Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident date

October 18, 2019

Incident Code

TS358

LOCATION

رأس العين, Ras Al Ain, Al Hassakah, Syria

Five civilians reportedly died in an alleged Turkish airstrike on a convoy in Ras Al Ain. ameddicleT said: “The Turkish state bombed the convoy of civilians from Serêkaniyê from the Cizre region. [We’re] Unable to obtain clear information on bombing results”. But laraseligman tweeted:  “A Kurdish source tells me ‘there is no ceasefire at all.’ There

Summary

First published
October 18, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5
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
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Incident date

October 18, 2019

Incident Code

TS357

LOCATION

Zirgan, Al Hassakah, Syria

Three civilians died and between eight and 16 more were wounded in alleged Turkish airstrikes on Zirgan, Ras al-Ain, according to sources on the ground. Hawar reported: “Of the 8 civilians injured as a result of the bombing, three of them were killed.” @TurkANHA also put the death toll at three civilians, with 12 more

Summary

First published
October 18, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
8–16
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
7 named
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Incident date

October 18, 2019

Incident Code

TS356

LOCATION

باب الخير, Bab Al Kheir, Al Hassakah, Syria

Local media reported that between five and eight civilians died and up to 24 more were wounded in alleged Turkish airstrikes on Bab Al Kheir village. Aawsat said: “Five civilians were killed in a Turkish raid on a village in northeastern Syria, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Observatory director Rami Abdel Rahman

Summary

First published
October 18, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5 – 8
Civilians reported injured
20–24
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
Belligerents reported killed
5
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Incident date

October 14, 2019

Incident Code

TS341c

LOCATION

الاسدية, Asadiyah, Al Hassakah, Syria

Two paramedics were reported heavily injured in an alleged Turkish airstrike on Asadiyah, Hassakah in Syria on October 14th, 2019.  

Summary

First published
October 14, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
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
2 named
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Incident date

October 14, 2019

Incident Code

LC219

LOCATION

Ministerial Building, Tarabulus, Libya

Three young sisters were reportedly killed by an LNA airstrike on the Fornaj neighbourhood of Tripoli. Reuters reported: “Three children, all sisters, were killed, and their mother and a fourth sister wounded in an air strike that hit a house near a military intelligence camp in Libya’s capital on Monday, a Reuters reporter and health

Summary

First published
October 14, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Declared strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 4
(3–4 children)
Civilians reported injured
2–9
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
Libyan National Army
Named victims
5 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

October 13, 2019

Incident Code

TS338

LOCATION

عين العرب , Kobane, Aleppo, Syria

Two civilians were reported injured in an alleged Turkish bombing on Kobane. ANHA reported: “Two civilians were injured due to the bombardment of the invading Turkish army against Kobanê. The invading Turkish army continues to bomb civilian settlements. In the bombing of Turkish soldiers in Kobanê, Cemîl Ehmed Ehmed (65) and Rûhilat Yildiz (20) were

Summary

First published
October 13, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
Named victims
2 named
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Incident date

October 13, 2019

Incident Code

TS337

LOCATION

Tal Baidar, Al Hassakah, Syria

Several civilians were reported injured following an alleged Turkish airstrike on Tal Baidar. ANHA reported: “Several civilians were wounded by Turkish air raids on the village of Tal Baidar. Turkish warplanes bombarded the village of Tal Baidar located on the road to Darbasiyah – Sri Canet, injuring a number of civilians.” Yeni Özgür Politika published

Summary

First published
October 13, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
(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
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Incident date

October 13, 2019

Incident Code

TS335

LOCATION

رأس العين ,الجامع الكبير , Next to Al Jamia Al Kabir in Ras Al Ayn, Al Hassakah, Syria

In a major civilian harm incident, between 6 and 19 civilians – including at least four journalists from multiple countries – died and as many as 74 others were wounded in an alleged Turkish airstrike on a convoy, made up from around 400 civilian vehicles, heading from Al Jazira to Ras Al Ain, local media

Summary

First published
October 13, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
7 – 19
(1–2 women6–17 men)
Civilians reported injured
56–75
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
68 named
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Incident date

October 13, 2019

Incident Code

LC218

LOCATION

Yarmouk camp, قصر بن غشير, Tarabulus, Libya

On Sunday, October 13, 2019, serveral medical personnel were reported killed by an alleged Libyan National Army airstrike near the Yarmouk camp in Qasr Bin Gashir. Libya Alahrar TV reported: “Hafter warplanes bombard a field hospital in Khallet Al Furjan, leaving dead and wounded. The field commander in the axis of the airport road, Mohammed

Summary

First published
October 13, 2019
Last updated
June 27, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Healthcare facility
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
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.
Impact
Healthcare
Impact on services or infrastructure relating to education, health or food supply. See methodology note for details.
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
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Incident date

