Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident Code

ISPT0018

Incident date

October 7, 2023

Location

جنوب غزة, Gaza City, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

Geolocation

31.488321, 34.445945 Note: The accuracy of this location is to City level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

On Saturday, October 7th 2023, a young man was killed in an alleged Israeli airstrike south of Gaza city.

The Palestinian Center for Human Rights (PCHR) identified him as Amir Abdullah al-Khor, aged 19, further noting that he was just passing by the area when he was killed in the bombing. A relative of the victim, Osama al-Khor, shared a tribute on social media, saying “And give good news to the patient ones who, when a calamity befalls them, say, ‘Indeed we belong to God and to Him we shall return.’ May God have mercy on you, Amir.” Sabra Martyrs Organisation expressed sympathy for the victim’s family, saying it “extends its deepest condolences” to the al-Khor family for the death of their son Amir Abdullah al-Khor.

Only one source, PCRH, identified the belligerent – attributing the strike to Israeli forces.

The incident occurred at approximately 11:00 am local time.

Due to the scale and urgency of Airwars’ assessment process, all images have been automatically uploaded to each assessment with the graphic filter applied to protect users. We have also included all images identified from the sources, which may also include any imagery of combatants.

The incident occured at approximately 11:00 am local time.

The victims were named as:

Amir Abdullah al-Khor امير عبدالله الخور
19 years old male killed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Single source claim
  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1
  • (1 man)
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (4) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (6) [ collapse]

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    Source: Osama Alkhor facebook

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    Source: Osama Alkhor facebook

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    Source: Osama Alkhor facebook

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    Source: Osama Alkhor facebook

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    Source: Mohammed Shahin facebook

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    Source: Basra Martyrs facebook

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the south of Gaza City (جنوب غزة). Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further. The generic coordinates for Gaza City are: 31.488321, 34.445945.

Israeli Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Israeli Military
  • Israeli Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Single source claim
  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1
  • (1 man)
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (4) [ collapse]

Incident Code

ISPT0004

Incident date

October 7, 2023

Location

منزل لعائلة الدوس  في حي الزيتون جنوب مدينة غزة, home of the Al-Dous family in Al-Zaytoun neighborhood, south of Gaza City., Gaza, the Gaza Strip

Geolocation

31.485479, 34.444885 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Neighbourhood/area level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

An alleged Israeli airstrike using several missiles struck a residential building in the Al-Zaytoun neighborhood of Gaza in the evening of October 7th, 2023. Fifteen members of the Al-Dous family, including seven children, were reportedly killed due to the destruction of their home. Awni Adel Al-Dous and his wife Ibtisam Mohammed Khalil Al-Dous had sons and grandchildren who lived in the same three-storey household.

Juma Al-Dous posted that “more than 15 people” from the family were under the rubble while DCI Palestine reported that ten people, including five children, were killed. Airwars has adopted a minimum casualty estimate of 15, given that fifteen victims were named by local sources and relatives of the family. Amnesty International also reported 15 deaths from Al-Dous family members.

The following names were identified by reviewing sources from various social media posts by individuals in the neighborhood, family members and the Defense for Children International – Palestine (DCI Palestine): Awni Adel Al-Dous and his wife Ibtisam Mohammed Khalil Al-Dous; and children Ibtisam Adel Awni Al-Dous, 17 years old, Rawand Adel Awni Al-Dous, 15 years old, Awni Adel Al-Dous, 12 years old, Ahmad Adel Awni Al-Dous, 10 years old, Rakan Mohammad Awni Al-Dous, four years old, Zaid Adel Awni Al-Dous, three years old, and the youngest child killed Adam Osama Al-Dous was just 18 months old.

A post from Nrmeen Mamdouh identified Ibtisam Adel Awni Al-Dous as a student who received a grade of 100% during her 11th academic year. Shuhada Al-Zaytoun Basic School for Boys offered condolences to “the brilliant student” Awni Adel Awni Al-Dous. Another post identified Awni as a Youtuber who wanted to be famous. Yahya Al Jamal described Omar Awni Al-Dous (Abu Karim) as patient, polite, genuine, cheerful and kind-hearted.

