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October 29, 2017
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الحميدية, Hamidiya, Deir Ezzor, SyriaBetween seven and ten civilians were killed – including two children, a woman and two men, and “dozens” more were injured, following airstrikes on Hamidiya. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame. Most blamed Russian warplanes, however one blamed the Syrian regime, and another reported that Russian and “other planes” bombed the vicinity.
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October 28, 2017
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البوكمال, Abu Kamal, Deir Ezzor, SyriaAn elderly man was reportedly killed following an airstrike on Abu Kamal at noon on October 28th. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame. Most blamed Russian warplanes, however some did not attribute blame, while Syrian Network for Human Rights said that the Syrian regime was responsible. The strike reportedly “targeted the perimeter
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October 27, 2017
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الصبحة, Sabha, Deir Ezzor, SyriaA brother and sister were killed, alongside two others, in an airstrike on Sabha, according to sources on the ground. Only one source placed the blame on Russia (Syrian Network for Human Rights), while the other sources blamed “shelling”, without attributing blame. DeirEzzor24 reported that the victims were struck and killed “during their displacement to
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October 26, 2017
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Al Qaim (Romana area), Al Anbar, IraqSources reported the deaths of 22 civilians and dozens of wounded as a result of an airstrike on the Romana area in Al Qaim. Local media outlets Yaqein and Dhiqar also reported the bombing. Both quoted a military source confirming the airstrike. However, Yaqein, as well as Dhiqar, mentioned both the Coalition and the Iraqi
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October 23, 2017
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سحم الجولان, Sahm al Jolan, Daraa, SyriaLocal sources reported the death of up to seven civilians, including three women and two children, and up to ten ISIS affiliated militants from Jaish Khalid bin al Walid, as a result of either Coalition or Israeli airstrikes on Sahm al Jolan. The Daraa Martys Documentation Office reported Coalition airstrikes on Sahm al Jolan, “where
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October 22, 2017
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العرضي, Al-Aradi, Deir Ezzor, SyriaFour children from one family were killed in an air and/or artillery strike on the residential neighbourhood of Al-Aradi in Deir Ezzor city, according to local media. Sources mostly all reported that Russia was to blame, however Sharqiya voice blamed both the Syrian regime and Russia. As many as 12 to 24 civilians were allegedly
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October 21, 2017
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البوكمال, Abu Kamal, Deir Ezzor, SyriaA male child was killed, and his brother was injured, when alleged Russian or regime warplanes “targeted” and struck their home in Abu Kamal. According to local media, the civilian housing was targeted and the roof of their home fell in, killing one child and wounding another – his brother. Marsad Al Hasaka reported that
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October 19, 2017
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البصيرة, Al Busayrah, Deir Ezzor, SyriaTwo civilians died in al Busayrah, according to local media – though it was unclear who was responsible. The majority of sources, however, attributed the event to Moscow. Euphrates Post reported by name the death of one civilian male as a result of airstrikes targeted the al Busayrah. RFS Media Office blamed Russia, reporting that
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October 19, 2017
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الربضة, Rabda, Hama, SyriaA man was killed and an unspecified number of civilians were wounded in an airstrike on Rabda, local media reported. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame, most attributing blame to Russia, however the Syrian Network for Human Rights blamed the “Russian-Syrian alliance”. The reports remained unspecific regarding the number of wounded civilians.
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October 18, 2017
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الشحيل, Al Shaheel, Deir Ezzor, SyriaOn October 18, 2017, two to four civilians were killed in an airstrike on Al Shaheel, according to local media, though sources were conflicted as to who was to blame. Two men were killed identified by name by multiple sources. Al Sharqiya Observatory said that the victims died from wounds sustained in a Coalition strike.
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October 17, 2017
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Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, SyriaUp to 500 bodies were reported found in two mass graves at Al Rasheed high school football stadium in the city center of Raqqa. A report by M2 Akhbarak quoted Abdullah al-Erian, head of the Reconstruction Committee of the Raqqa Civil Council, stating that “so far about 50 bodies have been removed from the mass
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October 17, 2017
LOCATION
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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October 17, 2017
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البدو, Clinics in Badou neighbourhood, Raqqa, SyriaLocal media reported that four bodies were recovered from the Comprehensive Clinics area 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
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October 17, 2017
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الملعب الاسود, Ar Raqqah: Baladi stadium, Raqqa, SyriaRaqqa RWB reported that three bodies were recovered near Al Mala’ab (the stadium) in Raqqa, though it was unclear at which point during the Raqqa campaign the deaths occurred. According to the report the “initial response team” was unable to identify the names due to “SDF prohibiting filming and getting close to the area“. In
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October 17, 2017
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Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, SyriaLocal media reported that four bodies were recovered from various areas of Raqqa city, though it was unclear at which point during the Raqqa campaign the deaths occurred. In the first of their September 2020 civilian casualty reports, the US-led Coalition assessed reports that they were responsible for civilian harm in this strike as “non-credible”,
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October 17, 2017
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Al Heif neighbourhood, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, SyriaLocal media reported that 10 bodies were recovered in the Al Heif neighbourhood of Raqqa, though it was unclear at which point during the Raqqa campaign the deaths occurred.
