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Infrastructure

Incident date

October 18, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0352

LOCATION

محيط مقبرة بني سهيلا, Vicinity of Bani Suhaila cemetery, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

Shortly before 11am on Wednesday, October 18th 2023, at least 26 Palestinian civilians, including at least seven women and seventeen children, one of them a 4-month-old infant, were reportedly killed and between 35 and 44 civilians were injured in an alleged Israeli airstrike on two homes, the Abu Ishaq family home and the Fafsis family

Summary

First published
March 1, 2024
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Declared strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
26
(17 children8 women1 man)
Civilians reported injured
35–44
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
28 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
28
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

January 27, 2018

Incident Code

TS131

LOCATION

راحو, Rajo, Aleppo, Syria

The Kurdish Red Crescent reported that six adult male civilians were injured in the Rajo area of Afrin Canton. In a report shared with Airwars, six adults were named as injured. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that it also “monitored the continued Turkish forces shelling in areas of Afrin countryside. The bombing focused

Summary

First published
January 27, 2018
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
Civilians reported injured
6
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
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Incident date

November 13, 2019

Incident Code

TS336b

LOCATION

الحسكة, Hasaka, Al Hassakah, Syria

Three civilians were reported injured in different locations in Hasaka governorate on October 13th, 2019 according to the Kurdish Red Crescent, as a result of alleged Turkish forces attacks. The civilians, a woman and two men, are originally from Terbesipiye, Til Kocher and Tel Hamees. No further details available at the moment.

Summary

First published
October 13, 2019
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
3
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
Named victims
3 named
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Incident date

December 28, 2023

Incident Code

TS674

LOCATION

مركز غسيل الكلى, Dialysis Centre, Al Hassakah, Syria

On December 28th, 2023, a 65 year-old kidney patient identified as Ahmed Abd al-Rahman Khadr reportedly died as he could not access treatment, following the reported destruction three days earlier of a dialysis center hit by alleged Turkish air or drone strikes in Qamishlo city. Rojava TV and Ibrahim Sheikho described Ahmed Abd al-Rahman Khadr

Summary

First published
December 28, 2023
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Cause of injury / death
Denial of access to/destruction of objects indispensable to survival
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
Turkish Military
Named victims
1 named
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
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Incident date

February 7, 2018

Incident Code

TS162

LOCATION

بلبلة, Bulbul, Afrin, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria

In a private report, the Kurdish Red Crescent named the following one civilian was wounded in an alleged Turkish shelling of Bulbul. The type of weapon used is unknown. No further details are currently available.

Summary

First published
February 7, 2018
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
Civilians reported injured
1
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

November 6, 2019

Incident Code

RS4140

LOCATION

مرديخ, Mardikh, Idlib, Syria

One civilian was reportedly wounded by alleged Russian airstrikes on the village of Mardikh, Idlib governorate, on November 6th 2019, according to local sources. Two locally filmed videos showed what appeared to be multiple strikes targeting the location. IdlibPlus reported one wounded civilian. Various other sources reported on the incident but did not identify civilian

Summary

First published
November 6, 2019
Last updated
December 15, 2024
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
Russian Military
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Incident date

October 24, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0566

LOCATION

جباليا, Jabalia, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

First reported in the morning of Tuesday, October 24th 2023, a house belonging to the Jomaa family near the labour offices, in Jabalia Al-Balad, in the northern Gaza Strip was hit by an alleged Israeli airstrike, injuring a number of people and leaving others trapped beneath the rubble. The precise number of victims remains unknown

Summary

First published
June 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
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
Israeli Military
Geolocation
Town
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Incident date

May 1, 2017

Incident Code

RS2209C

LOCATION

مسراب, Masraba, Eastern Ghouta, Damascus, Syria

In this single-source event, Al Jazeera reported that joint Russian and Assad regime forces carried out aerial shelling in Masraba, Eastern Ghouta, possibly wounding several civilians. According to Al Jazeera, there were several casualties and “dozens” of wounded across several incidents around Eastern Ghouta on May 1st, but it gave no specific casualty figures for

Summary

First published
May 1, 2017
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

February 13, 2018

Incident Code

TS194

LOCATION

بعدينو٫شيخ بلو٫ راجو , Ba'adino, Sheikh Billo, Rajo district, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria

At least two civilians were wounded in an alleged Turkish shelling of Sheikh Billo in Afrin’s Rajo district. The Kurdish Red Crescent reported two injured in an intensive shelling by allegedly the Turk on Sheikh Billo in Afrin’s Rajo district. A private report from KRC reported the names and type of injury of the two adult

Summary

First published
February 13, 2018
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
Civilians reported injured
2
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

November 10, 2019

Incident Code

RS4154

LOCATION

Several towns, Idlib, Syria

Several alleged Russian artillery strikes targeted the city of Kafranbel and the towns of Marzita, Parisa, Hass, Maarat Harmah, Musharrafa and Fatira in Idlib governorate, according to Shaam News Agency. It is unclear if there were civilian casualties. Further details are unavailable to Airwars.

