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Incident Date
17 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1638
Location
Al Hadika al Baidaa neighbourhood, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria
Local media reported that 21 bodies including women and children were recovered from the Hadika al Baidaa (White Garden) neighbourhood of Raqqa, though it was unclear at which point during the Raqqa campaign the deaths occurred. In their August 2020 civilian casualty report, the US-led Coalition assessed reports that they were responsible for civilian harm…
Summary
Published
17 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
21
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
17 October 2017
Incident Codes
CS1645a RS2645
Location
Al-Ghabra, Deir Ezzor, Syria
الغبرة
Airstrikes struck a residential neighbourhood and popular market in Al-Ghabra - according to local media. As many as four civilians were killed and others were injured. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame for the airstrikes, some attributing blame to Russian warplanes while others blamed the Syrian regime. Some sources attributed blame to…
Summary
Published
17 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
17 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2643
Location
Al-Bouleil, Deir Ezzor, Syria
البوليل
A man was killed in an air and artillery strike on Al-Bouleil, according to local media. Sources either blamed Russian warplanes for the raids, or did not attribute blame to any belligerent. According to local media, the bombardments were heavy and occurred during the night. There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
17 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
16 October 2017
Incident Code
USSOM095-C
Location
Farah Waeys, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
A US drone strike near Bariire on October 16th was confirmed by the US military. However, numerous allegations of civilian harm by international media have been denied. Whilst US Africa Command did not initially publish a press release regarding this strike, they confirmed to the Bureau of Investigative Journalism at the time that they carried…
Summary
Published
16 October 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
5–8
Military actors reported killed
2–5
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
16 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1633
Location
Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria
Local media reported the death of two civilians in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Raqqah. According to Asharqiya Voice, they died “a few weeks ago”. Writing on Facebook on October 28th, Mohammad al Fahal, reportedly a family member of the victims, said: “My aunt has moved to the mercy of God.. Najah Ramadan al Fahl…
Summary
Published
16 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
16 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1630
Location
Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria
Local media reported the the death of a civilian male. Three sources blamed the US-led Coalition for his death.The date of the incident is unknown. Raqqa24, reporting the death on October 25th, said that the victim died “a few days ago”. However the last reported Coalition action in the city was on October 16th, with…
Summary
Published
16 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
16 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1631
Location
Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria
Three civilians died in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Raqqah, according to Raqqah is Being Slaughtered Silently. The source reported the deaths on October 25th but didn’t say when the victims were reportedly killed. The Syrian Human Rights Committee also reported that the victims had been killed in a Coalition strike, but again didn’t say…
Summary
Published
16 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
3
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
16 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1632
Location
Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria
Three civilians may have died in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Raqqah, according to local media – though there was uncertainty over when the victims died, with one report stating they were still alive. Coordinating the Revolution in the City of Palmyra published “a clarification regarding the family of Mrs. Samira Al-Ali (Alhashosh) and her…
Summary
Published
16 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
0–3
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
16 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1629
Location
Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria
Marsad Hasaka reported “the martyrdom of the child Ali Bashir Al-Daman from the village of Massada by the bombing of coalition aircraft on the city of Al-Rigga a few days ago”. Raqqa24, reporting the death on October 25th, said that the victim died “a few days ago”. However the last reported Coalition action in the…
Summary
Published
16 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
16 October 2017
Incident Code
CI870
Location
Al Qaim, Al Anbar, Iraq
According to a single source, different areas of Al Qaim were targeted, resulting in possible civilian harm. The vague report noted Victims of aerial bombing of the international coalition aircraft in various areas of Qaim, west of Anbar. At the moment there is limited information on the incident, Airwars will amend the entry when any…
Summary
Published
16 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
0–2
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
16 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1627
Location
Al Jumaili, Raqqa, Syria
Local media reported the death of one civilian male in an alleged Coalition airstrikes on Raqqah – possibly a last victim of the assault on the city. Raqqa 24 and Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently blamed the Coalition for the man’s death in reports that were published on October 20th and 22nd respectively. Raqqa 24 said…
