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Incident Date

2 March 2017

Incident Code

USYEMTr015

Location

موجان, Mojan, Abyan, Yemen
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

Published
2 March 2017
Strike Type
Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground), Naval bombardment, Airstrike (Drone Strike)
Infrastructure
Education
Military actors reported killed
4–26
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

21 January 2017

Incident Code

USYEMTr002

Location

مديرية الصومعة, Al Sama'a, Al Bayda, Yemen
There were some unconfirmed reports of a January 21st US drone strike in Sama'a, al-Bayda province, killing up to three alleged AQAP militants. The strike was reported to have occurred in the same general area as a second, confirmed strike on the same day. All but one source said that three militants had died in…

Summary

Published
21 January 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike (Drone Strike)
Military actors reported killed
3–4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

3 January 2017

Incident Code

RS1813

Location

خان شيخون, Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib, Syria
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…

Summary

Published
3 January 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1–3
Civilians reported injured
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Syrian Regime, Russian Military
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Incident Date

6 December 2016

Incident Code

RS1767

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

Published
6 December 2016
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Commerce (Market)
Civilians reported killed
8–15
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

6 December 2016

Incident Code

RS1768

Location

مدينة ادلب, Idlib city, Idlib, Syria
On December 6, 2016, eight civilians - including six children - were reportedly killed in alleged Russian or Syrian regime raids on on Al-Arbaeen Street and Maarat Al Nisrin roundabout in the city of Idlib, in northwestern Syria, according to sources on the ground. Misrennabd reported that there had been "four martyrs and 20 wounded…

Summary

Published
6 December 2016
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
8
Civilians reported injured
1–20
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

5–6 December, 2016

Incident Code

USSOM067

Location

Omar Beere/Ibrahim Ali Berre camp near Tortoroow, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
Two media organisations reported a possible US air operation targeting an al Shabaab base in the Lower Shabelle region. Dalsan Radio reported that Somali commandos backed by US Special Forces had attacked al Shabaab bases in Omar Berre in Lower Shabelle overnight using helicopters. It also quoted what it said was an eyewitness: "'We heard several…

Summary

Published
6 December 2016
Strike Type
Airstrike
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

5 December 2016

Incident Code

RS1746

Location

Idlib city, Idlib, Syria
On December 5, 2016, at least 16 civilians were killed and between 15 and 24 were wounded in an aerial bombardment which struck Idlib city. It is unclear who was to blame, with most sources attributing blame to Russia, and some sources blaming the Syrian regime. Smart News reported that according to two activists, the…

Summary

Published
5 December 2016
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
16
Civilians reported injured
15–24
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

27 November 2016

Incident Code

RS1712

Location

الزهراء, Al Zahra village, Aleppo, Syria
On November 27, 2016, according to the Shaam News Network amongst other local sources, two people were reportedly killed and dozens wounded when an aerial bombing resulted in "several successive explosions" hitting a residential area the town of Zahra, located in the northern countryside of Aleppo, in northwestern Syria. Where sources identified a belligerent, most…

Summary

Published
27 November 2016
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2–12
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Turkish Military, Russian Military
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Incident Date

23 November 2016

Incident Code

RS1674

Location

جاسم, Jassem, Daraa, Syria
Local sources reported about a major incident in the city of Jassem, Dara'a, that reportedly killed up to nine civilians, including children and women, and wounded between two and 20. Sources were conflicted as to whether the Russian military or the Syrian regime were responsible, and several sources described the incident as a "massacre". Local…

Summary

Published
23 November 2016
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
5–9
Civilians reported injured
2–20
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

20 November 2016

Incident Code

RS1650

Location

الصاخور, Al Sakhour, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
On November 20, 2016, up to 16 civilians, including a family of six with four children, were reportedly killed by aerial shelling containing chlorine gas in the al-Sakhour neighborhood of Aleppo. Local sources differ on whether the strike can be attributed to Russia or the Syrian regime. SMART News Agency reported six civilians were killed…

Summary

Published
20 November 2016
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
6–15
Civilians reported injured
2–30
Causes of Death / Injury
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN)
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

18 November 2016

Incident Code

RS1629

Location

دوما, Douma, Eastern Ghouta, Damascus, Syria
Up to 20 civilians including four children died and dozens more were wounded in air or and artillery strikes on Douma, local media reported. The majority of sources blamed Russia, though Syriansnews said that "Russia and Assad" had launched multiple strikes on Damascus, including Douma, on this day. Syrian Reporter said: "Our correspondent in al-Ghouta…

Summary

Published
18 November 2016
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
8–20
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

