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October 15, 2017
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الحسينية, Al-Husayniya, Deir Ezzor, SyriaFour civilians were killed, and others were wounded in air and artillery strikes in Al-Husayniya. Sources blamed both the Syrian regime and Russia for the strikes. 7al News, who blamed the Syrian regime, reported on material damage in the aftermath due to civilian houses being struck. According to Smart News Agency, “warplanes likely to be
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May 30, 2017
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ابو قبيع, Abu Qubei, Raqqa, SyriaFour civilians died in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Abu Qubei, according to local sources.
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June 4, 2017
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كسرة شيخ (جمعة), Kasrat Sheikh (Juma'a), Raqqa, SyriaAccording to the Smart News Agency, “A local source said that Coalition aircraft bombed a poultry and sheep farm in the village of Qusra Jomaa, in the western province of Rifqa, killing four civilians and wounding two others seriously.” No further details are currently known.
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November 5, 2017
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البوكمال, Abo Kamal, Deir Ezzor, SyriaAs 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,
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June 24, 2017
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الجسر العتيق, Jisir Qadim (Old Bridge), Raqqa, SyriaSmart News Agency reported that “nine civilians were killed and wounded in an aerial bombardment by the international coalition near the old bridge (Jisir Qadim) south of the city of Raqqa, northeast of Syria, as the “Syrian Democratic Forces” advanced to points in the city, a private source told SMART Saturday. “The source said that
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November 17, 2015
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خان شيخون, Khan Shaykhun, Idlib, SyriaThe Syrian Observatory reported that four non-combatants were killed and ten people were injured (four seriously) in three alleged Russian airstrikes on Khan Sheikhoun. A video filmed in the immediate aftermath shows devastated civilian houses, with at least ten injured adults and children. A second video (below) shows the moment the airstrike hits Khan Sheikhoun.
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May 6, 2019
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كفرزيتا, Kafar Zeita, Hama, SyriaLocal sources reported that alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes struck northern Kafar Zeita in the night of May 6th to May 7th, 2019. Four civilians were reported killed, including two women and two children of the same family. A man and three children were reported wounded. SyriaTV wrote that “the city of Kafar Zeita
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May 24, 2010
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مَأْرِب, Marib, Ma'rib, YemenBetween three and six civilians died and two to three others were wounded in a botched US airstrike in Marib Province on May 24, 2010, according to local sources. In addition, between one and two militants were killed and another injured in the same incident. Civilian victims were named as: Jaber Ben Ali Ben Jaber
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December 26, 2015
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تدمر, Palmyra, Homs, SyriaFour civilians including a child were reported killed in major alleged Russian air raids on Palmyra. Revolution Palmyra reported as many as 60 strikes on the city by Russia, including with cluster munitions. It said the raids were concentrated as follows: “- 10 air strikes on the city hospital which led to massive destruction –
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January 7, 2016
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أبو طلطل, Abu Taltal, Aleppo, SyriaFour named civilians from one family including a child died when Russian warplanes allegedly fired missiles on the town of Abou Taltal in Aleppo governorate.
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January 31, 2015
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Diinsoor, Bay, SomaliaAt least four civilian casualties were reported injured or killed in a confirmed US attack on Dinsooor, though it was not clear if they were injured or killed. JSOC had targeted and killed Yusef Dheeqm, al Shabaab’s head of external operations in the drone strike. Rear Admiral John Kirby confirmed in two separate Pentagon press conferences
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October 17, 2017
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Al Badou neighbourhood, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, SyriaLocal media reported that four bodies Al Badou neighbourhood of Raqqa, though it was unclear at which point during the Raqqa campaign the deaths occurred. In their August 2020 civilian casualty report, the US-led Coalition assessed reports that they were responsible for civilian harm in this strike as “non-credible”, stating that the allegation provided insufficient
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September 21, 2016
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قاضي عسكر, Qadi Askar, Aleppo, SyriaBetween one and four civilians were killed, and up to seven wounded, in an airstrike on Qadi Askar, Aleppo, local sources reported – though reports were conflicted as to whether Russian warplanes or regime helicopters were to blame. On September 22nd, aircraft pummeled several neighbourhoods in Aleppo. Smart News reported “four civilians were killed, and
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October 31, 2015
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المحلبية, Mahalabiya, Nineveh, IraqFour people from one family were reported killed in an alleged Coalition strike, after missiles hit a civilian home. While a number of outlets reported the incident there are no more details presently available. In their January 2020 civilian casualty report, the US-led Coalition assessed reports that they were responsible for civilian harm in this
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October 3, 2018
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السوسة, Al Soussa, Deir Ezzor, SyriaUp to four civilians from the same family including a baby girl (named as the daughter of Hamad Mussah Shahab) died in an alleged Coalition airstrike on a civilian home on Al Soussa, according to sources on the ground. Sources reported that the Coalition carried out several strikes on the area amid violent clashes between the SDF
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May 19, 2016
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الحمرات, Al Hamrat, Raqqa, SyriaA family was reported killed in a contested airstrike at Al Hamrat in Raqqa governorate. Shaam News blamed the US-led Coalition: “Activists said that aircraft believed to be from the international coalition bombed Al Hamrat in the eastern Raqqa countryside this morning, leading to the martyrdom of the family of Abdul Al Hadi Hassan Al
