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Incident Code

RS2654

Incident date

October 22, 2017

Location

العرضي, Al-Aradi, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Geolocation

35.3352757, 40.1499438 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Neighbourhood/area level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

Four children from one family were killed in an air and/or artillery strike on the residential neighbourhood of Al-Aradi in Deir Ezzor city, according to local media. Sources mostly all reported that Russia was to blame, however Sharqiya voice blamed both the Syrian regime and Russia.

As many as 12 to 24 civilians were allegedly wounded in the strikes, which was described by local media as a “massacre”.

Some reports claimed the father of the four children killed also died, however others suggested he was just wounded.

A correspondent for Deirezzor24 reported that “Russian fighter jets targeted residential buildings in the cross-section controlled by the fighters of Daesh…killing at least four civilians from the neighbourhood, in addition to injuring dozens of people, including serious cases meaning that the death toll is likely to rise. The wounded were taken to medical points to be treated.”

The strikes allegedly occurred in the evening, or as one source specifies, after midnight.

The incident occured during the night.

The victims were named as:

Family members (5)

Abdullah Barakat Al-Nayef
Child male killed
Mariam Barakat Al-Nayef
Child female killed
Zakariya Barakat al Nayet
Child male killed
Amina Barkat Nayef
Child female killed
Father of children
Adult male unclear whether he was killed or injured

Summary

  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    4 – 8
  • (4 children0–1 men)
  • Civilians reported injured
    12–24
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Contested
    Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
  • Suspected attackers
    Russian Military, Syrian Regime

Sources (9) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (6) [ collapse]

  • The aftermath of an air and artillery strike on Al-Aradi, 22nd October 2017. (via Deirezzor24)
  • Abdullah and Zakaria, brothers killed in air and artillery strike on Al-Aradi, 22nd October 2017. (via Deirezzor24)
  • One of the siblings killed in an air and artillery strike on Al-Aradi, 22nd October 2017. (via @srorelief)
  • One of the siblings killed in an air and artillery strike on Al-Aradi, 22nd October 2017. (via @srorelief)
  • One of the siblings killed in an air and artillery strike on Al-Aradi, 22nd October 2017. (via @srorelief)
  • One of the siblings killed in an air and artillery strike on Al-Aradi, 22nd October 2017. (via @srorelief)

Russian Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Russian Military
  • Russian Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Syrian Regime Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Syrian Regime
  • Syrian Regime position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    4 – 8
  • (4 children0–1 men)
  • Civilians reported injured
    12–24
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Contested
    Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
  • Suspected attackers
    Russian Military, Syrian Regime

Sources (9) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RS2651

Incident date

October 21, 2017

Location

الغبرة, Al-Ghabra, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Geolocation

34.537778, 40.9125 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Village level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

A family of three was killed – including a father, mother and daughter – and one other civilian was injured, following an airstrike on Al-Ghabra, local media reported. Sources either blamed Russian warplanes for the raids, or did not attribute any blame.

Deirezzor24 reported that there was extensive damage to property in the aftermath of the airstrikes. 

There are no more details at this time.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Family members (3)

Naim Kafi Elias Al Matrood
Adult male killed
Wife of Naim Kafi Elias Al Matrood
Adult female killed
Child of Naim Kafi Elias Al Matrood
Child female killed

Summary

  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    3
  • (1 child1 woman1 man)
  • Civilians reported injured
    1
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (10) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (2) [ collapse]

  • Naeem Kafi Elias, killed in an airstrike on Al-Ghabra, 21st October 2017. (via Euphrates Post)
  • The aftermath of an airstrike on Al-Ghabra, 21st October 2017. (via Euphrates Post)

Russian Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Russian Military
  • Russian Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    3
  • (1 child1 woman1 man)
  • Civilians reported injured
    1
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (10) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RS2652

Incident date

October 21, 2017

Location

البوكمال, Abu Kamal, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Geolocation

34.466049, 40.907593 Note: The accuracy of this location is to City level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

A male child was killed, and his brother was injured, when alleged Russian or regime warplanes “targeted” and struck their home in Abu Kamal.

According to local media, the civilian housing was targeted and the roof of their home fell in, killing one child and wounding another – his brother.

Marsad Al Hasaka reported that the raids occurred in the morning. 

