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Incident Date
29 April 2019
Incident Code
LC132
Location
السواني, Al Swani, Tarabulus, Libya
One child was allegedly injured, likely because of indiscriminate artillery shelling on Al Swani. 218 TV reported: "The field medicine and support center announced that its medical team had treated a child injured as a result of armed clashes in the suburbs of Tripoli on Monday. The center also announced in its Facebook page that…
Summary
Published
29 April 2019
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
,
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
29 April 2019
Incident Code
RS3623
Location
الحواش, Al Hawwash, Hama, Syria
Civilians were wounded in alleged Russia or regime air or artillery strikes on Al Hawwash, local media reported. Halab Today TV, reported that an unknown number of civilians were injured in a Russian airstrike on the village of Hawwash in the western suburb of Hama. However, a number of other sources blamed barrel bombing by the…
Summary
Published
29 April 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported injured
2–3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
29–30 April, 2019
Incident Code
RS3624
Location
كفرنبودة, Kafar Nbouda, Hama, Syria
One civilian died and up to 10 more were wounded in airstrikes on Kfar Nbouda, according to local media. Sources were conflicted as to whether Russia or the regime was to blame. Many reports said that regime helicopters dropped multiple barrel bombs on the town. There were reports of both artillery and airstrikes. Local Coordination…
Summary
Published
30 April 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2–10
Military actors reported killed
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
27 April 2019
Incident Code
RS3620
Location
كفرنبل, Kafr Nabl, Idlib, Syria
Up to three civilians, including a child, died in alleged Russian or Syrian regime shelling on Kafr Nabl on April 27th, 2019, local media said. According to the White Helmets, "a cluster targeting the town of Kafr Nabl killed a child martyr and caused injury to a woman." The Step News Agency put the death toll at…
Summary
Published
27 April 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1–3
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
27–28 April, 2019
Incident Code
RS3621
Location
قلعة المضيق, Qal’et Al Madiq in Sahl Al Ghab, Hama, Syria
Between three and seven civilians including up to five women died and as many as 10 more non-combatants were wounded in alleged Russian or regime airstrikes on different locations in Qal’et Al Madiq in Sahl Al Ghab on the night of April 27th, local media reported. While the majority of sources blamed Russia, one source…
Summary
Published
27 April 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Healthcare
,
Education
Civilians reported killed
3–7
Civilians reported injured
2–15
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
26 April 2019
Incident Code
RS3615
Location
تل هواش, Tal Hawwash, Hama, Syria
Up to seven civilians from two families died and eight more were wounded in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on Tal Hawwash, according to sources on the ground. All sources but one alleged that Russia was to blame - though the Facebook page 'Al Muoali Clan History ' pointed to the Assad regime. JisrTV…
Summary
Published
26 April 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2–7
Civilians reported injured
8–12
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
26 April 2019
Incident Code
RS3614
Location
Bsanqoul, Idlib, Syria
At least nine civilians were killed in an airstrike in Bsanqoul, according to local media sources - though it was not clear whether Russia or the Assad regime were responsible. Al Jazeera, who placed the death toll at nine, attributed responsibility to Russian forces. They reported that the strike killed "leader of the movement Ahrar…
Summary
Published
26 April 2017
Civilians reported killed
9–10
Civilians reported injured
7–9
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
26 April 2019
Incident Code
RS3616
Location
كفرنبل, Kafar Nabil, Idlib, Syria
Three civilians, reportedly two men and a baby girl, died and another five non-combatants were wounded in an airstrike on agricultural land between the town of Kafar Nabil and the village of Jbala in the southern suburb of Idlib, local media reported. Most sources blamed Russia, though there was also an allegation that the Assad regime…
Summary
Published
26 April 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
5
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
26–27 April, 2019
Incident Code
RS3618
Location
العنكاوي, Al’inakwi in Sahl Al Ghab, Hama, Syria
According to Step News Agency, "two people were killed and a number were wounded in several Russian air raids on the village of Al Amqeya and an air raid on the village of Al’inakawi in Sahal Al Ghab in the western countryside of Hama." On April 27th, the White Helmets reported: "The death of martyrs and…
Summary
Published
26 April 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2–7
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
24 April 2019
Incident Code
LC124
Location
طرابلس, Tripoli, Tarabulus, Libya
One civilian was reportedly injured by indiscriminate shelling on Tripoli. The Center for Field Medicine and Support said that Dr. Mohammed Al-Khitouni was wounded when a shell dropped near his hospital. The page posted a picture of him recovering at the hospital. Local reports of shelling point at the GNA or LNA as the perpetrator…
Summary
Published
24 April 2019
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
,
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
23 April 2019
Incident Code
RS3613
Location
خان شيخون, Khan Sheikoun, Idlib, Syria
Shelling on residential neighbourhoods in Khan Sheikhoun killed nine named civilians and wounded as many as dozens more on April 23rd, 2019, local media reported. Up to 64 rocket and artillery shells were used in the raid, according to the Syrian Civil Defense. While @abuhuzaifa_ reported an initial toll of five civilian fatalities but in…
Summary
Published
23 April 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
9
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
23 April 2019
Incident Code
LC123
Location
طرابلس, Tripoli: Airport, Tarabulus, Libya
One man was reportedly killed by indiscriminate artillery shelling in Tripoli. Radaa.abuslim said the Sudanese man died when a shell fell on his home hitting him in his bed. He was apparently working as a guard at a construction site near Tripoli Airport where the body was found. Tripoli Now published a similar report: "Only…
Summary
Published
23 April 2019
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
,
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
20 April 2019
Incident Code
LC122
Location
وادي الربيع, Wadi al Rabie, Tarabulus, Libya
One man was reportedly killed by indiscrimiante shelling on Tajoura. Libyan News Network said that "Abu Bakr al-Ghoriani from the Wadi al Rabie neighborhood" was killed "after being hit by shrapnel." Local reports of fighting point at the GNA or LNA as the perpetrator of the shelling.
