Civilian Casualties

(8 children5 women2 men)

22 named

Town

قرية البركة, Al Baraka village, Hama, Syria

LOCATION

On 25 August 2023, a man and wife and their child were reportedly injured by a ‘terrorist’ mortar missile in the village of Al-Baraka, located in the north-western Hama countryside. A Facebook post by a correspondent for Al Ghab valley in Hama reported that the injured child is 6 months old and that the family

Summary

3–1

Turkish Military

عقيربات, Okayrabat, Hama, Syria

LOCATION

Some civilians were wounded in alleged Russian raids which struck Okayrabat, Hama. All sources have attributed blame to Russia. There are no mentions of civilian deaths. Reports suggested the use of machine guns and rockets. There are no other details at this time.

Summary

Russian Military

قرب مجمع البدرساوي التجاري, Vicinity of Al Badrasawi commercial complex, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

LOCATION

On the October 9th 2023, the Al-Badrasawi Tower, a prominent structure in the Al-Shifa region of Gaza City close to Al-Shifa hospital, was allegedly hit by an Israeli airstrike, resulting in an unknown number of injuries. Reports indicate that this incident occurred in the evening. Seba Jaafarawi stated on social media about the incident “Al-Badarsawi

Summary

المعابر النهرية في بلدتي ذي والحوايج, River crossings in the towns of Dhiban and Hawaij, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

A number of civilians were reportedly killed and injured while escaping from bombings in the towns of Dhiban and Hawaij, in the eastern countryside near Deir Ezzor, when nearby river crossings, that are used as humanitarian corridors, were allegedly struck by mortar shells on Tuesday, September 5th 2023. All available sources claimed that the Syrian

Summary

1 – 2

1–2

بمحيط برج التاج 3, Vicinity of al-Taj Tower 3, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

LOCATION

On October 25, 2023, an alleged Israeli strike on the al-Taj building and surrounding areas killed at least 101 people, including 44 children and 37 women, and injured “hundreds” of others. Lower initial death tolls were reported in the immediate aftermath of the strike, with casualty counts challenged by so many individuals trapped underneath the

Summary

Apartment Building, Residential

(44 children37 women26 men)

101

100–200

115 named, 8 families identified

Exact location (via Airwars)

مخيّم النصيرات, Nuseirat camp, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

LOCATION

A professor, Dr. Tayseer Kamel Ibrahim (50 years old), was killed by alleged Israeli bombing on either October 12th or 13th, 2023, in the Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip. Shehab Agency stated that Dr. Ibrahim was a lecturer at the Islamic University, and local source Mohammed Muhareb specified that Dr. Ibrahim was the

Summary

(1 man)

1 named

Town

Basra, Lower Shabelle, Somalia

LOCATION

An investigation by journalist Amanda Sperber identified a possible US airstrike near Basra around the time of Eid in August 2018, which allegedly killed between 10 and 12 members of the same family. Airwars has provided a relatively wide date range for this event, based on limited reporting. The investigation, published by The Nation in

Summary

Airstrike, Drone Strike

10 – 12

(1 man)

0–2

12 named, 1 familiy identified

جوار مسجد الكنز, Vicinity of al Kanz Mosque, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

LOCATION

On October 16th 2023, 11 civilians were reportedly killed and between 10 and 17 others were injured by an alleged Israeli airstrike on a residential apartment for the Ammar family near Al-Kanz Mosque in the Al-Rimal neighborhood in central Gaza City. Airwars identified the names of 11 members of the Ammar family who were killed.

Summary

(2–4 children1 woman6–8 men)

10–17

13 named, 3 families identified

Nearby landmark

الشخ علي, Al Sheikh Ali, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

Between two and seven civilians were wounded following an alleged Russian airstrike on Al Sheikh Ali, Aleppo. Most sources blamed Russia for the raids, with some attributing no blame. It was reported that despite their being no deaths, two of the victims were seriously injured, and were transferred to hospitals in Turkey. According to Syria News

Summary

2–7

Russian Military

عين زارة, Ain Zara, Tarabulus, Libya

LOCATION

One civilian was allegedly killing by LNA artillery shelling on Ain Zara. The Libya Observer reported: “One civilian person was killed and others were wounded as Khalifa Haftar’s forces shelled a residential area in Ain Zara in southern Tripoli on Sunday, the Volcano of Rage media office said. Identical sources reported shells falling on Salah

Summary

Libyan National Army

قطعة 4 في مخيم البريج, Block 4 in Bureij camp, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

LOCATION

On Thursday, November 2nd 2023, at least 29 identified civilians, including at least seven women and eleven children, were reportedly killed, dozens of civilians (among them a woman and child) were injured and eight residential houses were completely destroyed as a result of an alleged Israeli airstrike and/or artillery shelling on the residential neighborhood in

Summary

Airstrike and/or Artillery

Infrastructure

Residential

(11–14 children7–9 women6–7 men)

12–24

31 named, 2 families identified

Exact location (via Airwars)

LOCATION

البيضاء, Al Bayda, Yemen

A US strike took place in Bayda governorate against an unspecified target on February 12th 2018, a US Central Command spokesperson later told the Long War Journal. One source at the time of the attack, Yemen Monitor, claimed: “American drones launched more than once raids targeting sites of the Popular Resistance in Al Bayda Governorate,

Summary

Belligerents reported killed

Belligerents reported injured

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

LOCATION

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

near Al Qa’im, Al Anbar, Iraq

LOCATION

In an incident previously unknown to Airwars the Coalition assessed that it didn’t harm civilians: “72. Feb. 27, 2017, near Al Qa’im, Iraq, via social media report: After review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.”

