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Incident Date
23–24 November, 2017
Incident Code
RS2752
Location
ابوحردوب, Abou Hardoub, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Three civilians were killed and others were injured in air and artillery strikes on Abou Hardoub, local media reported. Sources attributed the blame to both Russia and the Syrian regime. Local media reported that house of Oweid Al Dulan struck. He was killed as well as two members of his family There are no other…
Summary
Published
23 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
22 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2751
Location
صحيان, Sahiyan, Idlib, Syria
In this single-source event, Smart News Agency, reported that three civilians were left slightly wounded as an aircraft, "likely to be Russian", carried out air raids on the highway in the town of Sihan, south of Idlib. The strikes reportedly struck a highway restaurant. Currently, there are no further details available.
Summary
Published
22 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
20 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2748
Location
زملكازملكا, Zamalka, eastern Ghouta, Damascus, Syria
Possible Russian airstrikes hit Zamalka, eastern Ghouta, Damascus, local media reported, resulting in three civilian injuries. Several media reported that Zamalka was subject to aerial shelling. According to @Hamza42129319, the town was hit by four raids. However, only Smart News Agency reported that the strikes had caused civilian harm: "Three wounded [civilians] by warplanes likely to…
Summary
Published
20 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
20 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2749
Location
السوسة السوسة, al Soussa, Abu Kamal, Deir Ezzor, Syria
The Step News Agency reported that "many civilians were wounded to varying degrees" by alleged Russian strikes on al Soussa. According to Euphrates Post on November 20th, there was "Intense displacement of people in the towns of al-Baghouz, al-Safafna, al-Marashda and al-Soussa in the Albukamal countryside due to the continuous aerial and artillery shelling around…
Summary
Published
20 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
5–10
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
20 November 2017
Incident Codes
CS1679 IRS001 RS2747
Location
القريا, Al Quoriya, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Two civilians were reportedly killed by a drone strike in al Qouriya, local media said, though neither source has said who was responsible. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that “two men were killed and another was wounded after being targeted by a drone in the al-Quriyah area”. Sharqiya Voice provided some more detail,…
Summary
Published
20 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
,
Iranian Military
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Incident Date
20 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2750
Location
القورية, Qouriya, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Two civilians, a father and son, were killed and at least another two were wounded as an unidentified drone struck in Qouriya, Deir Ezzor, local sources reported. In the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights general reporting from the Euphrates River, the media reported that "two men were killed and another were wounded after being targeted…
Summary
Published
20 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Civilians reported killed
2–3
Civilians reported injured
2–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
19 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2746
Location
مديرا, Madyara village, Eastern Ghouta, Damascus, Syria
Up to seven civilians, including four children and one woman, were killed while as many as dozens were wounded, local media reported, following Russian or Assad-waged airstrikes in Madyara village, aastern Ghouta, Damascus. While the death toll spanned from five to seven, most reported six civilian fatalities. For example, The Syrian Network for Human Rights…
Summary
Published
19 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
5–7
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
18–28 November, 2017
Incident Code
RS2744
Location
الباغوز, Baghouz, Deir Ezzor, Syria
A child died from his wounds following a shrapnel injury from a Russian air and artillery strike, local media reported. Sources blamed both Russian and Syrian regime raids. It is unclear which date the original strike occurred. There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
18 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
18 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2745
Location
هجين, Hajeen, Deir Ezzor, Syria
A single source reported that seven civilians, including two children, were killed in an airstrike undertaken by an "unknown" belligerent in Hajeen, Deir Ezzor, on November 18th. Smart News reported that "seven civilians, including two children, were killed and 20 others were wounded in an "unknown" aerial bombardment of a camp for displaced people in…
Summary
Published
18 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
7
Civilians reported injured
20
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
17 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2741
Location
River crossing between al Duweir and Graneej, Deir Ezzor, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Euphrates post reported: "Military aircraft launched several air raids today [Nov 17th] targeting the crossing of the town of Al-Dweir River - the town of Graneej - which led to the destruction of all cars and river vessels and the wounding of a number of civilians". Other sources said the regime carried out strikes, while…