The six other victims killed in the strikes were identified by local sources as four men Adel Awni Al-Dous, Omar Awni Al-Dous (“Abu Karim”), Muhannad Awni Al-Dous, Osama Awni Al-Dous, and two women Israa Totah and Elham Ahmed Raqiq. The age of the victims was not provided by the sources.

Amnesty International quoted Mohammad Al-Dous, father of Rakan Mohammad Awni Al-Dous, who said “two bombs fell suddenly on top of the building and destroyed it. My wife and I were lucky to survive because we were staying on the top floor. She was nine-months pregnant and gave birth at al-Shifa hospital a day after the attack. Our entire family has been destroyed.”

The Al-Dous family posted on Facebook that the bombing of the home of Hajj Awni Al-Dous resulted in the complete destruction of the house and “created a state of fear and panic in the area”. Amnesty added that it took relatives, neighbours, and rescue teams more than six hours to remove the bodies from the rubble.

Where sources identified the belligerent, all sources attributed the strikes to Israeli forces. Multiple sources mentioned that the home was bombed without a warning and Amnesty quoted one of the neighbors of the victims who said “It was sudden, boom, nobody told us anything”. Amnesty’s research also indicated that they “found no evidence of military targets in the area at the time of the attack”.

Where possible, Airwars has matched names and ages with the Palestinian Ministry of Health list of nearly 7000 victims’ names and ID numbers released on October 26th.

Due to the scale and urgency of Airwars’ assessment process, all images have been automatically uploaded to each assessment with the graphic filter applied to protect users. We have also included all images identified from the sources, which may also include any imagery of combatants.

The incident occured between 8:20 pm and 8:30 pm local time.

The victims were named as:

Family members (15)

Awni Adel Al-Dous عوني عادل الدوس
Adult male killed Matched to MoH ID 905498580
Ibtisam Mohammed Khalil Al-Dous ابتسام محمد خليل الدوس
68 years old female Awni's wife killed Matched to MoH ID 964885438
Ibtisam Adel Awni Al-Dous  ابتسام عادل الدوس
17 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 424329431
Rawand Adel Awni Al-Dous روند عادل الدوس
15 years old female killed Matched to MoH ID 442308920
Awni Adel Al-Dous عوني عادل الدوس
12 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 426164687
Ahmad Adel Awni Al-Dous احمد عادل الدوس
10 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 433456746
Rakan Mohammad Awni Al-Dous ركان محمد الدوس
4 years old male killed
Zaid Adel Awni Al-Dous زيد عادل الدوس
3 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 442219549
Adam Osama Al-Dous ادم اسامة الدوس
1.6 years old male killed
Adel Awni Al-Dous عادل عوني الدوس
Adult male killed
Omar Awni Al-Dous عمر عوني الدوس
36 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 801485244
Muhannad Awni Al-Dous مهند عوني الدوس
28 years old male killed Matched to MoH ID 400907911
Osama Awni Al-Dous اسامة عوني الدوس
Adult male killed
Israa Totah اسراء طوطح
Adult female killed
Elham Ahmed Raqiq إلهام أحمد رقيق
Adult female killed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    15
  • (7 children3 women5 men)
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (28) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (28) [ collapse]

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    Source: Al Dous family

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    Source: Al Zaytoun neighbourhood, Gaza

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    Source: Nrmeen Mamdouh

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    Source: Nrmeen Mamdouh

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    Source: Nrmeen Mamdouh

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    Source: Juma Al Dous

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    Source: Juma Al Dous

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    Source: Juma Al Dous

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    Source: Juma Al Dous

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    Source: Abo Alaa Diab

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    Source: Abo Alaa Diab

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    Source: Al Zaytoun neighbourhood page

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    Source: Omar Alaa Ishtewi

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    Source: Omar Alaa Ishtewi

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    Source: Omar Alaa Ishtewi

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    Source: Al Zaytoun neighborhood

