Civilian Casualties

Known belligerent

الطب الحديث, Al Toubb al Hadith, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

Six people; two women, two children and two men were killed when the building they were sheltering in was hit in an airstrike in Al Toubb al Hadith, Raqqa, a joint Amnesty International/Airwars report “War in Raqqa: Rhetoric versus Reality” found after conducting field research on the ground. Additionally, several local sources echoed the death

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(2 children2 women2 men)

زور شمر, Zor Shamer, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

One civilian was killed in an airstrike in Zor Shamer, Raqqa, according to local media sources – though it was not clear who was responsible. Most sources attributed responsibility to Russian forces, though one reported that Coalition aircraft conducted the strike. DeirEzzor24, reported that “Coalition aircraft targeted the area south of Hsaywa, Zor Shamer”. Syrian

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1 named

LOCATION

One civilian male died in a Coalition artillery bombardment or a mortar strike by the SDF in Raqqa, according to local media. Ar Raqqa Al a’ahlya reported that the victim bled to death from a shrapnel wound. Most sources blamed artillery for the man’s death. Airwars understands that only the Coalition has access to artillery

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مشفى عائشة البوكمال, Abu Kamal, Aisha Hospital, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Three people were killed and several more wounded in an alleged Coalition airstrike on the cafeteria of Aisha hospital in Abu Kamal, according to local media. Sources were conflicted as to whether the three victims were members of ISIS or civilians. Euphrates Post, Shaam and Shbab Post said that they were from ISIS, but sources

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0 – 3

LOCATION

One child was killed by artillery shelling of Raqqa, according to multiple local sources. Airwars understands that only the Coalition has access to artillery in Raqqa

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قرية التبني, Al Tabani, Shihah junction and other locations, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Up to 20 civilians died and dozens more were wounded in airstrikes on the village of Al Tabani, according to local media – though it was unclear whether Russia or the Coalition were to blame. Rami asssaf, @Ahmad_Zahlan and @HAMZH7711 blamed the Coalition, with @Ahmad_Zahlan reporting that white phosphorus had been used. However, the majority

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Civilian infrastructure

School

12 – 20

(3 children3 women)

12–36

8 named, 1 familiy identified

الكرابلة, Karabla, Al Anbar, Iraq

LOCATION

Dozens of civilians were allegedly killed in airstrikes in Karabla, Qaem, local media reported – It was unclear who was responsible. According to Yaqein, A number of civilians, including children, were killed and wounded after warplanes targeted al-Qa’im west of Anbar in light of continued attacks by joint forces supported by the international coalition. The

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12 – 24

US-led Coalition, Unknown

2 named, 1 familiy identified

مقلة, Muqla, banks of Euphrates, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

Several civilians were killed and wounded in airstrikes on boats on the Euphrates river near the village of Makla, according to local media – though it was unclear whether the US-led Coalition or Russia were to blame for the casualties. According to Sound and Picture, “Coalition aircraft targeted civilian boats along the banks of the

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near Qadiya, Nineveh, Iraq

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In an incident not previously tracked by Airwars, the US-led Coalition admitted on Sep. 27, 2018 that it had killed two civilians and injured two others. The monthly civilian casualty report read: “August 1, 2017, near Qadiya, Iraq, via self-report. During a strike two civilians were injured and two civilians were unintentionally killed.” The Coalition

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Known belligerent

LOCATION

الرقة‎, Raqqa, Syria

One civilian male was named as killed in an alleged Coalition airstrike by multiple local sources. According to Palmyra Revolution Coordination Committee, “Mr. Abdul Razzaq Ali Kanawi, displaced from the city of Palmyra, was killed when his house was targeted by aircraft of the international coalition in the city of Raqqa yesterday. Some of his

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حي التوسعية, Al Tawwassoui'ya neighbourhood, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

Eleven members of the same family died in an alleged Coalition airstrike on their home in Raqqa’s Al Tawwassoui’ya neighbourhood, according to local media. AlRaqqa Ahlna, Sohaeb Al Haskwi and Haska Rasd reported the deaths of 10 civilians, naming 3. However, the majority of sources put the death toll at 12: Haitham Khaldun Sheikh Makhlaf,

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10 – 14

(2 men)

3 named, 1 familiy identified

الخميسية, Al-Khamesiya, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

A “number” of civilians were killed and wounded in an airstrike in al Khamissiya, east of Raqqa City – though it was not clear who was responsible. Some sources attributed responsibility to the Coalition, some to Russia and some to Assad’s regime. Raqqa24 reported that there was “mass destruction” in al Khamissiya from Coalition aircraft

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1 – 2

1–2

Russian Military, US-led Coalition, Syrian Regime

الكشكية, Al Kashkiya, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Between one and four civilians including a child died in an alleged Coalition airstrike on al Kashkiya village, Deir Ezzor, according to local sources. 7al reported: “Abu Ayman al-Ali, an activist from the village of Deir al-Zour, told al-Hal, said that ‘raids by international coalition forces targeted civilian houses in the center of al-Kashkiya town.”

