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Incident Date

10 July 2019

Incident Codes

TI024a IRI002

Location

ديري, Dere, Erbil, Iraq
One to two civilians, including an 18-year-old girl, were killed and up to four others injured in alleged Turkish or Iranian artillery strikes in the Bradost region of Iraqi Kurdistan on July 10th, 2019 according to local media reports. Al-Monitor reported that Iranian artillery shelled the Sidakan border area in Erbil province on July 10th…

Summary

Published
10 July 2019
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
2–4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Iranian Military, Turkish Military
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Incident Date

10 July 2019

Incident Code

RS3883

Location

بلدات متعددة في أدلب, Several town in Idlib, Idlib, Syria
A single source reported that "12 civilians were killed and dozens were injured by airstrikes by Al Assad and the Russian military and helicopter gunships on the towns and villages of Idlib countryside". The source added that many of the wounded were injured in raids on the cities and towns of Khan Sheikhaon, Ma'arat Al…

Summary

Published
10 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
12
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

8 July 2019

Incident Code

LC161a

Location

قصر بن غشير, Qasr Bin Gashir, Tarabulus, Libya
One civilian was allegedly killed by an airstrike on Qasr Bin Gashir. On October 8th Tk Yahrouq Kl shy reported: "The death of the young Mohammed Abdulmoula Khamid Al-Atrash caused by wounds as a result of warplanes shelling 3 months ago on Al-Sharif Hotel area in Qasr Bin Ghashir." Tarhouna 24 published a carbon copy…

Summary

Published
8 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Unknown
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Incident Date

8 July 2019

Incident Code

USYEMTr202

Location

مريب, Ma'rib, Ma'rib, Yemen
One Telegram source, Mutabaa Akhbariya, reported that a US drone strike targeted alleged AQAP ammunition and weapon stores in Marib city, in Marib governorate, on the evening of July 8th 2019. There were no known associated reports of civilian harm. Mutabaa Akhbariya stated that, according to "intelligence sources", six people were killed and twelve wounded…

Summary

Published
8 July 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike (Drone Strike)
Military actors reported killed
1–6
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

23 June 2019

Incident Code

LC155a

Location

قصر بن غشير, Qasr Bin Gashir, Tarabulus, Libya
One woman was indirectly killed as a result of a GNA airstrike on Qasr Bin Gashir, according to Amnesty International. The human rights NGO said in a detailed field investigation: "In a residential area of Qasr Bin Ghashir, two consecutive air strikes destroyed two one-storey houses in the same area in the afternoon of 23…

Summary

Published
23 June 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
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Incident Date

14 June 2019

Incident Code

RS3792

Location

الزكاة, Al Zakat, Hama, Syria
A single source reported that an unknown number of civilians were wounded when Russian and Syrian regime forces carried out airstrikes on the town of Al Zakat, Hama governorate, on June 14th, 2019. Step News wrote that "Russian and Syrian regime aircraft, with more than 15 airstrikes, targeted the cities of Al Latamina, Kafr Zita,…

Summary

Published
14 June 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

14 June 2019

Incident Code

RS3793

Location

بلدات متعددة, Several towns and villages, Idlib, Syria
An unknown number of civilians were injured when Russian and Syrian regime forces carried out air raids and shelled a number of cities, towns and villages, including Khan Sheikhun, Ma'arah al-Nu'man, Kafr Nabal, Habayt, Tirmala, Kafromah, Baarba, Arinbeh, Abidin, Al-Deir, Ahsem, Hachash, Tall Mardikh, Jericho, Kafarsganah, Tufnaz, Hayish, Sahihan, Masmudah and Hamra.

Summary

Published
14 June 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

12 June 2019

Incident Code

ISSY-120619

Location

تل الحارة, Tal Al Hara, Daraa, Syria
Alleged Israeli airstrikes were launched against Tal Al Hara in Daraa on June 12, 2019. Mohammed Hourani, correspondent of the news agency "Step News" in Daraa: "The Israeli raids targeting, before dawn today, the area of Jabajeb and Hill strategic Tal Hl Hara north of Daraa and witnessed the outbreak of fire there after being…

Summary

Published
12 June 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military Actor
Israeli Military
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Incident Date

11 June 2019

Incident Code

TS290

Location

شارع السكة, Tal Rifa’at, Aleppo, Syria
One civilian was allegedly killed and three more injured in a Turkish artillery strike on Tal Rifa’at. ANF reported: "The Turkish army and allied jihadist terrorists have launched an attack on Tal Rifaat town in the Shehba Canton neighboring the occupied Afrin Canton. The attack with howitzer and mortar fire killed a civilian by the…

