Civilian Casualties

Known belligerent

US-led Coalition

طريق علي فرو, Ali Faro Road, Al Hassakah, Syria

LOCATION

On the afternoon of August 23, 2023, a man was killed and at least one person, a female journalist, was injured in an alleged Turkish drone strike on the Qamishli-Amuda road in Northeast Syria. The man, Najm al-Din Faisal, worked for woman-run channel JIN TV, and was driving fellow channel employees. Dalila Akid, a journalist,

Summary

Airstrike, Drone Strike

1–2

قشطة, Qishta, Rafah, the Gaza Strip

LOCATION

In the morning of October 9th 2023, an Israeli airstrike allegedly hit the Qishta family home, south of Rafah in the Gaza Strip, reportedly killing two civilians, 45 year old Faisal Mohsen Muhammad Qishta and his 25 year old daughter Nour Al-Huda Qishta. Sources additionally reported a further 12 to 14 civilians were injured. Multiple

Summary

(1 woman1 man)

12–14

2 named, 1 familiy identified

Neighbourhood/area

in the vicinity of Seiera, Lower Juba, Somalia

LOCATION

13 al-Shabaab militants were killed by declared US airstrikes in the vicinity of Seiera in Lower Jubba on August 26, 2023. AFRICOM announced that “At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense airstrike against al Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Seiera, Somalia, approximately 45 kilometers northwest

Summary

قرب المسجد الكبير, Vicinity of the Grand Mosque, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

LOCATION

On October 9th, 2023, an alleged Israeli airstrike hit an area near the Grand Mosque in central Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza strip, and an old municipality building in its vicinity, injuring civilians and reportedly killing a number of others. Wafa news reports that the Grand Mosque, which is one of the most important

Summary

Religious Institution

2–10

الموصل‎, Mosul, Nineveh, Iraq

LOCATION

In its July 2017 civilian casualty report, the Coalition reported that it did not carry out strikes in an area where civilian casualties were alleged by an unnamed NGO. This allegation was previously unknown to Airwars. According to the report, “May 18, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via NGO report: After a review of available information

Summary

0–1

US-led Coalition

قرية أبو نيتونا, Abu Nitouna, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

At least one civilian was seriously injured by an alleged Turkish bombardment of the village of Abu Nitouna on September 20, 2023 According to ANF’s correspondent, a citizen named Majed Ibrahim Ali was seriously injured by a Turkish bombardment of the village of Abu Nitouna. Alyaum TV added that in addition to the civilian injury,

Summary

Airstrike and/or Artillery

1–2

جيلمية, Celemeye, Jindires, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

Local media reported the injury of one civilian in an alleged Turkish shelling of Celemeye, Syria. According to SDF Press, Turkey fired mortar shells on the village, “causing civilian casualties”. 7al reported that “the administration of the hospital Afrin said that the civilian Mohammed Omar Hamo (48 years) arrived at the hospital with several shrapnel

Summary

1–10

دوار البركة, Al Baraka roundabout, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

LOCATION

On the morning of October 12, 2023, an Israeli airstrike allegedly hit a residential building on Jaffa Street, close to the Al-Baraka roundabout in central Deir Al-Balah. Sources, including Shehab News Agency and social media sources, reported 14 injuries resulting from the strike. According to the Facebook user Khaled Abdel Rahman, the home belonged to

Summary

Nearby landmark

قرب معبر كارني, Vicinity of Karni crossing, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

LOCATION

On October 11, 2023, a paramedic Hatem Awad (48 years old) was killed by an alleged Israeli bombing of the ambulance near Karni crossing, east of Gaza Governorate. Nader AlBuhaisy wrote in his Facebook post that Hatem Awad died after a direct attack on the ambulance. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society specified that the paramedic was

Summary

Healthcare facility

Impact

1 named

Nearby landmark

شران , Sherane, Duhok, Iraq

LOCATION

One civilian was reportedly injured in a Turkish airstrike on Sherane. ANF said: “Turkish fighter jets shelled the village of Sherane in Duhok’s Amadiya district in South Kurdistan today noon. The bombardment has reportedly left a civilian wounded.” RojNews wrote: “On Thursday, Turkish warplanes bombed an area belonging to the Amedi (Amadiyah) district of Dohuk