Summary
Published
16 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
3 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1628
Location
Raqqa city: Baidou neighbourhood, Raqqa, Syria
البدو
13 civilians were killed – including nine from one family – due to the "bombing of the International Air Force on the city of Raqqa during the battle for control of the city”. Kurdish news agency Hawar later published an interview with a survivor named as Yazan Abdulrahman Mohammad, in which it was stated that in…
Summary
Published
16 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
13
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
16 October 2017
Incident Code
USYEMTr106
Location
Al Abil, Al Bayda, Yemen
العبل
More than fifty ISIS militants were killed in the course of US airstrikes on two ISIS training camps in Qayfa area, Al Bayda governorate, on October 16th 2017, according to a US Central Command statement released on December 20th 2017. At the time of the attacks, CENTCOM had reported killing "dozens" of ISIS fighters. There…
Summary
Published
16 October 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Military actors reported killed
26
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
16 October 2017
Incident Code
USYEMTr105
Location
Yakla, Al Bayda, Yemen
يكلا
More than fifty ISIS militants were reported killed in the course of US airstrikes on two ISIS training camps in Wald Rabi area, Bayda governorate, on October 16th 2017, according to a US Central Command statement released on December 20th 2017. At the time, the US had reported killing "dozens" of ISIS fighters. According to…
Summary
Published
16 October 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Military actors reported killed
25
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
15 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1626
Location
Al Busayrah, Deir Ezzor, Syria
البصيرة
A young man died following alleged airstrikes on the village of al Busayrah, Deir Ezzor governorate, according to local media. Reports said that up to five other civilians died in addition to Abdul and that people were fleeing the town while air raids were carried out. A later report from Sharqiya Voice named two families of…
Summary
Published
15 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
6
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
15 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2638
Location
Al-Taybah, Deir Ezzor, Syria
الطيبة
Two sources reported that death of a man and his wife as a result of Russian airstrike. Both sources published exactly the same post: "The death of Khalifa Ali al-Azzawi / Abu Kawan and his wife as a result of the bombing of Russian airliners to their home and [they are] still under the rubble."…
Summary
Published
15 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
15 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2640
Location
Sa'lo, Deir Ezzor, Syria
السعلو
In a missile strike which allegedly hit a school in Sa'lo, between five and 11 civilians were killed, and ten civilians were injured, local media reported. Sources all blamed Russian warplanes for the alleged strikes, with only one source, The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA), blaming unspecified airstrikes. Despite sources…
Summary
Published
15 October 2017
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported killed
5–11
Civilians reported injured
10
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
15 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2639
Location
Hajeen, Deir Ezzor, Syria
هجين
Two adult males were reportedly killed when a river crossing in Hajeen was struck by Russian warplanes. Only one source blamed Russian warplanes for the raids, the rest did not attribute blame to a belligerent. Reporting suggests that Farid Mohiy al-Jijan died a few days later from, wounds he had sustained in the attack. There…
Summary
Published
15 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
15 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2641
Location
Al-Husayniya, Deir Ezzor, Syria
الحسينية
Four civilians were killed, and others were wounded in air and artillery strikes in Al-Husayniya. Sources blamed both the Syrian regime and Russia for the strikes. 7al News, who blamed the Syrian regime, reported on material damage in the aftermath due to civilian houses being struck. According to Smart News Agency, "warplanes likely to be…
Summary
Published
15 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
14 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1625
Location
Al Sa'ada village, Al Hassakah, Syria
السعدة
Local media reported unspecified civilian casualties following alleged US-led Coalition airstrikes near Al Sa’ada village in the vicinity of Markada, Hasaka governorate, in the early hours of Sunday. People of the villages of Al-Harith, Al-Sa’dah Al-Gharbia, Al-Ashiteh Al-Gharbi, and Jana’a, all close to Markada, were reportedly displaced as a result of the air raids, Euphrates…
Summary
Published
14 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
0–1
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
14 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2637
Location
Kafrouma, Idlib, Syria
كفرومة
As alleged Russian warplanes carried out airstrikes against a rebel-held headquarters in Kafrouma, Idlib, several civilians were left wounded, local media reported. Aawsat news cited Syrian activists who said that a Russian aircraft hit the headquarters of the "Faylaq Al Sham" of the Free Syrian Army, killing and wounding dozens in their ranks. This reporting…
Summary
Published
14 October 2017
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
14 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2636
Location
Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib, Syria
خان شيخون
In this single-source event, Idlib Media Center reported that several civilians were left wounded after alleged Russian warplanes had struck the city of Khan Sheikhoun with C8 missiles in the afternoon of October 14th, 2017. Currently, there are no further details.