Summary

Published
11 June 2019
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date

9 June 2019

Incident Code

RS3772

Location

عدة بلدات في ريف إدلب, Several towns in Idlib countryside, Idlib, Syria
Shaam News reported a number of attacks by Russian forces on several towns and villages in Idlib on June 9th. According to this source, "Russian aircraft launched airstrikes amidst artillery and missile attacks on the towns and villages of Khan Sheikhoun, Tal Ass, Al Mastouma, Arenaba, Al Qasabiyah, Bazabur, Kferlata, Kafar Lata, Jabal Al-Arbaeen, Ahsem,…

Summary

Published
9 June 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

9 June 2019

Incident Code

RS3773

Location

كفرلاتا, Kafar Lata, Idlib, Syria
A man was reportedly wounded in alleged Russian airstrikes on the village of Kafar Lata, Idlib governorate, on June 9th, 2019, according to local sources. The Syrian Civil Defence in Idlib reported that "a man was wounded in the village of Kafar Lata, as a result of an airstrike targeting the outskirts of the village",…

Summary

Published
9 June 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

8 June 2019

Incident Code

RS3770

Location

Several towns in Idlib countryside, Idlib, Syria
Shaam News reported a number of alleged Russian and Syrian regime air and artillery strikes on several towns and villages in Idlib governorate on June 8th, 2019. Possibly, civilians were injured. According to Shaam News Network, "Syrian regime and Russian military aircraft and helicopter gunships conducted dozens of air raids, accompanied with heavy artillery shelling,…

Summary

Published
8 June 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

6 June 2019

Incident Code

RS3764

Location

الهبيط, Al-Habit, Idlib, Syria
One source reported the injury of a member of Syrian Civil Defense in airstrikes on Madaya, Idlib, June 6th. Syrian Network for Human Rights stated that "Ahmad Dab’an, a member of Syria Civil Defense was injured in his foot as warplanes, we believe were Russian, fired missiles in Madaya village in Idlib governorate southern suburbs, on June…

Summary

Published
6 June 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

2 June 2019

Incident Code

ISSY-020619

Location

مطار T4, T4 airport, Homs, Syria
At least one soldier was killed and two others were injured in alleged Israeli strikes on the T4 airport in Homs eastern countryside on June 2, 2019. Syrian Arab News Agency reported that the airstrikes "resulted in one martyr, two injured soldiers, damage to an ammo depot, and material damage to some structures and equipment."…

Summary

Published
2 June 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Israeli Military
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Incident Date

27 May 2019

Incident Code

USSOM230

Location

جيليب, Jilib, Middle Juba, Somalia
Reports emerged of a possible US airstrike in Jilib targeting a senior al Shabaab security commander, according to Voice of America (VOA) journalist Harun Maruf. Maruf - a journalist noted for his good sources within the Somali military - asserted on Twitter: "Hearing reports that an airstrike occurred in Jilib tonight targeting a senior Al-Shabaab…

Summary

Published
27 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
0–1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

25 May 2019

Incident Code

TS289

Location

برج القاص, Burj al-Qas, Aleppo, Syria
A young woman was injured in alleged Turkish artillery fire on Burj al-Qas in Şêrawa. ANHA reported: "On the other hand, sources told our agency that the Turkish occupation army fired indiscriminately at the village of Birj al-Qas in the area of ​​Sherawa, wounding the young woman Manar Ali Nassero. The source confirmed that her…

Summary

Published
25 May 2019
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date

19 May 2019

Incident Code

RS3694

Location

حيان, Hayan, Aleppo, Syria
Smart News reported that one child was injured in Hayan, Aleppo, in the explosion of a remnant of a cluster bomb on May 19th, 2019. The source stated that the remnant was the product of a previous "aerial bombardment by Russian warplanes". A local source quoted by Smart News stated that the cluster bomb remnant…

Summary

Published
19 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

17–18 May, 2019

Incident Code

USSOM225

Location

جيليب, Jilib, Middle Juba, Somalia
A suspected US drone carried out double airstrikes in Somalia’s Middle Juba region, killing 20 al Shabaab fighters in total, Mareeg Media reported. According to Mareeg: “A suspected US drone has carried out double air strikes targeting towns held by al Qaeda linked Al Shabaab in south of Somalia. The strikes were conducted in Bu’ale and…

Summary

Published
17 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike (Drone Strike)
Military actors reported killed
10
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

17 May 2019

Incident Code

ISSY-170519

Location

دمشق, Damascus, Damascus, Syria
Alleged Israeli air strikes were launched against Damascus on May 17, 2019. According to Euphrates Post, "Israeli air raids targeted the Assad regime sites shortly before the capital Damascus, air raids targeted the headquarters of the first division in the city of Al-Keswa, in conjunction with the launch of surface-to-air missiles from the air defense…

Summary

Published
17 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military Actor
Israeli Military
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Incident Date

