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Incident Date

1 May 2017

Incident Code

RS2198

Location

سقبا, Saqba, Damascus, Syria
Between two and four civilians were killed and up to 15 more were wounded as airstrikes, allegedly carried out by either Russia or the Syrian regime, struck Saqba, Damascus, local media reported. While LCCSY said that two civilians were killed in the attack, the majority of sources reported  four victims and SaqbaCoordinating1234 identified all four…

Summary

Published
1 May 2017
Civilians reported killed
2–4
Civilians reported injured
2–15
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

1 May 2017

Incident Code

RS2199

Location

حمورية, Hamouriya, Damascus, Syria
Three civilians, a baby girl, her mother and a boy, were killed and dozens more civilians were wounded as Hamuriya, Damascus, was hit by airstrikes, local media reported. Though it was unclear whether Russia or the Syrian regime were to blame. Most sources reported the death of three civilians, namely a four-year-old baby girl, her…

Summary

Published
1 May 2017
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

1 May 2017

Incident Code

CS758

Location

الرقة‎, Al Rumaila and Al Idkhar, Raqqa, Syria
Smart reported that “according to local sources, warplanes likely belonging to the International Alliance targeted the neighborhood of Rumaila, killing four civilians and wounding others and destroying a car belonging to ISIL.” Al Araby also blamed the Coalition and put the death toll at four, though appeared to be citing from Smart. No additional details…

Summary

Published
1 May 2017
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

1 May 2017

Incident Code

CS760

Location

البحرة, Al Bahra desert, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Sharqiya Voice reported that “Abu Al Zabir al Maghribi, responsible for buying weapons from the locals in what is called al Furat State, was killed along with seven other people after they were targeted by the International Coalition in a raid on Al Bahra desert in eastern Deir Ezzor countryside.” No further details are currently…

Summary

Published
1 May 2017
Civilians reported killed
0–7
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

1 May 2017

Incident Code

CS761

Location

الثورة‎, Tabaqah, Raqqa, Syria
In a previously unknown allegation, the Coalition denied involvement in an incident that they said was reported on social media. In their July 2017 civilian casualty report, the Coalition wrote: “May 1, 2017, near Tabqah, Syria, via social media report: The report contained insufficient information on the time, location and details to assess its credibility.”…

Summary

Published
1 May 2017
Civilians reported injured
0–1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

30 April 2017

Incident Code

CS757

Location

الثورة‎, Tabaqah, Raqqa, Syria
Five civilians died in an alleged Coalition airstrike on a field hospital in Tabaqa, according to the Smart News Agency. Smart reported that “the city was subjected to more than 13 air strikes, which led to the destruction of a field hospital, killing seven people who were wounded inside the hospital, including five civilians, two…

Summary

Published
30 April 2017
Civilians reported killed
5–8
Civilians reported injured
0–1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

30 April 2017

Incident Codes

CS759 RS2192

Location

عويجل, Oweijal, Aleppo, Syria
Between 13 and 16 civilians died and four were injured in an “unexplained” explosion in the village of Oweijal, local media said – though it was unclear whether the Coalition, the Syrian regime or Russia were to blame. Most sources blamed the Syrian regime for the strikes. An unspecific numbers of civilians were wounded, however…

Summary

Published
30 April 2017
Civilians reported killed
13–16
Civilians reported injured
2–4
Military Actor
Russian Military, U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

30 April 2017

Incident Code

RS2193

Location

النعيمة, Al Naima, Daraa, Syria
A mother and a child were killed by alleged Russian or Syrian regime strikes on the town of Al-Naima on April 30, 2017, according to local media. A number of raids were launched on the town over several days, local sources reported. A father, Rabi al-Aboud was left holding his dead child Mohamad Rabi (Rami)…

Summary

Published
30 April 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

30 April 2017

Incident Code

RS2190

Location

السخنة, Al-Sokhna , Homs, Syria
A shepherd died and several other civilians were wounded in the an alleged Russian bombardment on Al-Sokhna in eastern Homs, Step News reported. It was among several airstrikes that hit the surrounded area.

Summary

Published
30 April 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

30 April 2017

Incident Code

RS2191

Location

عقيربات, Akeirbat, Hama, Syria
Five civilians, including two women and a child, were killed in alleged Russian airstrikes, local media reported. Bombs hit tents of displaced people on the outskirts of the town under Islamic State control, according to Smart News Agency. An additional four civilians were wounded, some critically.

