Civilian Casualties

3 – 4

(2 women1 man)

أورم الجوز, Urum Al Joz, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

According to The Syrian Observatory, Russian warplanes allegedly bombed Orme al Joz killing up to four civilians. While the Observatory reported unspecified casualties, VDC named one adult male fatality. The Syrian News Desk cited local media activist Khaled Al Idilbi as saying “that Russian warplanes targeted with two raids residential sites within the town of

Summary

(4 men)

الرمادي, Ramadi, Al Anbar, Iraq

LOCATION

A family of six was reportedly killed after an alleged Coalition airstrike was said to have destroyed a car in the centre of Ramadi. The source of the claim appeared to be the Russian Sputnik news service, which said those killed “are from poor families, unable to flee and under the control of Daesh in

Summary

(4 children)

الموصل‎, Mosul, Nineveh, Iraq

LOCATION

Between 7 and 12 civilians were reported killed following an alleged Coalition strike on the Directorate of Agriculture in Mosul. A further 28 to 39 people were reported injured. The incident took place in the Al Faisaliah area of eastern Mosul, and according to reports, most if not all of those killed had no links

Summary

7 – 18

28–39

التمانعة, At Tamani'ah, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

One woman was killed, and two men travelling with her badly injured when alleged Russian warplanes struck a car carrying displaced people on the road leading to Al Tamaanah in Idlib governorate. One of the men may later have died. Smart News has published an interview with an eyewitness: “At 09:30 this morning exactly an

Summary

1 – 2

(1 woman)

الميسر, Myassar, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

Two civilians were killed – an uncle and nephew – and two or more people injured in alleged Russian airstrikes on the Myassar neighbourhood of Aleppo. Local media activist Hassan al Ahmad posted an image of the dead boy with the comment: “This is how Syria’s children are being killed as if their blood is

Summary

(1 child1 man)

خان شيخون, Khan Shaykhun, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

Five non-combatants – including a woman and child – were reported killed and more than five people injured in an alleged Russian airstrike targeting the town of Khan Shaikhoun. The Shaam News Network said three civilians were killed in the raid, while the Union of Hamas rebels reported that four people died. The VDC put

Summary

Civilian infrastructure

School

(1 child1 woman3 men)

5 named, 1 familiy identified

مَعَرَّة النُّعْمَان, Maarat al Numan, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

News media reported that three or four children were killed – and more than 20 injured in Russian warplanes allegedly struck the Abu Alaa Al Ma’ari Elementary School for Boys in Ma’art Al-Nu’man. One video appears to show Russian aircraft over the city that day. According to the Syrian Network for Human Rights, the warplanes

Summary

Civilian infrastructure

School

3 – 4

(3–4 children)

الرقة‎, Ar Raqqah [exact location], Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

At least three civilians died in a Coalition airstrike on Raqqa, the alliance later confirmed. At the time the Syrian Observatory cited “reliable sources’ as saying that “Coalition warplanes targeted a heavy machine gun for IS near al-Nour mosque but missed the target and killed 3 people at least by opening fire on a house.”

Summary

1–2

Known belligerent

كفر حمرة, Kafr Hamra, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

According to the Violations Documentation Center and The Syrian Network for Human Rights, five or six civilians were killed in an alleged Russian airstrike in Kafr Hamra. SN4HR reported that Russian warplanes shelled the neighbourhood of Jamye’at Al Sabbath. Additionally, they stated that a tailoring factory belonging to the Syrian Organization of Human Care and

Summary

5 – 6

(6 men)

باريشا, Barisha, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that alleged Russian warplanes targeted the village of Barisa and the Abo Al Dohor area and reported losses, but did not provide any details. No further information is available at the present time.

Summary

Unknown

Unknown

حريتان, Hraytan, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

One adult male a doctor – was reported killed in an alleged Russian airstrike on Hraytan, according to the Violations Documentation Center. The Syrian Network for Human Rights also stated that alleged Russian warplanes launched three rockets on the Asia Industrial Pharmaceutical Factory in the northern suburbs of Aleppo, which caused the fire of warehouses

Summary

خنيفيس, Khnefes, Homs, Syria

LOCATION

According to the Violations Documentation Center and Al Qaryatayn, one adult male named was killed in an alleged Russian airstrike on Khnefes near Palmyra. His Facebook martyr’s page noted: “We celebrate the life of the martyr Khaled Saleh Al Darweesh [Al Arabiya], Abou Sleiman, who died on Friday following the oppressive Russian planes raids on

Summary

كفر زيتة, Kafr Zita, Hama, Syria

LOCATION

The Violations Documentation Centre reported that one adult male was killed as a result of alleged shelling by Russian warplanes. Mr al Rajab’s status is contested, with some reports claiming he was an opposition fighter. The pro-regime site Hama News Network said he was a field commander with the FSA, for example.

