Israeli Military in Syria & the Gaza Strip

Six civilians were reported killed and 16 more injured because of Turkish shelling of Al Bab, Syria, according to a single source. Syria News Desk wrote: “Six civilians were killed and 16 others wounded last night after Turkish artillery targeted residential areas near the Al Manshiya roundabout in the city centre of Al Bab in

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الغضبان, Al Ghadban, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

At least four civilians died in a reported Coalition airstrike on al Ghadban in support of SDF ground forces. According to the Syrian Network, “four civilians, including two children, died when International Coalition warplanes missiles fired on Al Ghadban village.” LCCSY said six died. Baladi and Egypt Today were among all other sources who blamed

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4 – 6

(2 children)

كسرة شيخ (جمعة), Kasrat Sheikh (Juma'a), Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

Up to five civilians were reported killed in an alleged Coalition drone strike on Kasret al Sheikh Kom’a. According to Raqqa is Being Slaughtered, the attack “targeted a car belonging to a leader in Daesh whose name is Hussein Abu Zeid. He was on crutches.” Shaam News said five civilians died in the attack. According

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4 – 5

(1 child1 woman)

خشام, Khusham, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

As many as 19 civilians died following reported Coalition airstrikes on an oil market in central Khisham. The Euphrates Post initially reported six civilian deaths though later raised this to 14 civilians killed: “Coalition aircraft targeted the oil market in the town today with several raids. The first raid – at dawn – did not

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5 – 19

2–12

Known belligerent

السوا, Sawa, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Between five and 40 civilians reportedly died following a Coalition airstrike at al Sa’wa, according to local sources. The Coalition later confirmed killing just two civilians. According to Step News, “international coalition planes targeted last night oil terminal wells near the town of Al Sa’awa in the western countryside with dozens of air strikes, killing

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5 – 40

2–15

العمادية, Al A’mya, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

Between three and eight civilians including two children died in artillery and/or air strikes on the Syrian village of Al A’mya in the eastern Aleppo countryside, according to local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether this was the work of Turkey or the Syrian regime. Halhos1 was among sources blaming Turkey. It

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3 – 8

(2 children)

Turkish Military, Syrian Regime

تفتناز, Taftanaz, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

A reported unilateral US airstrike targeted and possibly killed Sheikh Yones Shoaib, aka Abu Hassan Taftanaz – a key leader of Fatah al-Sham. However his 15-year old son Hasan Younes Shoeaib also reportedly died, along with at least one other relative. The Syrian Observatory later questioned whether Sheikh Yones Shoaib in fact died. In June

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Airstrike, Drone Strike

(1 child)

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

Cause of injury / death

سويدية كبيرة, Sowaiydiya Kabira, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

At least eight civilians were reported killed in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Sowaydiya, as the US-led Coalition and its SDF ground proxies continued to battle ISIL in Raqqa governorate. According to Raqqah is Being Slaughtered, there were “nine martyrs and three injured in a massacre at the village of al Sowaydiya Kabira following targeting

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5 – 12

(6 children1–2 women)

10–24

4 named, 1 familiy identified

الضبعان, Dabaan, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

At least two civilians were killed in a reported Coalition airstrike on Dabban village in Raqqa governorate. According to the Syrian Observatory, “the international coalition’s warplanes bombed places in Dabaan area in the countryside of Al-Raqqah, and confirmed information about the death of two people.” ISIL also said that “two people were killed in an

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3 – 6

LOCATION

Between six and ten civilians died and up to 30 more were wounded in alleged Turkish air and artillery strikes on Al Bab, Syria, local media reported. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, at least six civilians died and others were wounded – including children – in Turkish strikes on Al Bab –

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6 – 10

13–30

LOCATION

Two civilians were reportedly killed in an alleged Turkish artillery shelling on Al Bab. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights wrote: “And two citizens, including a child, were killed in shelling by Turkish forces on areas in Al Bab city in the northeastern countryside of Aleppo.” The ISIS propaganda outlet Al Raed La Ykazeb Ahlahu

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(1 child)

11–15

مزرعة الرشيد, Al Rashid Farm, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

In a series of raids on the towns of Rashid and Aweij in the countryside of Raqqa, an alleged Coalition airstrike struck Al Rashid Farm. Four civilians were reported killed in strike, including a woman, and six others were wounded. In their June 2020 civilian casualty report, the US-led Coalition assessed reports that they were

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(1 woman)

سرمدا, Sarmada, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

A major US airstrike on an al Nusra Front headquarters – a unilateral action – killed a significant number of militants. However, up to 26 Free Syrian Army prisoners held in the building were also reported killed, along with three children. The US admitted responsibility for just one civilian death three years later. Fatah al

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(3 children)

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

12–24

Cause of injury / death

البزاعة, Al Baza'a, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

Between five and six civilians were reported killed as a result an alleged Turkish artillery shelling on Al Baza’a, Syria. Jabal Aqel Al Bab listed the names of the victims however did not attribute the shelling to any belligerent. Smart News, however, reported Turkish airstrikes on Al Baza’a that day without mentioning civilian harm. LCCSY, on

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5 – 6

(1 child4 men)

خان شيخون, Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

As many as three civilians were killed, inducing a pregnant woman and her unborn child, and up to three civilians were wounded, following an alleged Russian and or Syrian regime airstrike on Khan Sheikhoun, local media reported. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame with some attributing blame to Russian warplanes, while others blamed

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1 – 3

(1 woman)

Russian Military, Syrian Regime, Syrian Regime

LOCATION

سرمدا, Sarmada, Idlib, Syria

Targeted air or drone strikes – most likely unilateral US actions – reportedly killed two high ranking militants along with a number of fighters. However sources also claimed there were civilian casualties. There were two reported evening attacks. In the first, a car was destroyed on the Sarmada-Bab al Hawa road, killing four people inside.