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    Source: Yahya Al Jamal

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    Source: Shuhada Al-Zaytoun Basic School for Boys

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    Source: Um firas Ishtewi

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    Source: Um firas Ishtewi

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    Source: Um firas Ishtewi

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    Source: Um firas Ishtewi

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    Source: Um firas Ishtewi

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    Source: Um firas Ishtewi

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    Source: Um firas Ishtewi

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    Source: Um firas Ishtewi

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    Source: Adli Attiya

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    Source: Adli Attiya

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the neighbourhood of Al Zeitoun (الزيتون), within the Gaza strip (قِطَاعُ غَزَّةَ), for which the generic coordinates are: 31.485479 34.444885. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Israeli Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Israeli Military
  • Israeli Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    15
  • (7 children3 women5 men)
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Israeli Military

Sources (28) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RS1836

Incident date

January 14, 2017

Location

معرة مصرين, Ma'arat Misrin, Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

36.023611, 36.680455 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Exact location (via Airwars) level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

Between seven and 11 civilians including two children and a woman were killed, and as many as 25 more were wounded, in an airstrike which targeted a market in Ma’arat Misrin early morning on Saturday 14th January, according to sources on the ground. Two children and a woman were also included in the death toll according to sources. Almost all sources attributed the blame to Russian warplanes, with some other sources not identifying the culprit.

According to sources, a bakery was damaged, as was an “industrial zone”, residential homes, and many shops in the market.

Not only were ten members of the civil defence wounded, but many injuries were severe, and sources stated that the death toll would likely rise.

Two planes were allegedly sighted in the vicinity.

One source claimed that 15 civilians were killed in Idlib on the 14th, “most were from Ma’arat.”

The incident occured at 03:45:00 local time.

The victims were named as:

Alaa Zakaria Sabra
Age unknown from Harbnosh killed
Nader Ali Taleb
Age unknown from Harbnosh killed
Ahmad Abdallah Taleb
Age unknown from Harbnosh killed
Ali Al Ja’abi
Age unknown from Al Kafar killed
Jassem Soufan
Age unknown from Tala’ada killed
Hussein Soufan
Child male from Tala’ada killed
Subhi al Ruhaibi
Age unknown from Idlib killed

Summary

  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    7 – 11
  • (2 children1 woman)
  • Civilians reported injured
    10–25
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (28) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (14) [ collapse]

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    A seriously injured child is pulled from the rubble in the immediate aftermath of an alleged Russian raid on Ma'arat Misrin, 14th Jan 2017. (via Syrian Civil Defense in Idlib)

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    Injured civilians are pulled from the rubble in the immediate aftermath of an alleged Russian raid on Ma'arat Misrin, 14th Jan 2017. (via Syrian Civil Defense in Idlib)

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    Injured civilians are pulled from the rubble in the immediate aftermath of an alleged Russian raid on Ma'arat Misrin, 14th Jan 2017. (via Syrian Civil Defense in Idlib)
  • The effects of an airstrike on the market following an alleged Russian raid on Ma'arat Misrin, 14th Jan 2017. (via Thiqa Agency)
  • A young boy saves oranges from the rubble which was market in the aftermath of an alleged Russian raid on Ma'arat Misrin, 14th Jan 2017. (via @Sabrnews)
  • The aftermath of a market which was targeted by an alleged Russian raid on Ma'arat Misrin, 14th Jan 2017. (via @alsawtnews)
  • The aftermath of a market which was targeted by an alleged Russian raid on Ma'arat Misrin, 14th Jan 2017. (via @alsawtnews)
  • The aftermath of a market which was targeted by an alleged Russian raid on Ma'arat Misrin, 14th Jan 2017. (via @alsawtnews)
  • The aftermath of a market which was targeted by an alleged Russian raid on Ma'arat Misrin, 14th Jan 2017. (via @MousaAlomar)
  • The aftermath of a market which was targeted by an alleged Russian raid on Ma'arat Misrin, 14th Jan 2017. (via Idlib Media Centre)
  • The aftermath of a market which was targeted by an alleged Russian raid on Ma'arat Misrin, 14th Jan 2017. (via Idlib Media Centre)
  • The aftermath of a market which was targeted by an alleged Russian raid on Ma'arat Misrin, 14th Jan 2017. (via Idlib Media Centre)
  • Civilians are rescued from the rubble. (via Idlib Media Centre)
  • Alaa Zakaria Sabra, killed in an alleged Russian raid on Ma'arat Misrin, 14th Jan 2017. (via Basel.sabra.9)

