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October 13, 2017
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Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, SyriaA named adult male civilian died in the besieged neighbourhoods of Raqqah, according to a local source. Details of his death are presently unknown. Airwars will amend the entry when new information is available.
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October 12, 2017
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شنان, Shanan, Deir Ezzor, SyriaLocal sources reported the death of two civilians, one child and one adult man, following the bombing of the al-Shanan – al-Tayana crossing in Deir Ezzor, though none of the sources identified the responsible party. This incident is likely to be the same as another reported incident (R2468) where strikes hit the al-Qouriya – al-Tayana
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October 11, 2017
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الطيبة, al-Taybah, Deir Ezzor, SyriaTwo civilians were killed in airstrikes in al-Taybah in Deir Ezzor, local media reported, though sources didn’t identify the culprit. One of the two sources reporting from the incident merely reported airstrikes, not civilian harm, while the other, Euphrates Post, reported the death of two named civilians. While no belligerent was associated with the incident
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October 9, 2017
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Al Qaim, Al Anbar, IraqAccording to one local source reported that many civilians were killed or injured in alleged Coalition airstrikes targeted several areas in Qaim, west of Anbar province. Yaqein attributed the bombings in different areas of Al Qaim to the International Alliance. The other local sources reported that the airstrike on Al Qaim was linked to the start of a
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October 8, 2017
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Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, SyriaFourteen civilians were allegedly killed on the 8th of October by Coalition airstrikes near the Old Mosque in Raqqa. On December 14th, Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently reported “the bodies of the martyrs Mohammed Hassan Aarouni and Alaa Mohammed Aarouni were found with his family and Ibrahim Mohammed Aarouni and his family under the rubble
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October 7, 2017
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Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, SyriaThe citizen journalist group, Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently, documented the death of Ismail Al Sharif (pictured), following alleged US-led Coalition airstrikes on the city of Raqqah. At present the location of the incident within the city is unknown. Airwars will add to the entry when any new details arise.
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October 7, 2017
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Bared al Daraia, Raqqa, SyriaAn adult male civilian Sherif Ibrahim al-Sharif (pictured), a resident of the Bared al Daraia neighbourhood, died following alleged US-led Coalition airstrikes on Raqqah city according to reports. There is very limited information at present, and amendments will be made to the entry when any new information is known.
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October 7, 2017
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معبر في الميادين, Crossing in the al Mayadeen area, Deir Ezzor, SyriaIn this single-source event, one civilian man was reported killed by alleged Russian airstrikes in the crossing in the Al Mayadeen area of Deir Ezzor, Al Mayadeen Facebook page reported. The Al Mayadeen Facebook page mentioned the death of Mahmud Hamwi as it was listing victims from alleged Russian strikes in different parts of al-Mayadeen
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October 5, 2017
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Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, SyriaThe entire family of Nour Mahmoud Al I’llo (pictured), reportedly died following aerial bombardment on the city of Raqqah, according to Raqqa is being Slaughtered Silently. The report added that Nour was transferred from Raqqah to Tal Abiyad National Hospital, and was under the care of Dr Abdul Muttalib Suleiman. Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently
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October 5, 2017
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البدو, Baidou, Raqqa, SyriaEight or more women were alleged killed following US-led Coalition strikes on the al Badou neighbourhood, Raqqah city. According to the single source, Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently, the victims were gathering around a water well for women in the area. This was the third claimed incident over a few days in which a water
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Incident date
October 5, 2017
LOCATION
Jadida Akeidat, Deir Ezzor, SyriaOne civilian was reported killed following airstrikes on Jadid Akeidat, 20km east of Deir Ezzor on the northern bank of the Euphrates River. Smart described the incident as “similar” to attacks carried out in the same governorate during a 24 hour period, by “Russian-made warplanes”. There is limited information on the incident, and Airwars will
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October 4, 2017
LOCATION
Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, SyriaA civilian named as Hussein al-Ibrahim al Hassan died following alleged US-led Coalition strikes on Raqqah city, local media reported. Raqqa Media Center cited “artillery bombardment” as the cause of his death. Airwars understands only the US-led Coaliiton had access to artillery at Raqqah.
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October 3, 2017
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Mayadin, Deir Ezzor, SyriaThe Euphrates Post reported “the martyrdom of: Mrs. Nour Omar Al Haj Hassan, wife of Mahmoud Khalaf al-A’llash and her daughters Sarah and Judy Mahmoud al-A’llash, 3 months old, as a result of air strikes which targeted their home in the city of Mayadeen a few days ago.” No additional details are presently known.
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October 2, 2017
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مظلوم فوقاني, Mazloum Foqani, Deir Ezzor, SyriaThe civilian Abdullah al Jamma was reported to be “under the rubble” of buildings, following airstrikes by unidentified aircraft. Reportedly targeting the town of Mazloum Foqani according to the Euphrates Post. The town sits on the eastern bank of the Euphrates River, where the US-led Coalition was still conducting strikes. Mr al Jamma was suspected
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October 3, 2017
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Raqqa, SyriaIn the Amnesty and Airwars’s joint April 2019 report “War in Raqqa: Rhetoric versus Reality”, 19 civilians were reportedly killed in alleged Coalition airstrike in Raqqa. Although Amnesty researched this incident on the ground, Airwars have decided to grade it “weak” due to the depth of material provided. The victims were from the Aarouni family
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October 1, 2017
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السعلو, Sa'lo, Deir Ezzor, SyriaIn this single-source incident, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that “a man was killed in a bombardment by warplanes believed to be Russian on al-Salu village in the countryside of Deir Ezzor”. Currently, there are no further details.