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(2 men)

تادف, Tadef, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

Between one and 11 civilians were reported killed in alleged air and artillery shelling on Tedef. Sources are conflicted as to who was to blame. According to Syrianewsdesk however, “the shelling on Tadef killed eight people, including five civilians and others belonging to the organisation (Turkish armed forces)”. Between six and ten civilians were wounded in

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1 – 11

(5 men)

6–10

Turkish Military, Syrian Regime, Russian Military

5 named

الأتارب, Al Atarib, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

One source reported that 109 civilians were killed by Russian or Syrian regime warplanes in Al Atarib, Aleppo. One other source reported that there was shelling due to Syrian regime warplanes which wounded civilians and destroyed building. There are no other sources at this time.

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0 – 109

LOCATION

Between six and 11 civilians were killed in alleged Turkish airstrikes on Al Bab, Syria. LCCSY wrote: “11 martyrs in Aleppo most killed in Al-Bab city due to Turkish bombardment.” Al Bab Al Hadath reported that all 11 people were killed in Al Bab: “11 killed and 28 wounded, the majority are children and women,

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6 – 11

(3 children2 women)

LOCATION

Around six or seven civilians were killed in alleged Turkish airstrikes on Al Bab, Syria, according to LCCSY. It reported that “24 people were killed in Aleppo, the majority by Turkish airstrikes in Al Bab city, Russian warplanes in Tadif and a car bomb in Soran.” Turkey Post and Deutsche Welle only said there were

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6 – 7

تادف, Tedef, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

Between nine and 12 civilians – the majority from one family – were killed and up to 24 were wounded in alleged Russian airstrikes on Tefef, Aleppo, according to source son the ground. Graphic images published showed four child victims. According to one source nine civilians came from the same family. Dawaalhaq reported: “in support

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9 – 12

(4 children)

3–24

Russian Military

9 named, 1 familiy identified

دبسي عفنان, Debsi Afnan, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

At least five civilians were killed and as many as 22 injured after Coalition aircraft allegedly bombed Debsi Afnan, a town 70km west of Raqqa city. Raialyaom News reported that “seven were killed including 3 children and 22 wounded including women and children with some in critical condition, due to coalition warplane strikes in Debsi

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5 – 7

(1 child1 woman)

4–22

جسر الشغور, Jisr Al Shoghour, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

One adult male was killed, and two or more were injured, in alleged Russian airstrikes which struck the residential neighbourhood of Jisr Al Shoghour. All sources attributed blame to Russian aviation, which it is reported to have carried out four raids on the vicinity. According to one source the attack consisted of three cluster bombs raids,

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(1 man)

دوما, Douma, Damascus, Syria

LOCATION

As many as 15 civilians were killed – including six children, two women and four adult males – and dozens were wounded, in alleged air and artillery strikes on Douma. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame. Some sources attributed blame to Russian warplanes, while others blamed the Syrian regime. Reportedly, the raids struck

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Civilian infrastructure

School

12 – 15

(6 children2 women4 men)

2–24

12 named

حرستا, Harasta, Damascus, Syria

LOCATION

Three civilians were killed – including a man and a woman and a child – and many more were wounded, in alleged air and artillery strikes on Harasta. All sources blamed the Syrian regime for the raids, except LCCSY who blamed Russian warplanes. According to sources, the artillery and air bombardment targeted a school and residential

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Civilian infrastructure

School

1 – 3

(1 child1 woman1 man)

3 named

عربين, Arbeen, Damascus, Syria

LOCATION

As many as four civilians were killed – including three children and one woman reportedly from the same family – and up to 19 were wounded in an airstrike on a primary school in Arbeen, local media said. Three belligerents were reportedly sighted, meaning there is confusion among sources as to who is responsible. Two

Summary

Civilian infrastructure

School

(2 children1 woman1 man)

2–19

4 named, 1 familiy identified

دوما, Douma, Damascus, Syria

LOCATION

One or two civilians, including a man, were killed, and others were injured, including children, in alleged Russian and Syrian regime raids on Douma. Sources are conflicted as to who was responsible, with some blaming Syrian regime and others Russia. According to one source, three missiles were launched on Douma. A different source claims there were

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1 – 2

(1 man)

1 named

LOCATION

Between four and five civilians were reported killed in an alleged Turkish artillery shelling on Al Bab, Syria. LCCSY reported: “By the end of the day, 16 people were killed in Aleppo, majority are by landmines by ISIS and Turkish artillery shelling in Al-Bab city.” Smart News only mentioned Turkish airstrikes in the area in

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4 – 5

بسيمة, Basima, Damascus, Syria

LOCATION

One civilian was killed and “dozens” more were wounded – including a member of the Syrian Civil Defence – in air and artillery strikes on Basima, local media reported. All sources blamed the Syrian regime for the alleged raids, except LCCSY and Syrian Press Center who attributed them to Russian warplanes. Only one source – Skynewsarabia- reported

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0 – 1

2–24