October 13, 2019

Incident Code

LC217

LOCATION

جامعة افريقيا المتحدة, University of Africa , Al Jafarah, Libya

One civilian was reportedly injured by an LNA airstrike on Aziziya. Hona Souq Al-Khmies reported: “The fall of random shells on Aziziya on the farm of Al-Madani and the injury of a member of the family lightly wounded and leaving material damage.” The LNA had confirmed airstrikes in the area, according to Ewan Libya and

Summary

First published
October 13, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Declared strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
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Incident date

October 12, 2019

Incident Code

TS323

LOCATION

Salihiye, Al Hassakah, Syria

Two medical staff of the Kurdish Red Crescent (KRC) were reported wounded when alleged Turkish airstrikes struck a KRC medical centre in a school in Salhiya, sources on the ground said. @NPA_SY reported: “Turkish air strikes hit a Kurdish Red Crescent medical center in a school in the village of Salhiya, southeastern countryside of Ras

Summary

First published
October 12, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
School
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4
(2 children2 men)
Civilians reported injured
6
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
2 named
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Incident date

October 12, 2019

Incident Code

TS334A

LOCATION

كوباني, Kobane , Aleppo, Syria

One civilian was reported killed in an alleged Turkish forces airstrike and/or artillery attack on Kobane in Aleppo governorate, on October 12th, 2019 according to local sources. The Kurdish Red Crescent identified the civilian as Abdulkarim Haj Khalil, male, 71 years old.

Summary

First published
October 12, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

October 11, 2019

Incident Code

TS314

LOCATION

البديع, Bedî, Raqqa, Syria

Three civilians were killed in alleged Turkish airstrikes on the village of Bedî, south of the town of Tal Abyad/Girê Spî, Raqqa governorate, as reported by local sources. Yeni Özgür Politika (@y_ozgurpolitika) stated on Twitter that Turkish warplanes were responsible for the airstrikes and reported that “many” were  injured, but the exact number of wounded civilians

Summary

First published
October 11, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2–5
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
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Incident date

October 11, 2019

Incident Code

TS307

LOCATION

تل أبيض, Tal Abyad, Raqqa, Syria

Seven civilians were reported killed in an alleged Turkish forces airstrike and sniper attacks on Tal Abyad in Raqqa governorate on October 11th, 2019 according to local media sources. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SO4HR), the airstrike took place on Ali al-Bajelyeh village in Tal Abyad. AFP News reported that four civilians

Summary

First published
October 11, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
7
Causes of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons
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
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Incident date

October 10, 2019

Incident Code

TS305

LOCATION

Nayif Girê, Al Hassakah, Syria

A civilian was reported injured in an alleged Turkish forces airstrike on Nayif Girê village in Qamishli, on October 10th 2019, according to local media sources. The victim was named as Mihemed Ehmed El-Hemadî.

Summary

First published
October 10, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1
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

October 10, 2019

Incident Code

TS304

LOCATION

Qamishli: Qidurbek, Al Hassakah, Syria

Three civilians including a child and a woman died in an alleged Turkish forces airstrike on Qidurbek neighbourhood in Qamishli – Hasaka governorate on October 10th 2019, accoridng to local sources. Smart News said that two civilians “were injured in Turkish artillery shelling on Qidurbek neighbourhood in al-Qamishli city of Hasaka.” ANHA reported that Beşir

Summary

First published
October 10, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
(1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
1–2
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
4 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

October 10, 2019

Incident Code

TS303

LOCATION

الدرباسية, Between Qeremi and Dirbêsiyê, Al Hassakah, Syria

One child was reported injured in an alleged Turkish forces airstrike on the area between the village of Qeremi and the town center on the Serêkaniyê road, on October 10th 2019 according to local media sources.

Summary

First published
October 10, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1
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
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Incident date

October 10, 2019

Incident Code

TS306C

LOCATION

علي باجلية, Baciliye/El-Elî Baciliye, Al Hassakah, Syria

Four civilians were reported killed and four others injured in an alleged Turkish forces airstrike on Baciliye village in Tal Abyad on October 10th 2019, according to local media sources. @PLisboaab said the attack occurred at 18:50 local time.

Summary

First published
October 10, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
4
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
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Incident date

October 10, 2019

Incident Code

TS302

LOCATION

راس العين, Serekaniye, Al Hassakah, Syria

Between five and seven civilians were reported killed and five others injured in an alleged Turkish forces airstrike or artillery attack on Ras Al Ain, Hasakeh, Syria on October 10th 2019, according to local sources. Kurdish Red Crescent and Violation Documentation Center in North Syria named the seven victims as Ammar Abdo Al-Taym, Ahmed Mohammed

Summary

First published
October 10, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
4
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
7 named
View Incident

Incident date

October 10, 2019

Incident Code

TS301

LOCATION

En route to Girê Spî/ Tal Abyad, Raqqa, Syria

Three to five civilians were reported killed and many others injured in an alleged Turkish forces airstrike on a civilians’ convoy on the way from Raqqa to Tal Abyad city, on October 10th 2019, according to local media sources. The sources said the civilians were heading to Tal Abyad to participate in a protest against

Summary

First published
October 10, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
5–10
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
6 named, 2 families identified
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Incident date

October 9, 2019

Incident Code

TS300

LOCATION

Ashme, Kobane, Aleppo, Syria

One civilian was reported injured in an alleged Turkish forces airstrike on Ashme Village in Kobane, Aleppo governorate, October 9th 2019 according to local media. No additional public information is presently known about this claim.

