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Incident Date
7 July 2020
Incident Code
RS4522
Location
كفر عويد, Kara Awaid, Idlib, Syria
Up to four civilians were reported injured during alleged Regime or Russian artillery shelling on residential neighborhoods of the town of Kara Awaid in the southern countryside of Idlib on July 7, 2020. Multiple sources such as @TVIdlib, @ShahbaPress and @Syria TV reported that four civilians were injured in the artillery shelling. However, other sources…
Summary
Published
7 July 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
2–4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
7 July 2020
Incident Code
RS4523
Location
كنصفرة, Kansafra, Idlib, Syria
Between one and three civilians were injured in alleged Russian or regime artillery strikes on the town of Kansafra on July 7, 2020. A tweet from @BelalBayoush90 reported that three civilians were injured by heavy artillery and rocket launcher attacks on the town of Kansafra, attributing the attack to the regime while @thawrat111 identified two…
Summary
Published
7 July 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported injured
1–3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
3 July 2020
Incident Code
RS4521
Location
قرية القاهرة, Al Qahera Village, Hama, Syria
On July 3 2020, multiple sources report that a civilian named Fahd Suleiman Al-Basis was killed while picking fruit in the fields outside of Al Kahera by artillery shelling. While the vast majority of sources state that the shelling was carried out by the Assad regime, two state that the strikes were the result of…
Summary
Published
3 July 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
28 June 2020
Incident Code
YS095a
Location
مارع, Mare’a, Aleppo, Syria
A child was killed after an unexploded shell from earlier shelling by alleged Kurdish forces on the town of Mare'a exploded on June 28th, 2020. It is unclear when exactly the munition was fired. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that it had "documented the death of a child under the age of 18,…
Summary
Published
28 June 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Planted explosives and unexploded ordnance (UXO)
Military Actor
YPG
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Incident Date
24 June 2020
Incident Code
CS1948
Location
الطريق بين بنش ادلب, Road between Idlib and Binnish, Idlib, Syria
A civilian was reportedly killed in alleged US-led Coalition or Turkish drone strikes on the road between Idlib city and Binnish, Idlib governorate, on June 24th, 2020, according to local sources. The Syrian Civil Defence in Idlib told Smart New Agency that "an ammunition drone had targeted a Santa Fe car with missiles and destroyed…
Summary
Published
24 June 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Civilians reported killed
1
Military actors reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
24 June 2020
Incident Code
ISSY012
Location
الصبوره, Al Saboura, Hama, Syria
According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a civilian was killed and others injured in alleged Israeli airstrikes on Saboura village in Hama countryside on June 24th, 2020 after midnight. The Observatory said "A civilian was killed and three others were wounded, as a result of the Israeli bombing of the village of Saboura…
Summary
Published
24 June 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Israeli Military
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Incident Date
24 June 2020
Incident Code
ISSY013
Location
معمل تجفيف البصل, Onion Drying Factory, Hama, Syria
Up to three civilians were injured in alleged Israeli strikes on an onion factory, reportedly used by Iranian militias as a weapon and ammunitions depot, in Al Salamiya on June 24th, 2020, according to local sources. The Times of Israel identified the strike location as being "an onion-processing plant and a cattle feed factory converted…
Summary
Published
24 June 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Israeli Military
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Incident Date
23 June 2020
Incident Code
TS439
Location
Helincê, Aleppo, Syria
Three women were killed in alleged Turkish drone strikes on a civilian residence in the Kurdish village of Helincê, Aleppo governorate, on June 23rd, 2020, according to local sources. Two civilians were wounded. Kurdistan24 reported that "a Turkish drone strike on Tuesday evening killed three civilian females at a residence in the village of Helincê,…
Summary
Published
23 June 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
19 June 2020
Incident Code
TI038C
Location
آناه, Anah, Erbil, Syria
Rudaw.net reported that a civilian was killed in alleged Turkish shelling on the village of Anah in Hajj Omran in Erbil on June 19th, 2020. The source said that "the Turkish shelling targeted the village of Anah in Hajj Omran in the district of Joman in the governorate of Erbil, killing a shepherd, bringing the number…
Summary
Published
19 June 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
12 June 2020
Incident Code
IRS005
Location
الفوعه, Al Fou’a, Idlib, Syria
Five children were reportedly injured in alleged Iranian airstrikes on the town of Al Fou’a, Idlib governorate, on June 12th, 2020, according to conflicting reports. @FdzPWRe6ruAGFPd tweeted that "five children were injured due to an unknown explosion in the town of Al Fou'a in the northern countryside of Idlib. Conflicting reports stated that it was…
Summary
Published
12 June 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
5
Military Actor
Iranian Military
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Incident Date
9 June 2020
Incident Code
RS4518
Location
بليون, Balyon, Idlib, Syria
On June 9, 2020, alleged Russian air strikes on Baylon resulted in the deaths of two civilians, including a woman, with multiple sources stating that between four and eight civilians were injured, including several children between the ages of 4-14. Abdullah Ahmad al-Dani was reportedly killed by a strike on his home on June 9,…
Summary
Published