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Russian Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Russian Military
  • Russian Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Original strike reports

Russian Military
Official source

Russia has not reported any specific strikes between January 1st – 31st 2017.

Summary

  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    7 – 11
  • (2 children1 woman)
  • Civilians reported injured
    10–25
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (28) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RS1828

Incident date

January 12, 2017

Location

بنش, Binnish, Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

35.955207, 36.708289 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Exact location (via Airwars) level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

As many as four civilians were killed – including a child –  and 28 more were wounded, following an alleged airstrike on Binnish, which struck a market, local media reported. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame, some blaming the Syrian regime, and other blaming Russia.

Due to the extent of damage in the aftermath, there is much footage showing civilians being dug up from the rubble hours after the raid.

Residential homes and the main market in Binnish were reportedly struck and destroyed.

According to @ZakariaNassani, the aerial bombardment consisted of 11 raids on the town.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    3 – 4
  • (1 child)
  • Civilians reported injured
    2–28
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Contested
    Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
  • Suspected attackers
    Russian Military, Syrian Regime

Sources (11) [ collapse]

Media
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    The immediate aftermath of an alleged Russian and Syrian regime raid on Binnish, 12th January 2017. (via Ahmad Fallah)
  • White helmets clearing the rubble and finding another wounded civilian buried in the rubble following an alleged Russian and Syrian regime raid on Binnish, 12th January 2017. (via Edlib Media Center)

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    A civilian is pulled from the rubble during a news bulletin reporting on the alleged Russian and Syrian regime raid on Binnish, 12th January 2017. (via Al Jazeera mubasher)
  • A civilian is pulled from the rubble following an alleged Russian and Syrian regime raid on Binnish, 12th January 2017. (via @ZakariaNassani)

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    A civilian is pulled from the rubble following an alleged Russian and Syrian regime raid on Binnish, 12th January 2017. (via @ZakariaNassani)
  • The aftermath of an alleged Russian and Syrian regime raid on Binnish, 12th January 2017. (via @ZakariaNassani)
  • Am injured civilian following an alleged Russian and Syrian regime raid on Binnish, 12th January 2017. (via @ZakariaNassani)
  • A civilian is pulled from the rubble following an alleged Russian and Syrian regime raid on Binnish, 12th January 2017. (via @SyriaCivilDefe)

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    White helmets clearing the rubble and finding another wounded civilian buried in the rubble following an alleged Russian and Syrian regime raid on Binnish, 12th January 2017. (via Baladi network)
  • The market in the aftermath of an alleged Russian and Syrian regime raid on Binnish, 12th January 2017. (via @SyrianCoalition)
  • The aftermath of an alleged Russian and Syrian regime raid on Binnish, 12th January 2017. (via @HalabTodayTV)
  • The aftermath of an alleged Russian and Syrian regime raid on Binnish, 12th January 2017. (via @HalabTodayTV)
  • The aftermath of an alleged Russian and Syrian regime raid on Binnish, 12th January 2017. (via @HalabTodayTV)

Geolocation notes (1) [ collapse]

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Russian Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Russian Military
  • Russian Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Original strike reports

Russian Military
Official source

Russia has not reported any specific strikes between January 1st – 31st 2017.

Syrian Regime Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Syrian Regime
  • Syrian Regime position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    3 – 4
  • (1 child)
  • Civilians reported injured
    2–28
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Contested
    Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
  • Suspected attackers
    Russian Military, Syrian Regime

Sources (11) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RS1815

Incident date

January 3, 2017

Location

خان شيخون, Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

35.440813, 36.6493607 Note: The accuracy of this location is to City level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

As many as three civilians were killed, inducing a pregnant woman and her unborn child, and up to three civilians were wounded, following an alleged Russian and or Syrian regime airstrike on Khan Sheikhoun, local media reported. 

Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame with some attributing blame to Russian warplanes, while others blamed the Syrian regime. One source even blamed both belligerents for the raid.

According to @MousaAlomar, residential homes were struck in the raid. Photographic evidence showed the extent of devastation to the homes.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Rawan Hamo
Adult female pregnant killed

Summary

  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1 – 3
  • (1 woman)
  • Civilians reported injured
    3
  • Suspected attackers
    Russian Military, Syrian Regime, Syrian Regime

Sources (14) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (8) [ collapse]

  • The extent of destruction to civilian homes following an alleged airstrike on Khan Sheikhoun, 3rd January 2017. (via @Aleppojourn)
  • A civilian casualty in the aftermath of an alleged airstrike on Khan Sheikhoun, 3rd January 2017. (via @aboqdama123)
  • The extent of destruction to civilian homes following an alleged airstrike on Khan Sheikhoun, 3rd January 2017. (via @RozanaFM)

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    The extent of destruction to civilian homes and a wounded civilian following an alleged airstrike on Khan Sheikhoun, 3rd January 2017. (via @MousaAlomar)
  • A wounded civilian in the aftermath of an alleged airstrike on Khan Sheikhoun, 3rd January 2017. (via @Mojahedaboaljod)

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    A wounded civilian in the aftermath of an alleged airstrike on Khan Sheikhoun, 3rd January 2017. (via @Mojahedaboaljod)
  • An exploded artillery shell in the aftermath of an alleged airstrike on Khan Sheikhoun, 3rd January 2017. (via @Mojahedaboaljod)
  • The aftermath of an alleged airstrike on Khan Sheikhoun, 3rd January 2017. (via @Mojahedaboaljod)

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the city of Khan Sheikhoun (خان شيخون), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.440813, 36.6493607. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Russian Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Russian Military
  • Russian Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Original strike reports

Russian Military
Official source

Russia has not reported any specific strikes between December 1st – 31st 2016.

Syrian Regime Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Syrian Regime
  • Syrian Regime position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Syrian Regime Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Syrian Regime
  • Syrian Regime position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1 – 3
  • (1 woman)
  • Civilians reported injured
    3
  • Suspected attackers
    Russian Military, Syrian Regime, Syrian Regime

Sources (14) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RS1808

Incident date

December 29, 2016

Location

جسر الشغور, Jisr Al Shoghour, Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

35.81425, 36.319812 Note: The accuracy of this location is to City level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

One adult male was killed, and two or more were injured, in alleged Russian airstrikes which struck the residential neighbourhood of Jisr Al Shoghour. All sources attributed blame to Russian aviation, which it is reported to have carried out four raids on the vicinity.

According to one source the attack consisted of three cluster bombs raids, whereas another source said rocket propelled grenades were used. There are additional reports which suggest missiles were launched on the vicinity.

Smart News confirmed that the wounded were taken to a nearby medical facility where they received treatment.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Mohammed Hani Al Sheikh
Adult male killed
Abd al-Nasir Haj Musa
Age unknown male injured
Mohamed Mostafa Hajj Khader
Age unknown male injured

Summary

  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1
  • (1 man)
  • Civilians reported injured
    2
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (9) [ collapse]

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the city of Jisr Al Shoghour (جسر الشغور), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.81425, 36.319812. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Russian Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Russian Military
  • Russian Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Original strike reports

Russian Military
Official source

Russia has not reported any specific strikes between December 1st – 31st 2016.

On 6 January 2017, Russia, however, reported: “Since November 8, 2016, the aircraft carrier group of the Northern Fleet consisting of the heavy aircraft carrying cruiser Admiral Kuznetsov, the heavy nuclear missile cruiser Pyotr Velikiy, the large ASW ship Severomorsk, as well as auxiliary vessels of the Black Sea Fleet, has been fulfilling counterterrorist missions on the territory of Syria”, adding that ”in the course of two months of their participation in the combat actions, naval aviation pilots have carried out 420 combat sorties, 117 of them were night ones.”

