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Incident Date
11 May 2021
Incident Code
M21ISPT011
Location
قرب مسجد السوسي, Vicinity of Al Soussi mosque, Gaza, Palestinian territories
Between two and three civilians were injured in alleged Israeli strikes in the Al-Soussi area, west of Gaza, on May 11, 2021. A tweet from @mahmoudem2000 reported that "a house belonging to the Nisman family was targeted in the vicinity of Al-Soussi Mosque." @uunionnews tweeted that "there are no martyrs in the recent bombing of…
Summary
Published
11 May 2021
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2–3
Military Actor
Israeli Military
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Incident Date
11 May 2021
Incident Code
M21ISPT016
Location
قرب مسجد نعمة الغفري, Vicinity of Nima'a Al Ghafry mosque, Gaza, Palestinian territories
Between three and six civilians, including a woman and a child, were injured in strikes on agricultural land located near the Nima'a Al-Ghafry Mosque on Muqat Street in Jabalia on May 11th 2021. Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR) reported that "at approximately 11:40 pm, the occupation warplanes bombed, with two missiles, an agricultural land…
Summary
Published
11 May 2021
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
3–6
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Israeli Military
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Incident Date
12 December 2020
Incident Code
TI053
Location
ديرالوك, Deraluk , Duhok, Iraq
Basnews reported that three children were killed in an alleged Turkish airstrike on Deraluk town of Amedi district, Duhok province, on December 12th, 2020. No further info is available at the moment.
Summary
Published
12 December 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
7 November 2020
Incident Code
TS455
Location
العليا, Al Alia, Al Hassakah, Syria
A woman was reportedly killed by Turkish soldiers stationed in a military point near Al Alia, Hasaka governorate, on November 7th, 2020, according to Step News Agency. Step News Agency reported that on "Saturday morning, a woman was killed by the Turkish army stationed in a point located in the vicinity of Al Alia silos…
Summary
Published
7 November 2020
Civilians reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
29 October 2020
Incident Code
TS454
Location
Îska, Iska, Aleppo, Syria
At least 13 civilians were reportedly injured in an attack by alleged Turkish mercenaries on the village of Iska, Aleppo governorate, on October 29th, 2020, according to Hawar News. Hawar News wrote that "the village of Iska which in Janders district in Afrin canton was subjected to a raid campaign and attempts to kidnap and…
Summary
Published
3 November 2020
Civilians reported injured
13
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
13 October 2020
Incident Code
TS450
Location
غرب منبج, West of Manbij, Aleppo, Syria
Civilians were reportedly injured in alleged Turkish artillery strikes on the villages of Umm Jalloud, Tal Sayada, Umm Adasat Al Farat, and Al Dundaniyya in Aleppo governorate on October 13th, 2020, according to Hawar News. Hawar reported that: "The villages located on the front line west of Manbij city, including “Umm Jalloud, Tal Sayada, Umm…
Summary
Published
3 November 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
6 October 2020
Incident Code
USSOM320
Location
Weelshit, Gedo, Somalia
An unidentified airstrike allegedly killed ten or eleven Al Shabaab members in Weelshit. Strategic Intelligence wrote: "Unidentified aerial strike at 1145pm on 06.10.2020 killed 10 Terrorist who are members of the Al-Qaeda branch in Somalia, Harakat Shabaab al Mujahideen alongside their operations commander." It added: "The blitz in Weelshit, Gedo targeted Shabaab al Mujahideen terrorists…
Summary
Published
6 October 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
10–11
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
20 September 2020
Incident Code
USSOM319-C
Location
Moyiloow, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
Eight civilians were allegedly killed in a joint US/Somali military operation near Tortorrow. Halgan Media said: "US trained Somali Paramilitary Forces (Danab) executed 8 civilians inside a Mosque during an overnight raid targeting the village of Moyiloow in the Lower Shabelle province of Somalia. All the victims where executed at close range. Two of them…
Summary
Published
20 September 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
,
Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
Civilians reported killed
8
Military actors reported killed
8
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
12 September 2020
Incident Code
TS448
Location
شيراوا - برج القاس, Burj al-Qass -Shirawa, Aleppo, Syria
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported injuries in Burj Al Qass in Shirawa, Aleppo on September 12th, 2020 when "Turkish forces shelled with heavy artillery from their military bases stationed in the northern Aleppo countryside positions in the villages of Aqiba, Soghanka and Burj al-Qass in the Shirawa area within areas held by Kurdish…
Summary
Published
12 September 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
4 September 2020
Incident Code
YS095
Location
العلوة, Alawa, Raqqa, Syria
A single source reported that three civilians were injured in alleged YPG strikes on Alawa village, Raqqa governorate, on September 4th, 2020. Khabour wrote that "three civilians were injured by the bombing of the #PYD_PKK militia on Alawa village west of Tel Abid city, north of Raqqa." Currently, further information is unavailable to Airwars.
