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Incident Date
13 November 2017
Incident Code
CS1673
Location
الباغوز, Abu Kamal, al Baghouz, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Five civilians including a woman and her two children died in al Baghouz, according to local media – though it was unclear who was responsible for their deaths. Sharqiya Voice reported that one civilian died and others were wounded “as a result of artillery shells”, which the source reported were fired by the Iraqi army.…
Summary
Published
13 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
5
Civilians reported injured
5
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
12 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2728
Location
السوسة, Soussa, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Local sources reported that as many as 23 civilians were killed in airstrikes which struck a river crossing in Soussa. Sources were conflicted as to who was culpable for the strikes, with some blaming Russia and others blaming the Syrian regime. Ghassan Alhaiawi put the numbers killed as high as 23. The named victims were…
Summary
Published
12 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
5–23
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2729
Location
صبيخان, Sabikhan, Deir Ezzor, Syria
One man was killed, and others were inured in shelling which struck Sabikhan. Neither sources named Russia as culpable, however Airwars understands Russian warplanes were bombing the vicinity at this period of time. Additionally, Smart News reported that "civilians were killed and others injured on Sunday by an airstrike likely to be carried out by…
Summary
Published
12 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 November 2017
Incident Code
CS1671
Location
الدعيج, Al Duaij, Al Hassakah, Syria
Up to 15 civilians died in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Al Duaij, according to local media. Al Khabour reported that “the international Coalition targeted a civilian car in the village of Al-Duaij in the town of Tal al-Jayr east of al-Shadadi, killing one civilian and wounding the others seriously.” Shaam News, Masar Press, Baladi…
Summary
Published
11 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
1–15
Civilians reported injured
2–8
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
11 November 2017
Incident Code
CS1672
Location
رجم الصليبي, Rajim al Salibi, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Five civilians including paramedics died and “many” more were wounded in an alleged Coalition airstrike which reportedly struck an ambulance in Rajim al Salibi, local media said. Sources said that the victims were killed as they attempted to help those who were wounded in incident S1471 (listed above) in Al Duaji. According to Al Khabour,…
Summary
Published
11 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
5
Civilians reported injured
10
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
11 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2724
Location
معبر الخنيفيس النهري, Al Knfeis river crossing, Deir Ezzor, Syria
One child was killed and others were wounded, including women and children, in airstrikes on Al Knfeis river crossing, local media reported. Sources attributed the blame to both Russian and Syrian regime warplanes. Many of the sources are carbon copies of one another and there are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
11 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2726
Location
صراع, Sara'a, Idlib, Syria
Twelve civilians were wounded, including five women and five children, due to alleged Russian airstrikes in Sara'a village. Sources all blamed either Russian warplanes or Syrian regime raids for the strikes. According to Smart News Agency, four of the victims were in a serious condition, and elderly. Local media additionally reported that "Russian air strikes…
Summary
Published
11 November 2017
Civilians reported injured
2–12
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2718
Location
الشيخ بركة, Sheikh Baraka, Idlib, Syria
An unspecified number of civilian were injured in airstrikes which struck the village of Sheikh Baraka. Sources all blamed Russia for the strikes. "Um Muwaylat refugee camp, the villages of Sara’a, Sheikh Baraka and Ramleh" were all "targeted" in the raids. EdlibEMC1 described the raids as "heavy", however there were no reports of civilian deaths.
