Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

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Civilian Harm Status
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Infrastructure

Incident date

February 3, 2020

Incident Code

RS4402

LOCATION

جمعية الارمن في بلدة بالا, Jam’iyet Al Arman area, Bala, Aleppo, Syria

Three civilians, a woman and two children, were killed and two civilians were wounded in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on the Jam’iyet Al Arman area in the town of Bala, Aleppo governorate, on February 3rd, 2020, according to local sources. The Syrian Civil Defence in Aleppo reported that Mrs. Zahra Yahya Al-Hassan (35)

Summary

First published
February 3, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 3
(2 children1 woman)
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 belligerent
Russian Military
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

February 6, 2020

Incident Code

RS4415

LOCATION

اورم الكبرى, Urm Al Kubra, Aleppo, Syria

Four civilians including a woman and children were reported killed as a result of Russian forces airstrikes or Syrian regime artillery strikes on Urm Al Kubra in Aleppo governorate, Syria on February 6th, 2020, according to local sources. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that “Four civilians were killed in Orem Al-Kubra, west of

Summary

First published
February 6, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4
(1 woman)
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
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Incident date

February 11, 2020

Incident Code

RS4434

LOCATION

بلدات متعددة, Several towns, Idlib, Syria

Shaam Network reported that “The Assad and Russian aviation launched intensive and violent airstrikes targeting the areas of clashes and civilian homes in Idlib on February 11th, 2020, which led to many civilians wounded in the cities, towns and villages of Kafr Nabl, Benish and Sarmin, the two bridges, Sheikh Dames, Kafr Sijnah, Marabaya, Hass,

Summary

First published
February 11, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1–3
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
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 14, 2020

Incident Code

R4213

LOCATION

بلدات متعددة, Several towns in Idlib, Idlib, Syria

The Shaam News Network reported: “Russian Assad launched air strikes targeting the cities, towns, villages of Sarmin, Ariha, Nehalia, Senqul, and Qamenas. The Assad artillery shelled the cities and towns of Jisr Al-Shughur, Kafr Nubl, Ma`rat Masrin, Kafraya, Ain al-Asafir, and the camps of the town of Sarmada, which resulted in a number of civilian

Summary

First published
February 14, 2020
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
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

March 2, 2017

Incident Code

USYEMTr026-C

LOCATION

يكلا, Yakla, Al Bayda, Yemen

Multiple sources suggested that US airstrikes targeted alleged AQAP militants in al-Ghail village and in the broader Yakla area of Qaifa, Bayda governorate, overnight from March 2nd to March 3rd, killing at least three alleged militants. Some sources reported that there was an unspecified number of civilian casualties. Local sources reported that the overnight strikes

Summary

First published
March 2, 2017
Last updated
May 13, 2025
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4
(2 children2 women)
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
US Forces
Suspected target
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP)
Belligerents reported killed
3
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Incident date

February 24, 2020

Incident Code

R4240

LOCATION

كفرنوران, Kafar Nuran, Aleppo, Syria

According to the Syrian Network for Human Rights, “Subhi Abdul Jabbar al Selea, from Taftanaz town in the northern suburbs of Idlib governorate, died on February 24th, due to wounds sustained earlier as Syrian- Russian alliance fixed- wing warplanes fired missiles on Kafr Noran village in the western suburbs of Aleppo governorate.” No further details

Summary

First published
February 24, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

March 29, 2017

Incident Code

USYEMTr051

LOCATION

القوز, Al Quoz, Abyan, Yemen

Alleged AQAP sites in Al Quoz village, in the Mudiyah district of Abyan governorate, were targeted by reported US naval and air strikes overnight from March 29th to March 30th 2017.  There were no known reports of civilian harm. Several sources indicated that US warships fired missiles at parts of the village during the night,

Summary

First published
March 29, 2017
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike, Naval bombardment
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Suspected belligerent
US Forces
Suspected target
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP)
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Incident date

April 2, 2017

Incident Code

USYEMTr067

LOCATION

موجان, Mojan, Abyan, Yemen

US airstrikes reportedly targeted alleged AQAP camps in the Mogan area of Al Maraqisha, Abyan governorate, overnight from April 2nd to April 3rd 2017. There were no known associated reports of civilian harm, or of belligerent casualties. According to Aden al-Ghad, a warplane launched several missiles at various locations in the area. Some sources such

