Israeli Military in Syria & the Gaza Strip

المواصلات, al Mouwasalat, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

Local media reported the death of one civilian woman in the al-Mouwasalat area of Aleppo as a consequence of aerial shelling – though it was unclear whether Russia or the Assad regime caused her death. According to the Shaam News Network, “Russian and Assad’s warplanes continued their air raids on the city of Aleppo and

Summary

(1 woman)

دير حافر‎, Dayr Hafir, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

Two to three civilians including one child were killed and seven others injured in an alleged Russian airstrike on Dayr Hafer, according to local sources. Other sources also said Russia was responsible for the death of two young men.

Summary

(1 child1 man)

حي خان العسل, Khan Al Assal (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

One civilian, died in an alleged Russian airstrike on Khan al A’ssal, according to local media. The victim was named by the Violations Documentation Center and Halab News, both of which blamed Russia for his death. There are no other details available at this time.

Summary

شقرة, Shaqra, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Between six and eight civilians were killed when Russian warplanes allegedly targeted a funeral following a previous airstrike on Shaqra on January 20th. Deir Ezzor is Being Slaughtered Silently reported that on the first incident in Shaqra on this day (listed above) in which “Fayez Al Shokan, five members of the Al Hayess family, Khaled

Summary

6 – 8

Al Sabha, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Between two and 10 civilians died and several more were wounded in airstrikes on Al Sabha town in Deir Ezzor, according to local media. The majority of sources blamed Russia for the event, though there was also an allegation against the Assad regime. The lowest death count was given as two by LCCSY, who blamed

Summary

2 – 10

حيان, Hayyan, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

Two children were killed in an alleged Russian airstrike on the town of Hayyan, according to the Violations Documentation Centre. The children were listed as having died on January 25th. In a news roundup, the Shaam News Network reported that “Russian enemy planes carried out air raids on the city of Mare` and Tal Rifa’at and

Summary

(2 children)

2 named, 1 familiy identified

دوما, Douma, Damascus, Syria

LOCATION

A woman and her unborn child died in an alleged Russian or Syrian regime air or artillery strike on Douma, according to sources on the ground. According to the Step News Agency, “a woman and her foetus were killed and a number of more people wounded when Russian planes targeted residential areas in Douma Eastern

Summary

2 – 4

(1–2 children1 woman)

2 named

الحميدية, Hamidiya (Deir ez-Zor), Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

There were reports of “many victims” following alleged Russian raids on Hamidiya. No further details are available at the present time.

Summary

Russian Military

السوسة, Al Soussa: Mosque and internet cafe, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Several civilians were killed and injured in alleged Coalition air and/or artillery strikes on a mosque and internet café in Al Soussa, according to a single source – though a number of other reports said that the victims were members of ISIS. Euphrates Post reported that “a number of members of the Islamic State organization

Summary

1 – 2

1–2

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

US-led Coalition

غرناطة, Garnata, Homs, Syria

LOCATION

Shaam News Network reported that Russian warplanes allegedly carried out raids “on the town of Al Rastan and the villages of Um Sharshouh and Ghirnata as well as the village of Burj Kai“. It said one civilian was killed and “several” others wounded in Garnata. Smart News reported that “Russian warplanes launched two raids on the village of

Summary

Russian Military

البوبدران, Al Soussa: al Boubadran, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

One child from the town of Abu Kamal died of his injuries according to multiple sources, following shrapnel injuries to the head received at some point in an air or artillery strike between December 2nd and 4th. Abdul Aziz Maher Jamal Al-Khabour died in the village of al Boubadran near al Soussa. Smart News said that

Summary

(1 child)

معارة الارتيق, Maarat al Arteek, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

Four civilians including two women and two children died in alleged Russian airstrikes on Maarat al Arteek, according to the Syrian Network for Human Rights. Additionally, Shaam News Network reported alleged Russian strikes on the town, but did not provide casualty numbers: “They [Russia] also targeted with cluster bombs anadan city and the towns of

Summary

(2 children2 women)

السوسة, Al Soussa: Al Khalafaa mosque area, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Local sources reported that one man was killed in an air or artillery strike in Al Soussa while he was leaving Friday prayers. While only the Coalition was known to be conducting airstrikes on the town at this time, Deir Ezzor 24 instead blamed regime artillery strikes. According to Hajin Magazine, “We have received the

Summary

Airstrike and/or Artillery

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

تدمر, Palmyra, Homs, Syria

LOCATION

Between two and four civilians including up to two children were killed in airstrikes on Palmyra, according to local sources – though reports are conflicted as to whether this was the work of Russia or the Assad regime. The Violations Documentation Center said that two adult male non-combatants died as a result of Russia shelling.

