Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

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Civilian Harm Status
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Infrastructure

Incident date

October 10, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0095

LOCATION

النصر, Al Nasr, Rafah, the Gaza Strip

On Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at least two civilians were killed and at least one was injured in an alleged Israeli airstrike on a house in the al-Nasr neighborhood, east of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. Safa news and the Palestinian Information Center reported on the death of the two civilians, and the injury

Summary

First published
January 1, 2024
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
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
Israeli Military
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
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Incident date

May 17, 2017

Incident Code

CS834

LOCATION

حي المشلب, Al Mashlab, Raqqa, Syria

Three civilians and a member of IS died in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Raqqa’s Al Mashlab neighbourhood, local media reported. According to the Smart News Network, “Three civilians and a member of ‘Islamic State’ were killed on Wednesday by a bombing likely to be by the international coalition in the al-Mashlaab district of the

Summary

First published
May 17, 2017
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
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Incident date

January 20, 2017

Incident Code

TS056

LOCATION

الباب, Al Bab city, Aleppo, Syria

Between three and four civilians died and up to 13 more were wounded in alleged Turkish artillery and air strikes on Al Bab, Syria, local media reported. According to Al Bab News, there were “three dead and 11 injured in a continuous Turkish aerial and artillery bombardment of Al Bab”. Syria News Desk gave more detail

Summary

First published
January 20, 2017
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 4
Civilians reported injured
11–13
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 14, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0193

LOCATION

مخيم البريج, Bureij camp, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

On the 14th of October, 2023, up to eight civilians were reportedly injured in an alleged Israeli airstrike on a house in the al-Bureij camp in the central region of the Gaza strip. Al Jazeera, on the 14th of October, reported that there had been “injuries due to an Israeli bombing that targeted a house

Summary

First published
January 1, 2024
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
8
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
Israeli Military
Geolocation
Town
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Incident date

May 24, 2017

Incident Code

CS856

LOCATION

الرومانية, Romaniya, Raqqa, Syria

Two or three civilians including one child and one woman died in an alleged Coalition airstrike on the al Romania neighbourhood of Raqqa, according to local sources. The Smart News Network reported: “Two others were also killed in the al Romania neighborhood, including a child and a woman following warplane raids believed to be by

Summary

First published
May 24, 2017
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 3
(1 child1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
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Incident date

March 6, 2016

Incident Code

RS712

LOCATION

فيخة, Fikha village, Aleppo, Syria

Three non-combatants including a child died in an alleged Russian airstrike on Fikha, according to local sources. Syriashuhada said three unidentified civilians died in a Russian strike. HNN also put the death toll at three, attributing the incident to Russia. According to Alamwai a child was among the three fatalities, though didn’t say who carried

Summary

First published
March 6, 2016
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
(1 child)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
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Incident date

October 16, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0242

LOCATION

جباليا, Jabalia, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On Monday, October 16th 2023, an alleged airstrike by Israeli forces on the home of the Zaher (Dhaher) family located east of Jabalia camp in the Gaza Strip reportedly killed at least eight family members, including two women and five children, and injured a number of others. Facebook testimonies by Fatima Jaber and Amir Tariq

Summary

First published
January 1, 2024
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
8
(5 children2 women1 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
Israeli Military
Named victims
8 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
7
Geolocation
Town
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Incident date

May 29, 2017

Incident Code

CS882

LOCATION

SSE of Ratla, Raqqa, Syria

In an incident not previously tracked by Airwars, the Coalition confirmed the injury of a civilian in an event near Raqqa. Their September 2017 civilian casualty report noted: “During a strike on an ISIS vehicle, after reviewing post-strike video, it was assessed that one civilian was unintentionally injured when he entered the target area after

Summary

First published
May 29, 2017
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
Civilians reported injured
1
Airwars civilian harm grading
Confirmed
A specific belligerent has accepted responsibility for civilian harm.
Known belligerent
US-led Coalition
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Incident date

June 4, 2016

Incident Code

RS847

LOCATION

القاطرجي, Al Qaterji (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria

Up to 30 civilians died in multiple airstrikes on Al Qaterji, according to local sources – though reports were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Syrian regime were responisble. Multiple reports by LCCSY attributed the incident to Russia, while the Syrian Network for Human Rights also blamed Moscow for firing missiles on “residential homes near

Summary

First published
June 4, 2016
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 30
Civilians reported injured
15–30
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

October 17, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0296

LOCATION

مخيم المغازي, Al Maghazi camp, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

​​On Tuesday, October 17th, 2023, six civilians, including a baby, were reportedly injured and two were killed as a result of an alleged Israeli airstrike on a residential apartment in Al-Nada Building in Al-Maghazi Camp, in the central Gaza strip. Local sources, including Palestine News, reported that there were a number of people killed and

Summary

First published
February 1, 2024
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
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
Israeli Military
Geolocation
Town
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Incident date

June 3, 2017

Incident Code

CI745

LOCATION

حي الزنجيلي, Mosul, Zanjili, Nineveh, Iraq

Local sources said that six members of the same family were killed after airstrikes struck their home in Zanjili neighborhood, in West Mosul. Iraqyoon Agency reported that it was the family of As’ad Younis Majid al-Rawi. The news agency also said that the family was displaced – they had fled from al-Midan to Zanjili neighbourhood.