17 November 2016

Incident Code

RS1607

Location

معارة الارتيق, Maarat Al Arteek, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
One civilian, a child, was killed and others were injured by alleged air or artillery strikes on Maarat Al Arkeet, according to multiple local sources. It was unclear whether Russia or the regime was to blame for the death. Alwaght suspected the Syrian regime responsible - the source stated, "Syrian army missiles and tanks targeted…

Summary

Published
17 November 2016
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
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

13 November 2016

Incident Code

RS1577

Location

مخيم خان الشيخ, Khan al Sheikh, Damascus, Syria
Two men were killed and others were wounded in an airstrike and artillery raids which struck al-Huda Mosque in a refugee camp for displaced Palestinians in Khan al Sheikh, Damascus, according to sources on the ground. Reports were conflicted as to who was to blame for the raids - with some blaming Russian military, and…

Summary

Published
13 November 2016
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Infrastructure
IDP or Refugee Camp, Religious (Mosque), Agriculture
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

2 November 2016

Incident Code

CS356

Location

معرة مصرين, Maraat Misrin, Idlib, Syria
Airstrikes variously blamed on the Coalition, on Russia and on the Assad regime targeted Fatah al Sham positions in Maarat Mislin, reportedly also killing four civilians and injuring at least two more. Initial reports – which said the town was struck three times – claimed either Russia or the Assad regime was responsible. The Syrian…

Summary

Published
2 November 2016
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
2–10
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

6 October 2016

Incident Codes

CS329 RS1417

Location

جسر السياسية, Al Siassah Bridge [exact location], Deir Ezzor, Syria
On Thursday, October 6, 2016, one civilian was killed and several others were injured when warplanes bombed Al-Siassah bridge over the Euphrates river in Deir Ez-Zawr, in eastern Syria. Reports cited both Coalition and Russian forces, although CENTCOM reported the destruction of two supply routes in Deir Ezzor for October 5th-6th. Sham News Network reported…

Summary

Published
6 October 2016
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military, U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

26 August 2016

Incident Code

RS1198

Location

بالقرب من نادي اليحيى، ٱلرَّقَّة, Vicinity of Yahya Sports Club, Raqqa, Raqqa, Syria
Between five and nine civilians including one child died and up to 20 more were wounded in airstrikes on Al Idkhar neighbourhood of Raqqa, according to sources on the ground - though reports were conflicted as to whether Russia, the Assad regime of the US-led Coalition was responsible. Several reports said that strikes occurred near…

Summary

Published
26 August 2016
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
5–9
Civilians reported injured
20
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military, U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

13 August 2016

Incident Code

RS1143

Location

شاميكو, Shamico, Aleppo, Syria
Between five and ten civilians died and more were wounded in airstrikes on Shamico, local media reported – though it was unclear whether Russia or the regime were responsible. According to Syria News Desk, “nine civilians were killed and others wounded at dawn today [Aug 13th], a result of Russian warplanes carrying out six raids…

Summary

Published
13 August 2016
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Agriculture
Civilians reported killed
5–10
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

10 August 2016

Incident Code

USSOM060

Location

Saakow, Middle Juba, Somalia
US forces helped Somali commandos in an operation in southern Somalia that killed several members of al Shabaab, a Pentagon official said on August 16th. The operation took place on August 10th. Somali forces approached an al Shabaab checkpoint. The terrorists reportedly opened fire and a gun battle ensued. “US advisers accompanied the Somali-led force,…

Summary

Published
10 August 2016
Strike Type
Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
Military actors reported killed
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

24 July 2016

Incident Code

USSOM059

Location

El Adde, Gedo, Somalia
Local residents said jets bombed an al Shabaab camp near El Adde in Gedo region late at night on Sunday July 24. The attack hit the same area that 100 Kenyan peacekeepers were killed in January 2016 when al Shabaab forces overran their base. It was attributed to the Kenyan Defence Force with the Pentagon…

Summary

Published
24 July 2016
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
70
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

16 July 2016

Incident Code

RS1018

Location

مشفى عمر بن عبد العزيز في حي المعادي، ﺣَﻠَﺐ, Omar Bin Abdul Aziz Hospital, Maadi neighbourhood, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
According to local sources, there were injuries to medical staff and material damage to the Omar Bin Abdul Aziz Hospital in the Maadi neighbourhood in Aleppo on July 16th 2016 after an alleged Russian or Syrian regime missile targeted the healthcare facility. Other local sources, such as Radio Al Kul and @salqin also described that…

Summary

Published
16 July 2016
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Civilians reported killed
0–2
Civilians reported injured
0–2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

4 July 2016

Incident Code

RS0974

Location

خان الشيح‬, Khan al Sheikh, Damascus, Syria
A Children’s Protection Centre in Khan al-Sheikh camp was reportedly struck and “almost totally destroyed” in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes. Local sources added that the shelling also destroyed houses, killing four civilians and wounding five more. According to the Shaam News Network, “Russian planes launched air raids on farms and on the outskirts…