The Syrian Network for Human Rights blamed the Syrian regime for the airstrikes – but several other sources pointed to Russia.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Mahmoud Ahmad al Haneish
Child male killed
Brother of Mahmoud Ahmad al Haneish
Child male injured

Summary

  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1
  • (1 child)
  • Civilians reported injured
    1
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Contested
    Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
  • Suspected attackers
    Russian Military, Syrian Regime

Sources (5) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (1) [ collapse]

  • Mahmoud Ahmad al-Hanish, killed in an airstrike on Abu Kamal, 21st October 2017. (via Euphrates Post)

Russian Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Russian Military
  • Russian Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Syrian Regime Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Syrian Regime
  • Syrian Regime position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1
  • (1 child)
  • Civilians reported injured
    1
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Contested
    Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
  • Suspected attackers
    Russian Military, Syrian Regime

Sources (5) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RS2653

Incident date

October 21, 2017

Location

جب السكر, Jib Al-Sukkar, Hama, Syria

Geolocation

35.488056, 37.286944 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Village level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

Two civilians were killed and as many as two others were injured – including a mother and sister – following airstrikes on Jib Al-Sukkar, lovcal media reported. All Sources blamed Russian warplanes for the raids.

Thamer died and his “mother Faheeda Al-Ali and his sister” were also injured following the “Russian bombardment of the village of Jib al-Sukkar”.

Their home was reportedly struck in the raid.

Later on @Step_Agency put the number of deaths to two, with no specific details. 

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Thamer Khaled Al-Hashem
Child male killed
Faheeda Al-Ali - mother of Thamer
Adult female injured
Sister of Thamer
Child female injured

Summary

  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1 – 2
  • (1 child)
  • Civilians reported injured
    2
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (8) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (1) [ collapse]

  • The moment an airstrike hit Jib Al-Sukkar, 21st October 2017. (via @hamdw5)

Russian Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Russian Military
  • Russian Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1 – 2
  • (1 child)
  • Civilians reported injured
    2
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (8) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RS2649

Incident date

October 20, 2017

Location

مويلح شمالية, Muweleh Shimaliya, Hama, Syria

Geolocation

35.33961, 37.143767 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Village level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

An entire family of four were killed when an airstrike hit their home in the night in Muweleh Shimaliya, local media said. Sources all blamed Russian warplanes for the airstrikes.

It is unclear whether this strike occurred on the 19th or 20th of October. Images suggest it occurred during the night.

Other civilians were reportedly wounded, but no specific numbers were given.

Many of the wounded were allegedly in a critical condition, and some were transported to hospital or other medical facilities to receive treatment.

Images show members of the family being pulled up from the rubble following “two raids on their home”.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    4
  • Civilians reported injured
    5
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (7) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (4) [ collapse]

  • Civilian victims being pulled from the rubble which was their home following airstrikes in Muweleh Shimaliya, 20th October 2017. (via @SyriaCivilDefe)
  • Civilian victims being pulled from the rubble which was their home following airstrikes in Muweleh Shimaliya, 20th October 2017. (via @SyriaCivilDefe)

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    Civilian victims being pulled from the rubble which was their home following airstrikes in Muweleh Shimaliya, 20th October 2017. (via @SyriaCivilDefe)
  • Civilian victims being pulled from the rubble which was their home following airstrikes in Muweleh Shimaliya, 20th October 2017. (via @SyriaCivilDefe)

Russian Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Russian Military
  • Russian Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    4
  • Civilians reported injured
    5
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (7) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RS2650

Incident date

October 20, 2017

Location

الشحيل, Al-Shaheel, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Geolocation

35.0865, 40.45232 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Village level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

Four civilians including two children died following air and artillery strikes on Al-Shaheel, according to local media. Most sources blamed Russian warplanes for the strikes which “targeted residential homes”, however some did not attribute blame.

Three of the civilians who died were a mother and her two children. An elderly man was also later reported dead.

No specific numbers of injured were reported, however Sharqiya voice post an image of two children injured in the raids. 

A source reported that the artillery raids were violent and heavy.

@Al_sharqnews reported that “two raids by military aircraft targeted civilian houses, the first on the public street, and the second in the area of Al alwa” – they did not blame a belligerent and also reported there were no casualties from the incident.