Summary
Published
20 April 2019
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
,
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
19 April 2019
Incident Code
RS3611
Location
خان شيخون, خان شيخون, Khan Sheikoun, Ma'arat al-Numan, Syria
Two men were reported wounded when rockets and/or artillery struck the Al Rahman Mosque in Khan Sheikhoun in Idlib, partially destroying the building. Sources reported the use of rocket-propelled grenades. Smart News Agency reported there were "two wounded in a rocket attack on the city of Khan Sheikun south of Idlib from the Russian forces…
Summary
Published
19 April 2019
Strike Type
Artillery
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
19 April 2019
Incident Code
LC119
Location
قصر بن غشير, Qasr Bin Gashir, Tarabulus, Libya
One child allegedly died from indiscriminate artillery shelling on Qasr Bin Gashir near Tripoli. Mohamed Al Terhouni posted on Facebook: "Today my wife's cousin, Radwan Milad Attiya, died because of a mortar shell. My wife's brother and his cousin were slightly injured." Mohammed A Alhise said that the two injured were both cousin's of Attiya.…
Summary
Published
19 April 2019
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
,
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
19 April 2019
Incident Code
LC120
Location
مدرسة تحرير ليبيا, Tahrer School, Tarabulus, Libya
One child was reportedly killed by indiscriminate artillery shelling on Qasr Bin Gashir. Riyadh Burshan said that Teqwa Abu Bakr Awn died after a shell landed in Qasr Bin Gashir. Libyan News said it was near the School of Liberation. Other sources published similar reports. According to local sources, GNA and LNA were fighting in…
Summary
Published
19 April 2019
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
,
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
17 April 2019
Incident Code
RS3610
Location
أبو حبّة, Abu Habba, Idlib, Syria
A number of civilians were killed and wounded when artillery and rockets struck the Al Zohour Primary School and civilian homes in Abu Habba village in Deir Ezzor, partially destroying the school building and fence, according to sources on the ground. The Macro Media Center reported that one civilian was killed and several children injured.…
Summary
Published
17 April 2019
Strike Type
Artillery
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
5–6
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
16 April 2019
Incident Code
LC117
Location
محطة وقود البوعيشي, Al Buashi gas station, Tarabulus, Libya
An elder woman was reported killed and between one and four civilians injured from indiscriminate artillery shelling on Ain Zara. Aksa Net posted a video with a man claiming the death of the woman. Riyadh Burshan said one woman was injured and posted images of the site of the incident. Tk yhrog kl shy2 wrote:…
Summary
Published
16 April 2019
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
1–4
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
,
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
15 April 2019
Incident Code
LC116
Location
طرابلس: أبو سليم, Tripoli: Abu Salim, Tarabulus, Libya
Between one and six civilians were allegedly injured by indiscriminate artillery shelling on Tripoli. Libya 24 TV reported: "On Monday, the municipal council of Abu Salim announced that five random shells had been fired at the residential area adjacent to Repsol, one of which hit a residential apartment for a family of six. The media…
Summary
Published
15 April 2019
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
1–6
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
,
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
15 April 2019
Incident Code
CS1918
Location
الشعفة, Al Shaafa, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Ali al-Muhammed al-Furaiji and his two wives were killed in the morning of April 15th, when their house was hit by an alleged Coalition airstrike, multiple local sources reported - though there was also a claim that the deaths had been caused by an explosion of an ISIS-planted mine. @alhasensaleem tweeted that "a whole family"…
Summary
Published
15 April 2019
Civilians reported killed
3
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
14 April 2019
Incident Code
LC115a
Location
عين زارة, Ain Zara, Tarabulus, Libya
One man with uncler combatant status was allegedly killed by indiscriminate LNA shelling on Ain Zara. Fathi M. El Krewi said: "He had an appointment with the death when the third shell struck and was on a solid ground, which is the paved road ... As if someone was following these shells and giving their…
Summary
Published
14 April 2019
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
0–1
Military actors reported killed
0–1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
13 April 2019
Incident Code
LC113
Location
السواني, Al Swani, Tarabulus, Libya
Four civilians were reportedly killed by indiscriminate artillery shelling on Al Swani. Riyadh Burshan said that "on Saturday that 4 civilians were killed after being hit by shrapnel from indiscriminate shelling." Arraed news published a similar report. Local reports indicate that shelling from both GNA and LNA occurred in the area.
