Civilian Casualties

العبارة, Al 'Abbara, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

One man died and dozens of other civilians were reportedly wounded in an alleged Coalition airstrike on the village of Al ‘Abbara, according to local sources. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently were among sources reporting that a Coalition raid struck the village school, killing one man and wounding

Summary

هنيدة, Hunayda, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

Two children died in an alleged Coalition airstrike on a school in Hunayda, according to local sources. According to Syrian Mirror, “Field activists said a coalition combat aircraft launched air raids on Hindah town in the western Ar Raqqah countryside, targeting one of the village’s rural schools, killing two children and injuring others.”

Summary

(2 children)

كفرزيتا, Kafr Zita, Hama, Syria

LOCATION

Two children were wounded in an airstrike in Kafr Zita, according to local media sources – though it was not clear whether Russia or the Assad regime were responsible. Whilst most sources attribute responsibility to Russia, a tweet from @B.Alhamwi, stated that “Assad’s gangs” had struck Kafr Zita and wounded two children. Activists who spoke

Summary

Unknown

سلقين, Salqeen, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

As many as 37 civilians were killed, and between 12 and 50 were wounded, following an airstrike on Salqeen – according to local sources. Up to 17 children and five women were allegedly killed in this raid on the residential neighbourhood. According to Euphrates Post, “four of them a family from eastern Deir Ezzor”. The

Summary

7 – 37

(14–17 children5 women)

12–50

Russian Military, US-led Coalition, Syrian Regime

18 named

كنيسة نخلة, Kanissat Nakhla, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

A woman was killed and as many as four other civilians were wounded, in an alleged Russian raid on Kanissat Nakhla, local media reported. All sources either attributed blame to Russia, or unidentified warplanes. The Syrian Network for Human Rights singularly reported that a school (Nakhla Church School) was struck in the raid, and published

Summary

(1 woman)

2–4

Russian Military

قسطل الغزالي, Al Qastal Al Ghazi, Hama, Syria

LOCATION

A local source told the Smart News Agency that “seven detainees and three elements of IS were killed by the bombing of warplanes likely belonging to the international coalition, on a school in the village of Qastal al Ghazi east of the city of Hama.” No other details are presently known.

Summary

Ma'ari school, Bado neighbourhood, Raqqa, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

Up to six civilians including two children and two women died, and as many as five civilians were wounded, in an airstrike on the Bado neighbourhood of Raqqa, according to local media, though reports were conflicted as to whether this was the work of the US led Coalition or Russian warplanes. Palmyra Media Center reported

Summary

3 – 6

(1–2 children1–2 women)

US-led Coalition, Russian Military

2 named

حي الرميلة, Rumaila, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

Four civilians died and dozens more were wounded in alleged Coalition airstrikes on the Rumaila neighbourhood of Raqqa, according to local sources. Syrian News Desk reported that “four civilians were killed and 11 others wounded including children, by the Coalition targeting Maysaloun school and nearby houses in Rumaila district east of al-Raqqa with four raids.

Summary

11–24

المنصورة, Al Mansoura, Al Badiya school, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

In a major casualty incident at least 40 civilians died (and as many as 420 according to some claims) with dozens more injured in an alleged Coalition airstrike on the al Badiya school in Mansoura, which was said to have housed up to 100 displaced families. Coalition commander Lt General Townsend later denied that the

Summary

(16 children15 women10 men)

40 – 420

50–56

Known belligerent

75 named, 15 families identified

LOCATION

Idlib city, Idlib, Syria

Between five and six civilians were killed and an unknown number wounded in air strikes allegedly conducted by Russian forces in the city of Idlib. Some sources claimed the Syrian regime was also involved in the attack. The victims killed in the raids were displaced from the village of Ghantu in northern Homs, “all of

Summary

5 – 6

(2–3 children3 women)

5 named, 1 familiy identified

كسرة الفرج, Kasrat Faraj, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

Between 12 and 22 civilians including six children and seven women died and up to 26 more were injured in an alleged Coalition airstrike on the Kasrat Al Faraj area, east of Raqqa city, according to multiple local sources which said that the raids targeted schools. Al Natek Network reported that “17 were killed, most

Summary

12 – 22

(6 children7 women)

15–26

الميادين, Al Mayadeen, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Between seven and 30 civilians were killed, and as many as 100 were estimated to be injured, following an alleged airstrike on an educational complex. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame. Almost all sources attributed blame to the Russian warplanes, whilst the Syrian Network for Human Rights blamed the Syrian regime. Enabbaladi only

Summary

(3 children1 woman1–3 men)

7 – 30

12–100

7 named

دارة عزة, Darat Izza, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

Between three and eight civilians were killed, and dozens more were wounded, in a multi-strike raid on Darat Izza, Aleppo, local media reported. All sources blamed Russian warplanes for the airstrikes on the town. A local source reported that a school was struck in the first raid, and published images showing material damage to the infrastructure. Al-Hajji

Summary

3 – 8

(2 children5–6 men)

15–24

الخبر, Al Khabr, Abyan, Yemen

LOCATION

One local language source, Aden al-Hadath, reported that according to local residents, a drone strike had targeted a school in Khabr al-Maraqisha, Abyan governorate, on March 2nd 2017. There were no known reports of civilian casualties. On the same day, multiple US airstrikes and alleged troop landings were reported, as part of a combined arms

Summary

Airstrike, Drone Strike

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

Unknown

Cause of injury / death

Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP)