Alaraby News was the first news agency to reported that four people were killed in the raid.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Family members (3)

Ms. Hana’ Osman Al-Rajab
Adult female wife of Khaldoon Al-Saleh killed
Heba Khaled Khaldoun Saleh
Child female killed
Khaled Khaldoun Saleh
Child male killed

The victims were named as:

Aswad Al-Ahmad Al-Ali
Adult male killed

Summary

  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    3 – 4
  • (2 children1 woman1 man)
  • Civilians reported injured
    2
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (13) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (4) [ collapse]

  • Khalid Khaldun al-Mousa, killed in an air and artillery strike on Al-Shaheel, 20th October 2017. (via Euphrates Post)
  • Aswad Al-Ahmad Al-Ali, killed in an air and artillery strike on Al-Shaheel, 20th October 2017. (via Euphrates Post)
  • Child from the Awad al-Khudair Abu Hussein family who was injured in the air and artillery strike on Al-Shaheel, 20th October 2017. (via Sharqiya voice)
  • Child from the Awad al-Khudair Abu Hussein family who was injured in the air and artillery strike on Al-Shaheel, 20th October 2017. (via Sharqiya voice)

Russian Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Russian Military
  • Russian Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    3 – 4
  • (2 children1 woman1 man)
  • Civilians reported injured
    2
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (13) [ collapse]

Incident Code

CS1647

Incident date

October 19, 2017

Location

البصيرة, Al Busayrah, Deir ez-Zor, Syria

Geolocation

35.15618, 40.42716 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Town level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

Two civilians died in al Busayrah, according to local media – though it was unclear who was responsible. The majority of sources, however, attributed the event to Moscow.

Euphrates Post reported by name the death of one civilian male as a result of airstrikes targeted the al Busayrah.

RFS Media Office blamed Russia, reporting that raids affected the residential neighbourhoods, the obstetrics hospital and the water project in the city. Free Dier Ezzour Radio, Orient and Euphrates Post also pointed towards Russia.

However, according to Qasioun, regime forces were also reportedly shelling the area with heavy artillery.

Multiple sources named another male victim.

 

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Mohammed Ibrahim Al Abboud Al Kassar Abu Jamal
Child male via Euphrates Post killed
Abdo Hussein Al-Ali
Adult male via free Dierazour radio killed

Summary

  • Civilian infrastructure
    Healthcare facility
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    2
  • (2 men)
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Contested
    Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
  • Suspected attackers
    US-led Coalition, Russian Military

Sources (13) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (4) [ collapse]

  • A picture shows smoke rising from the scene of the reported strikes on Deir Ez-Zor, October 19, 2017 (via JISR tv)
  • A picture shows fire rising from the scene of reported strikes on Deir Ez-Zor, October 19, 2017 (via RFS media office)
  • A picture shows smoke rising from the scene of reported strikes on Deir Ez-Zor, October 19, 2017 (via all 4 Syria)
  • A picture shows smoke rising from the scene of reported strikes on Deir Ez-Zor, October 19, 2017 (via orient-news)

US-led Coalition Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    US-led Coalition
  • US-led Coalition position on incident
    Non credible / Unsubstantiated
    Insufficient information to assess that, more likely than not, a Coalition strike resulted in civilian casualties.
  • Reason for non-credible assessment
    No Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area
  • Civilian deaths conceded
    None
  • Civilian injuries conceded
    None
  • Stated location
    near al Busayrah, Syria
    Nearest population center

Civilian casualty statements

US-led Coalition
  • Jun 28, 2018

  • After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

Original strike reports

US-led Coalition
Official source

For October 18th-19th the Coalition reported: “Near Abu Kamal, three strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed a weapons cache and two tactical vehicles.“

Russian Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Russian Military
  • Russian Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Civilian infrastructure
    Healthcare facility
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    2
  • (2 men)
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Contested
    Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
  • Suspected attackers
    US-led Coalition, Russian Military

Sources (13) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RS2647

Incident date

October 19, 2017

Location

الربضة, Rabda, Hama, Syria

Geolocation

35.386094, 37.053065 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Village level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

A man was killed and an unspecified number of civilians were wounded in an airstrike on Rabda, local media reported. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame, most attributing blame to Russia, however the Syrian Network for Human Rights blamed the “Russian-Syrian alliance”.

The reports remained unspecific regarding the number of wounded civilians.

Additionally, sources claimed that there were between 12 and 20 raids on the vicinity, causing heavy damage to residential homes.

There are no other details at this time.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Mohammad al Theyab
Adult male killed

Summary

  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1
  • (1 man)
  • Civilians reported injured
    2
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Contested
    Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
  • Suspected attackers
    Russian Military, Syrian Regime

Sources (6) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (1) [ collapse]

  • Mohammad al Theyab, killed in an airstrike on Rabda, 19th October 2017. (via SN4HR)

Russian Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Russian Military
  • Russian Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Syrian Regime Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Syrian Regime
  • Syrian Regime position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1
  • (1 man)
  • Civilians reported injured
    2
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Contested
    Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
  • Suspected attackers
    Russian Military, Syrian Regime

Sources (6) [ collapse]