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Incident Date
6 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2699
Location
البوكمال, Abu Kamal, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Three children were killed due to air and artillery strikes in Abu Kamal. Sources reported that both Russia and the Syrian regime were to blame. It is clear that the raids were either Russian or Syrian regime and artillery shelling was also used in the raid. The Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that the…
Summary
Published
6 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
6 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2695
Location
رسم العبد, Rasim Al-Abid, Idlib, Syria
One child was killed, and others were wounded, due to alleged Russian airstrikes on a refugee camp in Rasim Al-Abid. Many sources blamed Russia, while the others blamed "unknown warplanes" for the strikes. Some later research showed that sources attributed blame to Syrian regime planes too. While Smart News Agency reported that "Civilian killed by…
Summary
Published
6 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
6 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2696
Location
المتوسطة, Mutawasita, Idlib, Syria
Two civilians were killed and four others were injured in airstrikes which hit al Mutwasta, according to local media. The sources have attribute the blame to Russia. One source reported that "the explosion of a mine during the dismantling of the remnants of a previous bombing by the Russian occupation airliner in the village of…
Summary
Published
6 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
4
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
6 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2689
Location
ابو الظهور, Abu Alduhur, Idlib, Syria
A family of three were buried by rubble resulting in the death of both mother and father, when an airstrike hit their home in Abu Alduhur, according to local media. Sources all attributed blame to Russian warplanes. As many as five civilians were reportedly injured, according to @SyriaCivilDefe. As many as eight raids struck civilian…
Summary
Published
6 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
5 November 2017
Incident Codes
CS1666 RS2681
Location
الصبحة, Al Subha, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Three civilians including two brothers died in airstrikes on al Subha, local media said – though it was unclear who was responsible. Sources attributed blame to both Russia and the US-led Coalition. According to Al Sharq News “intense” raids by the Coalition were occurring in the area. According to the Syrian Network for Human Rights…
Summary
Published
5 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
13
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
5 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2685
Location
معيزلية, Ma'izilya, Deir Ezzor, Syria
As many as 13 civilians were killed, including a family of five, and others were injured, following airstrikes on Al-Rifai camp for displaced peoples in Ma'izilya. Sources were conflicted as to who was responsible, with most blaming Russia, however Syrian Network for Human rights was among a few who blamed the Syrian regime. Many sources…
Summary
Published
5 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3–13
Civilians reported injured
2–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
5 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2686
Location
صبيخان, Sebikhan, Deir Ezzor, Syria
As many as three people were killed in shelling on a displaced persons camp and Mosque in Sebikhan in Sabikhan desert, according to local media. One source blamed the Syrian regime for the airstrikes, however the others blamed "renewed Russian shelling". Step News Agency reported that there were unspecified numbers of dead and wounded. Syrian…
Summary
Published
5 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1–3
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
5 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2682
Location
دوير, Dweir, Deir Ezzor, Syria
A woman and her three children were killed in an airstrike on Dweir, according to local media. Most sources blamed Russia for the strikes, however others reported it was a "military aircraft" - not attributing blame to a belligerent. The first source reported that only two children were killed, however a later source reported three…
Summary
Published
5 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3–4
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
5–7 November, 2017
Incident Code
RS2688
Location
فيضة الجب, Faidat Al-Jib, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Six civilians, three women and three children, were reportedly killed and 13 others, including children, were wounded in airstrikes which struck an IDP camp in Faidat al-Jib. Sources blamed Russian warplanes, according to local media. Initial reporting suggested two had been killed - a mother and son. Later on local media reported that the toll…
Summary
Published
7 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
IDP or Refugee Camp
,
Residential
Civilians reported killed
6
Civilians reported injured
13
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
5 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2683
Location
العباس, al Abbas river crossing, Deir Ezzor, Syria
A single source reported that Russian warplanes struck "Hajeen village and the crossing of the village of Abbas al-Nahari east of Deir al-Zour, [with] several raids, killing 4 civilians." There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
25 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
4
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