Summary

Published
4 July 2016
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Agriculture, IDP or Refugee Camp, Residential
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
5
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

2 June 2016

Incident Code

RS0834

Location

كفرجالس‬, Kafr Jaless farmlands, Idlib, Syria
Three civilians from one family died and several others were injured when farmlands at Kafr Jaless were hit with airstrikes, said reports by local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether this was the work of Russia or the Assad regime. According to Syrian Press Center, “Russian warplanes launched air strikes on houses…

Summary

Published
2 June 2016
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential, Agriculture (Agricultural Land)
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

30 May 2016

Incident Code

RS0822

Location

اللطامنة, Ltamenah, Hama, Syria
Numerous sources, including LCCSY and Baladi News, reported that civilians had been wounded in an alleged Russian or regime strike on farms around Ltamenah city.  LCCSY and the Damascus Coordination Committee blamed Russia, while Radio Al Kul said the regime was responsible. All other sources only cited unidentified ‘warplane strikes.’  

Summary

Published
30 May 2016
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Agriculture
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

27 May 2016

Incident Code

RS0814

Location

اللطامنة, Ltamenah, Hama, Syria
According to LCCSY, “Russian warplanes launched two air rocket cluster bombs on agricultural land in Ltamenah in the northern countryside of Hama.” They said that some farmers had been injured, but provided no further details. Qasioun also blamed Russia. Syrian PC News and All4Syria News (which blamed ‘regime artillery shelling’) reported that there were two civilians…

Summary

Published
27 May 2016
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Infrastructure
Agriculture (Agricultural Land)
Civilians reported killed
2–3
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

19 March 2016

Incident Code

CI203a

Location

القيارة, Qayarrah, Nineveh, Iraq
According to a field investigation conducted by reporters Azmah Khan and Anand Gopal for the New York Times, seven civilian were killed and one injured by a Coalition airstrike on a railway station in Qayyarah. The two journalists provided Airwars with the following: “According to our reporting, the following occurred: When ISIS left a mortar…

Summary

Published
19 March 2016
Strike Type
Airstrike
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

13 March 2016

Incident Codes

CS190 RS0738

Location

أبو قلقل, Abu Qalqal, Aleppo, Syria
Two civilians were reported killed in an airstrike on the town of Abu Kalkal. Opinion was split as to whether the attack was Russian, Coalition or Syrian regime in origin. Daesh-linked Al A’amaq Media, the Syrian Observatory, the Syrian Network, the Syrian Human Rights Committee, Shaam News and al Hall Media all said the attack…

Summary

Published
13 March 2016
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military, U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

28 February 2016

Incident Code

RS0698

Location

جسر الشغور, Jisr al Shughour, Idlib, Syria
A pregnant woman was killed and at least 12 civilians injured, most of them children, in airstrikes on Jisr al-Shughour, according to local sources. Two alleged that Russia was responsible. However a third (the Syrian Network for Human Rights) blamed the Syrian regime. Shaam News reported that Russian warplanes carried out air raids targeting the…

Summary

Published
28 February 2016
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
12–21
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

24 February 2016

Incident Code

RS0670

Location

البوليل, Al Bulial, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Between two and four civilians died in multiple airstrikes on Al Bulial, according to local sources. While the majority of reports blamed Russia, some pointed towards the Assad regime. According to All4Syria: “Russian warplanes carried out 12 raids on a farm in the village of Albulial, resulting in a number of civilian deaths. Among them…

Summary

Published
24 February 2016
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Agriculture
Civilians reported killed
2–5
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

3 December 2015

Incident Code

CI037

Location

حميدات, Humaidat, Nineveh, Iraq
Two children were reportedly killed in an alleged Coalition strike on the town of Hemidiat to the west of Mosul. According to Shafaqna and others, the strike hit the commercial district of the town: "The death of two children has beeen reported from an aerial bombardment by international Coalition aircraft west of Mosul. Early detection of…

Summary

Published
3 December 2015
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

9 November 2015

Incident Code

RS0137

Location

مخيم أوبين, Ubin IDP Camp, Latakia, Syria
A major airstrike on an IDP camp close to the Turkish border killed up to eight civilians and injured a further ten, according to reports. While most blamed the Assad regime, JBC News claimed Russia was responsible. All said powerful Russian-made munitions were used in the attack. The camp – home to 5,000 internally displaced…

Summary

Published
9 November 2015
Strike Type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential, IDP or Refugee Camp
Civilians reported killed
4–8
Civilians reported injured
10–12
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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