Civilian Casualties

تل عفر, Tall Afar, Nineveh, Iraq

LOCATION

In a previously unknown casualty event, the US confirmed on January 29th 2016 that its aircraft had injured at least two civilians in a targeted strike on an ISIL religious judge three months earlier. According to CENTCOM, “On Oct. 15, 2015, near Tal Afar, Iraq, during strikes against ISIL Sharia Judge Mullah Maysar, it was

Summary

2–5

Known belligerent

US-led Coalition

طنب, Tanab, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

One civilian was injured in Tanab village, Shirawa district in the northern countryside of Afrin, Syria on June 2nd 2022 from “heavy gunfire” and “shelling” attributed to Turkish forces and the SNA by local sources. The civilian injured was reported to be Hassan Mustafa, aged between 12 and 13, according to different local sources. At

Summary

Airstrike and/or Artillery

معارة النعسان, Maret Al Nassan, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

A pregnant woman and a child were killed and between one and three others, including up to two children, were injured in alleged Russian or regime artillery/heavy machine gun attack on the village of Maret Al Nassan on July 4, 2022. According to @SyriaCivilDefe, a woman was killed and two children were injured in alleged

Summary

1 – 2

(1 child1 woman)

1–3

1 named, 1 familiy identified

كفرتعال, Kafr Taal, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

Two children were killed and up to two others were injured in artillery shelling allegedly carried out by Russian forces, the Syrian regime, or the Syrian Democratic Forces. The Syrian Civil Defense tweeted (@SyriaCivilDefe) that two children, Youssef and Abdul Baset Jadoua, were killed and the father of Youssef, named Mustafa Jamil Jadoua, and Ahmed

Summary

(2 children)

Russian Military, YPG, Syrian Regime

4 named, 1 familiy identified

الغانية, Al Ghaniya, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

At least one woman was injured in alleged Russian or regime shelling of the town of Al Ghaniya on August 29, 2022. @SyriaCivilDefe tweeted that a woman was injured by intense artillery shelling carried out by the regime or Russian forces on the town of Al Ghaniya. @snhr also identified a woman as being wounded,

Summary

جرابلس, Jarabulus, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

At least one civilian was injured in alleged Syrian Democratic Forces shelling and/or a declared US airstrike near the banks of the Euphrates River in the city of Jarabulus on October 6, 2022. However, one local source said that 15 people were injured in the incident. Two accused ISIS members were also killed in a

Summary

Airstrike, Artillery, Ground operation

1 – 2

2–15

Exact location (via Airwars)

Belligerents reported killed

درنة‎, Derna, Darnah, Libya

LOCATION

A boat carrying ammunition was possibly among the targets hit by airstrikes in Derna, according to local reports. 24/24 reported strike targeting a convoy of militants in “the southern axis” of Derna city. Annona3 reported aircraft targeted “ammunition boats,” and suggested Egypt might have been responsible. Another report on Twitter, posted by TanasuhTV, said that

Summary

Egyptian Military

رويشد, Ruwaished, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

A young man was killed during an airdrop operation allegedly carried out by the Coalition and Syrian Democratic Forces in the village of Al Ruwaished on November 3, 2022. Euphrates Post reported that a young man named Muhannad Ibrahim al-Khalaf was killed during a raid carried out by the SDF at dawn in the village of

Summary

Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)

(1 man)

Small arms and light weapons

الحدود الليبية المصرية, Libyan-Egyptian border, Al Butnan, Libya

LOCATION

Social media sources reported airstrikes on ten vehicles allegedly attempting to infiltrate Egypt. Oded Berkowitz reported that the Egyptian Air Force bombed 10 vehicles “carrying weapons and ammunition near the border with Libya.” An Alwast News described the incident similarly and cited the Egyptian Air Force as saying all 10 vehicles had been destroyed. A

Summary

Egyptian Military

El-Dhere, Middle Shabelle, Somalia

LOCATION

Over 100 al-Shabaab militants were reportedly killed by Somali forces and “international partner” airstrikes or ground operations on the outskirts of the village of El-Dhere on November 26, 2022. Voice of America quoted Somalia’s deputy information minister, Abdirahman Yusuf Omar Adala, who said that an operation conducted by the Somali army, backed by locals and international

Summary

Airstrike, Ground operation

Somali Military Forces, International Forces (Unknown)

Belligerents reported killed

100

داعل, Da'el, Daraa, Syria

LOCATION

Five civilians, including a woman and three children, were killed and more than 13 others in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on the town of Da’el, Dara’a governorate, on June 27th 2018, according to local sources. @SyriaCivilDefe tweeted that “civilians, including a woman and three children, were martyred and more than 13 others were injured

Summary

(3 children1 woman1 man)

13–24

Suspected target

5 named, 1 familiy identified

الزر, Al Zar, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

A young man was either injured or killed during a raid allegedly carried out by the Coalition and Syrian Democratic Forces in the village of al-Zar the evening/morning of November 22, 2022. According to @euphratspost, a young man named Ahmed Hussein Ali al-Qubbah was severely injured and a 13 year old named Ahmad Mahmoud al-Hilu

Summary

Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)

0 – 1

(0–1 men)

0–1

Small arms and light weapons

بنغازي‎, Ganfouda, Benghazi, Libya

LOCATION

According to local sources, more than 18 LNA airstrikes were carried out in Benghazi in the areas of Ganfouda, Bouatni, Sidi Faraj near the cement factory, and Marissa port. The strikes in Ganfouda reportedly targeted a convoy with 16 cars. On December 7th, Sputnik said: “Libyan air force spokesman Nasir al-Hassi told Sputnik that Libyan

