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August 18, 2017
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Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, SyriaAbdul Rahman Samer Akl (b.1997), a second year medical student from Deir ez-Zour, was killed whilst trying to aid the wounded in the city of Raqqa, local media reported. According to Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently, this was a result of “aerial bombardment by Coalition aircraft”, with the majority of other sources also blaming the
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January 31, 2016
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حيان, Hayyan, Aleppo, SyriaOne 17-year-old male was killed in an alleged Russian airstrike on Hayyan using cluster munitions, according to local sources. Both the Syrian Network for Human Rights and the Violations Documentation Center blamed Russian warplanes. The White Helmets also named the victim, but did not say whether the Assad regime or Russia were responsible for the
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February 14, 2016
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كفر حمرة, Kafr Hamra, Aleppo, SyriaOne child was killed in an alleged Russian airstrike on Kafr Hamra, according to the Violations Documentation Centre. No additional details are presently known.
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September 29, 2017
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Al Badou neighbourhood, Raqqa, SyriaA civilian named as Dalal al-Muhammad al-Khamri, age 33, died in the Al Badou neighborhood of Raqqah city, local sources said. The citizen journalist group, Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently reported his death was a result of “artillery shelling” on the lane al Badu in the neighbourhood. US-led Coalition “warplane missiles” were responsible according to
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March 2, 2016
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نبهان, Nabhan, Idlib, SyriaOne 35-year old man, Mostafa Abdo Nabhan, was killed in an alleged Russian airstrike on Nabhan Village, Jisr Al Shoughour, according to the Violations Documentation Center.
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October 9, 2017
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Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, SyriaA civilian male died in Raqqah following an “aerial bombardment” of the city, local media said. There is very limited information at present for this event, with both RBSS and Raqqa Maydan saying on October 11th that the incident had taken place “several days ago.” Airwars understands that only the US-led Coalition were bombing in
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July 27, 2016
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عندان, Anadan, Aleppo, SyriaLocal media reported that an unidentified child died in an alleged Russian airstrike on Anadan. No further details are currently available.
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September 6, 2016
LOCATION
مَعَرَّة النُّعْمَان, Maarat al Numan, Idlib, SyriaOne civilian died and up to three others were wounded in an alleged Russian airstrike on Maarat al Numan in Idlib, according to local media. Halab Today reported: “A civilian was killed and others wounded in Ma’arat Al-Nu’man due to warplanes shelling with cluster bombs” The Syrian Network for Human Rights also reported the use
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August 18, 2015
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القائم, Al Qa'im, Al Anbar, IraqOne civilian was reported killed and five injured in an alleged Coalition airstrike at the border town of al Qaim. Citing a ‘medical source in the city, al-Gharbiya eported that “a young man was killed as a result of the bombing was carried out by one of the [Coalition] warplanes on the neighborhoods of the
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May 17, 2018
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تل صندل, Tal Sandel, Idlib, SyriaA civilian was killed and four others, including women, were wounded as a result of airstrikes on the village of Tal Sandal, Idlib governorate, according to local sources. These blamed both Russian warplanes and the Syrian regime. Orient News reported that “a civilian was killed and four others, including women, were injured on Thursday evening [May
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October 20, 2016
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al Sheikh Mustapha, Idlib, SyriaOne civilian died and several more were wounded in an airstrike on Al Sheikh Mustapha, local media reported – though it was unclear whether Russia or the Syrian regime were to blame. According to the Syrian Observatory of Human Rights on October 22nd, “the number of civilians who were killed by Russian airstrikes in the
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July 10, 2019
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كفرومة, Kafar Rouma, Idlib, SyriaTwo women were killed in an alleged Syrian or Russian strike with explosive barrels on Kafar Rouma, south of Idlib, according to local sources. Dozens were reported injured. According to Shaam News, Syrian and Russian “military and helicopter gunships” carried out attacks on a number of towns and villages in Idlib countryside that day. Syrian
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Incident date
May 20, 2017
LOCATION
بين سوكنا وهون, Between Sokna and Hun, Al Jufrah, LibyaVarious local sources reported that airstrikes hit numerous targets in the Jufra district, including a farm between Hun and Sokna, Jufra air base, the civil airport and Al-Bunyan al-Marsous headquarters. Some sources claimed the strikes were conducted by the UAE, while others said it was LNA. The number of strikes varies between ten and twelve.
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March 4, 2018
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خان شيخون, Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib, SyriaOne woman was killed and four others were wounded in airstrikes on Khan Sheikhoun, local media reported. Most sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime or the raids. Smart News Agency reported that “warplanes launched a rocket-propelled grenade in the center of the city, killing one woman and wounding four others, including two women
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June 19, 2016
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منبج, Manbij, Aleppo, SyriaOne civilian was killed and 10 others injured following an alleged Coalition airstrike on a transport bus in the Manbij countryside, according to local sources. Shaam News reported: “Battles are still raging between the SDF and IS in which people were killed on both sides amidst intense coalition raids on the eastern and southern entrances
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March 7, 2018
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بيت سوى, Beit Sawa, Damascus, SyriaAt least one civilian was killed and an unspecified number of others were wounded in airstrikes on Beit Sawa, local media reported. Sources blamed Russian warplanes for the raids. @KumaitAgency reported that helicopters struck the vicinity with an explosive barrel. Meanwhile, Local Coordination Committees of Syria reported: “Martyrs and wounded civilians in Russian air force
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October 6, 2016
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الشدادي, Shadadi, Al Hassakah, SyriaIn a likely separate incident to the one listed above, the Coalition reported the following in its February 2017 civilian casualty report: “Oct. 6, 2016, near Al Shadadi, Syria, via self-report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that no civilians were harmed in this strike.”
