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Incident Date

1 November 2017

Incident Code

RS2668

Location

عشاير, Ashayer, Deir Ezzor, Syria
As many as five civilians were killed following an airstrike on Ashayer, according to local media. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame, with some blaming Russia while others attributed blame to the Syrian regime. Two mothers and two daughters were killed, as well as another unidentified child. According to media, "House of…

Summary

Published
1 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

1 November 2017

Incident Code

CS1654

Location

road near Al Hiri village, Deir Ezzor, Syria
In an incident not previously tracked by Airwars, the Coalition later confirmed the deaths of two civilians and the injuries of three others in an event in northeast Mosul. Their May 2018 civilian casualty report noted: "near Al Hiri village, Deir Ezzour, Syria via self-report. During a strike on Daesh-travelled roadway two civilians were unintentionally…

Summary

Published
1 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

1 November 2017

Incident Code

CS1655

Location

سويعية, Al Suwei'iya village, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Three civilians died in an airstrike on al Suwei’yia village, according to local media. A number of parties were blamed. Euphrates Post didn’t say who was responsible for the airstrike, though Al Araby and Syrian Press Center blamed shelling by Iraqi forces. According to Alaraby, “three civilians, including two women, were killed and three others…

Summary

Published
1 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
12
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

1–2 November, 2017

Incident Code

USYEMTr110

Location

أم فريض, Am Furayd, Abyan, Yemen
A US drone strike reportedly killed an alleged AQAP militant, named as Ahmad Masfar Al-Khadr Al-Walidi, in or near Al-Furayd, in the Mudiyah district of Abyan governorate, around midnight on November 1st-2nd 2017. A local source told Sputnik that Al-Khader was killed by a drone strike between the villages of Al-Fareed and Kawkab. Al-Riyadh further…

Summary

Published
1 November 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike (Drone Strike)
Military actors reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

1 November 2017

Incident Codes

CS1656 RS2665

Location

السيال, Abu Kamal, Al Sayyal, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Between three and six civilians died in an airstrike on the home of Mohammed al-Shabib Abu Jassim, according to local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether the US-led Coalition, the Iraqi air force, Syrian regime or Russia were to blame. According to Eldorar, “The sources said that in conjunction with the artillery…

Summary

Published
1 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
3–6
Civilians reported injured
18
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition, Russian Military
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Incident Date

1 November 2017

Incident Codes

CS1657 RS2666

Location

البصيرة, Al Busayrah, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Two named civilians died and up to 23 others were wounded in an airstrike on al Busayrah according to local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether the US-led Coalition or Russia were to blame. Baladi, Jisr TV and Sharqiya Voice all blamed the Coalition. Euphrates Post reported “the martyrdom of the young…

Summary

Published
1 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
4–23
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition, Russian Military
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Incident Date

1 November 2017

Incident Code

CI874

Location

القائم, Al Qaim, Central, Al Anbar, Iraq
It was reported that raids carried out on Al Qaim had resulted in the deaths of at least 45 civilians and had left dozens of people injured. The US-led Coalition later conceded one civilian death in the event. Both Omar Al Halbusi and the Association of Muslim Scholars in Iraq blamed the Coalition, with the…

Summary

Published
1 November 2017
Civilians reported killed
45–50
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

1 November 2017

Incident Code

LQ060

Location

ورشفانة, Wershafana, Al Jafarah, Libya
Facebook sources reported “indiscriminate” shelling of Wershefana, 45km from Tripoli, with a BM-21 Grad. According to one source, Amany El Weshahy, the attack displaced civilians from the area. However there were no reports at the time of civilian harm. The War is Boring blog also reported artillery shelling but with Chinese GP1 laser-guided ammunition which…

Summary

Published
1 November 2017
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date

31 October 2017

Incident Code

CI873

Location

الباغوز, Al Baghouz (near al-Qaiem, Iraq), Nineveh, Iraq
In an incident not previously tracked by Airwars, the Coalition later announced the injuries of two civilians in an event near al Qaim. Their June 2018 civilian casualty report noted: "During a strike destroyed Daesh headquarters, two civilians were unintentionally injured." The Coalition provided Airwars with the location of this incident, accurate to within a…