Summary

US-led Coalition

جامعة افريقيا المتحدة, University of Africa , Al Jafarah, Libya

LOCATION

One civilian was reportedly injured by an LNA airstrike on Aziziya. Hona Souq Al-Khmies reported: “The fall of random shells on Aziziya on the farm of Al-Madani and the injury of a member of the family lightly wounded and leaving material damage.” The LNA had confirmed airstrikes in the area, according to Ewan Libya and

Summary

Libyan National Army

جباليا, Jabalia Camp, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

LOCATION

Around 15:30 on Saturday, 14th October 2023, Israeli military allegedly carried out an airstrike on the Junaid family home located in Jabalia al-Balad, north of the Gaza strip, reportedly killing at least six civilian members of the Junaid family, including two children, and injuring at least five children. According to a correspondent of the Shehab

Summary

(3 children3 men)

6 named, 1 familiy identified

Town

الرافع, Al Rafi´, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

Between one and four civilians including a child were reported killed and many others injured in an alleged YPG artillery strike on Al Rafi’ village near Ain Issa city in Raqqa, on October 16th 2019, according to local media sources. Balaid said that “four civilians were killed and eight others were wounded” – and blamed

Summary

1 – 4

(1 child)

1–8

YPG, Syrian Regime

مخيم النصيرات, Nuseirat camp, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

LOCATION

On the afternoon of October 16th, a number of people, including a child, were reportedly killed and injured as a result of an alleged Israeli airstrike, which hit the house of the Abu Hassanein family in the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. Local sources have only specified the death of the child,

Summary

(1 child)

Known belligerent

Exact location (via Airwars)

Mosul, al Uamal, Nineveh, Iraq

LOCATION

In an incident not previously tracked by Airwars, on September 29th 2017 the Coalition said it had concluded an assessment of civilian harm “near Mosul, Iraq” via an NGO report. According to the Coalition report, “March 10, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via NGO report:After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed

Summary

US-led Coalition

القامشلي, Qamishli, Al Hassakah, Syria

LOCATION

Ten named civilians including two women were reported injured in alleged Turkish forces airstrikes on different areas in Qamishli city on October 10th, 2019 according to local media sources and the Kurdish Red Crescent.

Summary

جوار مدرسة الشيخ جبر, Vicinity of Sheikh Jabr School, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

LOCATION

On Saturday, October 21, 2023, seven civilians, including two infants, were reported killed and dozens injured in an alleged Israeli airstrike on the house of the Al-Najjar family next to Sheikh Jabr School in Khan Yunis refugee camp, south of the Gaza Strip. Among the seven killed were Elham Arafat Ashour (45), her three daughters Janne

Summary

(2 children3 women2 men)

7 named, 1 familiy identified

Nearby landmark

Mosul, Al Jadida, Nineveh, Iraq

LOCATION

In an incident not previously tracked by Airwars, on July 7th 2017 the Coalition said it had concluded an assessment on claims of civilian harm “near Mosul, Iraq” via an NGO report. According to the Coalition report, “110. May 16, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via NGO report: After a review of available information it was

Summary

US-led Coalition

معرة الارتيق , Ma’arat Al-Arteek, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

An unspecified number of civilians were wounded in a strike on Ma’arat Al-Arteek, according to sources on the ground. Only the Smart News agency pointed directly to Russia; other sources didn’t apportion blame.

Summary

Russian Military, Unknown

راس العين, Ras Al Ain, Al Hassakah, Syria

LOCATION

According to the Kurdish Red Crescent, four people were reported injured with a bomb fragments, allegedly launched by a Turkish forces attack on Ras Al Ain on October 19th, 2019. Other sources also reported a Turkish attack.

Summary

ادلب, a main road and a camp in Idlib outskirts, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

Two men were reportedly killed, one man injured and up to more than 30 civilians were wounded after alleged Syrian regime and/or Russian and/or Iranian artillery struck the outskirts of Idlib town in Syria on Thursday, October 5th, 2023. Idlib Media Center and Revolution Radio Facebook accounts posted images of the clouds of smoke arising

Summary

(2 men)

1–31

Syrian Regime, Russian Military, Iranian Military

1 named

Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)

LOCATION

El Erîde, Raqqa, Syria

Two civilians were reported executed allegedly by Turkey forces and/or Turkey-backed militants in El Eride, Ain Issa in Raqqa governorate on October 28th 2019, according to local sources. ANHA and Politika identified the two victims as Mehmûd Zahêr (60 years old) and Berho Elo (65 years old). @Karl_hakon tweeted: “Turkish military and their mercenaries continue

Summary

(1 man)

Small arms and light weapons

Turkish Military, Free Syrian Army

2 named

مزارع مشيرفة, Mushayrifa Hamma farms, Al Hassakah, Syria

LOCATION

At 8:00 on Thursday, October 5th 2023, an alleged drone strike by Turkish forces hit civilians near the town of Mushayrifa Hamma farms, killing one civilian and injuring at least three other civilians. Sources including ANF, Rojnews and SOHR reported three civilians being injured by the bombing, while NPA, quoting the Internal Security Forces (Asayish),

Summary

Airstrike, Drone Strike

Infrastructure

Agriculture

3–4

تل_الدهب , Tal Al Dahab, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

Two members of the civil defence were reported wounded in an alleged Russia airstrike on Tal Al Dahab. The Smart News Agency reported: “The media official of the civil defence in the Jisr Al-Shughour district, Duraid Haj Hammoud, told the Smart’s correspondent that the raid targeted the village of Tal Dahab, wounding a civil defence member

Summary

2–3

Russian Military