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September 29, 2017
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كفرجالس , Kafr Jalis, Idlib, SyriaA five-month-pregnant woman and her unborn child were killed in airstrikes, likely by Russian warplanes, on Kafr Jaless on the morning of September 29th, a local source, the Smart News Agency, reported. Smart also reported the wounding of other civilians as a result of the airstrike. According to one of the villagers, the targeted house
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September 29, 2017
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ريف المهندسين, Reef Al-Muhandseen, Aleppo, Aleppo, SyriaTwo staffers were killed and five others injured as a result of air raids, likely to be Russian, on a field hospital in rural Al Muhandeseen, according to Smart News Agency. The field hospital itself was heavily damaged and the staff lost medical equipment. There are no other details at this time.
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September 29, 2017
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ادلب, Idlib city, Idlib, SyriaTwo children were injured in air raids, believed to be Russian, on residential areas in Idlib City, according to Smart News Agency. There are no other details at this time.
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September 28, 2017
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الحویجه, Al Huwaijah, Kirkuk, IraqA social media post said that a young student in Huwaija, Mohammed Ali, had received news of the death of his family. It was unclear whether this might relate to incident I662, which referred to the death of a family at al-Shajara. The US-led Coalition was not blamed. There is no further information available at
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September 28, 2017
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Al Mayadin, Deir Ezzor, SyriaA single source, Deir Ezzor 24, said that one civilian was killed following strikes by unknown aircraft on the house of Farouk al Mashouk – known as the ‘Mufti’s house’ – which was being used by Daesh as a prison. The correspondent said the raid had resulted in the death of the prisoner Laith Allawi
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September 28, 2017
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West Ramadi, Al Anbar, IraqA single source, Yagein, reported that civilians were killed following alleged US-led Coalition airstrikes on the areas of west Ramadi in central Anbar province. A well-informed source who spoke to Yagein said Aircraft of the International Alliance carried out several air raids. The source added the bombing resulted in significant destruction in the areas, with reports
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September 28, 2017
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Al Qaim, plaster factory, Al Anbar, IraqTwo sources alleged the US-led Coalition conducted air raids on Al Qaim west of Anbar province, resulting in 87 civilians killed. However, there was some confusion about the status of the vehicles reportedly struck. Local sources who spoke to Yaqein said aircraft targeted an area near the plaster factory in the province. It initially alleged
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September 28, 2017
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Al Mayadin, Deir Ezzor, SyriaDeir Ezzor 24 reported that “warplanes” carried out a raids “focused on the Al-Rayaheen kindergarten near the mosque Othman bin Affan and near the headquarters of the Hesba of the organization [IS]. Many were wounded.” No additional details are presently known.
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September 27, 2017
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Mutaybayjah, Salah Al Din, IraqLocal media outlet Yagein claimed that hundreds were killed and wounded following alleged US-Coalition strikes on Metebija, in the east of Salahadin province. The Iraq Spring Media Center also alleged the Coalition conducted raids in the area, though it did not refer to civilian casualties. A source who spoke to Yagein claimed: the Coalition aircraft bombed
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September 27, 2017
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الحوايج البومصعة, al Hawaij al Bou masa’a crossing, Deir Ezzor, SyriaAs many as 13 people were reportedly killed and dozens were reportedly injured after an airstrike, believed to be Russian, on al Hawayj al Boumsa’a crossing, according to Euphrates Post reporting. The date of the airstrike is unclear, but on September 27th Euphrates Post shared some pictures of the aftermath.
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September 26, 2017
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أورم الكبرى , Orme al Kubra, Aleppo, SyriaA man was killed and three children were injured by an airstrike, likely to be Russian, near the village of Urum Al Kubra in the southern Aleppo countryside, local media reported. Smart News Agency reported that the man and children were from the same family. It should be noted that this report may refer to
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September 26, 2017
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جسر الشغور, Jisir Al-Shoghour, Idlib, SyriaRaids targeting Jisr al-Shoughour and its outskirts killed and wounded an unspecified number of civilians, according to Smart News Agency. The source didn’t identify the culprit. Researches have added various sources which prove generic Russian shelling in Jisr al shoughour on the 25th and 16th, with nothing specific to this raid. No further details are
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September 25, 2017
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Sikat al Qitar street, Raqqa, SyriaAccording to the Step News Agency, the Coalition carried out “several raids on the al Shuhadaa mosque neighbourhood, Sikat al Qitar street north of the city of Raqqah. There is news of casualties.” A subsequent tweet by @818klhaifa reported the same allegation against the Coalition.
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September 25, 2017
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خان شيخون, Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib, SyriaOne civilian was killed and several others were injured in alleged Russian airstrikes against the city of Khan Sheikhoun in Idlib. Step News Agency was the only source to report on the incident and they identified Russian forces as responsible for the airstrikes.