Civilian Casualties

اورم الكبرى, Orme Al Kubra, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

Two consecutive air raids using cluster munition and thermobaric rockets struck the town of Orme Al Kubra near Aleppo, resulting in the deaths of between three to five persons and the injuring many others, according to local media. Russian or regime warplanes were reported to have been to blame. The Syrian Network for Human Rights

Summary

3 – 5

(1–3 children2 women)

2–24

3 named, 1 familiy identified

حي الكلاسة, Al Kalassa (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

Five civilians including one child died in an airstrike or artillery shelling at Al Kalassa, according to local sources – though it was unclear from reports whether this was the work of Russia or the Syrian regime. The Shaam News Network, reported that 21 civilians died in Aleppo” in the first day of Ramadan in regime and

Summary

(1 child)

قرية هداج, Hadaj village, Al Hassakah, Syria

LOCATION

Local sources reported the deaths of at least two civilians, a married couple, and several others injured as a result of a Coalition airstrike on the village of Hadaj West, which may also be known as Hasan al Ali village. Al Hasaka Arabea, among several other sources, identified the couple as Abdish al-Issa and his

Summary

2 – 5

(2 children1 woman2 men)

2–3

الطيبة‎, Al Tiba (Al Taibah), Homs, Syria

LOCATION

Local media reported that five civilians died – a woman and her four children – in an alleged Russian or regime airstrike on Al Tiba village, Homs. Although there were only two sources reporting this incident on July 21st 2016, they are both credible. LCCSY reported “‪#‎Homs‬ a woman and her four children were martyred

Summary

(3 children1 woman)

الموحسن, Al Mohaissen, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Between three and five civilians including two children died up to seven more were wounded in an airstrike on Al Mohaissen town, according to local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether this was the work of Russia or the Syrian regime. Among sources blaming Russia were the Shaam News Network, who put

Summary

3 – 5

(2 children)

2–7

2 named, 1 familiy identified

الرمادي, Ramadi, Al Anbar, Iraq

LOCATION

A family of five including three children was killed in a US airstrike on the Albothiab Island area of Ramadi. The deceased, the Kazem family, were later named by Al Fallujah News. CENTCOM confirmed the casualty event on April 22nd 2016, noting: “On Dec. 12, 2015, in Ramadi, Iraq, during a strike on ISIL personnel

Summary

(3 children1 woman1 man)

Known belligerent

فندق الواحات, Al Wahat Hotel, Al Jufrah, Libya

LOCATION

Local sources reported between four and 13 airstrikes on alleged Al Qaeda members in Hun. It remains unclear if civilians were among the dead. Libya Observer wrote that fighters rescued civilians from the rubble of the collapsed Al-Wahat hotel. It reported that five people died but didn’t specify if those were civilians or combatants. Other

Summary

0 – 5

Libyan National Army

الخفسة, Al Khafsa, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

In what appears to be a separate incident from the two Manbij events for July 9th outlined above, up to five civilians reportedly died in a Coalition strike on Al Khafsa town. As Syria News Desk noted, “A civilian source from inside Manbij told Syria news desk that 5 civilians were killed and 15 others

Summary

(1 child)

حزة , Hazza, Damascus, Syria

LOCATION

As many as four children died and dozens more civilians were reported wounded in an airstrike on Hazza, according to sources on the ground. Most reports blamed the Assad regime, though there was also an allegation against Russia. According to Akhbaralaan, “Activists said that the warplanes of the Assad forces fired several rockets on residential neighborhoods

Summary

(3–4 children)

2–24

سويدية كبيرة, Sowaiydiya Kabira, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

Between one and five civilians died in an airstrike on Al Sweidiya Kabira according to local sources – though reports were conflicted as to whether the Coalition or “PKK militants” were responsible. Raqqa is Being Slaughtered reported: “The international coalition launched three air raids on the village of al Sweidiya kabira in the northern Tabaqa

Summary

الرصافة, Al Rasafa, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

According to Smart News, five civilians died and two were injured in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Al Rasafa. Smart reported that the warplanes – “likely” belonging to the Coalition – “bombed a bus as it passed through on the road from al Rasafa to al Mansoura (30 km west of Raqqa City), after civilians

Summary

(1–2 children1–2 women)

شاكتا, Shkata village, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

Between one and three civilians died in an alleged Turkish bombing of Shkata village, according to local media. The Military Council for Manbij and its Countryside reported that in the afternoon, at approximately 14:00, the Turkish Air Force launched several raids on the village of Shikata in the Shih area and targeted civilian houses. The

Summary

(1 man)

أعزاز‎, A`zaz, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

Up to five civilians, including one to two children, were reported killed and six injured in an alleged Russian airstrike on Azaz, according to multiple sources. The Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that three non-combatants, including one child, died when Russian warplanes launched several rockets targeting the road leading to the border crossing point with

Summary

(1–2 children2 men)

زملكا, Zamalka, Damascus, Syria

LOCATION

Five civilians including two woman and a child were alleged killed in a Russian airstrike on Zamalka, according to the Violations Documentation Centre. However Step News and others said the town also came under attack from heavy artillery fire.