Summary

First published
November 10, 2019
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
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Incident date

October 21, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0442

LOCATION

دير البلح, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

Shortly before 6:20 PM on Saturday, October 21, 2023, an alleged Israeli strike on the “Al-Hasanat” family home in the town of Deir Al Balah in the central Gaza Strip killed at least one civilian and injured at least one other. The number of casualties may be higher. Interior Ministry in Gaza and Arab TV

Summary

First published
April 1, 2024
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Infrastructure
Residential
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 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
Town
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Incident date

February 24, 2018

Incident Code

TS226

LOCATION

عرب ويران, Arab Weyran, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria

According to IC Afrin resistance, “Mihemed Sido Yusif, from Rejio/Bedina, Fayiq Cafer from Shera/Arab Werane [Syria] and Durshata Mihemed Ali, also from Shera/Arab Werane, were heavily injured by Turkish jets.” The victims were also named by Rojnews.

Summary

First published
February 24, 2018
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
4
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
3 named
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Incident date

November 18, 2018

Incident Code

USSOM156-C

LOCATION

Radio Andalus, Jilib, Middle Juba, Somalia

Airstrikes by an unknown party destroyed part of an al-Andalus radio station in Jilib – a propaganda service run by the terror group al Shabaab. At least one person described as a journalist was reported injured or killed. According to Middle East Monitor, “An air strike; believed to be American, has destroyed the Al-Andalus radio

Summary

First published
November 18, 2018
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0 – 2
Civilians reported injured
1
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
US Forces, Unknown
Suspected target
Al-Shabaab
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Incident date

October 25, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0590

LOCATION

جباليا, Jabalia, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On October 5, 2023, at least three members of the Al-Jabain family —the child Yazan Muhammad Abu Al-Jabin (12) and his parents Souad Ali Abu Al-Jabin (37) and Muhammad Abu Al-Jabin (44) — were killed and a number of others were injured by an alleged Israeli airstrike on their home in the Al-Fakhoura area in

Summary

First published
April 1, 2024
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
(1 child1 woman1 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
3 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
3
Geolocation
Town
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Incident date

March 8, 2018

Incident Code

TS258

LOCATION

سري كانية, عفرين, Siri Kanaida, Syrian-Turkish border, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria

Local media reported that three civilians were wounded in an alleged Turkish mortar attack in Siri Kanai on the Syrian-Turkish border. The victims were reportedly taken to hospital where they were in a stable condition. According to Hawar, three people were injured in Sri Kanaia as a result of the Turkish occupation army launched mortar

Summary

First published
March 8, 2018
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
Civilians reported injured
3
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

September 25, 2019

Incident Code

TI029

LOCATION

زيوكة, Zaywakah, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq

Between two and five civilians including two children were wounded in alleged Turkish strikes on Zaywakah village, according to local media. Basnews reported: “Five civilians, including two children, were injured in Turkish air strikes which have been going on for two days inside the Kurdistan Region”. ANF said two civilians were wounded. The Christian Peacemaker

Summary

First published
September 25, 2019
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2–5
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, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

February 23, 2024

Incident Code

USSOM422

LOCATION

Farah-Adan and Jawle in Harardhere district, Mudug, Somalia

On the 23rd of February, 2024, the Somali National Army (SNA), supported by international partners, reportedly conducted a night-time military operation against Al-Shabaab in the Farah-Adan and Jawle areas of Harardhere district in Mudug region, central Somalia. It was reported that several Al-Shabaab leaders were killed in the attack, however the exact number of Al-Shabaab

Summary

First published
February 23, 2024
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Suspected belligerents
International Forces (Unknown), Somali Military Forces
Suspected target
Al-Shabaab
Belligerents reported killed
2–4
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Incident date

December 1, 2019

Incident Code

RS4208

LOCATION

كفرنبل, Kafr Nabl, Syria

Three civilians were reportedly injured in an alleged Russian or regime airstrike or artillery attack on the Joni neighborhood of Kafr Nabl in Idlib, Syria, on the morning of December 1st, 2019. The injured civilians were identified as “Ali Qamar al-Obeido,” “Omar Muhammad Khair al-Obeido” and “Aboudi Maher al-Obeido” by a number of sources. KMC

Summary

First published
December 1, 2019
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2–3
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
3 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

October 24, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0577

LOCATION

رفح, the house of the Al-Hashash family in Hashashashin area in Rafah, Rafah, the Gaza Strip

During the morning of Tuesday, October 24th, 2023, an alleged Israeli airstrike hit the house of the Al-Hashash family located in Hashashashin area in Rafah, Gaza Strip, killing 11 members of the same family, including at least three women and three children, and reportedly injuring dozens of other civilians. Safa News initially reported that ten

Summary

First published
July 1, 2024
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
11
(3 children3 women5 men)
Civilians reported injured
2–24
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.
Impact
Healthcare
Impact on services or infrastructure relating to education, health or food supply. See methodology note for details.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
11 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
10
Geolocation
City
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Incident date

May 31, 2017

Incident Code

RS2264

LOCATION

كفر زيتا , Kafr Zeita, Hama, Syria

One or twochildren were injured by when the remnants of an alleged Russian cluster bomb dropped in a previous strike exploded in Kafr Zeita on may 31st 2017. 2011 Madardaily said that one child was injured, while other sources put the number at two.

