Civilian Casualties

دوما, Douma, Damascus, Syria

LOCATION

Two children, a brother and a sister, died and up to dozens more civilians were injured in airstrikes on Douma, according to sources on the ground. The majority of sources reported that this was the work of the Syrian regime. One source, LCCSY, blamed Russian, reporting that the children died when cluster bombs were dropped

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7–24

عنه, Anah al Jadidah, Al Anbar, Iraq

LOCATION

The Iraqi Revolution site reported that “NATO planes” [sic] carried out two overnight raids on the town of Ana, which allegedly injured women and children. According to the claims, one of the two strikes targeted a residential neighbourhood. NINA also reported civilian fatalities from a strike in the area, describing the fatalities as occurring when

Summary

4–15

درنة‎, Derna, Darnah, Libya

LOCATION

According to local media reports, a father and his son were killed in an LNA airstrike south of Derna while driving in their car to go to the bank. Alwasat reported: “A medical source in the city of Derna confirmed that a man and his son were killed by Libyan air force shelling of a

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Libyan National Army

لطمين, Latmin, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

Two children were reported killed, and up to three other children injured in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on Latmin in Hama on July 22nd, 2019. Amani Badr An-Naasan and her sister Jumana died of their injuries after airstrikes on Latmin, according to @MahmodHamway, and according to @HalabTodayTV, three children were injured. Most of

Summary

Airstrike and/or Artillery

1–3

Suspected target

Unknown

طعوم, Ta'um, Damascus, Syria

LOCATION

Several alleged Russian or regime airstrike wounded an unspecified number of civilians in Ta’um, sources on the ground reported. The Shaam News Network reported: “Russian and Assad warplanes targeted the city of Idlib several raids focused on Al Muthaf area and Souq of Hal, wounding civilians. The city of Taftanaz was also hit by a

Summary

Unknown

2–5

Syrian Regime, Russian Military

الموصل الجديدة, Mosul, Mosul al Jadida / New Mosul, Nineveh, Iraq

LOCATION

In an incident not previously tracked by Airwars, the Coalition later confirmed the deaths of two civilians during an attack on an IED facility in Mosul. In their April 2017 civilian casualty report, the Coalition noted: “During a strike on an ISIS VBIED facility, it was assessed that two civilians were unintentionally killed when they

Summary

Known belligerent

بلدة حور, Hor, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

One unidentified civilian was killed – and others were wounded – in an alleged Russian airstrike on Hor, Aleppo, local media reported. All sources attributed the blame to Russian warplanes. There are no other details at this time.

Summary

Russian Military

حصيبة, Abu Kamal, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Two civilians died in an airstrike on Abu Kamal, according to local sources – though reports were conflicted as to whether this was the work of the US-led Coalition or Iraqi warplanes. RFS Media said that the Coalition carried out a strike, though added that there was so far no reports of civilian casualties. Euphrates

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كسرة الفرج, Kasrat Faraj, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

An ISIL leader and his family died in an alleged Coalition strike in Kasrat Al Faraj, according to local sources. According to the Smart news agency, “local and medical sources told Smart that an Islamic State commander and his family were killed in an aerial bombardment likely carried out by the international coalition on the

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عندان, Anadan, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

There were an unspecific number of civilian deaths and wounded, in an air and artillery strike which targeted the Grand Mosque of Al-Zahra in Anadan, Aleppo, according to local media. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame. Some blamed the Syrian regime, while others blamed Russia for the strikes. Sources reported that surface to surface missiles

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0 – 2

كسرة الفرج, Kasrat Faraj, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

Two people – possibly civilians – died in an alleged Coalition airstrike which hit the car they were traveling in at Kasrat Faraj, according to local media. Step News noted “a dawn raid by Coalition forces today which targeted a car carrying two people in the village of Kasrat Faraj south of the city, which

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0 – 2

النعيمية, Al-Na'imiya, Hama, Syria

LOCATION

Two sources reported that alleged Russian airstrikes had killed one woman and her three-months-old child as strikes were launched in the village of al-Na’imiya, Hama. Both sources attributed blame to Russia and while both reported the death of the woman and her child, @AhmadShbli was the only one identifying them by name and age.

Summary

Russian Military

محبة, Mobato, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

The Kurdish Red Crescent reported a number of civilians killed and injured in the vicinity of Mobato in Afrin canton. According to a report shared with Airwars the victims were an unnamed child (killed); and an unidentified woman suffering from shock. Adult civilian males Hassan and Mustafa Ali both reportedly received leg injuries. Other sources

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الكندير صبيخان, Water crossing between Al-Kandeer and Sbeikhan, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

An unspecifiied number of civilians were killed and wounded, following an airstrike on Al-Kandeer – specifically the water crossing between Al-Kandeer and Sbeikhan. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame for the strikes. A single source, Step News Agency, blamed Russian raids, however all the others reported sighting “unknown warplanes” or “military aircraft”.