Summary

(1 child2 women2 men)

الموحسن, Muhassan, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Five civilians including two or three women and one child died in an alleged Russian airstrike on Muhassan, according to local sources. Deir Ezzor is Being Slaughtered Silently named two female victims and alleged “they were killed in Russian Raids”. Gulfeyes named two additional victims (though did not identify the warplanes responsible). Additionally, LCCSY reported on June 11th that

Summary

(1 child2–3 women1 man)

Russian Military

4 named, 1 familiy identified

كبيبة, Kabiba, Al Hassakah, Syria

LOCATION

In a major night time coalition air raid targeting oil facilities used by Islamic State, five civilians including a 7- or 10-year old boy were reported killed. The dead were later named by various sources. In a detailed report on the event, SN4HR later noted: “Those civilians are from Kabiba town and they work on

Summary

(1 child2–3 men)

خان شيخون, Khan Shaykhun, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

Up to five civilians including as many as four children died and dozens more were wounded in airstrikes on Khan Sheikhoun, according to local media – though reports were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Syrian regime were to blame. Qasioun reported the death of a female child, blaming the regime. Other sources also

Summary

(1–4 children1 woman)

20–24

3 named, 1 familiy identified

تلبيسة, Talbisah, Homs, Syria

LOCATION

Between one and five civilians were reported killed in alleged Russian or Syrian regime air or artillery strikes on Talbissa. Smart News wrote that “one civilian was killed and 10 were wounded due to regime warplanes and artillery shelling in Talbisa.” Almarsad Alsori Almowahad named a male victim on Twitter and posted a picture of

Summary

(1 man)

1 named

حي الشعار , Al Shi'ar, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

Between four and five civilians, including two children, were killed and 12 or more civilians were wounded in airstrikes on Al Shi’ar in Aleppo. The majority of sources did not identify who was to blame for the airstrikes but those that did, including Syrian Network for Human Rights and Syrian People’s Movement, attributed the airstrikes

Summary

(2 children)

Russian Military

قرية مراط, Marat, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

According to local sources, warplanes struck a house in Marat, Deir Ezzor, killing up to five civilians from the same family, including children and women as well as wounding up to ‘dozens’. Several sources reported that the strikes struck residential buildings, calling the incident a “massacre”. Reportedly, the strikes struck a home belonging to the

Summary

(2–3 children2 women)

7–24

Syrian Regime, Russian Military

4 named, 1 familiy identified

اللطامنة, Lataminah, Hama, Syria

LOCATION

Up to five men were killed in alleged Russian aerial shelling of Lataminah, local media said, though it was unclear whether the victims were a part of the armed opposition or civilians. Several reports, such as HalabTodayTV and @AleppoAMC, reported that the airstrikes “killed and wounded civilians.” However, Step News Agency reported that the strikes

Summary

2 – 5

(5 men)

2–7

دوما , Douma, eastern Ghouta, Damascus, Syria

LOCATION

Airstrikes on Douma reportedly hit civilian homes and a centre for people with special needs. The centre was destroyed, and local media reported that up to five civilians were killed. Up to a further 20 civilian were said to have been wounded. Sources were conflicted as to whether this was the work of Russia or

Summary

2 – 5

2–20

عربين, Arbeen, Damascus, Syria

LOCATION

Five civilians were reportedly killed in air and artillery strikes which struck Arbeen in the middle of the night. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame, some sources attributing blame to Russia while others blamed the Syrian regime. A handful of sources blamed “warplanes”, not specifying who the belligerent was. Qalamon, who named

Summary

Airstrike and/or Artillery

(2 children1 man)

معرة النعمان, Ma’arat Al Nu’man, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

Five civilians, including at least two children, were killed and up to ten more were wounded in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on the city of Ma’arat Al Numan on May 30th, 2019, according to local sources. The Syrian Civil Defence (@SyriaCivilDefe) reported that “five martyrs elevated and 10 others were injured, trapped under

Summary

(2–4 children1–2 women0–1 men)

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

Cause of injury / death

Suspected target

Unknown

الرقة‎, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

According to Euphrates Post on July 9th, “five civilians from one family, from Deir Ezzor, died and a number were wounded following air strikes by the international Coalition on the city of Raqqa two days ago.” Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently also reported the death of the al Sayyed family of five in a “bombing”

Summary

دوما, Douma, Damascus, Syria

LOCATION

Five civilians, including two children and one woman, were killed along with “dozens” wounded as Douma in eastern Ghouta, Damascus, was subject to alleged Assad or Russian-waged aerial and artillery shelling, local media reported. The shelling, which hit densely populated residential areas, reportedly caused much civilian harm and damage. Orient News’ correspondent reported how both

Summary

Airstrike and/or Artillery

(2 children1 woman)

2–24

Sooq Al-Hall, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

Local media reported a family of five, including children and three women, were killed following US-led Coalition airstrikes, near the market in Sooq Al-Hall, Raqqa. The child, Saleh Fawaz Ahmad al Abdullah (pictured), and his family were killed after “Coalition warplane missiles fired on the old al Hal Market area south of Raqqa City” according

Summary

(0–1 children3 women1–2 men)

زملكا, Zamalka, Damascus, Syria

LOCATION

Five civilians including two to three children died in airstrikes on Zamalka according to local sources – though reports are conflicted as to whether this was the work of Russia or the Assad regime. In a news roundup, Shaam News Network reported that “Russian enemy planes carried out intense strikes on the clash areas and

Summary

(2–3 children)