Summary

(0–2 children1 woman2 men)

3 – 5

3 named

الشحيل, Al Shahil - possibly Al-Khayasah neighborhood, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Local sources reported that an alleged Coalition airstrike targeted the house of Majid al-Salama in Al Shahil on the night of February 6th-7th. Baladi News blamed “US helicopters from the International Alliance, backed by high-flying jet fighters” for the airstrike. Other sources claim he was killed by gunfire. Three civilians were later admitted to have

Summary

Airstrike, Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)

0 – 1

(0–1 men)

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons

Causes of injury / death

Belligerents reported killed

0–1

العرضي, Al A'ardi (Deir ez-Zor), Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Twelve civilians died, including seven from the same family, in alleged Russian airstrikes on the Al A’ardi neighbourhood according to local sources. Deir Ezzor is Being Slaughtered Silently reported 12 deaths in two Russian raids, while Shaam News Network said Russian warplanes “targeted civilians’ homes directly“. Both Al Jazeera and Alsory__Alhor also reported Russian strikes,

Summary

Russian Military

معبر مائي بين هجين و العباس, Water Crossing linking Hajeen with Al A'bbas town, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Between ten and 30 civilians were killed, including four named men, and “dozens” more were injured, following a continuation of airstrikes on the river crossing, however this time the crossing linking Hajeen with Al A’bbas town. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame. Most sources blamed Russian warplanes for the raids, however others

Summary

10 – 30

(4 men)

12–24

US-led Coalition, Russian Military, Syrian Regime

4 named, 2 families identified

الحصان, Al Hissan, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Deir Ezzor is Being Slaughtered Silently reported that one civilian, was killed in an airstrike at a roundabout in the village of Al Hissan – though did not say who carried out the strike. However, Shaam News Network said Russia was responsible. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, “Warplane shelling thought to be

Summary

LOCATION

Raqqa, Syria

In the Amnesty and Airwars’s joint April 2019 report “War in Raqqa: Rhetoric versus Reality”, 15 civilians were reportedly killed in alleged Coalition airstrikes in Raqqa. Although Airwars assesses single sourced incidents as “weak”, researchers have assessed this incident “fair” due to the depth of material provided by Amnesty. Only five of the victims were

Summary

(3 children2 men)

US-led Coalition

5 named, 1 familiy identified

تدمر, Palmyra, Homs, Syria

LOCATION

Three civilians including one child and one woman died in airstrikes on Palmyra – though reports are conflicted as to whether this was the work of Russia or the Assad regime. Shaam News reported that Moscow was responsible: “Russian enemy planes carried out more than 15 air raids on the city of Palmyra targeting civilian

Summary

Civilian infrastructure

Healthcare facility, School

2 – 3

(1 child1 woman)

3 named, 1 familiy identified

شاميكو, Shamikou, Al Hassakah, Syria

LOCATION

One child was reported killed, and another injured, in a collision with a vehicle belonging to the US-led Coalition in Al-Hasakah on July 4th. Haleb Today TV documented that those wounded and injured were two children, stating that a correspondent from Aleppo Today reported “a child killed and another seriously injured in a traffic accident

Summary

Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)

(1 child)

Use of objects and other means

2 named, 1 familiy identified

دوما, Douma, Damascus, Syria

LOCATION

At least one child was killed in Douma according to local sources – though reports are conflicted as to whether this was a Russian airstrike or the result of regime artillery. Shaam News, reported: “Russian planes carried out raids on Douma neighbourhoods which was preceeded by artillery shelling. One civilian was killed and others were

Summary

1 – 2

(1 child)

الحسكة وعامودا, Al Hasaka & Amouda, Al Hassakah, Syria

LOCATION

Between six and 20 civilians were wounded in a shooting incident in Al Hasaka & Amouda. Sources did not identify who fired the bullets. According to Nors.studies, “six young people, one woman and two children were injured, as a result of reckless bullets, due to the celebrations of the Turkish-American agreement.” However, the Syrian Observatory

Summary

Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)

Unknown

6–20

Small arms and light weapons

YPG, Unknown

الفردوس, Al Fardous (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

Four or five civilians died and others were wounded in alleged airstrikes on Fardous, according to local sources – though reports were conflicted or unclear as to whether this was the work of Russia or the Assad regime. On Twitter, Syriam_m_m as well as Wesal_tv reported that five people died and many were wounded “in Russian

Summary

4 – 5

LOCATION

Afrin, Aleppo, Syria

Several civilians were reportedly wounded in an alleged YPH artillery shelling of Afrin, according to multiple local sources.

Summary

Unknown

YPG

السحل, Al Sahal, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

Raqqa News 24/24 reported that a “Russian warplane” targeted the home of one of the residents of the village at 02.30am, leading to the man’s immediate death. It also said that the planes targeted the water pump east of Al Mansoura, causing material damage. Muslim Forum also reported the death of the man and said

Summary

الزر, Al Zir, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

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

Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)

Small arms and light weapons

US-led Coalition, Syrian Democratic Forces

LOCATION

التمانعة, At Tamani'ah, Idlib, Syria

According to one local source, LCCSY, one woman was killed and three other non-combatants wounded in several alleged Russian airstrikes on the town of Al Tamani’ah. However, Smart News blamed “regime warplanes” for a woman’s death and the injury of “a number of other civilians”. Qasioun also reported the incident but did not identify the

Summary

(1 woman)