Summary

Published
30 April 2017
Civilians reported killed
5
Civilians reported injured
4
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

30 April 2017

Incident Code

CS755

Location

دوار البانوراما, Panorama Roundabout, Raqqa, Syria
One child died and his father was wounded in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Raqqa, according to local media. Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently reported that “an air raid targeted the new agriculture building near Al Panorama roundabout, killing several civilians and causing damage to private property.” According to a further report by RBSS a…

Summary

Published
30 April 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

30 April 2017

Incident Code

CS756

Location

الثورة‎, Tabaqah, Ar Raqqah, Syria
The Smart News Agency reported the death of three civilians including two women and injury of six to 18 more – in addition to the death of one member of IS – in an alleged Coalition airstrike in Tabaqa. Orient News reported that “three girls” died in a Coalition strike, while Syria-mirror said that “three…

Summary

Published
30 April 2017
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
6–18
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

29 April 2017

Incident Code

RS2189

Location

كفرزيتا, Kafr Zita, Hama, Syria
Up to nine civilians including eight members of the civil defense died in alleged Russian and Syrian regime airstrikes in an “unprecedented bombing campaign” on Kafr Zita, according to local media. Eight of the victims were killed in a strike on a civil defense shelter, including Hassan Hammoud Arfat, a paramedic and Ahmad Nayef al…

Summary

Published
29 April 2017
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Civilians reported killed
7–9
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

29 April 2017

Incident Code

CS751

Location

العالية, Al A'lia, Raqqa, Syria
The Smart News Agency reported the death of four civilians in an alleged Coalition airstrike on the village of Al A’lia. It also said that a shop selling animal feed was burned down. Lebanonnownews also put the death toll at four and blamed the Coalition.

Summary

Published
29 April 2017
Civilians reported killed
4
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

29 April 2017

Incident Code

CS752

Location

المنصورة, Al Mansoura, Raqqa, Syria
Between one and three civilians died in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Mansoura, according to local media. The Smart News Agency reported the death of one civilian and the injury of four more in an alleged Coalition airstrike. Shamfm put the death toll at three including two children, also blaming the Coalition. According to Rihab,…

Summary

Published
29 April 2017
Civilians reported killed
1–3
Civilians reported injured
4
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

29 April 2017

Incident Code

CS753

Location

حي الوهب, Tabaqah, Al Wahab (First Neighbourhood), Raqqa, Syria
Seven civilians including a family of five died in an alleged Coalition airstrike on the Al Wahab neighbourhood of Al Tabaqa, according to local sources – though there is currently some uncertainty about the date of the event. According to Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently, “the family of Ali al Mabrouk made up of five…

Summary

Published
29 April 2017
Civilians reported killed
7
Civilians reported injured
12
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

29 April 2017

Incident Code

CS754

Location

الثورة‎, Tabaqah, Al Qaryah, Raqqa, Syria
A family was reportedly killed in continued air raids, alleged to be carried out by the Coalition, on the city of Tabaqa. Mohab Nasser named the victims. The victims were also named by Raqqa is being Slaughtered Silently who blamed the Coalition. The source said that the raid was “on a residential home behind al…

Summary

Published
29 April 2017
Civilians reported killed
3
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

28 April 2017

Incident Code

CS746

Location

الثورة‎, Tabaqah, Ar Raqqah, Syria
The Smart News Agency reported that “earlier today, a number of civilians were killed and wounded by the SDF and an aerial bombardment, likely to be by the Coalition on the town of Al Tabaqa (55 km west of Al-Raqqa), which they are trying to gain control over.” Giving context, Qasioun reported that “Coaltion aircraft…

Summary

Published
28 April 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

28 April 2017

Incident Code

CS747

Location

دبسي فرج, Dibsi Faraj, Raqqa, Syria
Between three and seven civilians died including two children and one woman in an alleged Coalition airstrike on the villages of Dibsi Faraj and Al Bu’A’ass. The Step News Agency and Damascustodaysy put the death toll at three. However, according to the Smart News Agency, seven non-combatants died, including two children and one woman –…

Summary

Published
28 April 2017
Civilians reported killed
3–7
Civilians reported injured
4
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

28 April 2017

Incident Code

CS748

Location

المنصورة, Al Mansoura, Raqqa, Syria
Journalist Mohab Nasser reported the death of three children in a Coalition airstrike on Mansoura. Euphrates Post, also blaming the Coalition, said that three civilians died in the strike of which two were children.

