Civilian Casualties

(1–5 children1–2 women1 man)

US-led Coalition, Russian Military

6 named, 2 families identified

القائم‎, Al Qaim, Al Anbar, Iraq

LOCATION

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

Summary

Known belligerent

الكندير صبيخان, Water crossing between Al-Kandeer and Sbeikhan, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

An unspecifiied number of civilians were killed and wounded, following an airstrike on Al-Kandeer – specifically the water crossing between Al-Kandeer and Sbeikhan. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame for the strikes. A single source, Step News Agency, blamed Russian raids, however all the others reported sighting “unknown warplanes” or “military aircraft”.

Summary

Russian Military, Unknown

LOCATION

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

Summary

11 – 23

(6 children3 women2 men)

11 named, 1 familiy identified

محكان, Mahkan, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

At 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

Summary

(3–7 children4 women6 men)

10 – 21

2–24

Russian Military

21 named, 4 families identified

طيبة جزيرة, Taiba Jazera, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Three civilians, two women and one female child, were killed as airstrikes struck residential areas in Taiba Jazera, Deir Ezzor, local media reported, though it remained unclear as to whether Russia or the Syrian regime was to blame. The three victims were identified by multiple sources and were reportedly from the same family; a grandmother, Rajiha

Summary

(1 child2 women)

3 named, 1 familiy identified

بقرص فوقاني, Baqras Fuqani, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Local sources reported the death of four people in the village of Baqras Fuqani, Deir Ezzor on October 5th 2017 – some killed by airstrikes, carried out by either Russia or the Syrian regime, and others seemingly from wounds they sustained in previous days’ airstrikes. Sana News reported that “intensive strikes” were carried out by the

Summary

1 – 4

4 named

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

LOCATION

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

Summary

7 – 55

(7 children1 man)

12–24

US-led Coalition, Russian Military, Syrian Regime

3 named

Al Mayadin, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

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.

Summary

البدو, Al Badou, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

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

Summary

(4–7 children2 women2 men)

7 – 11

التوسعية, Al Tawosoui'ya neighbourhood, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

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

Summary

15 – 16

al Hadika al Baidaa, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

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

Summary

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.

Summary

التنك, Al Qaim, al Tanak, Al Anbar, Iraq

LOCATION

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

Summary

1 – 2

1–2

US-led Coalition, Iraq Government Forces

Al Shuhadaa, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

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

Summary

13 – 21

12–24

دبلان, Dablan, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

A girl died and up to four others were injured – including a young girl – following airstrikes on Dablan, local media reported. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame, however most blamed Russian warplanes, while others blamed “unknown” warplanes. According to sources, a school was struck as well as residential housing. Dablan

Summary

Civilian infrastructure

School

(1 child)

2–4

Russian Military, Unknown

Airstrike and/or Artillery

LOCATION

Yakla, Al Bayda, Yemen

A US drone strike reportedly killed two alleged AQAP militants, including AQAP leader Shroum al-Sanaani, in Yakla, in the Radaa area of Bayda governorate, on the evening of October 4th 2017. There were no known associated reports of civilian harm. In a later email to the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, a US Central Command spokesperson

Summary

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

معبر هجين المائي, water crossing linking Hajeen with A’shara town, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

In what has been described as a “massacre”, between 12 and 54 civilians were killed, and up to 80 more were seriously wounded, in an alleged Russian and Syrian regime raid on a water crossing linking Hajeen with A’shara town. Most sources blamed Russian warplanes for the strikes, some sources blamed “unknown” warplanes, however the

Summary

12 – 54

(9 children12 women)

12–80

Russian Military, Syrian Regime, Unknown

34 named

الميادين, al-Mayadeen, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Alleged Russian or Assad-waged airstrikes killed two brothers in al-Mayadeen, local media reported. DeirEzzor24 reported “an aerial bombardment of the city of Al-Mayadim in the eastern suburb of Deir Al-Azur with an explosive barrel and guided missiles on 4 October 2017,” without appointing blame. Most sources agreed that the strike had killed two brothers. However,

Summary

2 named, 1 familiy identified

معبر مائي بين الميادين, Water Crossing linking al Mayadeen and Dhiban, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

A man and a woman were killed, and as many as 15 more civilians were wounded, following airstrikes on the water-crossing linking al Mayadeen and Dhiban. Most sources blamed Russian warplanes for the alleged strikes, however Aawsat News blamed the Syrian regime. According to a local source, @Zahra_Jaber, Russian ‘Caliber’ missiles struck the vicinity, with

Summary

Civilian infrastructure

Healthcare facility

1 – 2

(1 woman1 man)

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

LOCATION

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

Summary

10 – 30

(4 men)

12–24

US-led Coalition, Russian Military, Syrian Regime

4 named, 2 families identified

هجين, Hajin, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

A father and son were reported killed following airstrikes on the town of Hajin in the Abu Kamal area after evening prayers, according to local sources. No reporting outlet apportioned blame and referred only to “airstrikes” and “air raids”. No further details are presently available.

Summary

(2 men)

Unknown

2 named, 1 familiy identified

حطلة, Hatla, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Two civilians were killed and an unspecified number of others were wounded in airstrikes on Hatla, local media reported. Sources attributed the blame to both Russia, the Syrian regime and the US led Coalition. There is one allegation made by the Damascus Center for Human Rights Studies which claims the named victim was killed by

Summary

Russian Military, Syrian Regime, US-led Coalition

Mayadin, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

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.

Summary

(2 children1 woman)

3 named, 1 familiy identified

near Al Hadin, Syria, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

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

Summary

Known belligerent

البدو, Ar Raqqah: Badou neighbourhood, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

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

Summary

(6–22 children11–15 women11–17 men)

26 named, 2 families identified

البدو, Badu, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

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

Summary

7 – 8

8 named, 1 familiy identified

al Qitar Street north of city centre, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

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

Summary

13 – 45

(2 children2 women)

14–15

ابو الظهور, Abu Alduhur, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

A number of civilians were killed and wounded alongside members of the militant jihadist group “Hay’t Tahrir Al Sham” – also known as al-Qaeda – in airstrikes on the Hay’t Tahrir Al Sham military airbase in Abu Alduhur, as well as surrounding residential housing, local media said. Sources were conflicted as to who was to

Summary

1 – 14

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