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October 17, 2017
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Al Hadika al Baidaa neighbourhood, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, SyriaLocal media reported that 21 bodies including women and children were recovered from the Hadika al Baidaa (White Garden) 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
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October 17, 2017
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الغبرة, Al-Ghabra, Deir Ezzor, SyriaAirstrikes struck a residential neighbourhood and popular market in Al-Ghabra – according to local media. As many as four civilians were killed and others were injured. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame for the airstrikes, some attributing blame to Russian warplanes while others blamed the Syrian regime. Some sources attributed blame to
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October 16, 2017
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Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, SyriaThree civilians may have died in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Raqqah, according to local media – though there was uncertainty over when the victims died, with one report stating they were still alive. Coordinating the Revolution in the City of Palmyra published “a clarification regarding the family of Mrs. Samira Al-Ali (Alhashosh) and her
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October 15, 2017
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البصيرة, Al Busayrah, Deir Ezzor, SyriaA young man died following alleged airstrikes on the village of al Busayrah, Deir Ezzor governorate, according to local media. Reports said that up to five other civilians died in addition to Abdul and that people were fleeing the town while air raids were carried out. A later report from Sharqiya Voice named two families of
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October 15, 2017
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هجين, Hajeen, Deir Ezzor, SyriaTwo adult males were reportedly killed when a river crossing in Hajeen was struck by Russian warplanes. Only one source blamed Russian warplanes for the raids, the rest did not attribute blame to a belligerent. Reporting suggests that Farid Mohiy al-Jijan died a few days later from, wounds he had sustained in the attack. There
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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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October 14, 2017
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بقرص, Baqras, Deir Ezzor, SyriaAirstrikes and/or artillery shelling killed one civilian man, local media reported, as the town of Baqras, Deir Ezzor, was subject to attack, though it was unclear whether Russia or the Syrian regime was to blame. While several sources reported the death of one man identified by name, reports were conflicted in terms of who and what
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October 13, 2017
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الحسين, Markada/Husayn, Al Hassakah, SyriaLocal media reported civilian casualties in the town of Markadah and nearby al Husain village following alleged US-led Coalition strikes. News of civilian deaths came amidst reports of conflict in the area over the past 48 hours. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights documented violent clashes between the so-called Islamic State organisation and the US-backed
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October 12, 2017
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الحجر الاسود, Al-Hajar Al-Aswad, Damascus, SyriaUp to five civilians were killed and as many as 12, including women and children, were wounded, following airstrikes in al-Hajr al-Aswad neighbourhood south of Damascus, local sources reported. While most sources blamed the Assad regime there were also allegations against Russia. Zaman al-Wasl’s correspondent said that the airstrikes killed a whole family, in addition
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October 12, 2017
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ذيبان, Dhiban, Deir Ezzor, SyriaUp to four civilians, including one woman, were killed and several more were wounded, following an airstrike and/or artillery attack on Dhiban, Deir Ezzor, local media reported – though sources were conflicted as to whether Russia or the regime were to blame. While some sources reported the death of two civilians, several sources reported a
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October 11, 2017
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المجاودة, Al Mjawda, Deir Ezzor, SyriaAccording to local sources, up to 12 civilians were killed in an airstrike on the town of Mjawda. Local sources were conflicted as to who was to blame, with some attributing blame to Russia, while others attributed blame to the US-led Coalition. Both the Violations Documentation Center and Euphrates Post identified eight victims of the
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October 11, 2017
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البوكمال, Abu Kamal, Deir Ezzor, SyriaThirteen civilians reportedly died, including seven children and five women, following an attack on Abu Kamal, Deir Ezzor. Local sources were conflicted as to who was to blame, with some attributing blame to the US-led Coalition, while others blamed Russia. At present, the culpable party remains unclear. The majority of sources alleged or suspected that
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October 11, 2017
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التح, Toh, Idlib, SyriaAirstrikes, allegedly carried out by either the Syrian regime or Russia in Tah village on the southern countryside of Idlib, wounded several civilians, including women, local media reported. Multiple sources reported that the airstrikes, taking place on the night of Wednesday, October 11th, caused significant civilian harm, but didn’t result in any fatalities. HalabTodayTV noted
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October 11, 2017
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العباس, Al-Abbas, Deir Ezzor, SyriaAt least three and as many as 20 civilians were killed and several wounded as Russian or Assad-waged airstrikes struck a water-crossing between-Abbass village and Hajeen city in al Abbas village, Deir Ezzor, local media reported. The highest number of fatalities was reported by Al Qouriya Media Centre, who referred to the incident as a