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October 24, 2016
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طوبزاوة, Tubzawa, Nineveh, IraqA local source reported that An adult civilian male killed followed an alleged Coalition strike on the village of Tubzawa. According to a single source, Mr Shihab’s two sons Younis aged 7 and Mustafa aged 2 years old were also severely injured in the incident – and were being treated in the intensive care unit at Irbil
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November 7, 2016
LOCATION
الرقة, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, SyriaA man was killed in Raqqa by a Coalition strike, according to one local source. RBSS reported that a “young man” named Ammar Omar al Dakmawi was killed in a Coaltion raid on Raqqa. VDC identifed him as a civilian.
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March 13, 2018
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مركز 103 للدفاع المدني, civil defence center no :103, Damascus, SyriaOne member of the White Helmets was killed and three more injured in an alleged Russian or regime airstrike on the civil defence centre 103 in Damascus, local media reported. Douma.Revolution and @SiegeWatch reported that one civil defence volunteer, Rifat Idris, was killed, and three more were wounded. The airstrikes that struck the Civil Defence
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November 29, 2016
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الصناعة, Mosul, industrial district, Nineveh, IraqAccording to one or two sources reported that civilians were killed or injured by targeting industry neighbourhood inside Mosul followed the alleged Coalition airstrikes. Other sources said the casualties occurred were amongst ISIL fighters. No additional details are presently known. In their June 2020 civilian casualty report, the US-led Coalition assessed reports that they were responsible for
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August 1, 2019
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لطمين, Latmeen, Hama, SyriaOne civilian was reported killed in airstrikes on Latmeen, Hama, on August 1st. Syrian Network for Human Rights stated that “Ahmad Mohammad Abo Zaid, from Helfya city in the northwestern suburbs of Hama governorate, was killed as Syrian regime warplanes fired a missile on Latmeen village in the northern suburbs of Hama governorate, on August
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August 10, 2019
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السدادة, As Saddadah, Misrata, LibyaOne civilian was killed and five more allegedly injured in an LNA airstrike on As Saddadah. Libya Alahrar TV reported: “One person is killed and 5 others were injured near the great man-made river south of As Saddadah due to the bombing of Hafter Air Force on the administrative headquarters of the company.” In another
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August 14, 2019
LOCATION
كفرسجنة, Kafar Sijna, Idlib, SyriaOne civilian was reported killed in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on the town of Kafar Sijna, Idlib governorate, on August 14th, 2019, according to local sources. At least two other civilians were injured. Smart News Agency reported the “martyrdom of a civilian and three others wounded, as a result of the targeting of
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January 11, 2017
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مزرعة الرشيد, Al Rashid farms, Raqqa, SyriaA reported Coalition airstrike on an ‘ISIL car’ was said to have missed its target, possibly causing civilian casualties. According to al Natek, “the air raid that targeted al Rashid Farm targeted an IS car but it didn’t hit it. Step News reported that “International coalition planes targeted with several raids Abu Kubra village and
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February 20, 2017
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north bank of Euphrates, Raqqa, SyriaIn an incident not previously tracked by Airwars, the Coalition said in June 2017 that an airstrike on the north bank of the Euphrates in Raqqa had not caused civilian harm – despite claims on social media. According to the report, “Feb. 20, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via social media report: After a review of
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March 10, 2017
LOCATION
القاسمية, Al Qassmiya, Aleppo , Aleppo, SyriaOne five-year-old girl was killed, and two others were wounded, following an airstrike on a warehouse in Al Qassmiya, Aleppo, local media reported. All sources either attributed blame to Russia, or did not blame any belligerent. A vehicle was also hit in the shelling and caused a fire. Images show members of the Civil Defence putting
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March 16, 2017
LOCATION
أبين سمعان , Abin Sama’an , Aleppo, SyriaOne woman died and several other civilians were wounded in an alleged Russian airstrike on Abin Sama’an town, according to sources on the ground. Omawi.news.agency reported: “Russian warplanes carried out several air strikes with rockets on the towns of Abyan Semaan and Sheikh Ali in the western countryside of Aleppo, wounding several people and causing extensive
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April 9, 2017
LOCATION
داعل, Dael, Daraa, SyriaOne civilian was killed and three injured in an airstrike in Dael, Dara’a, according to local media sources – though it was unclear whether Russia or Assad’s regime were responsible. The strike hit the field hospital “Nabd Houran”, which according to Alaraby provided medical services to over 100,000 people. One nurse was killed in the
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Incident date
May 18, 2017
LOCATION
مناطق الحماد, Al Hammad, Homs, SyriaAt least one civilian was killed in alleged Russian airstrikes against the the Al Hammad areas of Homs, local media reported. All local sources that reported on the incident, including the Violations Documentation Center, identified Russian planes as responsible for the airstrikes.