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1 – 4

درنة, Dhar al-Hamr, Darnah, Libya

LOCATION

Airstrikes hit residential homes in Derna, according to a local report. Libya 24 reported that the LNA bombed in the vicinity of Kasarah in Derna, striking houses belonging to the Burebihah family. The report did not mention whether civilians were inside at the time of the strike, or whether there were any casualties.

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Unknown

Libyan National Army

القائم, Al Qa'im, market, Al Anbar, Iraq

LOCATION

Local press sources said that civilians were killed or injured by airstrikes on the market in Al Qaim district west of Anbar. According to Iraq Akhbar, A number of civilians were killed and wounded by a bombing by international coalition aircraft of the market district of Qaim, west of Anbar. Local sources said that the

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US-led Coalition, Unknown

تل عفر, Tal Afar, Nineveh, Iraq

LOCATION

According to local sources said that civilians were killed or injured in alleged Coalition and Iraqi force airstrikes on Tal Afar city, west of Mosul. Tal Afar news agency reported that the aerial bombardment has continued in Tal Afar for the third day in a row. Civilians were confirmed dead, and the source said that

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US-led Coalition, Iraq Government Forces

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One civilian male was killed in an alleged Coalition airstrike in Raqqa, according to multiple local sources. There are no other details at this time.

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حارة البوسرايا, Al Bousraya area, Mo'ataz street, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

In a major casualty incident, between 10 and 50 civilians died, including entire families, and dozens more were wounded in an alleged Coalition airstrike in the Al Bousraya area of Raqqa, according to local sources. Since further research was conducted by Amnesty it appears only 16 civilians were living in the building which was struck.

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(2 children2–6 women2–3 men)

10 – 50

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

12–24

Cause of injury / death

16 named, 5 families identified

قرية الكشمة, Al Kasham, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Ten civilians were reported injured in airstrikes on Al Kasham village according to local media – though it was unclear who was responsible, with allegations against the Coalition, Russia and the Syrian regime. According to Euphrates Post, one male also died in a Russian strike on the village. The source also named the following two civilians

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2–10

US-led Coalition, Russian Military, Syrian Regime

1 named

العشارة, Al A'shara, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Two civilians were wounded in an airstrike on Al A’shara, according to local media – though reports were conflicted as to whether this was the work of the US-led Coalition or Russia. According to sources, the residential neighbourhood was struck with cluster bombs – believed to be Russian. Fresh Syria pointed at the Coalition, while

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2 named

رسم العوايد, Rasim Awaed, Hama, Syria

LOCATION

On July 31, 2017, three civilians were reportedly killed, and others were wounded, in alleged Russian and or Syrian regime raids in Rasim Awaed, near Akirbat town in Hama, according to local media. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame. Baladi News blamed the Syrian regime, while all others attributed blame to Russia.

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Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

Cause of injury / death

Russian Military, Syrian Regime

LOCATION

Fifteen civilians reportedly died in alleged Coalition and SDF actions at Raqqa, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. No further details are currently available. In their August 2020 civilian casualty report, the US-led Coalition assessed reports that they were responsible for civilian harm in this strike as “non-credible”, stating that the allegation provided

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LOCATION

One civilian male died in Raqqa, according to local media, though sources were conflicted as to whether he was killed by an SDF sniper or by artillery. Ahmad al Shibli , RBSS and Raqqa Media Center all blamed artillery for his death. Airwars understands that only the Coalition has access to artillery in Raqqa. However,

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US-led Coalition, Syrian Democratic Forces

1 named

دبلان, Dablan, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

One woman was killed from injuries sustained in the morning of July 31st, following an airstrike on Dablan. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame. None explicitly blamed Russian warplanes, however there was Russian bombing in and around the vicinity at the time of the strike. Other sources blamed “military aircraft” or “unknown”

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(1 woman)

12–24

Russian Military, Unknown

5 named, 4 families identified

دبلان, Dablan, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

One woman, the wife of Saleh al-Awaid, died in an airstrike on Dablan, according to local sources. None of the sources apportioned blame. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights referred only to “warplanes,” while @DeirEzzor24 said the victim died from an injury after a bombing by “military aircraft”. According to Dblan net, cluster bombs were

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(1 woman)

10–16

دبلان, Dablan, Ta'as, area behind the mosque, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

More than five civilians were wounded in an airstrike on a water tank behind the mosque in the Ta’as area of Dablan, according to local media – though only once source said that the Coalition was responsible, with others not apportioning blame. According to Euphrates Post, “The military aircraft launched several simultaneous air strikes with

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US-led Coalition, Unknown

5 named, 1 familiy identified

دير الزور, Deir ez-Zor, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

According to SANA on August 1st, the official Syrian news agency, “US coalition planes killed 60 civilians in raids on villages and towns in the eastern suburb of Deir al-Zour during the past few hours.” However, Euphrates Post “noted that the news reported by the media of the regime is totally untrue”.

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LOCATION

A 14-year-old boy died following an injury sustained in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Raqqa, according to local sources. Revolution Coordination Committee in Palmyra reported “the martyrdom of the child Mohammed Ali Hassan Taha (14 years old), displaced from Palmyra, died following being injured by a shell from the bombing of the international coalition on the

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