Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident date

January 1, 2024

Incident Code

R4651a

LOCATION

دارة عزة, Darat Azza, west of Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria

Shortly before 2:14 PM on Monday, January 1st, 2024, artillery and missile shelling allegedly launched by the Syrian regime and/or Russian forces and/or Iranian forces killed at least five identified civilians and injured at least 11 civilians, including an infant and three other children, in the city of Darat Azza in Aleppo governorate, Syria. The

Summary

First published
December 30, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Infrastructure
Bakery, Commerce, Market, Mosque, Religious, Residential, Road, Transportation
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5
(1 woman4 men)
Civilians reported injured
11
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Iranian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
16 named, 2 families identified
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Incident date

September 2, 2024

Incident Code

ISPT020924g

LOCATION

بالقرب من مدرسة الفاخورة في مخيم جباليا, Vicinity of Al Fakhoura School, Jabalia refugee camp, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

Shortly before 5.20am on September 2nd 2024, at least eight civilians – including a child – were killed and 17 others were injured when an alleged Israeli airstrike hit a popular market and pastry stand in front of Al Fakhoura School in Jabalia Refugee Camp in North Gaza, where a number of people were sheltering

Summary

First published
November 27, 2024
Last updated
December 18, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
IDP or Refugee Camp, Market
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
8
(1 child1 woman6 men)
Civilians reported injured
17
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.
Impact
Food,Healthcare
Impact on services or infrastructure relating to education, health or food supply. See methodology note for details.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
8 named, 1 familiy identified
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

August 29, 2024

Incident Code

TS708

LOCATION

حي المساكن, Al-Masakin neighbourhood in the eastern part of the city of Amuda, the countryside of Al Hassakah, Al Hassakah, Syria

On Thursday, August 29th, 2024, one civilian was killed and two civilians, including a woman, were injured in an alleged drone attack by the Turkish military. The strike reportedly hit the Al-Makasin neighbourhood in the eastern part of Amuda city in the countryside of Al-Hasakah, Syria, inflicting damage to the electricity network and local grocery

Summary

First published
August 29, 2024
Last updated
December 27, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Infrastructure
Commerce, Grocery Store, Power Station, Resources
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
2
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 belligerent
Turkish Military
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

January 7, 2024

Incident Code

R4657

LOCATION

سرمين, Grand Mosque, a market and a shop in the city of Sarmin, east of Idlib, Idlib, Syria

Between four to five civilians, including two children, were injured and one civilian was killed in an artillery shelling with contested responsibility allegedly perpetrated by the Syrian regime’s military forces and/or the Russian military and/or the Iranian military in the city of Sarmin, east of Idlib, specifically at the Grand Mosque and market neighborhood near

Summary

First published
January 7, 2024
Last updated
December 30, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Artillery
Infrastructure
Commerce, Market, Mosque, Religious, Shop
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
4–5
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Iranian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
4 named
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Incident date

January 6, 2024

Incident Code

R4656

LOCATION

سرمين, market and civilian homes in Sarmin, Idlib, Syria

Shortly before 1:40 PM on Saturday, January 6, 2024, a number of civilians were reportedly killed and four others were injured when a missile strike with contested responsibility allegedly perpetrated by the Syrian regime forces and/or Russian military and/or Iranian military hit a popular market and civilian homes in the town of Sarmin in Idlib

Summary

First published
January 6, 2024
Last updated
December 30, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Artillery
Infrastructure
Car, Commerce, Market, Residential, Truck, Vehicle
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
4
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Iranian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
3 named
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Incident date

December 31, 2023

Incident Code

R4651

LOCATION

City of Idlib, Idlib, Syria

On Sunday evening, the 31st of December, 2023, one civilian man was killed and eight civilians, including three women and two children, were injured by two missile shellings of the neighbourhoods of the city of Idlib allegedly perpetrated by Syrian regime forces and/or the Russian military and/or the Iranian military. Abu Abdo Al-Malik wrote in

Summary

First published
December 31, 2023
Last updated
December 30, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Artillery
Infrastructure
Car, Commerce, Market, Residential, Vehicle
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
8
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Iranian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
4 named
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Incident date

December 30, 2023

Incident Code

R4650

LOCATION

وسط مدينة إدلب, main market near planet earth roundabout and clock roundabout, center of Idlib, Idlib, Syria

During the evening of Saturday, December 30, 2023, artillery shelling allegedly carried out by the Syrian regime and/or Russian and/or Iranian military, hit the market in the center of the city of Idlib, Syria, killing at least three civilians, including one child, and injuring up to 25 others, including four children. The site of the

