Civilian Casualties

17 – 18

(1 child17 men)

5–10

زملكا, Zamalka, Damascus, Syria

LOCATION

Between nine and 17 civilians were killed, and an unspecified number of others were wounded in airstrikes on Zamalka, local media reported. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the raids. The lowest death toll was given as nine by the Syrian Network for Human Rights. But other sources put it higher. According

Summary

9 – 17

(17 men)

محيمدة, Muheimeda, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Sources on the ground reported that as many as 17 civilians were killed, and dozens more were wounded, following airstrikes on Muheimeda in the early hours of the morning. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame. The majority of sources attributed blame to the Syrian regime, others pointed to Russian warplanes, however there

Summary

10 – 17

(4 children2 women)

12–24

8 named, 1 familiy identified

فيحان, Faihan, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

Between eight and 17 civilians died in a strike on Faihan according to local sources – though reports are conflicted as to whether Russia or the Assad regime were responsible. The Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that four non-combatants including two children from the same family died when suspected Russian warplanes fired missiles on

Summary

8 – 17

(2 children)

بحي العمال, al Oummal neighbourhood, Deir Ezzor, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Up to 17 civilians including six children died in an airstrike on the al Oummal neighbourhood, Deir Ezzor, according to local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether this was the work of Russia or the Assad regime. Deir Ezzor 24 was among a number of sources blaming the regime, reporting that “five civilians

Summary

(6 children1–4 women3–7 men)

10 – 17

2–20

12 named, 2 families identified

حي الوحدة, Mosul, Wahida, Nineveh, Iraq

LOCATION

In the second of three claimed incidents in Mosul on this date, it was reported that 17 civilians – including four women and five children – were killed in an alleged Coalition strike in the Wehda and Methak neighbourhoods east of Mosul. However, there was some doubt regarding the incident, with NRN News reportedly denying

Summary

(5 children4 women)

النبي شيث, Mosul, Nabi Sheet, Nineveh, Iraq

LOCATION

Local sources reported that 16 civilians were killed and dozens of others injured in violent clashes and airstrikes on Nabi Sheet neighbourhood. Mosul Ateka posted a photo (see below) of the aftermath, stating “This is the area of Nabi Sheet, the centre of Mosul city, and the main market for handicraft and construction…” A UN

Summary

13 – 16

(4 children2 women)

7–24

US-led Coalition, Iraq Government Forces

برطلّة, Bartalah, Nineveh, Iraq

LOCATION

According to NINA, a source in the forensic medicine department of the local hospital reported that numerous civilians died “in bombing by the international coalition aircraft [which] targeted a stronghold of the Islamic State in Bartalah north of Mosul.” Among 16 alleged civilian victims were five children and two women, whose bodies were said to

Summary

(5 children2 women)

قنفودة, Ganfouda, Benghazi, Libya

LOCATION

Two sources reported that ten civilians were killed as the result of seven LNA airstrikes on Ganfouda. According to Arabi21, two families were killed, (including three children, their mother and father in one of the families) as well as foreign workers. Al Jazeera reported that “10 civilians were killed and 32 others, including Arabs and

Summary

10 – 16

French Military, United Arab Emirates Military, Libyan National Army

مرسى البريقة, Brega, Al Wahat, Libya

LOCATION

Between 11 and 16 civilians were reported killed in a NATO airstrike on Brega. Both the BBC and the Washington Post said that eleven clerics were killed in the attack, while Reuters noted that “Nine imams were among 11 people killed in a strike on a guest house in the eastern city of Brega on Friday,

Summary

11 – 16

(9–11 men)

Known belligerent

NATO forces

Known targets

Gaddafi forces, Other

الثورة‎, Tabaqah, al Zouikat, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

Sixteen named civilians including eight children and five died in an alleged Coalition airstrike near the Al A’jrawi roundabout in Tabaqa, according to local media. In January 2019, the Coalition accepted responsibility for the event, noting: “ Coalition aircraft engaged with what was positively identified as an ISIS defensive position on the balcony of a house,

Summary

(8 children5 women2 men)

Known belligerent

16 named, 1 familiy identified

الموصل‎, West Mosul, Nineveh, Iraq

LOCATION

Local and medical sources said that 13 civilians were killed and up to six more injured after Coalition planes struck their homes in the centre of Mosul, while three more civilians died after a shop was reportedly struck by the Coalition in the west of the city. This report relates to the west Mosul allegation.

Summary

عين العروس, `Ayn al `Arus, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

According to reports up to 16 civilians including 10 members of a family died in Ain al A’rouss “following Coalition raids.” One adult male civilian victim – the head of the family – was named by VDC as Faeour al Abo. According to Shaam News, Daesh targets had been struck in the town: “International coalition

Summary

15 – 16

(3 children6 women7 men)

15 named, 1 familiy identified

الفلوجة‎, Fallujah, Al Anbar, Iraq

LOCATION

It was reported that airstrikes and artillery shelling of neighbourhoods in Fallujah killed at least 10 civilians and injured 15 more. However, it was not clear from the reports who was responsible, as they referred to aggressive shelling government and international. One report said that the emergency Fallujah General Hospital received thirteen wounded including five

Summary

10 – 16

(4–7 children3–6 women)

US-led Coalition, Iraq Government Forces

1 named

عفرين, Afrin hospital, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

Between nine and 16 civilians died in alleged Turkish airstrikes on Afrin hospital, according to local media. Pesmerge chali put the death toll and nine, while Rumaf and other sources said that 16 civilians died – reportedly “mostly children and women”. According to the source Aldar xelil: Avrin Hospital was the only medical facility in

Summary

9 – 16

Turkish Military

حاس, Qaryal al Rahma near Hass, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

Up to 20 civilians, including children and a pregnant woman, were reported killed in alleged Russian airstrikes on Qaryat al Rahma which contains an IDPs residence near Hass, Idlib, on August 16th. Local sources named 19 of those killed in the incident including at least three children. The New York Times later published transcripts of

Summary

Airstrike and/or Artillery

19 – 20

(3–6 children1–8 women)

13–52

19 named, 4 families identified

Jeb al Qebr, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

According to LCCSY, “Russian warplanes, along with Assad’s warplanes and helicopters, committed a massacre that claimed the lives of 16 people when they targeted the Medical Center the Job_Qebba‬ neighborhood and houses in the ‪‎Ansari‬ and ‪Sukkari‬ neighborhoods with dozens airstrikes and barrel bombs”. There are no other details at this time.

