة, Al Jneina, Deir Ezzor, SyriaLocal sources reported up to 20 civilian casualties and 24 injured following alleged Russian airstrikes targeting al-Jneina, Deir ez-Zour. According to Deir Ezzor is Being Slaughtered Silently, “Muhiy al Razouk and his three children” died in a Russian airstrike on Al Jneina. LCSSY also named the victim and said two of his relatives were killed and
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March 11, 2018
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دوما, Douma, Damascus, SyriaBetween 13 and 20 civilians were killed, including 16 from one family, and dozens more were wounded in airstrikes on Douma, local media reported. Sources attributed the blame to both Russia and the Syrian regime. Explosive barrels targeted the residential neighbourhood causing mass destruction to civilian homes. @YZaatrehr, who reported the highest death toll, specified
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July 16, 2016
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الأتارب, Al Atarib, Aleppo, Syria“People were torn apart”, reported Aletihad Press, in an airstrike which hit Al Atarib on 16th July 2016, the Western side of Aleppo. Local media put the death toll at between two and 20 civilians – though reports were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Assad regime were responsible for the civilian harm. SMO
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June 7, 2016
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سومر و العربي والزهور ودنه دان, Mosul, East neighbourhoods, Nineveh, IraqA local source said 20 civilians were killed or injured along with three Daesh fighters after Coalition jets allegedly targeted four neighbourhoods in central Mosul. A single source, Yaqein, said the strikes took place in the evening. Among those targeted was a Daesh ’emir’ from Morocco, whose white Hyundai was destroyed. But civilian casualties were
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January 30, 2016
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الحصان, Al Hissan, Deir Ezzor, SyriaBetween 18 and 20 civilians including seven women and six children were killed and 14 others injured in alleged Russian airstrikes on Al Hissan, according to local sources. The Syrian Network for Human Rights initially reported that a “massacre” by “suspected Russian warplanes” killed 18 non-combatants, including six women and seven children, but a subsequent
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January 2, 2019
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الشعفة, Al Shaafa, Deir Ezzor, SyriaAccording to sources on the ground, alleged Coalition air and artillery fire targeted a house which ISIS was reportedly using, killing several ISIS members in addition to a number of civilians. According to the official Al Shaafa Facebook page, one of the shells landed on the house of Al-Hamad Al-Ali, killing both him and Ibrahim Al-Hasan. His
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April 21, 2017
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الحضر, Hatra, Kayrawan and Balij, Nineveh, IraqA single source reported that about twenty civilians died when Iraqi forces, “backed by the Popular Populist militia and the US-led Coalition” launched an attack on Hatra, Qayrawan and Balij, South of Mosul, in Nineveh province.