Summary

Turkish Military

محيط ملعب برقة, Vicinity of Burqa Stadium, Rafah, the Gaza Strip

LOCATION

On October 17th 2023, 12 civilians from the same family, including five women and three children, were reportedly killed and an unknown number of others were injured in an alleged Israeli airstrike on the Al-Khawaja family home located in Al-Shaboura refugee camp in central Rafah near Burqa Stadium. Safa News reported that “more than 10

Summary

IDP or refugee camp, Residential building

(3 children5 women4 men)

12 named, 1 familiy identified

Exact location (via Airwars)

كلية الشرطة, Police College, Tarabulus, Libya

LOCATION

One civilian was reportedly killed by shelling in the south of Tripoli. Hona Souq Al-Khmies reported: “Shells falling in front of the Police College in Al Khalla, killing a Pakistani hired worker named Rehan and the outbreak of fire in the house.” Local reports of fighting point at GNA or LNA as perpetrators of the

Summary

Government of National Accord, Libyan National Army

Suspected belligerents

1 named

السوارحة, Al Sawarha, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

LOCATION

In the early morning hours of Friday, October 13, 2023, an alleged Israeli airstrike on the four-storey house of the Nofal family situated in Al-Sawarha area of the Gaza Strip’s Nuseirat refugee camp killed at least 27 and up to 30 civilian family members, including at least six women, among them one woman pregnant with

Summary

IDP or refugee camp, Residential building

(16–19 children5 women6 men)

27 – 30

12–24

30 named, 1 familiy identified

Neighbourhood/area

الخضارة, Al Khudaira, Hadramaut, Yemen

LOCATION

Two bodies of alleged AQAP militants, reportedly killed by a US drone strike, were found in or near Al-Abr district, in Hadramout governorate, at some time from March 4th to March 5th. There were no known associated reports of civilian harm. Local sources told Elganob that two AQAP members had been killed by a US

Summary

Airstrike, Drone Strike

Known belligerent

US Forces

طلال السلطان, Tal al Sultan, Rafah, the Gaza Strip

LOCATION

On Monday, October 16 2023, between 10 to 11 civilians, including at least four women and at least three children, were killed and between 24 and 30 were wounded in an alleged Israeli airstrike on the homes of the Okal, Hijazi and al-Shaer families, in northwest Rafah. Safah news reported on “dozens of martyrs and

Summary

10 – 11

(3 children4 women2 men)

24–30

10 named, 2 families identified

Neighbourhood/area

العمادية, Amadiyah, Duhok, Iraq

LOCATION

Three civilians were reportedly injured in alleged Turkish airstrikes on Amadiyah, Iraq. Iraqhurr reported intensive bombing on PKK positions in the area and said that it “led to the wounding of three civilians.” Sputnik News also reported Turkish airstrikes in the area but did not mention civilian harm. No additional details are presently known regarding

Summary

تروازية checkpoint, Tirwaziya checkpoint, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

Two to three civilians were reportedly shot dead Turkish-backed forces in Raqqa governorate, according to multiple sources. The combat status of two of the victims is unclear. @ahraralsharqia claimed that Turkish-backed forces captured “elements of PYD_YPG_PKK gangs”. However, @TurkeyUntold said that “two civilians and one fighter” were killed. @TurkeyUntold published avideo, statting: “The Turkish led

Summary

Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)

2 – 3

(2–3 men)

Small arms and light weapons

Turkish Military

ديرالبلح, Deir al Balah, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

LOCATION

Up to six civilians were killed in an alleged Israeli bombardment on residential tower blocks in Deir al Balah during the afternoon of 20th October 2023. It appears most, if not all, of those killed were children. At least four other injured civilians were identified by looking at images of the incident. Both the deceased

Summary

Airstrike and/or Artillery

Residential building, UN facility

1 – 6

(1–6 children)

القريتين, Al Qaryatayn, Homs, Syria

LOCATION

The Syrian Observatory reported an unspecified number of casualties from an alleged Russian strike at Qarayatain, a town to the south west of Palmyra. Qasioun also reported that “a raid by fighters of the Russian Air Force on Tuesday afternoon led to deaths and injuries among civilians, some serious, as well as widespread destruction of

