Civilian Casualties

1–5

تل الرمان, Tal Al-Rumman, Hama, Syria

LOCATION

A child was killed and two women were wounded, following airstrikes on Tal Al-Rumman, local media reported. All sources blamed Russian warplanes for the strikes. One source reported there were a number of injured civilians, but did not specify a number, however Smart News alleged two women were wounded in the strikes. There are no

Summary

الحدود الليبية المصرية, Libyan-Egyptian border, Al Butnan, Libya

LOCATION

Egyptian planes destroyed a convoy of eight cars before it crossed the border from Libya. Reportedly the cars were loaded with weapons and belonged to an unknown extremist militia. Al Hayat reported the following: “Army spokesman Colonel Tamer al-Rifai said that Egyptian forces are conducting sweeps and raiding to the mountains and mountainous areas to

Summary

Unknown

Egyptian Military

Qosor neighbourhood, Deir Ezzor, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Up to 22 civilians died and 32 were wounded in an airstrike on the Qosour neighbourhood of Deir Ezzor, according to local media. The regime accused the US-led Coalition of carrying out the strike. However, the Coalition categorically denied it. Other sources point towards the regime Euphrates Post reported that 20 civilians died and 30

Summary

14 – 22

30–32

السميرية, Al-Sumairiya, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

One civilian was wounded in air and artillery strikes on Al-Sumairiya, in the countryside of Aleppo, local media reported. Sources either blamed Russian warplanes for the raids, or did not attribute any blame. There were no reported civilian deaths. According to sources and images published, a popular market was struck. Shops were destroyed and there

Summary

العرضي, Al-Aradi, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Four 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

Summary

4 – 8

(4 children0–1 men)

12–24

Russian Military, Syrian Regime

5 named, 1 familiy identified

جب السكر, Jib Al-Sukkar, Hama, Syria

LOCATION

Two civilians were killed and as many as two others were injured – including a mother and sister – following airstrikes on Jib Al-Sukkar, lovcal media reported. All Sources blamed Russian warplanes for the raids. Thamer died and his “mother Faheeda Al-Ali and his sister” were also injured following the “Russian bombardment of the village

Summary

1 – 2

البوكمال, Abu Kamal, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

A 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

Summary

Russian Military, Syrian Regime

2 named

الغبرة, Al-Ghabra, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

A family of three was killed – including a father, mother and daughter – and one other civilian was injured, following an airstrike on Al-Ghabra, local media reported. Sources either blamed Russian warplanes for the raids, or did not attribute any blame. Deirezzor24 reported that there was extensive damage to property in the aftermath of

Summary

(1 child1 woman1 man)

3 named, 1 familiy identified

الشحيل, Al-Shaheel, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Four civilians including two children died following air and artillery strikes on Al-Shaheel, according to local media. Most sources blamed Russian warplanes for the strikes which “targeted residential homes”, however some did not attribute blame. Three of the civilians who died were a mother and her two children. An elderly man was also later reported

Summary

3 – 4

(2 children1 woman1 man)

4 named, 1 familiy identified

البصيرة, Al Busayrah, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Two 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

Summary

Civilian infrastructure

Healthcare facility

(2 men)

US-led Coalition, Russian Military

2 named

بين شرجان و ذي حورة, Between Sharjan and Dhi Hawra, Al Bayda, Yemen

LOCATION

On December 20th 2017, US Central Command stated that a strike had killed Obeidah Al-Lawdari, AQAP’s so-called Emir of Lawda”, and four “associates” in Bayda governorate on October 19th 2017. This announcement confirmed several earlier reports that a US drone strike had killed at least three alleged AQAP militants travelling in a car on or

Summary

Airstrike, Drone Strike

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

Unknown

Cause of injury / death

Known belligerent

US Forces

Known target

Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP)

Belligerents reported killed

5–6

مويلح شمالية, Muweleh Shimaliya, Hama, Syria

LOCATION

An entire family of four were killed when an airstrike hit their home in the night in Muweleh Shimaliya, local media said. Sources all blamed Russian warplanes for the airstrikes. It is unclear whether this strike occurred on the 19th or 20th of October. Images suggest it occurred during the night. Other civilians were reportedly

Summary

الباغوز, Al-Baghouz, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

In what some sources referred to as “a massacre”, more than 36 civilians were reportedly killed and dozens more injured when an airstrike struck a river crossing at Al-Baghouz. Most sources blamed Russian warplanes however some either did not attribute blame or blamed “unidentified warplanes”. As many as six families were identified by local media.

Summary

15 – 36

(2 children3 women3 men)

12–24

Russian Military, Unknown

15 named, 1 familiy identified

الربضة, Rabda, Hama, Syria

LOCATION

A 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.

Summary

(1 man)

Russian Military, Syrian Regime

1 named

الرويضة, Al-ruweida, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

According to local media “A number of civilians were injured as a result of the targeting of a number of air raids by the Russian airliner on the village of Ruwaydeh in the south-eastern Idlib countryside.” Footage published by the White Helmets shows wounded civilians being treated in the aftermath of what they described was

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القائم, Al Qaim, Al Anbar, Iraq

LOCATION

In an incident not previously tracked by Airwars, the Coalition later confirmed the death of one civilian in an event near Al Qaim, Iraq. Their December 2017 civilian casualty report noted: “During a Coalition strike which destroyed one ISIS VBIED production facility, two ISIS support buildings and ISIS weapons cache it was assessed that one

Summary

Known belligerent

Abu Kamal, Al Masriya roundabout, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Between eight and nine civilians died in an airstrike on the al Masriya roundabout in Abu Kamal, according to local media – though sources at the time were conflicted as to whether the US-led Coalition or Russia was responsible. In September 2019 the Coalition accepted responsibility for this incident. Its monthly civilian casualty report noted:

Summary

8 – 9

(1 man)

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

12–36

Cause of injury / death

Known belligerent

LOCATION

Up 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

Summary

(1 child1 woman)

Al Badou neighbourhood, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

Local 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

Summary

البدو, Clinics in Badou neighbourhood, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

Local 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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الملعب الاسود, Ar Raqqah: Baladi stadium, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

Raqqa 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

Summary

LOCATION

Local 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”,

Summary

Al Heif neighbourhood, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

Local 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.

Summary

Al Hadika al Baidaa neighbourhood, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

Local 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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الغبرة, Al-Ghabra, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Airstrikes 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

Summary

(1–2 children1–2 women1 man)

Russian Military, US-led Coalition, Syrian Regime

4 named

البوليل, Al-Bouleil, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

A man was killed in an air and artillery strike on Al-Bouleil, according to local media. Sources either blamed Russian warplanes for the raids, or did not attribute blame to any belligerent. According to local media, the bombardments were heavy and occurred during the night. There are no other details at this time.

Summary

(1 man)

Farah Waeys, Lower Shabelle, Somalia

LOCATION

A US drone strike near Bariire on October 16th was confirmed by the US military. However, numerous allegations of civilian harm by international media have been denied. Whilst US Africa Command did not initially publish a press release regarding this strike, they confirmed to the Bureau of Investigative Journalism at the time that they carried

Summary

Airstrike, Drone Strike

(2 men)

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

5–8

Cause of injury / death

Belligerents reported killed

2–5

Belligerents reported injured

LOCATION

Local media reported the death of two civilians in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Raqqah. According to Asharqiya Voice, they died “a few weeks ago”. Writing on Facebook on October 28th, Mohammad al Fahal, reportedly a family member of the victims, said: “My aunt has moved to the mercy of God.. Najah Ramadan al Fahl

Summary

(1 woman1 man)

LOCATION