5 November 2017
Incident Codes
CS1666a RS2687
Location
البوكمال, Abo Kamal, Deir Ezzor, Syria
As many as four civilians were killed in Russian airstrikes according to local media, as well as a report by the Russian Ministry of Defence. However, one source reported "We do not know whether the bombing is Russian or Coalition". Many other sources blamed the International Coalition for the strikes. Some sources blamed Iraqi airstrikes,…
Summary
Published
5 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
20
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
5 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2684
Location
عشاير, Ashayer, Deir Ezzor, Syria
As many as four civilians were killed - including a man, his wife and daughter - in alleged Russian or Syrian regime raid strikes on Ashayer, according to local media. Some media reported that "warplanes" fired missiles - therefore not attributing blame to a belligerent. Syrian Network for Human Rights - who blamed the Syrian…
Summary
Published
5 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
3–4
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
4 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2678
Location
البوكمال, Abo Kamal, Deir Ezzor, Syria
A civilian was killed and many more were wounded following an alleged Russian raid on Abu Kamal, according to local media. Sources all blamed Russia for the strikes. Al Mayadeen News reported that "The Russian Defense Ministry announced that a group of aircraft "To-22 M3" of the Russian air force struck the sites of the…
Summary
Published
4 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
4 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2679
Location
الباغوز, Al-Baghoz, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Between two and six civilians were killed, and some others were wounded, following airstrikes on Al-Baghoz. Local media blamed both the Iraqi Army and Russia - but it is unclear who was to blame. An entire family of six were allegedly killed in the raid. Smart Mews reported that "aircraft likely to be Russian launched…
Summary
Published
4 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2–6
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
4 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2680
Location
كفر سجنة, Kafr Sajneh, Idlib, Syria
Four children were killed, including triplets, in an explosion which allegedly was the result of remnants from a cluster bomb from a previous Russian raid, according to local media. Sources mostly blamed Russia, however Syrian Network for Human Rights blamed the "Syrian-Russian alliance". Local media reported that "Three children were killed in the agricultural land…
Summary
Published
4 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
4 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2677
Location
ابو حية, Abo Hayya, Hama, Syria
A 15-year-old boy was killed, and five civilians were wounded, following alleged Russian airstrikes on Abo Hayya, according to local media. All sources blamed Russian warplanes. Alaraby specified that "Russian warplanes launched seven raids on the village of Al-Rihan and shelled the village of Abu Hayya in al-Hamra district in the eastern province's countryside, killing…
Summary
Published
4 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
3–4 November, 2017
Incident Code
RS2676
Location
الجلاء, Al-Jalaa, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Six to seven civilians were killed - including three children and a woman - following airstrikes on Al-Jalaa, according to local media. Some sources blamed Russia, while the other did not attribute blame. Four out of the six civilians killed were reportedly from one family, however, Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that "6 civilians…
Summary
Published
4 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
6–7
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
3 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2675
Location
السويعة, Suw'eiya, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Six civilians from one family were killed in alleged Russian airstrikes which struck the village of Al-Suwayea, according to local media. Sources all blamed Russian warplanes for the raids. The victims were named, and according to media, "dozens" of civilians were wounded. Bukmalna, who named the victims, reported that "the flight targeted a civilian house".…
Summary
Published
3 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
6
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
2 November 2017
Incident Codes
CS1663 RS2674
Location
باغوز, Al Baghouz, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Four or more civilians died in an airstrike on al Baghouz, according to local media. While most sources pointed towards the Coalition, one said that it was unclear whether Russia had been responsible. The US-led alliance later admitted killing five civilians in the event. According to Al Hal, “Coalition forces also raided al-Bagouz village in…
Summary
Published
2 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
5–6
Civilians reported injured
20
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
2 November 2017
Incident Codes
CS1658 RS2669
Location
السكرية, Al Sukkariya, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Four civilians – two women and two girls – died in an airstrike on the residential neighbourhood of al Sukkariya, local media reported. It was unclear who was responsible, though one source attributed the event to Russia. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, “four citizen women including two girls were killed as a…
Summary
Published
2 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