US Forces

Suspected target

موجان, Mojan, Abyan, Yemen

LOCATION

Multiple sources reported that US forces were involved in a combined arms operation that took place at dawn on March 2nd 2017 in Mogan, al-Maraqisha directorate, Abyan governorate. The action was variously alleged to have included airstrikes, naval bombardment, and troop landings. Some sources claimed the operation was implemented in cooperation with Emirati special forces

Summary

Airstrike, Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground), Drone Strike, Naval bombardment

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons

Unknown

Causes of injury / death

Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP)

US Forces

Suspected target

Belligerents reported killed

4–26

Belligerents reported injured

جسر الشغور, Jisir Al-Shoghour, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

As many as four civilians were killed – and seven others were wounded – in an airstrike which struck residential homes and Walid Shaaban School in Jisir Al-Shoghour, according to local media. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame with some blaming Russia and the others pointing to the Syrian regime. According to multiple

Summary

1 – 4

2–7

منطقة مدرسة المعري, Al Maari school area, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

Between five and ten civilians including three women died and ten others were injured in an airstrike on the Al Maari school area of Raqqa, according to local media. While the majority of sources said that this was the work of the Coalition, one report attributed the incident to the Assad regime. The Coalition later

Summary

3 – 10

(3 women)

Known belligerent

بصرى الشام , Basra al Sham, Daraa, Syria

LOCATION

Local media reported the death of one adult male civilian (named below) in an airstrike on Basra al Sham. Most sources attributed the strike to Russia – and published images showing widespread destruction in the town. Civilian homes and a school were among the buildings reportedly damaged. However Aljazeera and several other sources reported that the

Summary

(1 man)

1 named

الثورة‎, Al-Thawrah (Tabaqah), Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

Up to three civilians were killed in reported Coalition airstrikes around al Tabaqa when a school was hit in airstrikes. One of the casualtiies was said to be a special needs person. According to Smart News, “A local source said the [Coalition] planes bombed the area of the villas and Muhammad Al Fares school in

Summary

2 – 3

3–4

قصر البريج , Qasr al Boureij village, south east al Bab, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

Between six and 11 civilians died in an airstrike on a school holding displaced people in Qasr al Boureij village, according to local media. Most sources blamed barrel bombing by the regime, though there were also several allegations against Russia. Eldorar said: “According to local media sources a regime helicopter targeted a school sheltering displaced

Summary

6 – 11

(2–3 children2 women)

الثورة‎, Tabaqah, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

One civilian died and six were injured in alleged Coalition airstrikes on Al Tabaqa, according to local sources. Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently (RBSS) said that the Coalition launched raids “targeting the areas of the coach station and the market leading to the fall of a number of civilian wounded.” Step also blamed the Coalition,

Summary

الفيصلية, Mosul, Al-Faisiliyah, Nineveh, Iraq

LOCATION

Local sources said Coalition airstrikes bombed a school inhabited by displaced people in Faisaliyah neighborhood in East Mosul, leaving up to 12 civilians dead or wounded. The Coalition subsequently confirmed responsibility. News of Iraq reported that the raids on Friday evening had killed and wounded “12 people, mostly women and children.” All sources said the

Summary

8 – 12

(2 children1 woman)

1–12

دار الكبيرة, Dar Al-Kabira, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

One or two civilians were killed and as many as 18 were wounded in an alleged Russian airstrike on Dar Al-Kabira, local media reported. All sources blamed Russian warplanes for the raids. Some sources reported that there was partial damage to Al Dal Al Kabera Primary School. ZaitonMagazine said there were altogether three raids on

Summary

1 – 2

5–18

Russian Military

حرستا, Harasta, Damascus, Syria

LOCATION

Three civilians were killed – including a man and a woman and a child – and many more were wounded, in alleged air and artillery strikes on Harasta. All sources blamed the Syrian regime for the raids, except LCCSY who blamed Russian warplanes. According to sources, the artillery and air bombardment targeted a school and residential

Summary

1 – 3

(1 child1 woman1 man)

3 named

دوما, Douma, Damascus, Syria

LOCATION

As many as 15 civilians were killed – including six children, two women and four adult males – and dozens were wounded, in alleged air and artillery strikes on Douma. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame. Some sources attributed blame to Russian warplanes, while others blamed the Syrian regime. Reportedly, the raids struck

Summary

12 – 15

(6 children2 women4 men)

12 named

عربين, Arbeen, Damascus, Syria

LOCATION

As many as four civilians were killed – including three children and one woman reportedly from the same family – and up to 19 were wounded in an airstrike on a primary school in Arbeen, local media said. Three belligerents were reportedly sighted, meaning there is confusion among sources as to who is responsible. Two

Summary

(2 children1 woman1 man)

2–19

4 named, 1 familiy identified

بِنِّش, Binnish, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

In this major event, local sources reported that alleged Russian airstrikes killed between zero and 15 civilians, including three children, and wounded up to 24, as they struck the city of Binnish, Idlib. While Qasioun News said that there were no reports of casualties, the remaining sources reported up to 15 fatalities, including children. Eight

Summary

8 – 15

(3 children5 men)

كفر نوران, Kafr Nouran, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

One adult male was killed, and the rest of his family was injured, in an alleged Russian raid which targeted a residential area and a school in Kafr Nouran, Aleppo, according to local media. All sources blamed Russia, which reportedly carried out four raids on the vicinity. According to a sources, the aerial bombardment caused extensive

Summary

(1 man)