Summary

Published
28 April 2017
Civilians reported killed
3
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

28 April 2017

Incident Code

CS749

Location

شارع فلسطين, Tabaqah, Palestine Street, Raqqa, Syria
Eighteen civilians including 11 children and three women, died in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Filastin Palestine Street, Al Tabaqa. There is, however, uncertainty about the date ofthe incident: Mohab Nasser puts it at April 28th and eyewitnesses told Human Rights Watch that the attack happened in late April. The Syrian Network for Human Rights…

Summary

Published
28 April 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
18
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

28 April 2017

Incident Code

CS750

Location

near Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria
In an incident not previously tracked by Airwars, on July 7th 2017 the Coalition said it had concluded an assessment on social media claims of civilian harm “near Raqqah, Iraq”. According to the Coalition report, “92. April 28, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via social media report: No Coalition strikes were conducted on that day in…

Summary

Published
28 April 2017
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

28 April 2017

Incident Code

RS2185

Location

Kherbit Qais village, Idlib, Syria
A woman and a child died following alleged Russian airstrikes in the village of Kherbit Qais in eastern Idlib, according to sources on the ground. Warplanes launched two raids at dawn, according to local sources.

Summary

Published
28 April 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

28 April 2017

Incident Code

RS2187

Location

Sarmin, Idlib, Syria
A child was killed and up to 20 other civilians were injured in alleged Russian and Syrian missile strikes on the town of Sarmin, local media reported. Sources on the ground reported two others were killed by land-to-land cluster bombs. A total of three died and 10 were wounded as a result of Syrian ballistic…

Summary

Published
28 April 2017
Civilians reported killed
1–3
Civilians reported injured
1–20
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

28 April 2017

Incident Code

RS2186

Location

السلمية مغيزيل, Mgheizal village, al Silmiya district, Hama, Syria
A woman and two children were killed in alleged Russian raids on Mghezel, east of Hama, according to a single source. Three other civilians were reportedly  wounded during strikes on civilian houses in the village controlled by ISIS. Some were later rushed to hospital in the city Deir Ezzor. No further details are currently available.

Summary

Published
28 April 2017
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

28 April 2017

Incident Code

RS2188

Location

كفرزيتا, Kafr Zita, Hama, Syria
Local media reported the death of one named adult-male civilian - a blind man - in an alleged Russian airstrike on the Ubaida ibn al-Jarrah mosque in Kafr Zita. According to SHRC, Russian warplanes initially targeted a hospital next to the mosque - and then returned to strike the mosque itself. Smart reported:  "A journalist…

Summary

Published
28 April 2017
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

28 April 2017

Incident Code

CS741

Location

الرقة‎, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria
According to Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently a 13- years-old female civilian died from fright following the sounds of air raids on the city of Raqqa at dawn today.” RFS reported that “in Al Raqqa, the 13-year-old girl...died of heart attack as a result of fear of the bombing of Al Raqqa city by Coalition…

Summary

Published
28 April 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

28 April 2017

Incident Code

CS742

Location

حمرة بويتية, Hamra Buweitiya, Raqqa, Syria
The Smart News Agency reported that “warplanes likely belonging to the Coalition shelled the villages of Hamra Buwittiya and Al-Raqqa Al-Samra both near the town of Karama, 20 kilometers east of the city of Raqqa, killing four civilians in the first and one in the second, and wounding nine others in both.” Alaraby also put…

Summary

Published
28 April 2017
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
1–9
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

28 April 2017

Incident Code

CS743

Location

رقة السمرة, Raqqa al Samra, Raqqa, Syria
The Smart News Agency reported that “warplanes likely belonging to the Coalition shelled the villages of Hamra Buwittiya and Al-Raqqa Al-Samra both near the town of Karama, 20 kilometers east of the city of Raqqa, killing four civilians in the first and one in the second, and wounding nine others in both.” Al Araby also…

Summary

Published
28 April 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
1–9
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

28 April 2017

Incident Code

CS744

Location

الرقة‎, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria
According to the Smart News Agency, a “likely” Coalition airstrike on the municipal stadium in Raqqa killed two members of ISIL who were in a car which was destroyed, and wounded five civilians who were in buildings overlooking the stadium. No further details are currently available.

Summary

Published
28 April 2017
Civilians reported injured
5
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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