Summary

First published
December 30, 2023
Last updated
December 30, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Artillery
Infrastructure
Commerce, Market
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 4
(1 child1 man)
Civilians reported injured
15–25
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Syrian Regime, Russian Military, Iranian Military
Named victims
15 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

October 9, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0044

LOCATION

محيط إحدى مدارس الأونروا, Vicinity of an UNWRA-led school, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On October 9, 2023, an alleged Israeli airstrike on/near a market in Jabalia refugee camp resulted in between 65 and 73 civilians killed, including at least 15 children and six women, and “hundreds” of wounded. A tweet from Al Jazeera Mubasher News (@ajmubasher) reported that “at least 50 were killed in a new Israeli bombardment

Summary

First published
October 8, 2023
Last updated
January 16, 2025
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Commerce, IDP or Refugee Camp, Market
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
65 – 73
(15–17 children6 women14 men)
Civilians reported injured
100–200
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.
Impact
Education,Food,Healthcare
Impact on services or infrastructure relating to education, health or food supply. See methodology note for details.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
65 named, 10 families identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
40
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

October 5, 2023

Incident Code

R4565

LOCATION

جسر الغشور, city market in Jisr Al Shughour, west of Idlib, Idlib, Syria

On the morning of Thursday, October 5, 2023, in a town of Jisr Al Shughour located west of Idlib, Syria, artillery bombardement with contested responsibility — reportedly by the Syrian regime forces and/or the Russian military — struck the city’s popular market and residential neighborhoods, killing at least one child and injuring at least 12

Summary

First published
October 5, 2023
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Artillery
Infrastructure
Market
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 3
(1–2 children1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
12
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Impact
Food
Impact on services or infrastructure relating to education, health or food supply. See methodology note for details.
Suspected belligerents
Syrian Regime, Russian Military
Named victims
13 named
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Incident date

June 25, 2023

Incident Code

R4522

LOCATION

جسر الشغور, Jisr Al Shoughar, Idlib, Syria

Between 6 and 11 civilians were killed and 30 to 61 others, including at least 2 children, were injured by alleged Russian airstrikes on Jisr Al Shoughar on June 25, 2023. @SyriaCivilDefe initially reported the casualty toll as five civilians killed and more than 20 injured but later tweeted that the death toll had risen

Summary

First published
June 25, 2023
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Market
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
6 – 11
Civilians reported injured
30–61
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 belligerent
Russian Military
Named victims
32 named
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
Belligerents reported killed
0–3
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Incident date

June 21, 2023

Incident Code

R4519

LOCATION

كفرنوران, Kafarnouran, Idlib, Syria

Between three and four civilians, including a child, were reported to have been killed and up to 11 others, including two children, a woman and an elderly man, were injured by shelling suspected by militants allied to the Syrian regime and/or Russian forces in the countryside village of Kafr Nouran on June 21, 2023. The

Summary

First published
June 21, 2023
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Artillery
Infrastructure
Market
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 4
(1 child2 men)
Civilians reported injured
7–11
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Syrian Regime, Russian Military
Named victims
11 named, 2 families identified
Belligerents reported injured
6
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Incident date

March 24, 2023

Incident Code

R4507

LOCATION

الأبزمو, Al Abzimo, Aleppo, Syria

One civilian, a young man identified by sources as Ayman Mamoun Hijazi, was reportedly killed in the town of Al Abzimo, in the western countryside of Aleppo on March 24th 2023 after a contested attack as a result of Russian forces and/or Syrian regime artillery shelling hit the marketplace after midnight, according to the Syrian

Summary

First published
March 24, 2023
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Artillery
Infrastructure
Market
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

August 24, 2022

Incident Code

TS553

LOCATION

تل رفعت, city centre of Tal Rifaat, Aleppo, Syria

Up to four civilians were killed and between five to nine others were injured when a Turkish drone was reported to target a market in the city centre of Tal Rifaat in the countryside of Aleppo, on August 24th 2022. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that the market was targeted in Tal Rifaat

Summary

First published
August 24, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Infrastructure
Market
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 4
(1 woman1–2 men)
Civilians reported injured
5–9
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 belligerent
Turkish Military
Named victims
8 named
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Incident date

April 16, 2022

Incident Code

RUK125

LOCATION

Ocновянський, Osnovianskyi , Kharkiv, Ukraine

On 16th April 2022, at 11:45 am, the Russian army allegedly launched Kalibr long-range cruise missiles at the Kharkiv region, hitting the districts of Sloboda and Osnovianskyi. Maksym Khoustov, director of the regional Department of Health, reported 18 injured.  Oleh Syniehubov, head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, confirmed that the 18 wounded were being