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March 7, 2018
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حرستا, Harasta, Damascus, SyriaBetween two and four civilians were killed and dozens more were wounded in air and artillery strikes on Harasta, local media reported. Sources attributed blamed to both Russia and the Syrian regime. @KumaitAgency reported that “Many civilians were injured by Russian raids and a missile and artillery bombardment of the Assad forces on the town
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August 1, 2015
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اجدابيا: مبنى التدريب المهني, Ajdabiya Vocational Training Center, Al Wahat, LibyaBetween two and four people were reportedly killed in an alleged LNA airstrike on Ajdabiya. Belreish said that “two people were killed and two Syrian workers were injured in a marble workshop. They were injured by shrapnel from aerial bombardment.” Tariq Gibrel wrote that two Syrians were killed, two injured and two Chadian injured. Amrajaa
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August 24, 2019
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سوق الكريمية الاستثماري, Vicinity of Al Keramia Market, Tarabulus, LibyaBetween three and four civilians were allegedly killed in an LNA or UAE airstrike on Al-Swani. The Libya Observer tweeted: “Military Source: An airstrike carried out by UAE-backed Haftar’s air force militia destroys a civilian’s car killing three family members fleeing the fighting in Swani region, south Tripoli.” Hona Souq Al-Khmies also put the death
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August 29, 2019
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معرشمشة, Ma’arshamsha, Idlib, SyriaLocal media reported that four civilians died and others injured in an alleged Russian or regime airstrike on Ma’arshamsha. According to the Shaam News Network, “a civilian vehicle for IDPs in the village of Maarshamsheh” was struck, killing three people – two women and a child. Step put the death toll at four, including a
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April 23, 2017
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ميادين, Al Mayadin, Deir Ezzor, SyriaThree civilians died and between four and 12 others were injured in an airstrike on Al Mayadeen, according to local media. Though most reports didn’t identify the culprit, two sources pointed towards the US-led Coalition. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, “warplanes believed to belong to the International Coalition carried out after midnight
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April 28, 2017
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حمرة بويتية, Hamra Buweitiya, Raqqa, SyriaThe 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
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September 24, 2017
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خان السبل, Khan al Subul, Idlib, SyriaAt least four civilians and five alleged members of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham – a militant Islamist group – were killed and seven other civilians and four members of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham were injured in alleged Russian airstrikes against the village of Khan al Subul in southeast Idlib. All sources attributed the blame to Russian missiles.
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June 7, 2017
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جب الجراح غنيمان, Ghneiman village, Jeb al Jrah district, 55 km east of Homs, Homs, SyriaFour civilians died, including a woman and a child, and six other non-combatants were wounded in an airstrike on Ghneiman in Homs, according to local media. Only one source, the Smart News Agency, pointed to Russia as the “likely” culprit; the other reports didn’t apportion blame of this event. According to the Smart News Agency,
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July 10, 2017
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تل رفعت كفر ناصح, The area between Tal Rifa’at and Kafr Nasseh, Aleppo, SyriaLocal media reported the death of between two and four civilians and injury of as many as dozens more in an alleged Turkish artillery bombardment in area between Tal Rifa’at and Kafr Nasseh, Syria. According to Rumaf, “four people from one family died and dozens more were injured in the area between Tel Rifaat and Kafr
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April 14, 2019
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قصر بن غشير, Qasr Bin Gashir, Tarabulus, LibyaBetween three and four civilians were reportedly killed in a GNA airstrike on Qasr Bin Gashir. Oil Crescent News wrote: “A plane from the Misurata Air College led by a mercenary bombed the Al Dhawahi Al Ahliyya company, leaving three Sudanese workers dead and three injured employees who were present in the building.” The LNA
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May 4, 2011
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مخيم اللاجئين في قصر أحمد, Refugee Camp in Qasr Ahmed, Misrata, LibyaA family was reportedly killed by Gaddafi regime forces artillery shelling of Misurata. Al Jazeera said at the time: “Libya’s revolutionaries said that yesterday’s bombing of the Gaddafi Brigades targeted the port of Misrata in western Libya, leaving at least five civilians dead, at a time when an official at the International Criminal Court spoke
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November 8, 2015
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الصوانة, Al Sawana, Homs, SyriaThe Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that three civilians, including two children, were killed in an alleged raid by Russian warplanes. According to the Network, the non-combatants were targeted as they were leaving the town of Maheen in Homs, leading to some reporting confusion with the following incident. The SNHR released the three victim
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January 9, 2016
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أورم الجوز, Orme al Joz, Idlib, SyriaUp to four four non-combatants including two named children were killed – and four more children injured – in an alleged Russian airstrike on Orme al Joz, according to The Shaam News Network and the Violations Documentation Centre. The Shaam News Network said that a raid by Russian planes killed “several” people and wounded others.
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September 8, 2012
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المناسح, Manaseh, Al Bayda, YemenLocal sources reported that an alleged US drone strike had killed four militants, including the brother of an Al Qaeda leader the US had attempted to kill days earlier, in Qaifa near Radaa on September 8th 2012, according to a security official. There were no known associated reports of civilian harm. The security source cited