9 June 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
8
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
9 June 2020
Incident Code
RS4519
Location
ادلب المدينة, Idlib city, Idlib, Syria
Three children, Salah Ghajar, Huzaifa Saadeddin, and Rand Saad Eddin, were killed on June 9, 2020, when an unexploded cluster bomb, a remnant of a previous airstrike on Idlib, exploded as they played in the garden of their home. One source notes that Huzaifa and Rand were sister and brother, while several note that Salah…
Summary
Published
9 June 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Planted explosives and unexploded ordnance (UXO)
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
8 June 2020
Incident Code
RS4517
Location
الموزرة, Al-Muzarra, Idlib, Syria
At least two civilians were killed and between three and four civilians, including a woman, were injured in an airstrike allegedly carried out by Russian forces on the town of Al-Muzarra in Idlib province on June 8, 2020. A number of sources state that two males, Hussein Ali al Abboud and 32-year-old Mustafa Abdul Raouf…
Summary
Published
8 June 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
3–4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
22 May 2020
Incident Code
CS1947
Location
الشبكة, الشحيل, Al Shabaka, Al Shuhail, Deir Ezzor, Syria
One civilian was reported killed in alleged joint SDF and US led coalition operation in Al Shuhail in Deir Ezzor on May 22nd, 2020 according to local sources. Euphrates Post reported that "Muhammad Al-Ouda Al-Khaled Al-Addad from the city of Al-Shuhail, was killed during a security operation carried out by SDF supported by the international…
Summary
Published
22 May 2020
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
20 May 2020
Incident Code
TS438
Location
Şiyûx, Aleppo, Syria
Two civilians were reportedly injured in alleged Turkish artillery strikes on the village of Shiyûx, Aleppo governorate, on May 20th, 2020, according to local sources. ANF reported that the Turkish army had targeted the village with artillery strikes, leading to the injury of two civilians, adding that "the western region of Kobanê has been bombed by…
Summary
Published
20 May 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
19 May 2020
Incident Code
TS437
Location
عرب حسن كبير, Arab Hassan Kabir, Aleppo, Syria
A civilian was injured in artillery strikes by alleged Turkish-backed mercenaries on the village of Arab Hassan Kabir, Aleppo governorate, on May 19th, 2020, according to local sources. Hawar News reported that as a result of shelling by Turkish-backed mercenaries, the 30-year-old Mohammed Hajj Hussein Al Khalaf was wounded. Medical staff told Hawar News that the…
Summary
Published
19 May 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
17 May 2020
Incident Code
CS1946
Location
الزر, Al Zir, Deir Ezzor, Syria
A civilian was killed by a sniper on the rooftop of his house in Al Zer as he was watching Coalition forces entering the village of Al Shouhaibl, Deir Ezzor governorate, on May 17th 2020, according to local sources. Euphrates Eye wrote that "Muhammad Khleif Al Hamra was killed when he was watching the Coalition…
Summary
Published
17 May 2020
Strike Type
Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
Civilians reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
17 May 2020
Incident Code
TS436
Location
دير غصن, Deir Ghosn, Al Hassakah, Syria
According to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), a civilian was killed when allegedly Turkish forces opened fire on farmers in Deir Ghosn in Hasaka, Syria on May 17th, 2020. SANA said that "local sources told SANA’s reporter in Hasaka that at Sunday afternoon, Turkish occupation forces opened fire at farmers working in their fields…
Summary
Published
17 May 2020
Civilians reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
17 May 2020
Incident Code
USSOM309-C
Location
حرمك, Near Kunya Barrow, Middle Juba, Somalia
Six civilians were allegedly injured after a US airstrike near Kunya Barrow. Somali Memo, a news outlet close to Al Shabaab, said: "Last night, Drone planes bombed a civilian residence in the town of Kunya Barrow. Sources say several missiles hit the home and injure four civilians, including a mother and three children. The injured…
Summary
Published
17 May 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Civilians reported injured
5
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
16 May 2020
Incident Code
CS1945
Location
بالقرب من مسجد أبو بكر الصديق ,البصيره, Vicinity of Abu Bakr Al Siddiq mosuqe, Al Basira , Deir Ezzor, Syria
The homes of civilians were reportedly raided and bombed by alleged Coalition forces in a possible joint action with the Syrian Democratic Forces in the city of Al Basira, Deir Ezzor governorate, on May 16th, 2020, leading to the death of five possible civilians. Sources additionally reported that two to three men likely linked to…
Summary
Published
16 May 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
,
Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
Civilians reported killed
5
Military actors reported killed
2–7
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
16 May 2020
Incident Code
TS435
Location
Qeşqa, Al Hassakah, Syria
At least one civilian was killed and an unknown number of others was wounded when Turkish forces and Turkey-backed militants opened fire at a car in northwest Ras Al Ayn city on May 16th, 2020. A reporter for the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), which is affiliated with the Syrian regime, in Hasaka stated that…
Summary
Published
16 May 2020
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
1–5
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
13 May 2020
Incident Code
TS434a
Location
مرناز, Maranaz, Aleppo, Syria
A child was reported injured in alleged shelling by Turkish forces on Maranaz in Aleppo on May 13th, 2020. @NotWoofers tweeted "Additional report of a civilian casualty from Turkish shelling tonight. A young boy has been severely peppered by shrapnel." No further details are available.