Summary
Published
11 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2719
Location
رملة, Ramla, Idlib, Syria
An unspecified number of civilians were injured in a continuation of blanket airstrikes Idlib, which struck Ramla. Sources blamed either Russia or the Syrian regime for the raids. "Um Muwaylat refugee camp, the villages of Sara’a, Sheikh Baraka and Ramleh in the eastern countryside" were all targeted in the raid. There are no details of…
Summary
Published
11 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11–12 November, 2017
Incident Code
RS2720
Location
al Ramadi, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Between two and seven civilians were killed in al Ramadi river crossing, by alleged Russian warplanes. Most of the sources blamed Russian warplanes for the strikes. However, it is understood that Khafafeesh al Zalam is an ISIS run Twitter feed. There are some details of a number of wounded civilians. There are no other details…
Summary
Published
11 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
2–7
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2721
Location
ابو حمام, Abo Hamam, Deir Ezzor, Syria
According to sources, "at least 3 civilians, including a woman, killed as suspected Russian warplanes fired missiles on Abo Hamam city in Deir Ez-Zour governorate eastern suburbs, on November 11". Smart reported on the "killing one man and injuring others, in addition to a large destruction of private property ." The alleged Russian missile struck…
Summary
Published
11 November 2017
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2727
Location
سنجار, Sanjar, Idlib, Syria
As many as 12 civilians were wounded, one one woman was killed, in Russian phosphorous strikes on Sanjar, according to local media. Some sources reported on material damage only, with no casualties. Smart however reported that "12 civilians were wounded Saturday in an air strike on the village of Sara in Sinjar district (50 km…
Summary
Published
11 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
12
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2722
Location
السوسة, Soussa, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Two sources reported that an airstrike struck the town of Sousse, Deir Ezzor, though there were only weak reports of civilian harm. Deir Ezzor is being exterminated tweeted that a "Massacre [was] committed by the Russian occupation aircraft against civilians in the town of Sousse, where the aircraft targeted Al-Sayer residential complex." Meanwhile, Justice for…
Summary
Published
11 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
0–2
Civilians reported injured
0–2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2715
Location
البقعان, Baq'an, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Four men were killed in an airstrike which has been described by local media as a "violent bombardment", by alleged Russian aircraft at a river crossing in Baq'an. Sources either blamed Russia for the strikes or named "warplanes". According to sources "there are missing people" from the civilians fleeing the bombing. Four men were named…
Summary
Published
11 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2723
Location
المراشدة, al Mrashda, Deir Ezzor, Syria
As many as 13 civilians were killed, including one young man, and dozens more civilians were injured, in airstrikes on al Mrashda, according to local media. Sources either attributed the blame to Russia, or unknown warplanes. The raids which were "believed to be Russian", allegedly hit a water crossing. There were reportedly dozens or strikes,…
Summary
Published
11 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
1–13
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2716
Location
غريبة, Ghariba, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Three civilians were killed, and others were wounded, in airstrikes which "targeted" their home in the morning in Ghariba. Sources either blamed Russia for the strikes or did not attribute any blame to a belligerent. There was allegedly "widespread destruction" upon and in the surrounding vicinity. There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
11 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2725
Location
التمانعة, Al-Taman'a, Idlib, Syria
A man and a girl were killed, and six other civilians were wounded, in airstrikes that struck a farm in al-Taman'a. Sources all either blamed Russia for the strikes, or did not attribute blame to a belligerent. @HomamAlHassan, however, blamed Syrian regime warplanes. The civilians were killed on a farm while harvesting olive crops, according…
Summary
Published
11 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Agriculture
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
6
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2717
Location
ام مويلات, Um Mweylat, Idlib, Syria
An unspecified number of civilians were injured, due to "targeted" Russian airstrikes on a refugee camp in Um Mweylat. All sources either named Russia as culpable, or did not attribute blame to a belligerent. The raids were heavy, according to EdlibEMC1. No civilian deaths were reported. There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
11 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
10 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2713
Location
مخيم قصر علي, Qasir Ali Camp, Hama, Syria
An unspecifiied number of civilians were injured in airstrikes which struck Qasr Ali Camp in Al-Hamra district in the eastern suburb of Hama. Both sources blamed Russian warplanes for the strikes. There were no reports of civilian deaths. However, @7ama_east reported that "A Russian military bombardment targeting a camp near the village of Qasr Ali…
Summary
Published
10 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
10 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2714
Location
السكرية, Sukkariya, Deir Ezzor, Syria
In what has been described as a "massacre" by local sources, 11 to 44 civilians were killed, and dozens more were wounded, by warplanes which struck a camp for displaced people in Sukkariya. All sources blamed Russian warplanes for the strikes. Most sources reported that civilians were killed, however Baladi News put the toll as…
Summary
Published
10 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
11–44
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
10 November 2017
Incident Codes
CS1670 RS2712
Location
Al Shafa, Deir Ezzor, Syria
It was locally reported that the following six civilians died in an airstrike on Al-Sha’afa water crossing. Most sources didn’t say who was responsible, referring to ‘raids’ and ‘bombing by aircraft.’. However, Khafafeesh al Zalam reported that Russia carried out raids on a nearby town on November 11th, killing two civilians.