Summary
Published
17 November 2017
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
17 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2742
Location
حرستا, Harasta, Damascus, Syria
As many as seven civilians were killed and dozens more were wounded in air and artillery strikes on Harasta, according to local media. Sources blamed both Russian warplanes and Syrian regime artillery shelling for the strikes. One source reported that "missile targeted residential neighbourhoods in the city of Harasta". Another added that "missiles carrying cluster…
Summary
Published
17 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
3–7
Civilians reported injured
5–25
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
17 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2743
Location
عربين, Arbeen, Damascus, Syria
Between three and four civilians were killed, and as many as 11 were wounded in air and artillery strikes on the popular market and residential homes in Arbeen. Sources blamaed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the raids. According to local sources, there were between seven and 13 raids on the vicinity which caused…
Summary
Published
17 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
3–4
Civilians reported injured
11
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
17 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2740
Location
السوسة, Al-Sousse, Deir Ezzor, Syria
One male civilian was killed in airstrikes on Al-Sousse, according to local media. Sources all blamed Russian warplanes. An image published shows the victim to be wearing military style dress and carrying a gun suggesting he may be a militant. Despite this, all sources reported he was a civilian. There were no reported injuries.
Summary
Published
17 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
0–1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
16 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2738
Location
حسرات, Hasrat, Deir Ezzor, Syria
A man and two of his children were killed in airstrikes on Hasrat, according to local media. Sources blamed both the Syrian regime and Russia for the airstrikes. Civilian homes were allegedly struck, which some sources claim killed an entire family. There were no reports of wounded and no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
16 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
16 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2739
Location
السيال الغربي, Alsayyal Algharbi, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Between two and four civilian were killed, and an unspecified number of others were injured in airstrikes on Alsayyal Algharbi, according to local media. Sources blamed both the Syrian regime and Russia for the airstrikes. Only one source reported the death of four civilians, while most others reported that two adult male displaced brothers were…
Summary
Published
16 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
2–4
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
15 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2736
Location
حسرات, Hasrat, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Two civilians were killed, including one named male, due to alleged Russian warplanes strikes, according to local media. Sources all blamed Russian warplanes. There were no reports of wounded civilians.
Summary
Published
15 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
15 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2737
Location
محكان, Mahkan, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Seven civilians from the same family were killed, and 20 to 24 others were wounded when Russian warplanes allegedly struck IDP tents in Mahkan on November 15, 2017, according to local media. Sources all blamed Russia for the raids. The victims included four children and three women, all from the same family. There are no…
Summary
Published
15 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential
,
IDP or Refugee Camp
Civilians reported killed
7
Civilians reported injured
20–24
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
14 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2732
Location
الحزم, Hazem, Hama, Syria
An unspecified number of civilians were wounded in airstrikes on Hazem, local media reported. Both reports were Step News Agency, who blamed Russian warplanes for the raids. Step reported that "The Russian warplanes launched several air raids targeting the villages of Hazm and Abu Ajwa in the eastern countryside of Hama, resulting in civilian casualties".…
Summary
Published
14 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
14 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2733
Location
العوينة, Al-A'waina, Idlib, Syria
Five children were killed in alleged Russian airstrikes on a gathering of IDP tents in al-A'waina, Syria, on November 14, 2017 local media reported. Syrian Network for Human Rights blamed Russia for the raids. Initially Syrian Network for Human Rights reported the death of one child, however this rose to five later on. Tents were…
Summary
Published
14 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential
,
IDP or Refugee Camp
Civilians reported killed
5
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
14 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2734
Location
صبيخان, Sabikhan, Deir Ezzor, Syria
At least two civilians were killed and others were injured, following airstrikes on Sabikhan, according to local media. Both Russia and the Syrian regime were responsible, according to sources. Media suggested that a river crossing was targeted by the raids. "The shelling killed a civilian and injured others, mostly women and children, amid acute shortage…
Summary
Published