Summary

First published
June 3, 2017
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
6
(1 man)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

June 10, 2016

Incident Code

RS884

LOCATION

عندان, Anadan, Aleppo, Syria

Two civilians died and eight more were injured airstrikes on Anadan, according to local sources – though reports were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Syrian regime were responsible. The Shaam News Network reported that “Russian warplanes carried out several air strikes with cluster bombs” on Anadan, killing two civilians and wounding another eight

Summary

First published
June 10, 2016
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
8
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
2 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

October 5, 2023

Incident Code

R4570

LOCATION

أريحا, Ariha, Idlib, Syria

On 5 October 2023, intense artillery and missile bombardments allegedly by the Syrian regime and/or Russian Military caused the death of at least one civilian and the injury of 14 civilians, including 4 children and 3 women, in the city of Ariha (Jericho). A Facebook post from local source “Jericho, the bride of the north”

Summary

First published
October 5, 2023
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
8–14
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
6 named
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Incident date

March 7, 2016

Incident Code

RS716

LOCATION

تدمر, Palmyra, Homs, Syria

Two civilians – one woman and a child – died in an airstrike on Palmyra according to local sources – though reports are conflicted as to whether Russia or the Assad regime were to blame. Shaam News Network reported: “Russian planes supported Assad’s forces by bombing clash points. They targeted the city of Palmyra with

Summary

First published
March 7, 2016
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(1 child1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
2 named
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Incident date

October 18, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0321

LOCATION

البنك الإسلامي – فرع جباليا, Vicinity of the Islamic Bank - Jabalia Branch, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On October 18th 2023, it was reported that up to 27 people were killed when an airstrike hit the house of the Dardouna family, near the Islamic Bank in Jabalia al-Balad, north of the Gaza strip.  Where sources identified the belligerent, all sources attributed the strikes to Israeli forces. Ahmed posted on Facebook that as

Summary

First published
February 1, 2024
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
10 – 27
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
Israeli Military
Suspected target
Unknown
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
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Incident date

June 11, 2017

Incident Code

CS964

LOCATION

حويجة السواقي, Hawija al Sawafi, Raqqa, Syria

At least two civilian men and as many as five people were killed in artillery shelling on the village of Hawija al Sawafi in Raqqa governorate. Syria Mirror, a pro-Syrian government source, alleged that the Coalition was responsible and reported the higher casualty rate whereas the two remaining sources – Abu Muaaz and Raqqa is

Summary

First published
June 11, 2017
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 5
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
Named victims
2 named
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Incident date

December 3, 2015

Incident Code

RS223

LOCATION

هنيدة, Hanida, Raqqa, Syria

Three brothers were killed in an alleged Russian airstrike which targeted a car carrying them to work near the town of Haneeda, according to Raqqa is Being Silently Slaughtered and the Syrian Human Rights Campaign. The victims – all described as builders – have all been named.    

Summary

First published
December 3, 2015
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
(3 men)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Named victims
3 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

October 5, 2023

Incident Code

TS642

LOCATION

مدينة نبل, Nubul, Aleppo, Syria

On 5 October 2023, a civilian was killed and “dozens” of others were injured by alleged Turkish shelling of the city of Nubul. Fox Press reported that a civilian was killed and several others were injured when Turkish forces and their factions allegedly shelled the city of Nubul at dawn. According to Nubul City News,

Summary

First published
October 5, 2023
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
12–24
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
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

June 15, 2017

Incident Code

CS996

LOCATION

شارع سيف الدولة, Saif al Dawla Street, Raqqa, Raqqa, Syria

One civilian male was killed as a result of reported artillery fire on the Saif al Dawla area of Raqqa, local sources reported. Three sources separately identified the victim as Ayham Rashid al Barazi, but no further details were available. All reports said that the US-backed SDF were responsible for the artillery fire. However, a

Summary

First published
June 15, 2017
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
Named victims
1 named
View Incident

Incident date

November 1, 2015

Incident Code

RS106

LOCATION

جبالا, Jbala, Idlib, Syria

One child was reported killed and two or more non-combatants injured following an alleged Russian or Assad regime airstrike on Jbala. While the Syrian Observatory blamed Russia, both the Idlib Media Centre and Al Kul Radio said the attack was the work of the Assad regime.  