Summary
Published
4 September 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
YPG
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Incident Date
14 August 2020
Incident Code
RS4531
Location
البادية السورية, Syrian Badia, Homs, Syria
Civilians were reported killed and injured in alleged Russian airstrikes on the Syrian desert, or Al Badia Al Souria, on August 14th, 2020. @so_ria98 reported intense airstrikes by Russian warplanes in several areas of the desert and stated there were reports of civilian casualties, as well as the targeting of a car believed to be…
Summary
Published
14 August 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
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
3 August 2020
Incident Code
TI045
Location
Nohadra, Duhok, Iraq
A single source reported that civilians died in alleged Turkish airstrikes on civilian vehicles in Nohadra, Duhok governorate, on August 3rd, 2020. Syria C Press wrote that "more civilians were killed on Monday in Nohadra (Duhok) in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq as a result of the ongoing Turkish military operation in northern Iraq after…
Summary
Published
3 August 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
14 July 2020
Incident Code
RS4526
Location
بلدات متعددة, Several towns, Idlib, Syria
A number of civilians were reported injured when Russian warplanes targeted several towns in Idlib on July 14th, 2020, according to Shaam News which reported: "Russian aircraft launched air strikes targeting the villages of Sarjila, Benin, Kafaraweed, and Sufouhn, accompanied by very heavy artillery and missile shelling on the city of Ariha , villages, and…
Summary
Published
14 July 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Russian Military
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Incident Date
30 June 2020
Incident Code
USYEMTr087
Location
Southern Yemen, Yemen
A US drone strike killed two suspected AQAP militants in southern Yemen late on June 30th 2017, residents and local sources told Reuters. No other known sources reported a strike at that time, and there were no associated reports of civilian harm. According to Reuters, "Another suspected U.S. drone strike killed two men believed to…
Summary
Published
30 June 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Military actors reported killed
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
19 June 2020
Incident Code
TI038C
Location
آناه, Anah, Erbil, Syria
Rudaw.net reported that a civilian was killed in alleged Turkish shelling on the village of Anah in Hajj Omran in Erbil on June 19th, 2020. The source said that "the Turkish shelling targeted the village of Anah in Hajj Omran in the district of Joman in the governorate of Erbil, killing a shepherd, bringing the number…
Summary
Published
19 June 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
19 June 2020
Incident Code
TI040
Location
Barwari, Duhok, Iraq
One civilian was allegedly killed by a Turkish airstrike in Barwari. Barzan Sadiq tweeted: "Another civillian killed in Barwari area, western Duhok by Turkish attacks. So far five civillians killed since Turkey began their military operation against PKK in Kurdistan Region." There is currently no further information available.
Summary
Published
19 June 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
8 June 2020
Incident Code
LC416
Location
مسجد وادي جارف, Jarif Valley Mosque, Surt, Libya
A civilian was killed and two other civilians were wounded in airstrikes on a mosque in the Jarif area on June 8th, 2020, according to Libyan Crimes Watch. Libyan Crimes Watch wrote that "a civilian was killed and two others were wounded as a result of a bombing by the air that we could not…
Summary
Published
8 June 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Unknown
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Incident Date
8 June 2020
Incident Code
LC417
Location
غرب سرت, Western Sirte, Surt, Libya
Five people, including paramedics, were killed in alleged LNA airstrikes with a Russian warplane on western Sirte on June 8th, 2020. Reportedly, GNA vehicles were targeted, including an ambulance. Libya Observer reported that, according to a source within the GNA that "a MiG 29 warplane, which Russia gave to Haftar recently, had raided Libyan Army…
Summary
Published
8 June 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2–3
Military actors reported killed
2–3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
30 May 2020
Incident Code
LC409
Location
قصر بن غشير, Qasr Bin Gashir, Tarabulus, Libya
One civilian was allegedly injured by indiscriminate artillery shelling on Qasr Bin Gashir. Tarhuna 24 said: "Citizen Hamza Al-Barghouth was wounded by shrapnel as a result of a missile landing in Qasr Bin Gashir area, which has been under heavy bombardment for more than a week." Tk Yahroug Kl shy only reported heavy artillery shelling…
Summary
Published
30 May 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
,
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
16 May 2020
Incident Code
LC400
Location
ميدان الاربعة شوارع, 4 Streets Square, Tarabulus, Libya
One civilian was allegedly injured by shelling on the Hadaba area of Tripoli. Tk Yahrouq Kl shy wrote: "A shell landed in the 4 streets Al Haddad in the Hadaba area, and a civilian was wounded by shrapnel." There is currently no further information available. Reports of fighting in the area point at GNA or…
Summary
Published
16 May 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
,
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
15 May 2020
Incident Code
LC398
Location
طريق السور, Al Sour road, Tarabulus, Libya
One civilian was allegedly injured by LNA shelling on the Al Sour road area of Tripoli. Libya Alahrar TV wrote: "The media advisor to the Ministry of Health, Al-Amin Al-Hashemi, confirms that the Central Hospital of Tripoli received, today treated a 68-year-old civilian, who was injured as a result of a shell fired by Haftar…
Summary
Published
15 May 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
15 May 2020
Incident Code
LC399
Location
طريق اشميخ, Ashmikh Road, Misrata, Libya
Two civilians were allegedly by a Turkish drone strike near Bani Walid. Tarhuna 24 said: "Turkish drone targeted a car transfer type veto by citizens of the city of Bani Walid coming from the corner across the road Gharyan. People have been targeted when they arrive to the area Ashmikh thankfully both survived with varying…
Summary
Published
15 May 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
GNA/Turkish Military
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Incident Date
13 May 2020
Incident Code
TS434a
Location
مرناز, Maranaz, Aleppo, Syria
A child was reported injured in alleged shelling by Turkish forces on Maranaz in Aleppo on May 13th, 2020. @NotWoofers tweeted "Additional report of a civilian casualty from Turkish shelling tonight. A young boy has been severely peppered by shrapnel." No further details are available.