Summary

Russian Military

أبو الظهور, Abu al Duhur, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

More than 10 civilians were killed in alleged airstrikes in Abu al Duhur, close to the location of a downed Russian warplane, according to multiple sources. Reports are conflicted as to whether Russian or Assad regime forces were responsible for the deaths. Syria Newsdesk reported that “Russian warplanes targeted with more than 30 raids the

Summary

(4 children2 women3 men)

2–30

13 named

حي المزارع, Mosul, Mazari / Farms, Nineveh, Iraq

LOCATION

An alleged Coalition targeted strike on a secret ISIL medical facility reportedly killed 16 doctors, seven Daesh fighters and an unspecified number of patients according to a single source. According to NINA, “the international Coalition carried out airstrikes in eastern Mosul which targeted a secret hospital for Daesh elements. The attack killed 16 Daesh doctors

Summary

الغنطو, Al Ghantu, Homs, Syria

LOCATION

Between 14 and 16 civilians died including one woman and up to four children in alleged Russian airstrikes on Al Ghantu, according to local sources. The Shaam News Network reported “an appalling massacre” in Al Ghantu, which killed 16 non-combatants including members of the civil defence who rushed to the location of the first raid

Summary

(4 children1 woman13 men)

معمل طحين العكلات, Mosul, Aeklam flour mill near Shaam Gate, Nineveh, Iraq

LOCATION

Local sources said that up 16 persons were killed and ten others injured after Coalition airstrikes targeted the ‘Aeklat’ flour mill at the right side of Mosul. Iraqi Spring reported that the raids took place close to Sham Gate. Ajel Al Mosul said that the “airstrike that targeted a house in a flour mill at

Summary

(3 children3 women1 man)

الموصل‎, Mosul, South, Nineveh, Iraq

LOCATION

Sixteen civilians, including women and children, were killed in the alleged Coalition raid in the south of Mosul, according to a single source – Iraqi Spring Media Center. Amsiraq published pictures of damaged buildings in south Iraq which it said had been caused by Coalition and government shelling. There was no mention of civilian casualties.

Summary

(2 children2 women)

LOCATION

حيش, Heesh, Idlib, Syria

Up to 16 civilians were killed and six others wounded following an airstrike in Heesh, Idlib, according to local media sources – though it is not clear who was responsible for the event. Whilst most sources attributed responsibility to Russian warplanes, some mentioned Assad’s regime and others didn’t positively identify a belligerent. Smart News, who

Summary

9 – 16

(2 children5 women2 men)

6–7

9 named

كلية الهندسة العسكرية, College of Military Engineering, Tarabulus, Libya

LOCATION

Several civilians were reportedly killed in a NATO airstrike on Tajoura, east of Tripoli. BBC Arabic said at the time: “Libyan officials early on Thursday took a group of journalists to a hospital in Tripoli to see what they said were 18 charred corpses of soldiers and civilians killed in coalition raids overnight. Western planes bombed

Summary

8 – 16

(2 children)

مفرق الجزرة, Al Jazra junction, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

Fourteen civilians died in an alleged Coalition airstrike on an internet cafe al Al Jazra junction in Raqqa, according to local sources. Another four reportedly died nearby. All reports pointed towards the Coalition and named the internet cafe as Al-Hason Net. According to Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently (RBSS), on June 8th the Coalition carried

Summary

12–24

منطقة الأماسي, Al Amassi (Ar Raqqah), Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

Sixteen civilians including six to nine children and four women died in airstrikes on Al Amassi in Raqqa, according to local sources – though most reports blamed Russia, others did not identify who was responsible. RBSS initially referred only to “warplanes“, but in a later post alleged that Russia was responsible. According to the Syrian

Summary

(6–9 children5 women2 men)

Russian Military

14 named, 3 families identified

الفردوس, Al Fardous (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

Multiple sources reported that up to 16 people died in airstrikes in Aleppo city. While some blamed Russia, others said the regime or armed rebel groups were responsible. LCCSY said one man was killed and five injured after Russian planes targeted the neighborhood with two dawn raids. Q0wyy also blamed Russia and reported that “Russian

Summary

8 – 16

(7 children1 woman)

5–12

8 named, 2 families identified

LOCATION

Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

Up to 16 civilians died and up to 64 were wounded in alleged Coalition air and artillery strikes in Raqqa between August 23rd and 24th, local media reported. It should be noted that these are general numbers and may encompass other casualty events; moreover, locations of these deaths in Raqqa are currently unclear. Euphrates Post

Summary

15 – 16

60–64

البوليل, Al Buliyal, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Sixteen civilians including several children and four women died in airstrikes on Al Buliyal, according to local sources – though reports were conflicted as to whether this was the work of Russia or the regime, with a number of sources not naming a culprit. LCCSY said that 15 civilians including four women and a child

Summary

(1–2 children3–4 women5 men)

15 – 16

10–25

Unknown, Syrian Regime

17 named