Summary
Published
13 May 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
13 May 2020
Incident Code
USSOM308-C
Location
Araboow, Middle Juba, Somalia
Between one or two civilians were allegedly injured in US or Kenyan airstrike on Araboow. Halgan Media reported: "A series of blasts rocked a rural town of Araboow overnight in Somalia’s Middle Jubba province. The blasts said to be a result of a barrage of missiles fired down on the Militant controlled town. Sources that…
Summary
Published
13 May 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
11 May 2020
Incident Code
USSOM307a
Location
Jamaame, Middle Juba, Somalia
Several Al Shabaab members were allegedly killed by a US airstrike on Jamaame. The Horn Observer said: "Two mid level al-Shabaab officials are among several killed after a suspected U.S airstrikes targeted the group's strongholds in Jamame and in Haway in the country's southern regions of Lower Jubba and Lower Shabelle on Monday. According to…
Summary
Published
11 May 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
3–5
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
11 May 2020
Incident Code
USSOM307b
Location
Haway, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
One Al Shabaab member was allegedly killed in a US strike on Haway. The Horn Observer wrote: "A separate airstrike in Haway neighbourhood in Lower Shabelle region targeted another camp where the militant had gathered on Monday. Local sources and Mogadishu-based intel officers have told Horn Observer that Mustaf Ato, the special adviser of al-Shabaab's…
Summary
Published
11 May 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
1 May 2020
Incident Code
ISSY011
Location
معسكر الحسن بن الهيثم للتدريب الجامعي, Al Hassan Bin Al Haitham Military Training Camp, Homs, Syria
Up to 10 civilians were wounded and taken to hospitals in Homs, Syria after being hit by shrapnel from an explosion, allegedly as a result either of Israeli airstrikes or an accidental explosion, on an ammunition warehouse of Hezbollah within the camp of Hassan Bin Al Haitham on the road connecting Homs to Palmyra, Homs…
Summary
Published
1 May 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
4–10
Military actors reported killed
9
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
,
Accidents related to conflict
Military Actor
Israeli Military
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Incident Date
1 May 2020
Incident Code
CS1944
Location
حقل كونيكو النفطي, Koniko Oil Fields, Deir Ezzor, Syria
One civilian was reported killed on May 1st, 2020 allegedly by a sniper bullet fired at him by the American troops in Koniko oil field in Deir Ezzor or by YPG/QSD members who guard the oil field as local sources said. The victim who worked as a teacher in Raqqa city was identified as Yasser…
Summary
Published
1 May 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
,
Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
27 April 2020
Incident Code
ISSY009
Location
الحجيرة, Al Hujayra, Damascus, Syria
At least two civilians, including a woman, were killed and three others, including a 6-year-old child, were injured in alleged Israeli airstrikes on the town of Al Hujayra, Damascus countryside, on April 27th, 2020, according to local sources. Other sources stated that the civilians died due to remnants of anti-aircraft missiles fired by the Syrian…
Summary
Published
27 April 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2–3
Civilians reported injured
3–4
Military actors reported killed
4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Israeli Military
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Incident Date
27 April 2020
Incident Code
ISSY010
Location
العادلية, Al Adliya, Damascus, Syria
A woman was killed in alleged Israeli airstrikes on the town of Al Adliya, Damascus countryside, on April 27th, 2020, according to local sources. Other sources stated that civilians died due to remnants of anti-aircraft missiles fired by the Syrian regime. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that "three civilians were martyred and others were…
Summary
Published
27 April 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Israeli Military
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Incident Date
10 April 2020
Incident Code
TS432
Location
عقيبة, Aqiba, Aleppo, Syria
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported renewed rocket shelling by Turkish forces and the factions loyal to it on areas under the control of the Kurdish and regime forces in the northern countryside of Aleppo on April 10th, 2020. The intense shelling targeted the villages of Aqeeba, Soghankeh, Ziyara, Dergemal, Beina and other areas…
Summary
Published
10 April 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
1
Military actors reported killed
1
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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