Summary

First published
May 31, 2017
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Unknown
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Incident date

December 4, 2019

Incident Code

RS4232

LOCATION

تل الطوقان, Tal Al Touqan, Idlib, Syria

An unspecified number of civilians were wounded in alleged Russian or Syrian regime strikes on the village of Tal Al Touqan, Idlib Governate on December 4th 2019, according to local media. On December 4th, Smart News Agency quoted activists as saying an unspecified number of people had been wounded following a strike by regime warplanes

Summary

First published
December 4, 2019
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

October 24, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0572

LOCATION

البريج, Bureij, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

Shortly before 6:11 PM on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at least three civilians were killed as a result of bombing on the Maghari family home in the Bureij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. Safa News Agency, along with Guevara Gaza Media and Quads_Feed, reported that “three martyrs were recovered from under the rubble

Summary

First published
July 1, 2024
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Infrastructure
IDP or Refugee Camp
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Israeli Military, Palestinian Militants
Geolocation
Town
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Incident date

June 7, 2017

Incident Code

CS932

LOCATION

near Qalaat Jabbar, Raqqa, Syria

Summary

First published
June 7, 2017
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Airwars civilian harm grading
Discounted
Those killed were combatants, or other parties most likely responsible.
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Incident date

September 1, 2017

Incident Code

TS093

LOCATION

كفر لوسين, Kafr Luseen, Turkish-Syrian borders, Idlib, Syria

A single source, the Step News Agency, reported that “a child was wounded by bullets fired by the Turkish army is in the camp of Zahra_Gulf in the area of Kafr Luseen on the border with Turkey and was transferred to a nearby hospital.” No further details are currently available.

Summary

First published
September 1, 2017
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
Civilians reported injured
1
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
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Incident date

October 20, 2019

Incident Code

SOM170b

LOCATION

Jamaame, Middle Juba, Somalia

Local media reported a pair of alleged international airstrikes targeting the al Shabaab held towns of Jilib and Jamaame. Unusually the culprit was alleged to be France according to vague ‘sources’. However reporting remains poor. According to Mareeg News, “A suspected French military fighter jet has carried out airstrikes against al Shabab, an al Qaeda

Summary

First published
October 20, 2019
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Suspected belligerents
French Military, Unknown
Suspected target
Al-Shabaab
Belligerents reported killed
40–50
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Incident date

October 19, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0366

LOCATION

الشجاعي، مدينة غزة, Shujaiya neighbourhood, Gaza City, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On October 19th 2023, an unknown number of people were killed and injured by an alleged Israeli airstrike on the Hassouna family home in the Shujaiya neighbourhood. The Palestinian Ministry of Interior reported on “Martyrs and wounded” resulting from an Israeli airstrike on “a house for the “Hassouna” family in the “Shujaiya neighbourhood”.  Other sources

Summary

First published
October 19, 2023
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
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
Israeli Military
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
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Incident date

June 10, 2017

Incident Code

CS961

LOCATION

near Sina’a neighborhood, Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

In an incident not previously tracked by Airwars, on December 28th 2017 the Coalition said it had concluded an assessment on claims of civilian harm. According to the Coalition report, “87. June 10, 2017 near Sina’a neighbourhood, Raqqah, Syria via a regional humanitarian report. After a review of available information and strike video, it was

Summary

First published
June 10, 2017
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Airwars civilian harm grading
Discounted
Those killed were combatants, or other parties most likely responsible.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
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Incident date

December 17, 2019

Incident Code

RS4257

LOCATION

معصران, Ma’saran, Idlib, Syria

Four to seven people, including a woman, were reportedly killed and between ten and seventeen civilians, including two children, injured after alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on a market in the village of Ma’saran in the afternoon of December 17th, 2019, according to local sources. The day was referred to as “Black Tuesday” by the

Summary

First published
December 17, 2019
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4 – 7
(1 woman2–6 men)
Civilians reported injured
10–17
Causes of injury / death
Accidents related to conflict, 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
7 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

October 12, 2023

Incident Code

R4600

LOCATION

كفرعمة, Kafar Ammad [Kafr Amma/Kafr Amah/Kafar’ama], Aleppo, Syria

On Thursday, October 12th, 2023, a 39 year-old-man was killed and a number of civilians were injured due to an alleged artillery attack conducted by the Russian military and/or the Syrian regime in the village of Kafar Ammad [Kafr Amma/Kafr Amah/Kafar’ama] in the western countryside of Aleppo, Syria. Reportedly, a 39-year old man named Izz

Summary

First published
October 12, 2023
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Artillery
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
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

December 22, 2019

Incident Code

RS4282

LOCATION

خان السبيل, Khan Al Sabil, Idlib, Syria

Between one and three civilians were injured after alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on vehicles of displaced civilians on the international highway near the town of Khan al Sabil, Idlib governorate, on December 22nd, 2019, as reported by local sources. Local tweets included video of the bombing raid that injured the three civilians and

Summary

First published
December 22, 2019
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1–3
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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