Summary

Russian Military

Tal Baidar, Al Hassakah, Syria

LOCATION

Several civilians were reported injured following an alleged Turkish airstrike on Tal Baidar. ANHA reported: “Several civilians were wounded by Turkish air raids on the village of Tal Baidar. Turkish warplanes bombarded the village of Tal Baidar located on the road to Darbasiyah – Sri Canet, injuring a number of civilians.” Yeni Özgür Politika published

Summary

Turkish Military

منطقة السكك, Al-Sikak area in the city of Al-Qaim, Al Anbar, Iraq

LOCATION

Up to three civilians were reported killed and up to 15 others were wounded by declared US airstrikes on the Al-Sikak area in the city of Al-Qaim, Iraq early in the morning on February 3, 2024. Between three and five medical personnel in the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) were also allegedly killed. Another 11 PMF members

Summary

Healthcare facility

1 – 3

(0–2 men)

11–15

Iranian military, Iraqi militias (PMUs)

Known belligerent

US Forces

Known targets

Belligerents reported injured

راس العين, Ras Al Ain, Al Hassakah, Syria

LOCATION

Two civilians were reported killed and one other injured in an alleged Turkish forces airstrike and/or artillery on Ras Al Ayn – Hassaka governorate on October 12th, 2019 according to local sources. No further details are currently available.

Summary

Airstrike and/or Artillery

Elbur, Galguduud, Somalia

LOCATION

An unknown number of Al-Shabaab members, including top leaders, were reportedly killed by airstrikes allegedly carried out by the US and/or Somali military on Elbur in Galgaduud province on September 23, 2023. There have been no reports of civilian casualties connected to the strikes. On the 23rd of September, 2023, the Somali Ministry of Defense

Summary

Somali Military Forces, US Forces

Suspected belligerents

Suspected target

Al-Shabaab

صلاح الدين, Salaheddin, Tarabulus, Libya

LOCATION

One paramedic was allegedly killed in an LNA or Emirati airstrike on a field hospital in the Salaheddin neighbourhood of Tripoli. Afrigate News said: “One of the members of the ambulance and emergency department centre was killed by aerial bombardment in the Salaheddin area south of Tripoli. The centre said that one of the members

Summary

Libyan National Army, United Arab Emirates Military

Suspected belligerents

1 named

جباليا, Jabalia, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

LOCATION

Around 8:42 PM on Wednesday, October 18th 2023, between 13 and 16 members of the Abu Jasser family, including at least four children and five women, were killed in an alleged Israeli airstrike on their home located in the al-Qasaib neighborhood of Jabalia camp in the northern Gaza Strip. Shehab Agency and Voice of Palestine

Summary

IDP or refugee camp, Residential building

(4–5 children6 women5–6 men)

13 – 16

16 named, 2 families identified

Town

بلدات متعددة, Several towns in Idlib, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

The Shaam News Network reported: “Russian warplanes launched fierce airstrikes targeting the city of Kafranbel, the towns of Rakaya, Hass, Hazarin, Fatira, Dar al-Kabira and Jibala .The Assad artillery bombarded the town of Ma’rat Harmah, resulting in the fall of three martyrs in Kafr Nabil and several wounded in the rest of the regions”. No

Summary

Russian Military

جوار مسجد اليرموك, Vicinity of Al Yarmouk Mosque, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

LOCATION

An alleged Israeli airstrike on October 20th 2023 reportedly killed as many as 20 people, many of them members of the Jaarour family. Others were also injured when their family home near the Al Yarmouk Mosque in the Al Sabra neighbourhood of Gaza City was struck. An initial report from Shehab News Agency claimed there

Summary

17 – 20

(8 children7 women2 men)

17 named, 1 familiy identified

Nearby landmark

الطواطحة, Tawatha, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

One man was reportedly wounded after a water tanker in Al Tawatha village near Abu Kamal in the east of Deir Ezzor was allegedly struck by a Coalition airstrike. The man was said to be injured in the leg due to shrapnel exploding off the tanker. According to Baladi News, “Coalition aircraft targeted a pipeline

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