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Incident Date
5 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1586
Location
Al Mayadin, Deir Ezzor, Syria
One person died in an aerial offensive that targeted the river crossing in al Mayadeen, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported. News of the civilian casualty came amid numerous reports of Russian actions in the area, @m_eelwahed described “Russian raids” with phosphorous which led to the outbreak of fires in several neighbourhoods of the…
Summary
Published
5 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
5 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1588
Location
Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria
Four civilians from one family died in the conflict in Raqqah city, local media reported, though at present it is unclear how they died. The majority of sources alleged a land mine explosion was responsible, however, Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently suspected ‘bombing” was the cause. Raqqa24, among other sources, named four of the victims.…
Summary
Published
5 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
4
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
5 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2599
Location
بقرص فوقاني, Baqras Fuqani, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Local sources reported the death of four people in the village of Baqras Fuqani, Deir Ezzor on October 5th 2017 - some killed by airstrikes, carried out by either Russia or the Syrian regime, and others seemingly from wounds they sustained in previous days' airstrikes. Sana News reported that "intensive strikes" were carried out by the…
Summary
Published
5 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1–4
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
4 October 2017
Incident Codes
CS1580a RS2594
Location
معبر مائي بين هجين و العباس, Water Crossing linking Hajeen with Al A'bbas town, Deir Ezzor, Syria
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
Published
4 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
10–30
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
4 October 2017
Incident Code
CI863
Location
التنك, Al Qaim, al Tanak, Al Anbar, Iraq
At least one named civilian male was reported killed in the Tanak neighbourhood of al Qaim. While some sources blamed the US-led Coalition, others implied that Iraqi aircraft or artillery might have been responsible. According to his family and local reports, an adult man died as a result of air and/ or artillery strikes on…
Summary
Published
4 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
4 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2595
Location
معبر مائي بين الميادين, Water Crossing linking al Mayadeen and Dhiban, Deir Ezzor, Syria
A man and a woman were killed, and as many as 15 more civilians were wounded, following airstrikes on the water-crossing linking al Mayadeen and Dhiban. Most sources blamed Russian warplanes for the alleged strikes, however Aawsat News blamed the Syrian regime. According to a local source, @Zahra_Jaber, Russian 'Caliber' missiles struck the vicinity, with…
Summary
Published
4 October 2017
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
15
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
4 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1581
Location
Al Mayadin, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Local media reported the death of one civilian, Hamed Khabas al-Aliwi, in an airstrike on his home. Sources, reporting on October 8th, said that the victim was killed “a few days ago”. There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
4 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
4 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2596
Location
معبر هجين المائي, water crossing linking Hajeen with A’shara town, Deir Ezzor, Syria
In what has been described as a "massacre", between 12 and 54 civilians were killed, and up to 80 more were seriously wounded, in an alleged Russian and Syrian regime raid on a water crossing linking Hajeen with A’shara town. Most sources blamed Russian warplanes for the strikes, some sources blamed "unknown" warplanes, however the…
Summary
Published
4 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
12–54
Civilians reported injured
12–80
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
4 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2592
Location
دبلان, Dablan, Deir Ezzor, Syria
A girl died and up to four others were injured - including a young girl - following airstrikes on Dablan, local media reported. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame, however most blamed Russian warplanes, while others blamed "unknown" warplanes. According to sources, a school was struck as well as residential housing. Dablan…
Summary
Published
4 October 2017
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2–4
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
4 October 2017
Incident Codes
CS1583 RS2591
Location
البوكمال الباغوز, Huweija al Khanafer, water crossing between البوكمال al Bukamal الباغوز al Baghouz, Deir Ezzor, Syria
In what has been described as a "massacre" between seven and 55 civilians died, and "dozens" were left injured, following suspected airstrikes on the Al Bagouz water crossing, between Bagouz village and Abu Kamal city, on the northern bank of the Euphrates river. Local sources were conflicted as to who was to blame for the…
Summary
Published
4 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
7–55
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
4 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2593
Location
الميادين, al-Mayadeen, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Alleged Russian or Assad-waged airstrikes killed two brothers in al-Mayadeen, local media reported. DeirEzzor24 reported "an aerial bombardment of the city of Al-Mayadim in the eastern suburb of Deir Al-Azur with an explosive barrel and guided missiles on 4 October 2017," without appointing blame. Most sources agreed that the strike had killed two brothers. However,…
Summary
Published
4 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
4 October 2017
Incident Codes
CS1583a RS2597
Location
حطلة, Hatla, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Two civilians were killed and an unspecified number of others were wounded in airstrikes on Hatla, local media reported. Sources attributed the blame to both Russia, the Syrian regime and the US led Coalition. There is one allegation made by the Damascus Center for Human Rights Studies which claims the named victim was killed by…
Summary
Published
4 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
4 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1580a
Location
هجين, Hajin, Deir Ezzor, Syria
A father and son were reported killed following airstrikes on the town of Hajin in the Abu Kamal area after evening prayers, according to local sources. No reporting outlet apportioned blame and referred only to “airstrikes” and “air raids”. No further details are presently available.