Summary

First published
November 1, 2015
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 child)
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Unknown, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

February 24, 2024

Incident Code

USYEMBi016

LOCATION

حي صوفان, Sofan, Sana'a, Yemen

Two civilians were injured by an alleged US-UK strike on the Sofan neighborhood of Sana’a on February 24, 2024. Abdullah Ahmad Obaidi Al Rabi’i posted on Facebook that “on my way back home in the Sofan neighborhood, I encountered this missile strike by the American-British aggression occurring dozens of meters away in a densely populated

Summary

First published
February 24, 2024
Last updated
May 9, 2025
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Agriculture, Factory
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 belligerents
US Forces, UK Military
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
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Incident date

June 18, 2017

Incident Code

CS1026

LOCATION

نزلة شحادة, Nazlat Shahada, Raqqa, Syria

Local sources reported that “several” civilians were killed and injured after morning airstrikes allegedly carried out by the Coalition in Raqqa, in the Two Bridges area. All five sources who reported the incident alleged that the Coalition was responsible. No further details were reported. In February 2019, the Coalition assessed this event to be non-credible.

Summary

First published
June 18, 2017
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
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Incident date

November 17, 2015

Incident Code

RS156

LOCATION

خان شيخون, Khan Shaykhun, Idlib, Syria

The Syrian Observatory reported that four non-combatants were killed and ten people were injured (four seriously) in three alleged Russian airstrikes on Khan Sheikhoun. A video filmed in the immediate aftermath shows devastated civilian houses, with at least ten injured adults and children. A second video (below) shows the moment the airstrike hits Khan Sheikhoun.

Summary

First published
November 17, 2015
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 4
(2 women1 man)
Civilians reported injured
10
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Named victims
3 named
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Incident date

October 18, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0350

LOCATION

قرب صالة السعادة, Vicinity of Al Saada Hall, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

On Wednesday, October 18th 2023, at least four civilians, including three women, were reported killed, and dozens of civilians were reported injured in an alleged Israeli airstrike on the Ashour family home near the al-Saada Hall, south of Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip. Initial reports from local and social media including Safa News, Ma’a News Agency,

Summary

First published
April 1, 2024
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4
(3 women)
Civilians reported injured
12–24
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
Israeli Military
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
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Incident date

November 20, 2015

Incident Code

RS170

LOCATION

ميدان الغزال, Maydan al Ghazal, Hama, Syria

Up to four civilians were reported killed when missiles were allegedly fired from Russian warships, hitting the village of Maydan Al Ghazal. One eyewitness filmed in the aftermath insists “this was caused by Russian ballistic missiles hitting shepherds and farmers living here. They are not terrorists and they’re not armed.” The Syrian News Desk cited

Summary

First published
November 20, 2015
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 4
Civilians reported injured
10
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
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Incident date

October 20, 2023

Incident Code

TS650

LOCATION

قرية عقيبة , Akaybah/Ogaybah, Shirawa, Afrin countryside, Aleppo, Syria

On Friday, October 20th, two civilians were injured as a result of alleged Turkish military bombing on the town of Akaybah (Ogaybah in Kurdish). They were injured while working in the fields surrounding the town, and were taken to the closest medical center for treatment. One civilian was identified as 29-year-old Shaima Muhammad Rajab Talib.

Summary

First published
October 20, 2023
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Infrastructure
Agriculture
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 30, 2015

Incident Code

RS096

LOCATION

الباب, Al-Bab, Aleppo, Syria

At least 10 and as many as 13 civilians were reported killed and 40 injured following alleged Russian airstrikes on Al Bab. According to Shaam News, “More than 10 civilians were killed in the city of Al Bab controlled by IS in addition to many injured. The aircraft targeted Al Rihawi mosque, Martta Square, Beith

Summary

First published
October 30, 2015
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
10 – 13
(1 child1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
40
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
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Incident date

October 22, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0456

LOCATION

العلمي، مخيم جباليا, Al-Alami neighbourhood, Jabalia Refugee Camp, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On 22nd October 2023, at least 20 people were killed, 19 of them women and children, and at least 7 others were injured after the home of the Jaber and Abu Al-Qumsan families in the Al-Alami area in the northern Gaza Strip was allegedly struck by an Israeli airstrike. Mahmoud Hegazy posted the names of

Summary

First published
April 1, 2024
Last updated
January 28, 2025
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
IDP or Refugee Camp, Residential
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
20
(12 children7 women1 man)
Civilians reported injured
7–15
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
Israeli Military
Named victims
26 named, 2 families identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
12
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

June 27, 2017

Incident Code

CS1103

LOCATION

جامع الحني, Al Hinni mosque, Raqqa, Syria

An 80-year-old man was killed in an alleged Coalition airstrike on or near the Al Hinni Mosque in Raqqa, local sources reported. The male was a resident of Al Mu’taaz Street where the mosque lies and where the strike took place. Four of five sources who reported the incident alleged that the Coalition was responsible.

Summary

First published
June 27, 2017
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
Named victims
1 named
View Incident

Incident date

November 14, 2015

Incident Code

RS149

LOCATION

باريشا, Barisha, Idlib, Syria

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that alleged Russian warplanes targeted the village of Barisa and the Abo Al Dohor area and reported losses, but did not provide any details. No further information is available at the present time.

Summary

First published
November 14, 2015
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Unknown
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