14 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
14 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2735
Location
مخيم سوح الرفاعي,, Souh al-Rifa’i camp, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Twelve civilians were killed and others were wounded in airstrikes on Souh al-Rifa’i camp for IDPs. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the raids. Initially reportage claimed that five children had been killed, however this number rose to 12 with an additional six children and a woman having been reported killed. There…
Summary
Published
14 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
IDP or Refugee Camp
Civilians reported killed
12
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
13 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2730
Location
الاتارب, Atareb, Idlib, Syria
In a mass civilian casualty event, as many as 82 civilians were killed, and 340 more were wounded, when six surface rockets and three missiles struck a popular market in Atareb. Sources blamed both the Syrian regime and Russia for these raids. According to sources, 100 shops as well as a police station were destroyed.…
Summary
Published
13 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
9–82
Civilians reported injured
60–340
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
13 November 2017
Incident Codes
CS1673a RS2731
Location
جليب غانم, Jleib Ghanem area, Al Qouriya desert, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Five civilians including two children and a woman were killed and between seven and nine more were wounded in an alleged US Coalition or Russian airstrike on a camp for displaced persons in the Jleib Ghanem area, Al Qouriya desert, according to local media. Most sources blamed Russia, though @basher_811 pointed to the Coalition,, reporting: …
Summary
Published
13 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
IDP or Refugee Camp
Civilians reported killed
5
Civilians reported injured
7–9
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
12 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2728
Location
السوسة, Soussa, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Local sources reported that as many as 23 civilians were killed in airstrikes which struck a river crossing in Soussa. Sources were conflicted as to who was culpable for the strikes, with some blaming Russia and others blaming the Syrian regime. Ghassan Alhaiawi put the numbers killed as high as 23. The named victims were…
Summary
Published
12 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
5–23
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
12 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2729
Location
صبيخان, Sabikhan, Deir Ezzor, Syria
One man was killed, and others were inured in shelling which struck Sabikhan. Neither sources named Russia as culpable, however Airwars understands Russian warplanes were bombing the vicinity at this period of time. Additionally, Smart News reported that "civilians were killed and others injured on Sunday by an airstrike likely to be carried out by…
Summary
Published
12 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2715
Location
البقعان, Baq'an, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Four men were killed in an airstrike which has been described by local media as a "violent bombardment", by alleged Russian aircraft at a river crossing in Baq'an. Sources either blamed Russia for the strikes or named "warplanes". According to sources "there are missing people" from the civilians fleeing the bombing. Four men were named…
Summary
Published
11 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2716
Location
غريبة, Ghariba, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Three civilians were killed, and others were wounded, in airstrikes which "targeted" their home in the morning in Ghariba. Sources either blamed Russia for the strikes or did not attribute any blame to a belligerent. There was allegedly "widespread destruction" upon and in the surrounding vicinity. There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
11 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2725
Location
التمانعة, Al-Taman'a, Idlib, Syria
A man and a girl were killed, and six other civilians were wounded, in airstrikes that struck a farm in al-Taman'a. Sources all either blamed Russia for the strikes, or did not attribute blame to a belligerent. @HomamAlHassan, however, blamed Syrian regime warplanes. The civilians were killed on a farm while harvesting olive crops, according…
Summary
Published
11 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Agriculture
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
6
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2717
Location
ام مويلات, Um Mweylat, Idlib, Syria
An unspecified number of civilians were injured, due to "targeted" Russian airstrikes on a refugee camp in Um Mweylat. All sources either named Russia as culpable, or did not attribute blame to a belligerent. The raids were heavy, according to EdlibEMC1. No civilian deaths were reported. There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
11 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
11 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2726
Location
صراع, Sara'a, Idlib, Syria
Twelve civilians were wounded, including five women and five children, due to alleged Russian airstrikes in Sara'a village. Sources all blamed either Russian warplanes or Syrian regime raids for the strikes. According to Smart News Agency, four of the victims were in a serious condition, and elderly. Local media additionally reported that "Russian air strikes…
Summary
Published
11 November 2017
Civilians reported injured
2–12
Military Actor
Russian Military
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