Summary
Published
13 April 2019
Civilians reported killed
4
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
,
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
12 April 2019
Incident Code
LC112
Location
قصر بن غشير, Qasr Bin Gashir, Tarabulus, Libya
Othman Mesbah Akak was reportedly killed by indiscriminate artillery shelling on Qasr Bin Gashir. Riyadh Burshan said that the died from a shell falling on his house. Local reporting points at the GNA or the LNA as the perpetrator of the shelling.
Summary
Published
12 April 2019
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
,
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
11 April 2019
Incident Code
LC110
Location
السواني, Al Swani, Tarabulus, Libya
Between one and 12 civilians were allegedly killed by indiscriminate shelling on Al-Swani. Tripoli Now reported: "Indiscriminate shelling of innocent people and their homes in Al-Swani axis, which led to the death of two families. Another family was injured and 12 civilians were killed so far." Libya Alahrar TV said one civilian was killed in…
Summary
Published
11 April 2019
Civilians reported killed
1–12
Civilians reported injured
5–20
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
,
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
6 April 2019
Incident Code
RS3606
Location
كفرنبل, Kafr Nabl, Idlib, Syria
A child and a woman were reportedly killed and more than a dozen civilians were injured in shelling on the town of Kafr Nabl in Idlib, according to sources on the ground. In an initial post, Smart News blamed the Russian forces but later blamed the Syrian regime instead. Other local sources blamed the Syrian regime…
Summary
Published
6 April 2019
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
10–22
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
6 April 2019
Incident Code
RS3607
Location
جسر الشغور, Jisr Al Shughour, Idlib, Syria
Local sources reported that long-range high-explosive ballistic missiles struck the city of Jisr al-Shughour. Step News specified that ten missiles struck residential buildings and infrastructure in the city. According to the Syrian Network for Human Rights, the strikes struck an area near the Mamoun Haj Yahya School in al Shamali al Sharqi neighborhood, severely destroying…
Summary
Published
8 April 2019
Strike Type
Artillery
,
Naval bombardment
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported injured
12–14
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
2 April 2019
Incident Code
LC104
Location
جبل العوينات, Jebel Uweinat, Al Kufrah, Libya
Four civilians were reported killed in an airstrike on Jebel Uweinat by an unknown belligerent. While the majority of sources said those killed were combatants, the Libya Observer said they were civilians. It said: "On another level, spokesperson of warlord Khalifa Haftar's self-styled army, Ahmed Al-Mismari denied that the bombing was coordinated with their forces,…
Summary
Published
2 April 2019
Civilians reported killed
0–4
Military Actor
Unknown
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Incident Date
1 April 2019
Incident Code
RS3605
Location
كفرزيتا, Kafar Zeita, Hama, Syria
One adult male civilian died and up to four other civilians (including a father and his two children) were wounded in an alleged Assad regime or Russian artillery bombardment of Kafar Zeita on the afternoon of April 1st, local sources reported. According to Smart News, Russian forces conducted heavy artillery shelling on the cities of…
Summary
Published
1 April 2019
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
4
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
28 March 2019
Incident Code
RS3604
Location
خان شيخون, Khan Sheikhoun, Ma'arat al-Numan, Syria
One woman was injured in an alleged regime or Russian artillery strike on Khan Sheikhoun, according to local media. On March 28th, the Syrian Observatory said "that it had monitored more violations in the areas of the Russian-Turkish truce and surrounding areas" It added that it had "monitored intensive bombardment by regime forces with more than…
Summary
Published
28 March 2019
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
28 March 2019
Incident Code
RS3603
Location
معرة النعمان, Ma'aret al-Nu'man, Idlib, Syria
Local media reported that four civilians including a woman were wounded when a cluster bomb that was dropped in a previous strike (the date unknown) exploded in Ma'aret al-Nu'man on March 28th. Sources were conflicted on whether the cluster bomb had originally been dropped by regime or Russian forces.
Summary
Published
28 March 2019
Civilians reported injured
4
Military Actor
Russian Military
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