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28 May 2019

Incident Code

RS3718

Location

Khan al-Asal, Aleppo, Syria
خان العسل
Two civilians were killed and others injured in a Russian airstrike on the town of Khan al-Asal countryside, West Aleppo on May 28th, 2019. Some of the local sources said that airstrike targeted a mosque there. @NagiNajjar tweeted "two martyrs, after an airstrike that targeted a mosque in the town of Khan al-Asal in the…

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28 May 2019
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28 May 2019

Incident Code

RS3726

Location

Kafar Halab, Aleppo, Syria
كفر حلب
Up to 11 civilians, including three children and two women, were killed in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on the town of Kafar Halab on May 28th, 2019, according to sources on the ground. 17 others were reportedly injured. According to the Syrian Network for Human Rights, Syrian regime fixed-wing warplanes fired missiles on…

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28 May 2019
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28 May 2019

Incident Code

LC146

Location

Altwaisha, Tarabulus, Libya
الطويشة
One woman was allegedly killed by GNA shelling on Altwaisha in Qasr Bin Gashir. Tarhuna 24 reported: "The death of Dhuhibs Alus - the wife of Mohammed Khalil al-Hakimi was killed by the fall of shells on their home in the area of Hakeimeh in Altwaisha." Hona Sog Al-Khmies published a similiar account: "The death…

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28 May 2019
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28 May 2019

Incident Code

RS3722

Location

Sufwhan, Idlib, Syria
سفوهن
A man and two women were killed in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on Sufwhen, Idlib governorate, on May 28th, 2019, according to local sources. Up to five civilians, including a Syrian Civil Defence volunteer, were reportedly injured. Shahba Press claimed that one woman had been killed and an unknown number of others were injured…

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28 May 2019
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28 May 2019

Incident Code

RS3725

Location

Khan Al Subul, Idlib, Syria
At least four civilians, including two children, were killed and at least 12 others were injured in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on the town of Khan Al Sabin, Idlib governorate, on May 28th, 2019, according to local sources. In what Shahba Press referred to as "heavy air raids", Syria Civil Defense claimed that…

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28 May 2019
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28 May 2019

Incident Code

RS3724

Location

Ma’ar Tamater, Idlib, Syria
A mother and child were reported killed in alleged Russian or Syrian Regime airstrikes on Ma’ar Tamater, Idlib, on May 28th, 2019, according to local sources. An unknown number of others was injured. A number of sources stated that two civilians had been killed in the strike, whereas Step News Agency reported only one fatality. A…

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28 May 2019
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27 May 2019

Incident Code

RS3717

Location

Ma’arat Harma, Idlib, Syria
معرة حرمة
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…

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27 May 2019
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27 May 2019

Incident Code

USSOM230

Location

Jilib, Middle Juba, Somalia
جيليب
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…

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27 May 2019
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27 May 2019

Incident Code

RS3715

Location

Ariha, Idlib, Syria
أريحا
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…

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27 May 2019
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27 May 2019

Incident Code

RS3716

Location

Hezarin, Idlib, Syria
حزارين
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…

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27 May 2019
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27 May 2019

Incident Code

ISSY-270519

Location

Quneitra, Quneitra, Syria
القنيطرة
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…

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27 May 2019
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26 May 2019

Incident Code

RS3714

Location

Morek, Hama, Syria
مورك
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…

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26 May 2019
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26 May 2019

Incident Code

RS3713

Location

Um Zaytouna, Idlib, Syria
أم زيتونة
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…

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26 May 2019
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26 May 2019

Incident Code

RS3712

Location

Heesh , Idlib, Syria
حيش
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…

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26 May 2019
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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…

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26 May 2019
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Incident Date

26 May 2019

Incident Code

RS3710

Location

Ma’aret Al Nu’man, Idlib, Syria
معرة النعمان
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…

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26 May 2019
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26 May 2019

Incident Code

RS3708

Location

Kfar Zeita, Hama, Syria
كفر زيتا
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…

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26 May 2019
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26 May 2019

Incident Code

RS3709

Location

Al Sheikh Mustafa, Idlib, Syria
الشيخ مصطفى
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…

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26 May 2019
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26 May 2019

Incident Code

RS3711

Location

Sfwhen, Idlib, Syria
سفوهن
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…

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26 May 2019
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25 May 2019

Incident Code

RS3707

Location

Al Fatira, Idlib, Syria
الفطيرة
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…

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25 May 2019
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25 May 2019

Incident Code

RS3706

Location

Kafar Nabil , Idlib, Syria
كفرنبل
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…

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25 May 2019
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Incident Date

25 May 2019

Incident Code

TS289

Location

Burj al-Qas, Aleppo, Syria
برج القاص
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…

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25 May 2019
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Incident Date

24 May 2019

Incident Code

LC145

Location

Abu Salim, Tarabulus, Libya
أبو سليم
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…

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24 May 2019
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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…

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24 May 2019
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Incident Date

24 May 2019

Incident Code

RS3702

Location

Msibein, Idlib, Syria
مصيبين
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…

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24 May 2019
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24 May 2019

Incident Code

RS3703

Location

Kafr Nabl, Idlib, Syria
كفرنبل
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…

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24 May 2019
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24 May 2019

Incident Code

RS3705

Location

Habeet, Idlib, Syria
الهبيط
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…

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24 May 2019
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Incident Date

24 May 2019

Incident Code

RS3704

Location

Hass, Idlib, Syria
حاس
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,…

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24 May 2019
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Incident Date

23 May 2019

Incident Code

RS3700

Location

Kafr Sajna, Idlib, Syria
كفرسجنة
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…

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23 May 2019
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Incident Date

23 May 2019

Incident Code

RS3699

Location

Ma’aret Harma, Idlib, Syria
معرة حرمة
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.…

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23 May 2019
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