Civilian Casualties

تل حلاوة, Tal Halawa refugee camp, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

According to local media, a girl was killed and five others were wounded, in an airstrike on Tal Halawa refugee camp in Al Saboura, according to local media. Sources both blamed Russian warplanes for the strikes. Civilian homes were also “targeted” by the warplanes. Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that one girl was killed

Summary

1 – 2

ابو الظهور, Abu Alduhur, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

A family of three were buried by rubble resulting in the death of both mother and father, when an airstrike hit their home in Abu Alduhur, according to local media. Sources all attributed blame to Russian warplanes. As many as five civilians were reportedly injured, according to @SyriaCivilDefe. As many as eight raids struck civilian

Summary

(1 woman1 man)

3 named, 1 familiy identified

المتوسطة, Mutawasita, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

Two civilians were killed and four others were injured in airstrikes which hit al Mutwasta, according to local media. The sources have attribute the blame to Russia. One source reported that “the explosion of a mine during the dismantling of the remnants of a previous bombing by the Russian occupation airliner in the village of

Summary

(1 child1 woman)

رسم العبد, Rasim Al-Abid, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

One child was killed, and others were wounded, due to alleged Russian airstrikes on a refugee camp in Rasim Al-Abid. Many sources blamed Russia, while the others blamed “unknown warplanes” for the strikes. Some later research showed that sources attributed blame to Syrian regime planes too. While Smart News Agency reported that “Civilian killed by

Summary

Russian Military, Unknown, Syrian Regime

الصبحة, Al Subha, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Three civilians including two brothers died in airstrikes on al Subha, local media said – though it was unclear who was responsible. Sources attributed blame to both Russia and the US-led Coalition. According to Al Sharq News “intense” raids by the Coalition were occurring in the area. According to the Syrian Network for Human Rights

Summary

3 named, 1 familiy identified

البوكمال, Abo Kamal, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

As many as four civilians were killed in Russian airstrikes according to local media, as well as a report by the Russian Ministry of Defence. However, one source reported “We do not know whether the bombing is Russian or Coalition”. Many other sources blamed the International Coalition for the strikes. Some sources blamed Iraqi airstrikes,

Summary

(1 man)

Russian Military, US-led Coalition

1 named

دوير, Dweir, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

A woman and her three children were killed in an airstrike on Dweir, according to local media. Most sources blamed Russia for the strikes, however others reported it was a “military aircraft” – not attributing blame to a belligerent. The first source reported that only two children were killed, however a later source reported three

Summary

3 – 4

(2–3 children1 woman)

صبيخان, Sebikhan, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

As many as three people were killed in shelling on a displaced persons camp and Mosque in Sebikhan in Sabikhan desert, according to local media. One source blamed the Syrian regime for the airstrikes, however the others blamed “renewed Russian shelling”. Step News Agency reported that there were unspecified numbers of dead and wounded. Syrian

Summary

Airstrike and/or Artillery

1 – 3

(1 woman)

عشاير, Ashayer, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

As many as four civilians were killed – including a man, his wife and daughter – in alleged Russian or Syrian regime raid strikes on Ashayer, according to local media. Some media reported that “warplanes” fired missiles – therefore not attributing blame to a belligerent. Syrian Network for Human Rights – who blamed the Syrian

Summary

(1–2 children1 woman1 man)

3 – 4

1 named

معيزلية, Ma'izilya, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

As many as 13 civilians were killed, including a family of five, and others were injured, following airstrikes on Al-Rifai camp for displaced peoples in Ma’izilya. Sources were conflicted as to who was responsible, with most blaming Russia, however Syrian Network for Human rights was among a few who blamed the Syrian regime. Many sources

Summary

(10 children1 woman1 man)

3 – 13

2–24

Russian Military, Syrian Regime, Unknown

15 named, 2 families identified

البصيرة, Al Busayra or Al Basira, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Six named civilians including one woman died in an airstrike on al Basira, local media said. Marsad al Hassaka reported the death of “Mohammad Manadi al Sha’aran known as Baj’eeb“. The source said that he died “in front of the Grand Mosque in Al-Basira, as a result of the air raids”. In a second report,

Summary

(1 woman)

صرواح, Sirwah, Ma'rib, Yemen

LOCATION

Some local language sources, including @MasirahTV, suggested that a US drone strike took place in the Sirwah district of Marib governorate on the morning of November 4th. All sources posted on November 4th 2017 itself. There were no known associated reports of civilian or militant harm, and no further information was given. Given that all

Summary

Airstrike, Drone Strike

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

Unknown

Cause of injury / death

Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP)

US Forces

Suspected target

الكواشية, Al Kwashiya, Al Hassakah, Syria

LOCATION

Local sources reported that Coalition warplanes shelled areas in the vicinity of Al-Kwaishia village in the southern countryside of Hasaka. According to a single source, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a child was killed. Other sources reported that a child named Omar Thamer al – Shibli was injured. @ShMC99 claimed that two children were

Summary

1–2

الجلاء, Al-Jalaa, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Six to seven civilians were killed – including three children and a woman – following airstrikes on Al-Jalaa, according to local media. Some sources blamed Russia, while the other did not attribute blame. Four out of the six civilians killed were reportedly from one family, however, Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that “6 civilians

Summary

6 – 7

(3 children1 woman1 man)