Summary

  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1
  • (1 man)
  • Civilians reported injured
    2
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (9) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RS1789

Incident date

December 12, 2016

Location

كفر يحمول, Kafr Yahmoul, Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

36.058952, 36.697254 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Village level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

As many as two civilians were killed, and three others were wounded, in an airstrike which struck Kafr Yahmoul, Idlib, local media reported. Most sources blamed Russian warplanes for the alleged raid, with some others not attributing any blame for the airstrikes, and simply reporting on warplane bombing. 

According to some sources, the victim was a female child; she was also named and a graphic image of her was published.

Other sources, however, reported a woman was killed.

@AleppoAMC reported that rockets struck the vicinity. 

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Raghd Shahoud
Child female killed

Summary

  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1 – 2
  • (1 child1 woman)
  • Civilians reported injured
    3
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (6) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (1) [ collapse]

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    Raghd Shahoud, killed in alleged Russian airstrikes on Kafr Yahmoul, 12th December 2016. (via @Mendeshor)

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Kafr Yahmoul (كفر يحمول), for which the generic coordinates are: 36.058952, 36.697254. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Russian Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Russian Military
  • Russian Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Original strike reports

Russian Military
Official source

Russia has not reported any specific strikes between December 1st – 31st 2016.

On 6 January 2017, Russia, however, reported: “Since November 8, 2016, the aircraft carrier group of the Northern Fleet consisting of the heavy aircraft carrying cruiser Admiral Kuznetsov, the heavy nuclear missile cruiser Pyotr Velikiy, the large ASW ship Severomorsk, as well as auxiliary vessels of the Black Sea Fleet, has been fulfilling counterterrorist missions on the territory of Syria”, adding that ”in the course of two months of their participation in the combat actions, naval aviation pilots have carried out 420 combat sorties, 117 of them were night ones.”

Summary

  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1 – 2
  • (1 child1 woman)
  • Civilians reported injured
    3
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (6) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RS1796

Incident date

December 11, 2016

Location

Sarqib, Idlib, Syria

Geolocation

35.859101, 36.797731 Note: The accuracy of this location is to City level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

A girl was seriously wounded in an alleged Russian and Syrian regime raid on Sarqib, Aleppo. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame, some attributing responsibility to Russia and others the Syrian regime.

According to a source the girl was trapped under the rubble for eight hours. She died of her wounds on the 27th.

There are no other details at this time.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Fatima al-Korini
Child female killed

Summary

  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1
  • (1 child)
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Contested
    Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
  • Suspected attackers
    Russian Military, Syrian Regime

Sources (7) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (2) [ collapse]

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    Fatima al-Korini, killed in an alleged Russian and Syrian regime raid on Sarqib, 11th December 2016. (via @SN4HR)

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    Fatima al-Korini, killed in an alleged Russian and Syrian regime raid on Sarqib, 11th December 2016. (via EMC)

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the city of Sarqib, for which the generic coordinates are: 35.859101, 36.797731. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Russian Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Russian Military
  • Russian Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Original strike reports

Russian Military
Official source

Russia has not reported any specific strikes between December 1st – 31st 2016.

On 6 January 2017, Russia, however, reported: “Since November 8, 2016, the aircraft carrier group of the Northern Fleet consisting of the heavy aircraft carrying cruiser Admiral Kuznetsov, the heavy nuclear missile cruiser Pyotr Velikiy, the large ASW ship Severomorsk, as well as auxiliary vessels of the Black Sea Fleet, has been fulfilling counterterrorist missions on the territory of Syria”, adding that ”in the course of two months of their participation in the combat actions, naval aviation pilots have carried out 420 combat sorties, 117 of them were night ones.”

Syrian Regime Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Syrian Regime
  • Syrian Regime position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1
  • (1 child)
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Contested
    Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
  • Suspected attackers
    Russian Military, Syrian Regime

Sources (7) [ collapse]