Summary
Published
4 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
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Incident Date
3 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2589
Location
ابو الظهور, Abu Alduhur, Idlib, Syria
A number of civilians were killed and wounded alongside members of the militant jihadist group "Hay’t Tahrir Al Sham" - also known as al-Qaeda - in airstrikes on the Hay’t Tahrir Al Sham military airbase in Abu Alduhur, as well as surrounding residential housing, local media said. Sources were conflicted as to who was to…
Summary
Published
3 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1–14
Civilians reported injured
5–21
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
3 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2590
Location
الميادين, Mayadeen, Deir Ezzor, Syria
A family of five were killed and dozens more were wounded in air and artillery strikes on Mayadeen, local media reported. Sources attributed the blame to Russia and the Syrian regime. Alhayat News reported that as many as 30 civilians were killed, however Airwars researchers have concluded this was a separate incident, R2440, on the…
Summary
Published
3 October 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
5
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
2 October 2017
Incident Codes
CS1563 RS2585
Location
بقرص فوقاني, Bokros Foqani, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Between 10 and 12 civilians, including an entire family, died in an airstrike on Bokros Foqani, local media reported. The culprit is currently unclear, though Airwars understands that the Coalition was not bombing in this territory at the time, while Russia reportedly was. Some sources also attributed the blame to the Syrian regime. According to…
Summary
Published
2 October 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported killed
10–12
Civilians reported injured
2–30
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
2 October 2017
Incident Codes
CS1564 RS2586
Location
Abu Kamal, al Mohadatha school, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Between 11 and 15 civilians including an entire family died and dozens more were wounded in a reported airstrike near the al Mohadatha school in Abu Kamal, according to local media. Sources, however, were conflicted as to whether the US-led Coalition or Russia were to blame. A number of reports did not identify the warplanes…
Summary
Published
2 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
11–15
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
2 October 2017
Incident Code
CI862
Location
الحصيبة, Husaybah, Al Anbar, Iraq
According to several sources, a married couple identified by name were reported killed in central al Qaim following a Coalition or Iraq Air Force strike. According to al Qaim News, the Iraqi air force killed the couple in Qaim district. Al Grbia Al Hadath said the couple died when their home at al Huseiba in central…
Summary
Published
2 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
2 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2588
Location
الميادين, al-Mayadeen, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Alleged Russian and/or Syrian-waged airstrikes possibly killed one man and wounded several other civilians, including a child and a woman, in al-Mayadeen, according to sources on the ground. Enab Baladi reported that more than 30 raids had hit al-Mayadeen, and many other sources put the figure at 20 air raids and more. DPN reported that "Russian…
Summary
Published
2 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
0–1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
1 October 2017
Incident Codes
CS1559 RS2578
Location
الميادين, Al Mayadin, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Up to 14 named civilians died in an air and artillery strike in Al Mayadin, local media reported – though it was unclear who was responsible for the event, with sources pointing towards the Coalition, Russia and the regime. Many reports referred only to attacks by “warplanes”. Although no specific sources put the death toll…
Summary
Published
1 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
3–14
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
1 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1560
Location
Al Haweij crossing near al Shaheel, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Two named civilians died in an airstrike on the al Hawaji crossing near al Shaheel in Deir Ezzor, according to local media. It is currently unclear which party was to blame for the deaths. While no source explicitly blamed the US-led Coalition, many didn’t identify the culprit. Other sources, however, pointed to both Russia and…
Summary
Published
1 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
1 October 2017
Incident Codes
CS1561 RS2580
Location
حي النختب بقرص فوقاني, Al Nakhtab, Bokros Foqani, Deir Ezzor, Syria