Summary

First published
April 2, 2017
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Suspected belligerent
US Forces
Suspected target
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP)
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Incident date

February 2, 2018

Incident Code

RS2965

LOCATION

جسر الشغور, Jisir Al-Shoghour, Idlib, Syria

Three civilians were wounded in the city of Jisr al-Shughour, Idlib, either due to airstrikes, carried out by Russia, or artillery attack, carried out by the Syrian regime, local media reported. Smart News Agency quoted activists who said that “warplanes likely to be Russian launched four raids on the city of Jisr al-Shughour”, leaving three

Summary

First published
February 2, 2018
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
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
Named victims
3 named
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Incident date

March 13, 2020

Incident Code

CI880

LOCATION

مطار كربلاء الدولي, Karbala International Airport, Karbala, Iraq

Three civilians were reportedly killed and two others injured in alleged American airstrikes in on Karbala International Airport which was under construction in Karbala governorate on March 13th, 2020, according to local sources. The incident is also believed to have killed three belligerents and the injury of nine, two of whom are in critical condition.

Summary

First published
March 13, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Declared strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
(3 men)
Civilians reported injured
3
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Confirmed
A specific belligerent has accepted responsibility for civilian harm.
Suspected belligerent
US Forces
Known belligerent
US-led Coalition
Known target
Iraqi militias (PMUs)
Named victims
1 named
Belligerents reported killed
3
Belligerents reported injured
9
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Incident date

March 25, 2020

Incident Code

LC324

LOCATION

السبعة, Al Saba, Tarabulus, Libya

Three civilians were allegedly injured by LNA shelling on the Al Sabaa neighbourhood of Tripoli. Hona Souq Al-Khmies said there were “Injuries among the Egyptian workers in one of the seven workshops now” and later posted that three were wounded. Ambulance Services Libya and Libya Alahrar TV also reported three injuries. In addition, damage to

Summary

First published
March 25, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
3
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
Libyan National Army
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Incident date

January 20, 2010

Incident Code

YEMYEM001

LOCATION

عرق ال شبوان, Erq al Shabwan, Ma'rib, Yemen

Up to two people were killed by an alleged Yemeni airstrike, targeting the home of al-Shabwani, a leader of Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) in the Mareb province in Erq al Shabwan the morning of January 20th, 2010. It is unclear whether all of those killed were belligerents or if civilians, in addition

Summary

First published
January 20, 2010
Last updated
May 14, 2025
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Agricultural Land, Agriculture, House, Residential
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0 – 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
Yemeni Air Force
Suspected target
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP)
Geolocation
Village
Belligerents reported killed
0–2
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Incident date

April 1, 2020

Incident Code

TS426

LOCATION

ربيعات, Rabiaat, Al Hassakah, Syria

Four civilians were injured in artillery strikes on the village of Rabiaat, near Abu Rasin/Zarkan area on April 1st, 2020. Local sources blamed Turkish forces and/or Turkish-backed factions. Hawar News reported that “the Turkish occupation army and its mercenaries returned to shelling Zarkan area and its countryside with missiles and rockets intensively this evening”, resulting in

Summary

First published
April 1, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
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
4 named
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Incident date

March 18, 2012

Incident Code

USYEM052-C

LOCATION

جعار, Ja'ar, Abyan, Yemen

One civilian was reported injured and eight militants were killed in alleged Yemeni or US airstrikes carried out on the city of Jaar on March 18th 2012, in the governorate of Abyan. According to an Associated Press (AP) report published in the Washington Times, the civilian was injured when a post office being used as

Summary

First published
March 18, 2012
Last updated
May 14, 2025
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Naval bombardment
Infrastructure
Communications
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
Civilians reported injured
1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Impact
Healthcare
Impact on services or infrastructure relating to education, health or food supply. See methodology note for details.
Suspected belligerents
US Forces, Yemeni Air Force
Suspected target
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP)
Belligerents reported killed
8
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Incident date

April 20, 2020

Incident Code

LC360

LOCATION

وادي الربيع, Wadi al Rabie, Tarabulus, Libya

The GNA-led Burkan Al Ghadab operation reported that LNA targeted two field hospitals in Wadi al Rabie in Tajoura, Libya on April 20th/21st 2020 with Grad rockets. They posted on Facebook saying “The Haftar terrorist militia directly targets with Grad rockets today, two field hospitals in Wadi al Rabie, what resulted in the injury of