Summary

First published
April 16, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Infrastructure
Market
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
18–30
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 belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

March 17, 2022

Incident Code

RUK066

LOCATION

Рынок Барабашова, Barabashovo market complex, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On March 17 2022, shortly before 14:00, a missile allegedly fired by a Russia BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launcher system hit Barabashovo market on Akademika Pavlova Street in Kharkiv, killing one rescue worker and injuring another rescue worker and a woman. One Telegram channel with a clear pro-Russian stance source accused the Ukrainian military of intentionally

Summary

First published
March 17, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Infrastructure
Market
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
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 belligerent
Russian Military
Named victims
1 named
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
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Incident date

March 16, 2022

Incident Code

RUK061

LOCATION

Новосалтівський будівельний ринок, Novosaltivsʹkyy Budivelʹnyy market, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Between two to three civilians were reportedly killed and at least five others, including three rescuers, were injured by alleged Russian shelling of a market on Heroiv Pratsi St in Kharkiv on March 16, 2022. Suspilne News reported that three people were killed and five people were injured when a fire caused by Russian shelling

Summary

First published
March 16, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Infrastructure
Market
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 3
Civilians reported injured
5–8
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 belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

March 9, 2022

Incident Code

RUK043

LOCATION

вул Академіка Проскури, Akademika Proskury Street, Kharkiv, Ukraine

A 16 year old boy was killed by alleged Russian shelling of a market in the village of Zhukovsky on March 9, 2022. Suspilne Media reported that a 16 year old boy was killed by shelling of the market located at 5/7 Akademika Proskury Street in the village of Zhukovsky. Market Director Maryna Volobuyeva stated

Summary

First published
March 9, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Infrastructure
Market
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 child)
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 belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
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Incident date

March 6, 2022

Incident Code

RUK033

LOCATION

супермаркет «Хазар», вул. Академіка Вальтера, Supermarket "Khazar", Akademika Valtera Street, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Four civilians were allegedly killed and at least 15 other civilians were injured when a Russian missile shelled a supermarket on March 6th 2022, in Pyatykhatky, Kharkiv. Local source @aliev_aliev reported that the civilians were killed whilst they stood outside the supermarket. A statement from the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor’s office said, “it was established that

Summary

First published
March 6, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Infrastructure
Market
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
15
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 belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

February 28, 2022

Incident Code

RUK018

LOCATION

вулиці Клочківській, Харків, Klochkivska Street, Kharkiv, Ukraine

One woman was killed by an alleged Russian artillery shell which hit a shop on Klochkivska street in Kharkiv on February 28, 2022. The Kharkiv Human Rights Group reported that a woman’s legs were torn off by shelling near the Arbuz store on Klochkivskyi Street in the afternoon of February 28th and that she was

Summary

First published
February 28, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Infrastructure
Market
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 woman)
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 belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

December 24, 2019

Incident Code

LC259

LOCATION

منطقة بـئر الأسطى ميـلاد, Vicinity of Bi’r Al Austa Milad road, Tarabulus, Libya

On Tuesday, December 24, 2019, drone or artillery strikes, reportedly conducted by the Libyan National Army or the United Arab Emirates in the vicinity of Bi’r Al Austa Milad road, Tajoura, Libya, killed up to four civilians including two women and injured 12 other non-combatants according to local reports. A vegetable market and civilian cars

Summary

First published
December 24, 2019
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Airstrike and/or Artillery, Drone Strike
Infrastructure
Market
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 4
(0–1 children2 women0–1 men)
Civilians reported injured
12
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Impact
Food
Impact on services or infrastructure relating to education, health or food supply. See methodology note for details.
Suspected belligerents
Libyan National Army, United Arab Emirates Military
Named victims
15 named, 2 families identified
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Incident date

December 6, 2016

Incident Code

RS1766

LOCATION

معرة مصرين, Maarat Misrin, Idlib, Syria

On December 6, 2016, between 8 and 15 civilians were reportedly killed and dozens more were wounded in alleged Russia or Syrian regime airstrikes on a popular market in Maarat Misrin, according to local media. Halab News and Idlib Media Center were among sources that attributed the event to Russia. The majority of reports put

Summary

First published
December 6, 2016
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Market
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
8 – 15
(4–12 children2 men)
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
6 named, 1 familiy identified
Geolocation
City
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