As many as 12 civilians were killed - including an entire family - and up to 30 were injured, following airstrikes on Al Nakhtab, Bokros Foqani. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame, some attributing blame to the Coalition, others to Russia and SOHR to the Syrian regime. A handful of sources blamed "unknown…
Summary
Published
1 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
8–12
Civilians reported injured
12–30
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
1 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2581
Location
الحوايج, Hawaij, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Up to five civilians were killed and several wounded as airstrikes, carried out by either Russia or the Syrian regime, hit Huwaij, near al Shaheel, Deir Ezzor, local media reported. @Euphratesmedia reported after the incident "a large number of air raids targeted the towns and villages of the eastern countryside and Al Shahil crossing water", adding…
Summary
Published
1 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1–5
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
1 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2582
Location
الطوب, al-Toub, Deir Ezzor, Syria
In what several sources referred to as a "massacre", between 12 and 20 civilians, including several women and children, were killed and dozens left wounded, following alleged Russian or Assad-waged airstrikes in al-Toub, Deir Ezzor, local media reported. Many sources reported simultaneously about airstrikes in both the towns of al-Toub and al-Bouleil that day, reporting…
Summary
Published
1 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
12–20
Civilians reported injured
2–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
1 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1556
Location
طابية جزيرة, Tabiyyah Jazeera, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Local leader Thalj Ragheb Al-Humaidi Al-Salman was killed in airstrikes on Tabiyyah Jazeera village, according to multiple local sources. He was Mukhtar of the village and Sheikh of the Burmah clan. It is not presently clear who was responsible as no source apportioned blame – all but one referred to “shelling”. Airwars will amend the…
Summary
Published
1 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
1 October 2017
Incident Codes
CS1557 RS2577
Location
Abu Kamal, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Between nine and 15 civilians died, including an entire family, following alleged airstrikes in a second reported ‘massacre’ at Abu Kamal in 24 hours. Reports were contested: some sources blamed the Coalition, while others believed Russia were the likely culprit. Many of the known sources did not apportion blame. The strikes were conducted after midnight,…
Summary
Published
1 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
9–15
Civilians reported injured
15–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
30 September 2017
Incident Code
CI861
Location
القائم, Al Qaim, Al Anbar, Iraq
Local sources reported that as many as 50 civilians died in alleged US-led Coalition air strikes on Al Qaim, west of Anbar province. However, there was doubt regarding their combatant status. Yagein said that according to one report, civilians had attempted to return to their homes when targeted and up to 50 died. However, its…
Summary
Published
30 September 2017
Civilians reported killed
0–50
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
30 September 2017
Incident Code
CS1552
Location
Al Zubari, Deir Ezzor, Syria
One civilian died and at least three were injured in airstrikes on Al Zubari, according to local media – though it was unclear who carried out the attack. Most sources didn’t apportion blame, though one said that Russia had bombed the town. According to the Smart News Agency, “a civilian was killed and others were…
Summary
Published
30 September 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
3–10
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
30 September 2017
Incident Code
CS1553
Location
المجاودة, Al Mojawedah/Al Aranessah, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Local media reported that one displaced woman was killed in a dawn raid on the home of Abbas Freih Al Salama in Al Mojawedah – though most sources did not identify who was responsible for the attack. However, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that the warplanes responsible were “believed to be Russian”.
Summary
Published
30 September 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
30 September 2017
Incident Codes
CS1555 RS2574
Location
بقرص فوقاني, Bokros Foqani, Deir Ezzor, Syria
As many as 12 civilians were killed, including at least three children and two women, in airstrikes on Bokro Foqani, situated in the eastern countryside of Deir Ezzor. Sources were contested with blame attributed to Russia, the Syrian regime and the US-led Coalition. Most reports were unable to identify the culprit. The news agency Baladi…
Summary
Published
30 September 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
9–12
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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