Summary

First published
October 10, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1
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

October 10, 2019

Incident Code

TS306D

LOCATION

عين عيسى, Ain Issa, Raqqa, Syria

One civilian was reported wounded with burns likely caused by Turkey’s use of White Phosphorus in Ain Issa, Aleppo in Syria on October 10th, 2019 according to a report by the Times. No further details available.

Summary

First published
October 10, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1
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

October 10, 2019

Incident Code

TS305A

LOCATION

القامشلي, Qamishli, Al Hassakah, Syria

Ten named civilians including two women were reported injured in alleged Turkish forces airstrikes on different areas in Qamishli city on October 10th, 2019 according to local media sources and the Kurdish Red Crescent.  

Summary

First published
October 10, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
10
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
10 named
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Incident date

October 9, 2019

Incident Code

TS299

LOCATION

القحطانية, Kel Hesnak, Al Hassakah, Syria

Four civilians were reported injured as a result of an alleged Turkish forces airstrike on Kel Hesnak village in Hasakah, October 9th 2019, according to local media. ANHA reported: “The bombing of the city center continued and four civilians were injured. Injured civilians were hospitalized.”

Summary

First published
October 9, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
4
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

October 7, 2019

Incident Code

LC214

LOCATION

الطويشة, Altwaisha, Tarabulus, Libya

One doctor was allegedly killed in an LNA or Emirati airstrike on Qasr Bin Gashir. The Libyan Express reported: “An airstrike by Khalifa Haftar’s forces hit a field hospital in Gaser Benghashir municipality (near Tripoli airport) on 7 October, killing 1 doctor and injuring 2 paramedics. The airstrikes came amid heavy airpower use by Haftar’s

Summary

First published
October 7, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
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 belligerents
Libyan National Army, United Arab Emirates Military
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

October 6, 2019

Incident Code

LC213

LOCATION

جنزور, Janzur: Equestrian Club, Tarabulus, Libya

Six civilians were allegedly injured in an LNA airstrike on the Equestrian Club in Janzur. The Libya Observer said: “Airstrikes by Khalifa Haftar’s backup warplanes hit the Equestrian School in Janzour – west of Tripoli – injuring three to five children and one old man and killing a number of horses, both Fursan Janzour Brigade’s

Summary

First published
October 6, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
School
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
6
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
Libyan National Army
Named victims
5 named
View Incident

Incident date

October 5, 2019

Incident Code

LC212

LOCATION

طرابلس‎: طريق المطار, Tripoli: Airport road, Tarabulus, Libya

Four women were reportedly injured by LNA shelling on Tripoli. Libya Alahrar TV said: “Operation Volcano of Anger [GNA] announced the injury of 4 women due to the warplanes supporting Haftar shelling civilian neighbourhoods in the vicinity of the airport road in the capital Tripoli. Operation Volcano of Anger added that Saturday night’s shelling caused

Summary

First published
October 5, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
4
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
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Incident date

October 5, 2019

Incident Code

LC211

LOCATION

مطار مصراتة, Misurata Airport, Misrata, Libya

One civilian was allegedly injured in an LNA or Emirati airstrike on Misurata Airport. Afrigate News reported: “The airstrike on Misrata airport on Saturday targeted a mobile generator with “detectors” lamps and damaged two civilian planes with shrapnel and injured an employee of the airport handling company, the Interior Ministry said.” Alayam Ly published a

Summary

First published
October 5, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1
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 belligerents
Libyan National Army, United Arab Emirates Military
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Incident date

October 3, 2019

Incident Code

USSOM250a-C

LOCATION

Abaloni, in the vicinity of Hosingow, Lower Juba, Somalia

Two civilians were allegedly killed by a US or Kenyan airstrike on Abaloni. AFRICOM later denied conducting a strike in the area. Hussein Eliyow tweeted: “SOMALIA: Reports of US /Kenya airstrike in Abaloni village, outside Hosingow town last night. Residents say the airstrike killed at least two nomads. More details to follow.” AFRICOM discounted the

Summary

First published
October 3, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Discounted
Those killed were combatants, or other parties most likely responsible.
Suspected belligerents
US Forces, Kenyan Military Forces
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Incident date

September 30, 2019

Incident Code

USSOM250

LOCATION

حرمك, Kunya Barrow, Middle Juba, Somalia

The US military declared an airstrike near Qunyo Barrow that killed one al Shabaab fighter, according to a press release from US Africa Command. The attack took place on the same date that AFRICOM had carried out a retaliatory airstrike following a complex al Shabaab attack on Baledogle airfield. The press release noted: “In coordination

Summary

First published
September 30, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Declared strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Known belligerent
US Forces
Known target
Al-Shabaab
Belligerents reported killed
1
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