Summary

Published
31 October 2017
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

30 October 2017

Incident Code

RS2664

Location

البوليل, Al-Bouleil, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Between ten and 18 civilians were killed, including at least one woman, during aerial shelling of al-Bouleil, Deir Ezzor, local sources reported, though it was unclear whether Russia or the Syrian regime was to blame. Many sources reported simultaneously about airstrikes in both the towns of al-Bouleil and Toub that day, reporting a total of…

Summary

Published
1 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
10–18
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

30 October 2017

Incident Code

LC075

Location

الحدود الليبية المصرية, Libyan-Egyptian border, Al Kufrah, Libya
Two sources reported that the Egyptian Air Force destroyed six vehicles at the border with Egypt in the Kufra district. One of them claimed that it had loaded weapons and ammunition while another claimed it was a civilian car coming back from a fishing trip. Mansoura Today reported, for example, that “Yesterday, the air force…

Summary

Published
30 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
0–1
Civilians reported injured
0–1
Military Actor
Egyptian Military
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Incident Date

30 October 2017

Incident Code

RS2663

Location

الطيانة, Tayaneh, Deir Ezzor, Syria
A single source reported that "Russian warplanes targeted the village of Al Tayana with more than 6 raids, resulting in the death of a man and several civilian casualties and damage to property." There are no other details at this time.

Summary

Published
30 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

30 October 2017

Incident Codes

CS1652 RS2662

Location

السوسة, Al Soussa town, Deir Ezzor, Syria
A family of up to six civilians died in airstrikes on Al Soussa town, according to local media. While most sources said that Russia was to blame, two alleged that the Coalition was responsible. One other source pointed towards the Syrian regime. The majority of sources (Al Latamna Youth Gathering, Al Jisr, Baladi, Eldorar, Step…

Summary

Published
30 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
5–6
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military, U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

30 October 2017

Incident Code

LC074

Location

الفتايح, Al Fatayeh, Darnah, Libya
In the first significant civilian casualty report in several months, various sources said that between 12 and 18 civilians were killed in an airstrike in Al-Fatayih – among them up to eight children and five women. In addition, 25 to 30 people were reported injured in the strike. Most sources claim Egypt was responsible for…

Summary

Published
30 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
12–18
Civilians reported injured
15–30
Military Actor
LNA/UAE Military/Egyptian Military
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Incident Date

29 October 2017

Incident Code

RS2661

Location

الحميدية, Hamidiya, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Between seven and ten civilians were killed - including two children, a woman and two men, and "dozens" more were injured, following airstrikes on Hamidiya. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame. Most blamed Russian warplanes, however one blamed the Syrian regime, and another reported that Russian and "other planes" bombed the vicinity.…

Summary

Published
29 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
7–10
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

29 October 2017

Incident Code

CS1651

Location

هجين, Hajeen, Deir Ezzor, Syria
According to Sharqiya Voice, “military aircraft launched several air raids on the city of Hajeen in eastern rural Deir Ezzor. The bombing focused on a number of civilian homes and the vicinity of the public market; there was news of the death of a woman and the wounding of others”. The Syrian Observatory for Human…

Summary

Published
29 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
2–22
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

28 October 2017

Incident Code

RS2660

Location

سنجار, Sanjar, Idlib, Syria
A father and son were both killed in a raid which struck their home in Sanjar, completely destroying it, according to local media. Sources all blamed Russian warplanes for the strikes, which allegedly occurred between midnight and 5am. Images published show a dead girl as well as a dead boy. Additionally, one source reported that…

Summary

Published
28 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
2–3
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

28 October 2017

Incident Code

RS2659

Location

البوكمال, Abu Kamal, Deir Ezzor, Syria
An elderly man was reportedly killed following an airstrike on Abu Kamal at noon on October 28th. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame. Most blamed Russian warplanes, however some did not attribute blame, while Syrian Network for Human Rights said that the Syrian regime was responsible. The strike reportedly "targeted the perimeter…

