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Incident Date
5 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1587
Location
البدو, Baidou, Raqqa, Syria
Eight 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…
Summary
Published
5 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
8
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
5 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1590
Location
Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria
The 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…
Summary
Published
5 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
3–4
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
4 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1578
Location
Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria
A 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.
Summary
Published
4 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
3 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1574
Location
Mayadin, Deir Ezzor, Syria
The 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.
Summary
Published
3 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
3
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
3 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1567a
Location
Raqqa, Raqqa, Syria
In 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…
Summary
Published
2 October 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
19
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
2 October 2017
Incident Code
CS1566
Location
مظلوم فوقاني, Mazloum Foqani, Deir Ezzor, Syria
The 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…
Summary
Published
2 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
1 October 2017
Incident Code
RS2579
Location
السعلو, Sa'lo, Deir Ezzor, Syria
In 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.
Summary
Published
1 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
29 September 2017
Incident Code
RS2566
Location
ادلب, Idlib city, Idlib, Syria
Two 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.
Summary
Published
29 September 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
29 September 2017
Incident Code
RS2567
Location
ريف المهندسين, Reef Al-Muhandseen, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
Two 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.
Summary
Published
29 September 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
29 September 2017
Incident Code
RS2570
Location
كفرجالس, Kafr Jalis, Idlib, Syria
A 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…
Summary
Published
29 September 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
28 September 2017
Incident Code
CS1539
Location
Al Mayadin, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Deir 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.
Summary
Published
28 September 2017
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
28 September 2017
Incident Code
CI857
Location
West Ramadi, Al Anbar, Iraq
A 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…
Summary
Published
28 September 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
28 September 2017
Incident Code
CI858
Location
Al Qaim, plaster factory, Al Anbar, Iraq
Two 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…
Summary
Published
28 September 2017
Civilians reported killed
87
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
28 September 2017
Incident Code
CI860
Location
الحویجه, Al Huwaijah, Kirkuk, Iraq
A 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…
Summary
Published
28 September 2017
Civilians reported killed
3
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
28 September 2017
Incident Code
CS1541
Location
Al Mayadin, Deir Ezzor, Syria
A 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…
Summary
Published
28 September 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
27 September 2017
Incident Code
CI856
Location
Mutaybayjah, Salah Al Din, Iraq
Local 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…
Summary
Published
27 September 2017
Civilians reported killed
0–100
Civilians reported injured
0–100
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
27 September 2017
Incident Code
RS2553
Location
الحوايج البومصعة, al Hawaij al Bou masa’a crossing, Deir Ezzor, Syria
As 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.
Summary
Published
27 September 2017
Civilians reported killed
13
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
26 September 2017
Incident Code
RS2534
Location
أورم الكبرى, Orme al Kubra, Aleppo, Syria
A 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…
Summary
Published
26 September 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
26 September 2017
Incident Code
RS2539
Location
جسر الشغور, Jisir Al-Shoghour, Idlib, Syria
Raids 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…
Summary
Published
26 September 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
25 September 2017
Incident Code
RS2519
Location
Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib, Syria
One 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.
Summary
Published
25 September 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
25 September 2017
Incident Code
CS1528
Location
Sikat al Qitar street, Raqqa, Syria
According 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.
Summary
Published
25 September 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
24 September 2017
Incident Code
RS2506
Location
سراقب, Saraqeb, Idlib, Syria
At least one civilian was killed in alleged Russian airstrikes against the town of Saraqeb, according to local sources. A member of the Civil Defence in the city, Laith al-Abdullah, reported the incident and the casualty estimate to Smart News Agency, which was the only source to report on the incident. Smart News Agency also…
Summary
Published
24 September 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
22 September 2017
Incident Code
CS1514
Location
قریة مظلوم, Mazloum village, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Euphrates Post and Marsad Al Hasaka reported “the martyrdom of Mr. Abdullah Aljama and the injury of Ibrahim Abu Darwish as a result of the aerial bombardment of Mazloum village yesterday.” Neither source identified a culprit.
Summary
Published
22 September 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
21 September 2017
Incident Code
RS2493
Location
رسم الطويل, Rasim al Taweel, Hama, Syria
According to the Smart News Agency, there were "dead and wounded as a result of a Russian air bombardment on the village of Rasim al Taweel, east of Hama". No other sources civilian harm, but they said that the regime had taken control of the village.
Summary
Published
21 September 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
20 September 2017
Incident Code
RS2490
Location
خشام, Khisham, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Three civilians, members of the same family, were killed in alleged Russian airstrikes against the town of Khisham in the eastern suburbs of Deir Ezzor according to a local source. Step News Agency was the only source to report on the civilian harm and they identified Russian planes as responsible for carrying out the airstrikes.…
Summary
Published
20 September 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
18 September 2017
Incident Code
CI849
Location
القائم, Al Qaim, Al Anbar, Iraq
Civilian casualties were reported following air raids and/or artillery strikes on the district of Qaim, in the west of Anbar province. Yaqin first reported US occupation heavy artillery shelling on areas of the Anbar, coinciding with the continued displacement of families in the absence of food and medicine. A second Yaqin report alleged civilian casualties…
Summary
Published
18 September 2017
Civilians reported killed
0–1
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
18 September 2017
Incident Code
CI850
Location
Huwaija, Kirkuk, Iraq
Local source Yaqin alleged civilians killed and wounded, following Coalition airstrikes on Hawija. According to a well-informed source quoted in the report, “aircraft of the International Coalition bombed three sites in the industrial area of the province of Hawija”, the source added, the bombing resulted in the deaths of a number of dead and wounded…
Summary
Published
18 September 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
18 September 2017
Incident Code
CS1508
Location
الرقة, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria
According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, “International Coalition warplanes bombed Al-Raqqah city after midnight on Monday – Tuesday. This resulted in the death of two persons at least and the injury of others”. The monitor said fighting was taking place “in areas in the vicinity of the centre of Al-Raqqah city, and in…
Summary
Published
18 September 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
18 September 2017
Incident Code
RS2473
Location
وادي العذيب, Wadi Al-Azeeb, Hama, Syria
A single source reported that there were victims, including children, due to an airstrike which was "likely to be Russian" in Wadi Al-Azeeb. There are no other details at this time.
Summary
Published
18 September 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
13 September 2017
Incident Code
CI846
Location
Al Zab district of Hawijah, Kirkuk, Iraq
Yaqin reported on the death of five civilians following US or Iraqi airstrikes on the district of Haweija, in the Tamim area. A source reportedly told Yaqin, The Joint Air Force bombed several areas in Hawija district, killing five people. The source added: the shelling caused a state of terror among the population and caused…
Summary
Published
13 September 2017
Civilians reported killed
5
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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