Summary
Published
14 October 2017
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
14 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2635
Location
Baqras, Deir Ezzor, Syria
بقرص
Airstrikes and/or artillery shelling killed one civilian man, local media reported, as the town of Baqras, Deir Ezzor, was subject to attack, though it was unclear whether Russia or the Syrian regime was to blame. While several sources reported the death of one man identified by name, reports were conflicted in terms of who and what…
Summary
Published
14 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
14 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2634
Location
al-Bouleil, Deir Ezzor, Syria
البوليل
Two civilian brothers were reportedly killed and several other civilians wounded as alleged Russian warplanes struck al-Bouleil village east of Deir Ezzor, local media reported. The two victims were identified by name and photos by multiple sources, who all agreed that Russia was responsible. Abu Ayman al-Ali, an activist from the eastern village of Deir…
Summary
Published
14 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
13 October 2017
Incident Code
CI869
Location
Husaybah, main market, Al Anbar, Iraq
الحصيبة
According to local media reported that at least 20 fatalities and several wounded occurred following alleged Coalition airstrikes on the city of Al Qaim, Anbar. Yaqein quoted one press statement in which a police source specified that international coalition aircraft bombed the area of Hasayba market. This location, as well as the number of casualties, was confirmed…
Summary
Published
13 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
20
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
13 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1623
Location
Markada/Husayn, Al Hassakah, Syria
الحسين
Local media reported civilian casualties in the town of Markadah and nearby al Husain village following alleged US-led Coalition strikes. News of civilian deaths came amidst reports of conflict in the area over the past 48 hours. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights documented violent clashes between the so-called Islamic State organisation and the US-backed…
Summary
Published
13 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
13 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1624
Location
Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria
A named adult male civilian died in the besieged neighbourhoods of Raqqah, according to a local source. Details of his death are presently unknown. Airwars will amend the entry when new information is available.
Summary
Published
13 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
12 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2633
Location
Al-Hajar Al-Aswad, Damascus, Syria
الحجر الاسود
Up to five civilians were killed and as many as 12, including women and children, were wounded, following airstrikes in al-Hajr al-Aswad neighbourhood south of Damascus, local sources reported. While most sources blamed the Assad regime there were also allegations against Russia. Zaman al-Wasl's correspondent said that the airstrikes killed a whole family, in addition…
Summary
Published
13 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
2–5
Civilians reported injured
2–12
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1622
Location
Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria
Local media named two civilians as killed in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Raqqah. The date of the incident is currently unclear: reporting on October 14th, Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently said that the victims died “during the past few days”. Raqqa Media Office and SHRC reported their deaths on October 15th, also saying that…
Summary
Published
12 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
12 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1621
Location
Baidou, Raqqa, Syria
البدو
Local media reported that between 25 and 35 or more civilians died in US-led Coalition airstrikes carried out at midday which struck two residential buildings in Al Badou neighbourhood, Raqqa. Despite this, Amnesty field research has since been conducted which only reported the deaths of 16 civilians, spread over two strikes. The Coalition initially confirmed…
Summary
Published
12 October 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
6
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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