Summary

First published
April 20, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
5
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
Libyan National Army
Suspected target
Unknown
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Incident date

May 20, 2012

Incident Code

YEMYEM006

LOCATION

جعار, Ja'ar, Abyan, Yemen

A factory reportedly used by Al Qaeda for weapon storage to the north of Jaar was targeted in an alleged Yemeni airstrike as fighting in the city continued, sources reported, adding that up to 14 Al Qaeda militants were killed in the battle, with between nine and 13 killed by the airstrike, on May 20,

Summary

First published
May 20, 2012
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
0
Causes of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons
Suspected belligerent
Yemeni Air Force
Suspected target
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP)
Belligerents reported killed
9–13
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Incident date

April 15, 2020

Incident Code

TI034

LOCATION

مخيم مخمور للاجئين, Makhmur Refugee Camp, Erbil, Iraq

Three women were killed alleged Turkish drone strikes on Makhmour refugee camp, Erbil province, on April 15th 2020, according to local sources. Four civilians were injured. Bewar Amin, head of Makhmour Camp’s media department, told Rudaw English that “three civilian women were killed by the Turkish airstrike today near Makhmour camp. Two women were killed

Summary

First published
April 15, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
(3 women)
Civilians reported injured
4
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
Suspected target
Other
Named victims
3 named
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Incident date

December 24, 2012

Incident Code

USYEM136-B

LOCATION

المناسح, Manaseh, Al Bayda, Yemen

Two suspected Al Qaeda militants were killed and three were injured in an alleged US drone strike which hit a vehicle in Manaseh in al-Bayda province on December 24th, 2012 at 5pm. No civilian harm has been reported. According to Reuters, AFP, and AP, two Al Qaeda militants were killed when a drone strike hit

Summary

First published
December 24, 2012
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
0
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Suspected belligerent
US Forces
Suspected target
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP)
Belligerents reported killed
2
Belligerents reported injured
3
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Incident date

April 19, 2017

Incident Code

LQ041

LOCATION

بنغازي‎, Sabri, Benghazi, Libya

According to local sources UAE planes carried out between 13 and 20 fresh airstrikes near the fish market and Sabri areas of Benghazi. There were no public reports of civilian harm at the time.

Summary

First published
April 19, 2017
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
United Arab Emirates Military
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Incident date

May 15, 2020

Incident Code

LC399

LOCATION

طريق اشميخ, Ashmikh Road, Misrata, Libya

Two civilians were allegedly by a Turkish drone strike near Bani Walid. Tarhuna 24 said: “Turkish drone targeted a car transfer type veto by citizens of the city of Bani Walid coming from the corner across the road Gharyan. People have been targeted when they arrive to the area Ashmikh thankfully both survived with varying

Summary

First published
May 15, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
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
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
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Incident date

October 19, 2017

Incident Code

USYEMTr107

LOCATION

بين شرجان و ذي حورة, Between Sharjan and Dhi Hawra, Al Bayda, Yemen

On December 20th 2017, US Central Command stated that a strike had killed Obeidah Al-Lawdari, AQAP’s so-called Emir of Lawda”, and four “associates” in Bayda governorate on October 19th 2017. This announcement confirmed several earlier reports that a US drone strike had killed at least three alleged AQAP militants travelling in a car on or

Summary

First published
October 19, 2017
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Declared strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Known belligerent
US Forces
Known target
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP)
Belligerents reported killed
5–6
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Incident date

October 6, 2016

Incident Code

LQ036

LOCATION

بنغازي‎, Ganfouda, Benghazi, Libya

The LNA self-reported what it said was “an air strike targeting a field hospital belonging to terrorist militias in the Qanfouda area.” Casualties among patients and health workers are not presently known.