Summary

0 – 1

(0–1 men)

الرمادي, Ramadi, Al Anbar, Iraq

LOCATION

In a previously unknown casualty event, CENTCOM confirmed on April 22nd 2016 that one civilian was killed during a US airstrike at Ramadi. According to the official release, “On Nov. 12, 2015, in Ramadi, Iraq, during a strike targeting ISIL fighters, it is assessed that one civilian was killed.” There were no reports of civilian

Summary

Known belligerent

بينين, Benin, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

Up to four non-combatants, including two children, were killed and 10 injured in alleged Russian nighttime airstrikes on Benin. The Syrian Network for Human Rights stated that phosphorous weapons may have been used in two strikes, which burned 500m of agricultural land. Additional strikes then targeted an olive pressing facility and a bakery in Bayneen.

Summary

(2 children2 men)

الغارية, Al Ghariya, Daraa, Syria

LOCATION

Seven non-combatants were reported killed – including one child and a woman – in alleged Russian (or possibly Syrian) airstrikes and Assad ground artillery attacks on Eastern Al Ghariya. Shaam News reported that warplanes hit a school, noting that Assad’s forces also targeted the town with artillery shells following the raids. The Syrian Network blamed

Summary

Civilian infrastructure

School

(1 child1 woman5 men)

7 named

كفر زيتة, Kafr Zita, Hama, Syria

LOCATION

One civilian man was reported killed when Russian warplanes allegedly launched several airstrikes using vacuum missiles. The Union of Hama Rebels later claimed there were 15 Russian raids on the town that morning.

Summary

الموصل‎, Mosul, Nineveh, Iraq

LOCATION

Seven civilians from the same family were reported killed in the second day of alleged Coalition strikes to the south of Mosul. In their January 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 no Coalition actions were conducted in the

Summary

الرفاعي, Rifai (Mosul), Nineveh, Iraq

LOCATION

There were claims that 12 primary school children were injured following an alleged Coalition airstrike at Rifai, west of Mosul. No other details are presently available. In their January 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 no Coalition actions

Summary

البوثة, Bootha, Al Hassakah, Syria

LOCATION

Up to nine civilians from two families were killed in an alleged Coalition dawn strike at the small village of al Bootha – near to the Tishreen oilfield, and close to the scene of fierce clashes between Kurdish ground forces and Daesh. The Union of Hassakah Youth initially attributed the attack to the Forces for

Summary

(3–2 children2–3 women4 men)

7 – 9

7 named, 1 familiy identified

خان طومان, Khan Tomam, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

According to the VDC, one adult male civilian was killed in an alleged strike by Russian warplanes. The victim name has been published by local media activist. A major battle appears to have taken place in the town, with the FSA reporting that one of its commanders was killed. And almost all sources blamed Russia

Summary

الرحيبة, Al Rahiba, Damascus, Syria

LOCATION

The White Helmets reported that one adult male civilian was killed, and several others injured in an alleged bombing by Russian warplanes. However, the VDC blamed the Assad regime for the death.

Summary

حي الحلوانية, Tareeq al-Bab (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

The Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that one 13-year-old child was killed – and five other non-combatants injured – when Russian warplanes allegedly launched rockets on the Tareeq Al Bab neighbourhood in Aleppo. According to the Network, relief warehouses for the Muslim Youth Commission were destroyed in the raid. The Aleppo Media Centre reported

Summary

(1 child1 man)

4–5

كفر زيتة, Kafr Zita, Hama, Syria

LOCATION

The Violations Documentation Center reported one male child has a following an alleged strike by Russian warplanes. Local reporters and activists also reported that Russia had attacked the town.

Summary

(1 child)

مخيم أوبين, Ubin IDP Camp, Latakia, Syria

LOCATION

A major airstrike on an IDP camp close to the Turkish border killed up to eight civilians and injured a further ten, according to reports. While most blamed the Assad regime, JBC News claimed Russia was responsible. All said powerful Russian-made munitions were used in the attack. The camp – home to 5,000 internally displaced

Summary

4 – 8

10–12

القيارة, Qayyarah, Nineveh, Iraq

LOCATION

Locals claimed that up to 13 civilians were killed – including six children – and another five injured after the Coalition allegedly bombed a residential neighborhood in Qayyarah in Mosul. DPA also said four Daesh fighters were killed in the attack, which “destroyed about 18 tankers loaded with oil in an attack on an ISIL-occupied

Summary

11 – 13

(6 children)

LOCATION

مهين, Mahin, Homs, Syria

The Violations Documentation Center reported the death of four non-combatants, including three children, following alleged shelling by Russian warplanes, while the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that three civilians including two children died in the strike. VDC has published the four victims by names.

Summary

(3 children1 man)

4 named, 1 familiy identified

البوابية, Bawabiyah, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

According to multiple sources, one man was killed and at least five non-combatants were injured by alleged Russian warplanes targeted the village of Buwaybiyah in southern Aleppo countryside.

Summary

2–5

Unknown