Summary

Published
28 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

27 October 2017

Incident Code

RS2658

Location

الصبحة, Sabha, Deir Ezzor, Syria
A brother and sister were killed, alongside two others, in an airstrike on Sabha, according to sources on the ground. Only one source placed the blame on Russia (Syrian Network for Human Rights), while the other sources blamed "shelling", without attributing blame. DeirEzzor24 reported that the victims were struck and killed "during their displacement to…

Summary

Published
27 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
3–4
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

26 October 2017

Incident Code

CI872

Location

Al Qaim (Romana area), Al Anbar, Iraq
Sources reported the deaths of 22 civilians and dozens of wounded as a result of an airstrike on the Romana area in Al Qaim. Local media outlets Yaqein and Dhiqar also reported the bombing. Both quoted a military source confirming the airstrike. However, Yaqein, as well as Dhiqar, mentioned both the Coalition and the Iraqi…

Summary

Published
26 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
22
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

25 October 2017

Incident Code

USYEMTr109

Location

بقرات, Baqarat, Al Bayda, Yemen
A US airstrike killed two ISIS militants "in a parked truck" in Bayda governorate on October 25th 2017, a US Central Command spokesperson told CNN News, one of two strikes against the group in the area that day. This confirmed local reports that a US drone strike had targeted ISIS militants in Baqarat, in the…

Summary

Published
25 October 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike (Drone Strike)
Military actors reported killed
2–7
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

25 October 2017

Incident Code

RS2657

Location

مخيم الفكة, Al-Fakka camp, Idlib, Syria
Several civilians were wounded following alleged Russian airstrike on Al-Fakka camp, local media said. Sources all blamed Russian warplanes for the strikes. There were no reports of civilians deaths. Images showed material damage to tents and property. One local source, Syrian Reporter, said that the strikes were "intensive and continuous" - and blamed Russian occupation…

Summary

Published
25 October 2017
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

25 October 2017

Incident Code

USYEMTr108

Location

عيشمة, Ayshamah, Al Bayda, Yemen
A US airstrike killed seven ISIS militants "traveling in a truck in a rural area of al-Bayda" governorate on October 25th 2017, a US Central Command spokesperson told CNN News, one of two declared strikes against the group in the area that day. This confirmed local reports that US drone strikes had killed at least…

Summary

Published
25 October 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike (Drone Strike)
Military actors reported killed
6–7
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

24 October 2017

Incident Code

RS2656

Location

بياعية الدناش, Baya'eyat Al-Danash, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
One child was killed, and between one and five other civilians were injured, following airstrikes on Baya'eyat Al-Danash, Aleppo, local media reported. Sources all blamed Russian warplanes for the strikes, however one local source did not attribute blame to any belligerent. Initial reporting suggested that two women were injured and a child was killed. But…

Summary

Published
24 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
1–5
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

24 October 2017

Incident Code

RS2655

Location

تل الرمان, Tal Al-Rumman, Hama, Syria
A child was killed and two women were wounded by airstrikes on Tal Al-Rumman on October 24, 2017, 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…

Summary

Published
24 October 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

23 October 2017

Incident Codes

CS1649 ISSY002

Location

سحم الجولان, Sahm al Jolan, Daraa, Syria
Local sources reported the death of up to seven civilians, including three women and two children, and up to ten ISIS affiliated militants from Jaish Khalid bin al Walid, as a result of either Coalition or Israeli airstrikes on Sahm al Jolan. The Daraa Martys Documentation Office reported Coalition airstrikes on Sahm al Jolan, “where…

Summary

Published
23 October 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2–7
Civilians reported injured
2
Military actors reported killed
3–10
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Israeli Military, U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

23 October 2017

Incident Code

LQ059

Location

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

Published
23 October 2017
Military Actor
Egyptian Military
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Incident Date

22 October 2017

Incident Code

CS1648

Location

Qosor neighbourhood, Deir Ezzor, Deir Ezzor, Syria
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

Published
22 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
14–22
Civilians reported injured
30–32
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

22 October 2017

Incident Code

RS2654

Location

العرضي, Al-Aradi, Deir Ezzor, Syria
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

Published
22 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
4–8
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

22 October 2017

Incident Code

RS2653

Location

السميرية, Al-Sumairiya, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
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

Published
22 October 2017
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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