17–18 May, 2019

Incident Code

USSOM224

Location

Bu'aale, Middle Juba, Somalia
A suspected US drone carried out double airstrikes in Somalia's Middle Juba region, killing 20 al Shabaab fighters in total, Mareeg Media reported. According to Mareeg: "A suspected US drone has carried out double air strikes targeting towns held by al Qaeda linked Al Shabaab in south of Somalia. The strikes were conducted in Bu’ale and…

Summary

Published
17 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike (Drone Strike)
Military actors reported killed
10
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

13 May 2019

Incident Code

USSOM223

Location

Buusaar, Gedo, Somalia
Local sources alleged that a night time airstrike by an unknown party had targeted al Shabaab at Buusaar in Gedo. According to Ilwared, "Reports reaching us from Gedo region in southern Somalia say that military planes carried out airstrikes last night as residents told Radio Kulmiye. The planes were reportedly targeting Al-Shabaab bases in Buusar, Gedo…

Summary

Published
13 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike (Drone Strike)
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

6 May 2019

Incident Code

RS3659

Location

كفرسجنة, Kafr Sijnah, Idlib, Syria
A single source claimed that civilians, including children, were wounded when an alleged Russian airstrike struck the town of Kafr Sijnah in southern Idlib on May 6th, 2019. No other details are known at this time.

Summary

Published
6 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date

5 May 2019

Incident Code

USSOM218

Location

جيليب, Jilib, Middle Juba, Somalia
The Somali military said that double US strikes near Jilib town killed 16 al Qaeda and al Shabaab fighters, according to Radio Risaala. US Africa Command did not however publish a press release for this event - though it did report a strike on the same date near Tortoroow. Quoting an anonymous military official, Risaala…

Summary

Published
5 May 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike, Airstrike and/or Artillery
Military actors reported killed
16–18
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Unknown
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

30 April 2019

Incident Code

TS288

Location

الشهباء‎, Al Shabha province, Aleppo, Syria
Five civilians were reportedly injured in a Turkish airstrike on the Al Shabha province of Aleppo. ANHA reported: "5 civilians were injured following the bombing of the Turkish Occupation Army and its mercenaries to the villages of Al Shahba Province. Our communication from Al Shahba District reported that, as a result of the intense shelling…

Summary

Published
30 April 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
5
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date

22 March 2019

Incident Code

USYEMTr189

Location

مارب, Ma'rib, Yemen
A single local-language Twitter source, @wn4YYsr1zvokcHx, asserted that a US drone strike had killed seven AQAP militants travelling to Shabwa, on March 22nd 2019.  No other known sources reported the strike, and there was no known indication of civilian harm. In a later press release and in comments to New America, US Central Command stated…

Summary

Published
22 March 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike (Drone Strike)
Military actors reported killed
7
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

7 March 2019

Incident Code

USSOM203

Location

Bur Madow area, Bay, Somalia
A possible US or Kenyan airstrike was conducted in the Bur Madow area, Bay region according to Mareeg Media. The article, published a day after the alleged strike, did not state if anybody had been killed. According to Mareeg: "Unknown fighter jets carried out an airstrike targeting Al-Shabaab foreign fighters in south west of Somalia. The…

Summary

Published
7 March 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

1 February 2019

Incident Code

USSOM186a-C

Location

IVO Janay Abdalle, Lower Juba, Somalia
An unspecified number was allegedly killed by a US strike on Janay Abdalle, which AFRICOM later discounted. In first quarterly civilian casualty assessment it says: "February 3, 2019, AFRICOM received one allegation from an online media source claiming an unspecified number of civilians were killed from an airstrike in the vicinity of Janay Abdalle, Somalia,…

Summary

Published
1 February 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2–3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

24–26 January, 2019

Incident Code

CS1892

Location

الباغوز, Al Baghouz, Deir Ezzor, Syria
A single source reported that a named child originally from the city of Mohsen, and named as Omar Basim al-Aliwi, died from wounds sustained "several days ago" in an alleged Coalition airstrike on the town of Al Baghouz. Airwars has therefore placed the date range of this reported event as January 24th-26th. No other details are…

Summary

Published
24 January 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

4 January 2019

Incident Code

USYEMTr185

Location

ال ديمان, Al Dayman, Ma'rib, Yemen
A single source, Voice of America News, stated that a US airstrike had targeted AQAP militants in Al Dayman on January 4th 2019, according to a US defense official. There were no other known reports of a strike at that time, and no information was given on alleged casualties. In a later press release, US…

Summary

Published
4 January 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

24 November 2018

Incident Code

USSOM162

Location

هرجيسا, Hargeysa Yarey, Middle Juba, Somalia
A strike was said to have killed 15 members of al Shabaab and injured another 30, according to the official Somali National News Agency (SONNA). It was not clear whether US forces carried out the strike from the reporting, but US Africa Command said US forces had not carried out a strike on that day.…

Summary

Published
24 November 2018
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
15
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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