Summary
Published
10 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
6
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
9 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2709
Location
Ma'ar Shoreen, Idlib, Syria
Civilians and members of the Civil Defence were injured due to airstrikes which struck the village of Ma'ar Shoreen. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime. Witnesses told Smart News Agency that "that five raids by aircraft likely to be Russian, on civilian homes in the village, wounded two civilians and damaged property." Ambulances…
Summary
Published
6 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
9 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2710
Location
هجين, Hajeen, Deir Ezzor, Syria
A man and his daughter were killed in airstrikes which "targeted residential areas" in Hajeen. Two out of three sources blamed Russian airstrikes, and the third source reported that "warplanes" were to blame. Some civilians were also reportedly wounded. There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
9 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
9 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2711
Location
الرهجان, Al-Rahjan, Hama, Syria
Twelve members of the militant group "Hayat Tahrir Al Sham" - also known as al-Qaeda - were reportedly killed in airstrikes on Al-Rahjan. A woman was also reportedly killed. Smart News Agency said that "warplanes are likely to be Russian bombed a vehicle belonging to the organisation during the transfer of members to change shifts…
Summary
Published
9 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
0–2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
8 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2707
Location
القورية, Al-Qourya, Deir Ezzor, Syria
A father and son were killed following an airstrike on the river crossing at Al-Qourya. Members of their family were also allegedly injured in the strike. Sources were conflicted as to who was responsible. Euphrates Post blamed Russian warplanes for the strikes, however Smart News Agency reported that the Syrian regime was culpable for the…
Summary
Published
8 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
8 November 2017
Incident Codes
CS1668 RS2705
Location
حريزة, Harizah, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Up to seven civilians died in an airstrike on the village of Harizah, local media said – though they were unclear whether the Coalition or Russia were to blame. The US-led alliance reported no strikes in Syria that day. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, “six civilians died in a bombing on the…
Summary
Published
8 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
4–7
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
8 November 2017
Incident Codes
CS1669 RS2706
Location
Abu Kamal, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Three civilians including one woman died in an airstrike on Abu Kamal, according to local media. Sources mostly attributed the blame to the Coalition, however most reports published during from this period reported Russian and Syrian regime raids. The Centcom Daily Summary reported there were no Coalition strikes in Syrian or Iraq on November 8th…
Summary
Published
8 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
8 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2708
Location
رملة, Ramla, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Several civilians were wounded in airstrikes at various locations in Aleppo including the villages of Al-Sayyala, Maizliya and Ramla and other areas in the southern countryside of Aleppo. Sources blamed both the Syrian regime and Russia. Smart News Agency - who reported Russia as culpable for the raids - was the only source to report…
Summary
Published
9 November 2017
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
7 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2703
Location
السيال, Sayyal, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Five civilians were killed, including an entire family of four, in an airstrike on the village of Sayyal. All sources blamed Russian warplanes for the airstrikes. Enabbaladi reported that specific warplanes were not identified "but activists from the city confirmed the social networking sites that the raids belong to the Russian aircraft accompanying the operations…
Summary
Published
7 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
4–5
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
7 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2701
Location
الشويط, Al-Showeit, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Russian warplanes "targeted the village of Al-Showeit" with more than eight raids, injuring several civilians. Details reported that civilian housing was damaged in the raids. Explosive barrels also allegedly struck the vicinity. There were no reported deaths. No other details at this time.
Summary
Published
7 November 2017
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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