Summary

First published
October 6, 2016
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Airwars civilian harm grading
Confirmed
A specific belligerent has accepted responsibility for civilian harm.
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
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Incident date

April 15, 2019

Incident Code

USYEMTr198

LOCATION

الصدارة, Al Sadarah, Ma'rib, Yemen

A US drone strike reportedly killed at least two alleged AQAP members in Al Sadarah area, in the Mahliyah district of Marib governorate, on April 15th 2019, according to some local sources. There were no known associated reports of civilian harm. The strike reportedly targeted a car travelling through the area. An eyewitness and a

Summary

First published
April 15, 2019
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Suspected belligerent
US Forces
Suspected target
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP)
Belligerents reported killed
2
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Incident date

September 18, 2018

Incident Code

USYEMTr180-C

LOCATION

العشار, Al Ashar, Al Bayda, Yemen

Two Yemeni National Army soldiers, including a Colonel, were reportedly killed by a US drone strike in Al Ashar, Yakla area of Bayda governorate, on the evening of September 18th 2018, according to multiple sources. Some however instead variously indicated that the strike killed two AQAP members, or two civilians. In a later press release,

Summary

First published
September 18, 2018
Last updated
May 14, 2025
Strike status
Declared strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 2
(1–2 men)
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.
Known belligerent
US Forces
Known target
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP)
Belligerents reported killed
2
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Incident date

February 24, 2016

Incident Code

LQ025a

LOCATION

بنغازي‎, Benghazi, Libya

The LNA launched “accurate” airstrikes against terrorist militias in Qawarsheh and Sabri according to their Facebook page.

Summary

First published
February 24, 2016
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Airwars civilian harm grading
Confirmed
A specific belligerent has accepted responsibility for civilian harm.
Suspected belligerent
Libyan National Army
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Incident date

January 2, 2020

Incident Code

USYEMTr216

LOCATION

الجراف/حدة, Al Jarf/Hadda, Sana'a, Yemen

A US drone strike reportedly targeted Abdul Reza Shahlai, an Iranian Revolutionary Guard and Qods Force commander in Sana’a, overnight from January 2nd-3rd 2020. While initial reports suggested that Shahlai had been killed in the strike, official sources later indicated that he had survived. There was some indication that another Iranian soldier was killed, however.

Summary

First published
January 2, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Declared strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground), Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Causes of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons
Known belligerent
US Forces
Known target
Other
Belligerents reported killed
1
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Incident date

April 30, 2017

Incident Code

USYEMTr082

LOCATION

المدارة, Al Madara, Abyan, Yemen

A US drone strike reportedly targeted alleged AQAP militants near Al Madara village, in the Mudiyah district of Abyan governorate, late on April 30th 2017. There were no known associated reports of civilian harm. Multiple social-media sources, including @WeenAlEnfigar and @BaFana3, reported that US drones were seen flying in the area at the time, and

Summary

First published
April 30, 2017
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Suspected belligerent
US Forces
Suspected target
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP)
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Incident date

May 23, 2019

Incident Code

RS3708

LOCATION

كفر نبل, Kafr Nubul, Idlib, Syria

A number of civilians including children and women were killed and injured in Russian forces and/or Syrian regime artillery strikes on Kafr Nubul on May 23rd, 2019, according to local sources. In one news SMART reported that “two civilians were wounded by a rocket attack on the town of  Kafr Nubul south of Idlib from

Summary

First published
May 23, 2019
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4
(1 child1 woman2 men)
Civilians reported injured
9
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
Suspected target
Unknown
Named victims
3 named
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Incident date

September 4, 2020

Incident Code

YS095

LOCATION

العلوة , Alawa, Raqqa, Syria

A single source reported that three civilians were injured in alleged YPG strikes on Alawa village, Raqqa governorate, on September 4th, 2020. Khabour wrote that “three civilians were injured by the bombing of the #PYD_PKK militia on Alawa village west of Tel Abid city, north of Raqqa.” Currently, further information is unavailable to Airwars.

Summary

First published
September 4, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Artillery
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
YPG
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Incident date

February 5, 2018

Incident Code

RS2978

LOCATION

مرديخ, Mardkikh, Idlib, Syria

Local sources reported that alleged Russian airstrikes destroyed public facilities and possibly wounded two civilians as the town of Mardkikh in Idlib was subject to aerial shelling. Smart News Agency reported how “warplanes likely to be Russian launched raids on the town, one of which hit the house, causing great damage and injury to civilians.”

Summary

First published
February 5, 2018
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Education
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 belligerent
Russian Military
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