Summary

Russian Military, Unknown

عفرين, Afrin city, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

Two civilians including a woman died, and more than four others were wounded in alleged Turkish airstrikes on Afrin, according to local media. Afrin Now revealed a 70-year-old man was killed in the incident and the second victim, a 50-year-old woman, was indicated by Maf News. However, a tweet in reply to the source Bekodo

Summary

(1 woman1 man)

3–5

معملا, Mamli, Rajo district, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

According to multiple reports, one named civilian killed, and an unidentified number of injured among civilians followed an alleged Turkish shelling of Mamli, Syria. ANF news named a 55-years-old, as a victim. Please note that the name on the card in the photo is Mahmood Barazi, but the source claims his name was Mohammed Hassan.

Summary

(1 man)

Road between Raqqa and Deir Ezzor, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

Sound and Picture reported that the Coalition targeted five cars “full of Yazidi girls”, killing two girls. No further details are currently available.

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خربة حياة, شيروا, عفرين , Kharbat Hayat village, Shirwa district, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

According to a single source, one civilian was killed followed an alleged Turkish shelling on Kharbat Hayat village, Shirwa district, Afrin Rumaf revealed the name of a 62-year-old male who was killed, adding a 60-year-old male was also injured. There is a photograph published in the same post of a young boy who appears to be

Summary

(0–1 children1 man)

مفرق الجزرة, Al Jazra junction, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

An unspecified number of civilians died in an alleged Coalition airstrike on the corner of 16th street and al Jazra junction in Raqqa, according to local sources. The Shaam News Network reported that “Coalition aircraft targeted several shops at the corner of the 16th Street in the neighborhood, destroying nearly 8 shops.” RFS, blaming the

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دير حافر‎, Dayr Hafir, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

A series of massive airstrikes on Dayr Hafir – allegedly by both Assad regime and Russian forces – led to some civilian casualties according to reports. According to Shaam News, “Dayr Hafer was hit with more than 40 rockets launched by rocket launchers and more than ten air strikes in addition to helicopters throwing their

Summary

Unknown, Syrian Regime

1 named

الصهرية, al Sahariya, Hama, Syria

LOCATION

Between one and two civilians, including a woman and her daughter, were killed and at least two others, children, were wounded in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes against the village of al Sahariya in the northern Hama countryside, according to local sources. Reporters Without Borders said that the airstrikes caused the destruction of a

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Wald Rabi' District, Bayda Governorate, Yemen

LOCATION

A second possible drone strike on January 23, 2013 killed between two and four militants, with some sources noting that two children were killed and seven other civilians, including two children and a woman, were injured. The Los Angeles Times reported the strike hit two motorcycles – its intended target – and killing the alleged

Summary

Airstrike, Drone Strike

Infrastructure

Motorcycle, Residential, Vehicle

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

Cause of injury / death

Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP)

US Forces

Suspected target

7 named, 1 familiy identified

Geolocation

District

Belligerents reported killed

2–4

قرب حي طريق السد, Tareeq Al Sad, Daraa, Syria

LOCATION

One or two civilians were reportedly killed in the plains surrounding Dara’a Al Balad when the region was hit by seven strikes, allegedly launched from Russian warplanes, on July 8th, 2018, according to local sources. Two others were injured. Shaam News Agency wrote that “in violation of the cease-fire agreement, a Russian warplane launched seven

Summary

(1 man)

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

Cause of injury / death

تل رفعت, Tall Rif`at, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

Two civilians died in alleged Russian airstrikes on Tel Rifa’at, according to local sources. According to Step, Russia launched three strikes on the area, while Shahba Press said one civilian died in four Russian raids. Two victims of Russian warplanes were later named by Halab News.

Summary

(2 men)

مسكنة, Maskanah, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

Two children died in an alleged Russian airstrike on Maskanah, according to local sources. The Violations Documentation Center listed two unidentified male children as killed in an alleged Russian airstrike on Maskanah. Syria News Desk reported that “two children from the same family died and four wounded in a Russian airstrikes which also caused the

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Russian Military

Jehdin, 30 km east of Galkayo, Mudug, Somalia

LOCATION

A US drone strike on September 28th killed at least ten members of a local friendly militia and not al Shabaab militants as the US had initially believed, according to local communities and an investigation by the Washington Post. Between three and 16 additional members of the Galmadug militia were injured. At least one source,

Summary

Airstrike, Drone Strike

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

0 – 12

Cause of injury / death

Belligerents reported killed

10–22

Belligerents reported injured

3–16

الشيفونية, Al Shifoniyah, Damascus, Syria

LOCATION

Two civilians died and several others were wounded in raids on Al Shifoniyah, according to local reports – though it is currently unclear whether Russia or the Assad regime was responsible. Shaam News Network reported that “After six days of calm the regime and Russia have returned to Douma to disturb the lives of civilians,

Summary

(2 men)

2 named

مسكنة, Maskanah, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

According to two sources – Syria_Omar and Syrian Press Center – two power station workers died in a strike on plant in Maskanah. Syria_Omar reported: “Warplanes launched 12 air strikes on the city of Maskaneh on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of workers of the power plant in the city after the station targeted by

Summary

(1 man)

حارة البدو, Al Badou neighbourhood, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

Local sources reported that two civilians were killed as a result of SDF shelling on the town of Al Soussa at night. A number of sources identified the two casualties who, according to a tweet by Deir Ezzor 24, were hit by “missile shelling” from SDF forces stationed at “the Omar oil field”. A tweet

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