ابو حية, Abo Hayya, Hama, Syria

LOCATION

A 15-year-old boy was killed, and five civilians were wounded, following alleged Russian airstrikes on Abo Hayya, according to local media. All sources blamed Russian warplanes. Alaraby specified that “Russian warplanes launched seven raids on the village of Al-Rihan and shelled the village of Abu Hayya in al-Hamra district in the eastern province’s countryside, killing

Summary

كفر سجنة, Kafr Sajneh, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

Four children were killed, including triplets, in an explosion which allegedly was the result of remnants from a cluster bomb from a previous Russian raid, according to local media. Sources mostly blamed Russia, however Syrian Network for Human Rights blamed the “Syrian-Russian alliance”. Local media reported that “Three children were killed in the agricultural land

Summary

(4 children)

3 named, 1 familiy identified

الباغوز, Al-Baghoz, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Between two and six civilians were killed, and some others were wounded, following airstrikes on Al-Baghoz. Local media blamed both the Iraqi Army and Russia – but it is unclear who was to blame. An entire family of six were allegedly killed in the raid. Smart Mews reported that “aircraft likely to be Russian launched

Summary

2 – 6

(2–3 children1 man)

Russian Military, US-led Coalition

2 named

البوكمال, Abo Kamal, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

A civilian was killed and many more were wounded following an alleged Russian raid on Abu Kamal, according to local media. Sources all blamed Russia for the strikes. Al Mayadeen News reported that “The Russian Defense Ministry announced that a group of aircraft “To-22 M3” of the Russian air force struck the sites of the

Summary

2–24

LOCATION

Buqa, Bari, Somalia

On November 3rd 2017, AFRICOM reported that it had “conducted two separate airstrikes against ISIS, in northeastern Somalia on Nov. 3”. It made no mention of civilian harm. However, AFRICOM stated that the strikes had killed “several terrorists”, though it was “currently assessing the results of the strikes”. The command added: “The first strike occurred at approximately

Summary

Airstrike, Drone Strike

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

Unknown

Cause of injury / death

Belligerents reported killed

2–20

السويعة, Suw'eiya, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Six civilians from one family were killed in alleged Russian airstrikes which struck the village of Al-Suwayea, according to local media. Sources all blamed Russian warplanes for the raids. The victims were named, and according to media, “dozens” of civilians were wounded. Bukmalna, who named the victims, reported that “the flight targeted a civilian house”.

Summary

(2 children2 women1 man)

12–24

6 named, 1 familiy identified

باغوز, Al Baghouz, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Four or more civilians died in an airstrike on al Baghouz, according to local media. While most sources pointed towards the Coalition, one said that it was unclear whether Russia had been responsible. The US-led alliance later admitted killing five civilians in the event. According to Al Hal, “Coalition forces also raided al-Bagouz village in

Summary

5 – 6

(1 child1 man)

Known belligerent

US-led Coalition

Baghouz Fawqani, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

In an incident previously untracked by Airwars, the US-led Coalition admitted on February 22nd, 2018 that it had killed 3 civilians near Baghouz Fawqani. According to the official release, the incident came to light following self reporting by pilots or analysts: “During a Coalition strike which destroyed Daesh bed-down location and killed five Daesh members it was

Summary

Known belligerent

US-led Coalition

هجين, Hajeen - al Zir area, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

One man died and his child was wounded in a casualty event in the al Zir area in Hajeen town, local media reported – though it was unclear whether the casualties were caused by an airstrike or a rocket. Additionally, sources were conflicted as to whether this was the work of the US-led Coalition or

Summary

1 – 2

(1 man)

2 named

المراشدة, Al Mrashda river crossing, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Up to five civilians died in an airstrike on the al Mrashda river crossing in Deir Ezzor, local media said – though sources were conflicted as to whether the US-led Coalition, Syrian regime or Russia were responsible. According to Al Hall, the Coalition “targeted the water crossing in the town of Al Mrashda in rural

Summary

4 – 5

(1 child1 man)

US-led Coalition, Russian Military, Syrian Regime

4 named, 1 familiy identified

السيال, Al Sayyal, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Several civilians – including a woman and a child – reportedly died in an airstrike on al Sayyal, according to local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether this was the work of the US-led Coalition or Russia. Al Hall pointed towards the Coalition, putting the death toll at two with nine more

Summary

2 – 3

(1 child1–2 women)

2 named, 1 familiy identified

الصالحية, Al Salhiya, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Up to 23 civilians, reportedly including two families, died and “a large number” more were injured in airstrikes on al Salhiya in Deir Ezzor, according to local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether this was the work of the US-led Coalition, Russia or the Syrian regime. Euphrates Post reported “21 martyrs and

Summary

10 – 23

(3 children1 man)

US-led Coalition, Russian Military, Syrian Regime

8 named, 1 familiy identified

السكرية, Al Sukkariya, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Four civilians – two women and two girls – died in an airstrike on the residential neighbourhood of al Sukkariya, local media reported. It was unclear who was responsible, though one source attributed the event to Russia. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, “four citizen women including two girls were killed as a

Summary

(2 children2 women)

الحصون, Al Huson, Ma'rib, Yemen

LOCATION

A US drone strike reportedly killed at least two alleged AQAP militants in Al Huson, in the Al Wadi area of Marib governorate, on the evening of November 2nd 2017. In an email to the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, a US Central Command spokesperson confirmed that a strike had taken place in Marib, stating that

Summary

Airstrike, Drone Strike

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

Unknown

Cause of injury / death

Known belligerent

US Forces

Known target

Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP)

Belligerents reported killed

2–4