Summary
Published
13 May 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
11 May 2020
Incident Code
USSOM307a
Location
Jamaame, Middle Juba, Somalia
Several Al Shabaab members were allegedly killed by a US airstrike on Jamaame. The Horn Observer said: "Two mid level al-Shabaab officials are among several killed after a suspected U.S airstrikes targeted the group's strongholds in Jamame and in Haway in the country's southern regions of Lower Jubba and Lower Shabelle on Monday. According to…
Summary
Published
11 May 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Military actors reported killed
3–5
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date
11 May 2020
Incident Code
USSOM307b
Location
Haway, Lower Shabelle, Somalia
One Al Shabaab member was allegedly killed in a US strike on Haway. The Horn Observer wrote: "A separate airstrike in Haway neighbourhood in Lower Shabelle region targeted another camp where the militant had gathered on Monday. Local sources and Mogadishu-based intel officers have told Horn Observer that Mustaf Ato, the special adviser of al-Shabaab's…
Summary
Published
11 May 2020
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
9 May 2020
Incident Code
LC387
Location
صلاح الدين, Salaheddin, Tarabulus, Libya
One woman was alegedly killed and three civilians were injured by artillery shelling on the Salaheddin neighbourhood of Tripoli. The Field Medicine and Support Center listed the victim and said: "The ambulance team at the Salaheddin field hospital of the Field Medicine and Support Center assisted the family of Muammar Abdel Salam Shaaban at dawn…
Summary
Published
10 May 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Government of National Accord
,
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
8 May 2020
Incident Code
LC383
Location
عين زارة, Ain Zara, Tarabulus, Libya
Four civilians from the same family were allegedly killed by LNA shelling on Ain Zara. Ain Zara speaking said: "I am God, and to him, we shall review the death of Muhammad Abd Al-Salam Al-Tuwati, Abdel-Moneim Al-Tuwati, and Laila Al-Tuwati and Ashraf Al-Tuwati in Ain Zara due to the fall of a Grad missile from…
Summary
Published
8 May 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Libyan National Army
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Incident Date
24 April 2020
Incident Code
LC369
Location
حوازة ليم, Orange farm, Libya
One civilian was allegedly killed and another one injured by shelling on an orange farm. Tk Yahroug Kl shy said: "A shell landed on an orange farm and news of the death of one of the workers and the injury of another worker. There is no ambulance at this moment." There is currently no further…
Summary
Published
24 April 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Unknown
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Incident Date
22 April 2020
Incident Code
LC363
Location
الدعوة الأسلامية, Al Daoua Al Islamiya, Tarabulus, Libya
A man was reportedly killed in shelling by an unknown belligerent on Al Daoua Al Islamiya on April 22nd, 2020, according to Hona Souq Al-Khmies. Al Daoua Al Islamiya presumably refers to the Al Daoua Al Islamiya institute or university in Tripoli. Currently, further information is unavailable to Airwars.
Summary
Published
22 April 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Unknown
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Incident Date
19 April 2020
Incident Code
LC357
Location
ترهونة, Tarhuna, Marqab, Libya
Three brothers were allegedly killed and a fourth brother injured by a drone strike on Tarhuna. Al Wasat reported: "A medical source at Tarhuna General Hospital confirmed on Sunday, that three brothers were killed and a fourth brother was injured due to an attack by a drone aircraft on a market in Tarhuna. The source…
Summary
Published
19 April 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Unknown
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