4
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
2 November 2017
Incident Codes
CS1659 RS2670
Location
السيال, Al Sayyal, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Several civilians – including a woman and a child – reportedly died in an airstrike on al Sayyal, according to local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether this was the work of the US-led Coalition or Russia. Al Hall pointed towards the Coalition, putting the death toll at two with nine more…
Summary
Published
2 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
2–3
Civilians reported injured
9
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
2 November 2017
Incident Codes
CS1660 RS2671
Location
الصالحية, Al Salhiya, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Up to 23 civilians, reportedly including two families, died and “a large number” more were injured in airstrikes on al Salhiya in Deir Ezzor, according to local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether this was the work of the US-led Coalition, Russia or the Syrian regime. Euphrates Post reported “21 martyrs and…
Summary
Published
2 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
10–23
Civilians reported injured
10
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
2 November 2017
Incident Codes
CS1661 RS2672
Location
هجين, Hajeen - al Zir area, Deir Ezzor, Syria
One man died and his child was wounded in a casualty event in the al Zir area in Hajeen town, local media reported – though it was unclear whether the casualties were caused by an airstrike or a rocket. Additionally, sources were conflicted as to whether this was the work of the US-led Coalition or…
Summary
Published
2 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
2 November 2017
Incident Codes
CS1662 RS2673
Location
المراشدة, Al Mrashda river crossing, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Up to five civilians died in an airstrike on the al Mrashda river crossing in Deir Ezzor, local media said – though sources were conflicted as to whether the US-led Coalition, Syrian regime or Russia were responsible. According to Al Hall, the Coalition “targeted the water crossing in the town of Al Mrashda in rural…
Summary
Published
2 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
4–5
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
1 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2667
Location
الغبرة, Al-Ghabra, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Two men were killed and "dozens" more civilians were killed in an airstrike on Al-Ghabra, according to local media. Sources mostly blamed Russia, however a few blamed "warplanes" - not identifying a culprit. Al Araby reported that " al-Ghubra [is] in the vicinity of the city of Albuqmal at the Syrian-Iraqi border in the far…
Summary
Published
1 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
1 November 2017
Incident Code
RS2668
Location
عشاير, Ashayer, Deir Ezzor, Syria
As many as five civilians were killed following an airstrike on Ashayer, according to local media. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame, with some blaming Russia while others attributed blame to the Syrian regime. Two mothers and two daughters were killed, as well as another unidentified child. According to media, "House of…
Summary
Published
1 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
1 November 2017
Incident Codes
CS1656 RS2665
Location
السيال, Abu Kamal, Al Sayyal, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Between three and six civilians died in an airstrike on the home of Mohammed al-Shabib Abu Jassim, according to local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether the US-led Coalition, the Iraqi air force, Syrian regime or Russia were to blame. According to Eldorar, “The sources said that in conjunction with the artillery…
Summary
Published
1 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
3–6
Civilians reported injured
18
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
1 November 2017
Incident Codes
CS1657 RS2666
Location
البصيرة, Al Busayrah, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Two named civilians died and up to 23 others were wounded in an airstrike on al Busayrah according to local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether the US-led Coalition or Russia were to blame. Baladi, Jisr TV and Sharqiya Voice all blamed the Coalition. Euphrates Post reported “the martyrdom of the young…
Summary
Published
1 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
4–23
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
30 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2664
Location
البوليل, Al-Bouleil, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Between ten and 18 civilians were killed, including at least one woman, during aerial shelling of al-Bouleil, Deir Ezzor, local sources reported, though it was unclear whether Russia or the Syrian regime was to blame. Many sources reported simultaneously about airstrikes in both the towns of al-Bouleil and Toub that day, reporting a total of…
Summary
Published
1 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
10–18
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
30 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2663
Location
الطيانة, Tayaneh, Deir Ezzor, Syria
A single source reported that "Russian warplanes targeted the village of Al Tayana with more than 6 raids, resulting in the death of a man and several civilian casualties and damage to property." There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
30 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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