Summary

Libyan National Army

الغارية الغربية, al Ghariya al Gharbiya, Daraa, Syria

LOCATION

One civilian was reported killed in alleged Russian raids on Al Ghariya Al Gharibya in Dara’a, Syria on June 27th, 2018. Shaam Network reported that “Activists confirmed that the air, artillery and rocket attacks on the village of Dara’a today led to one martyr in each of al Massifra, Saida and al Ghariya al gharbiya

Summary

Дергачі, Derhachi, Kharkiv, Ukraine

LOCATION

At least one to two civilians, including a child, were killed and at least one civilian, a woman, was injured in an alleged Russian shelling of the suburb of Derhachi in Kharkiv. According to the Kharkiv Human Rights Group, the shelling of Derhachi occurred from 23:00 on March 13th, 2022 to the morning of March

Summary

1 – 2

(1 child)

اعزاز, Azaz, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

Between six and eight civilians, including a woman and up to three children, were injured by alleged Syrian Democratic Forces shelling of the city of Azaz of January 20, 2023. The @SyriaCivilDefe reported that six people, including a child and a woman, were injured by artillery shelling coming from areas controlled by the Syrian regime

Summary

6–8

مسرابا, Mesraba, Damascus, Syria

LOCATION

An unspecified number of civilians were wounded in airstrikes on Mesraba, local media reported. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime for the strikes. Sources blamed heavy shelling for the destruction. There are no other details at this time.

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Слатине, Slatyne, Kharkiv, Ukraine

LOCATION

Between two and three people were killed and up to two others were wounded by alleged Russian shelling of the village of Slatyne in Dergachi on April 9, 2022. Vyacheslav Zadorenko, head of the community, posted on Facebook that “during the day, enemy artillery periodically shelled the settlements of Dergachiv community. At least two people

Summary

2 – 3

Балаклія, Balakliia, Kharkiv, Ukraine

LOCATION

On April 10th 2022, three people, including a child, later identified as a seven year old were killed following Russian shelling in Balakliia, according to Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group. The same source reported that the shelling destroyed civilian homes. The deaths were confirmed by the Izyum State Administration. There were numerous reports that suspected

Summary

(1 child)

صيدا, Sayda, Daraa, Syria

LOCATION

At least two civilians, including a child, were killed in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on the village of Sayda in the eastern suburbs of Dara’a governorate, on June 28th, 2018, according to local sources. An unknown number of civilians was possibly injured. The Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that “at least two

Summary

(1 child)

Suspected target

Малинівка, Malinivka, Kharkiv, Ukraine

LOCATION

On April 24th 2022, reported Russian shelling hit the village of Malinivka, in the Chuhuiv district of Kharkiv, injuring between two and five civilians, including one woman. According to the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office, two men and a woman were injured. However, Nta.ua reported that five people were wounded in Malinovka as announced by the head of

Summary

2–5

Ізюмський район, Izium District, Kharkiv, Ukraine

LOCATION

On May 10th 2022 two civilians were reportedly injured as a result of Russian shelling on the Izium district of Kharkiv. There is no further information at this time. This assessment has reference to ACLED code UKR57558.

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вул. Каштанова & Дергачёвский лицей № 3, Kashtanova Street & Dergachev Lyceum No. 3, Kharkiv, Ukraine

LOCATION

On March 7th, at 9:30 am, Russian troops allegedly begun shelling the town of Dergachi with artillery, specifically cluster munitions. There were also reports that the troops shot at the town. Vyacheslav Zadorenko, chairman of the Dergachi commune, reported that the munitions hit Dergachi Lyceum No. 3, and other residential parts, killing at least three

Summary

Airstrike and/or Artillery

Infrastructure

Power Station

العجيلات, Al Ajailat, An Nuqat al Khams, Libya

LOCATION

One civilian named Ali Balkour was killed by alleged Government of National Unity (Turkish) drone strikes on the Al Shabika area in the city of Al Ajailat on May 31, 2023. A tweet from @aleasima_17 reported that three raids in the Al Shabika area resulted in the death of Ali Balkour inside a wine factory. Other

Summary

Airstrike, Drone Strike

Government of National Accord

LOCATION

الموصل‎, Mosul, Nineveh, Iraq

An unnamed doctor at a local medical centre near Mosul told Iraqi Spring Media Centre that his facility had received 200 civilians over the preceding 24 hours, as a result of bombing and mortar shelling. In related news, Kurdistan’s health minister told reporters that health facilities in the region had so far received 13,000 injured

Summary

200

US-led Coalition

سرمين, Sarmin, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

On the evening of June 22, 2023, Sarmin, a town east of Idlib, was struck by intense artillery, allegedly carried out by the Syrian regime and/or Russian forces and resulting in the death of one woman and the injury of between five and six civilians, including four to five women and a young boy. According

Summary

Syrian Regime, Russian Military

6 named, 1 familiy identified

قرب أبراج الندى, Vicinity of Al Nada towers, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

LOCATION

On October 11, 2023, three male paramedics belonging to the Palestinian Red Crescent were killed while carrying out humanitarian work in the Al-Nada Towers vicinity area after the ambulance vehicle was directly hit by an alleged Israeli airstrike. The victims – Khalil Al-Sharif (28 years old), Ahmad Dahman (33 years old), and Yisri Al-Masri (58

Summary

(3 men)

Impact

Israeli Military

Names matched with MoH IDs

3 named

Geolocation

Exact location (via Airwars)

ثل رفعت , Tal Rifaat, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

On Saturday July 29th 2023, in the early hours of the morning, the Tal Rifaat district in al-Shahba area in Syria was reportedly shelled by the Turkish forces, resulting in the injury of at least one civilian. Local news outlet ANF News reported the shelling and alleged it resulted in one civilian injury: citizen “Azad

Summary