Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Belligerent
Country
start date
end date
Civilian Harm Status
Belligerent Assessment
Declassified Documents
Infrastructure

Incident date

March 27, 2020

Incident Code

LC327

LOCATION

Vicinity of Military College, Tarabulus, Libya

A family was allegedly injured by LNA shelling in the Hadaba project area of Tripoli. The Field Medicine and Support Center wrote: “A shell landed on a house in Al-Hadaba area (Potatoes), and the cases were transferred to Abu Salim Hospital.” Libya Alahar TV said: “A family was injured in Al-Hadba area due to the

Summary

First published
March 27, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
0–5
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
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Incident date

September 24, 2024

Incident Code

ISPT240924g

LOCATION

محيط النادي الاهلي معسكر النصيرات, Vicinity of Al Ahly Club, Al Nuseirat Camp, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

On September 24, 2024, at around 17:00, Israeli aircraft allegedly bombed the house of the Al-Wasify family near the Al Ahly Club in Nuseirat Refugee Camp in the middle of the Gaza Strip. Sixteen civilians, from multiple families, were reported killed with sources reporting that 11 other civilians were injured in the incident. Local sources

Summary

First published
January 11, 2025
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Infrastructure
IDP or Refugee Camp, Residential
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
16
(1–5 children3–6 women4–11 men)
Civilians reported injured
11
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
16 named, 4 families identified
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

December 17, 2015

Incident Code

RS288

LOCATION

حي المرجة, Al Murja, Aleppo, Syria

Dozens were reported killed and injured in a friendly fire incident when Russian warplanes allegedly targeted Al Murja, killing dozens of regime fighters by mistake, according to the Shaam News Network. No further details are currently available.  

Summary

First published
December 17, 2015
Last updated
December 15, 2024
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

April 2, 2020

Incident Code

LC332a

LOCATION

الاصابعة, Asabi'ah, Al Jabal al Gharbi, Libya

Nine civilians were allegedly injured by a GNA or Turkish drone strike on Asabi’ah. Libya Review tweeted: “Last night Turkish UAV drones targeted a number of trucks in Al-Asaabaa. The owner of the trucks confirmed that he was transporting flour to the Western Mountain region in an attempt to avoid a bread crisis. 9 civilians,

Summary

First published
April 2, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Declared strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
9
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerents
Government of National Accord, Turkish Military
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Incident date

October 21, 2024

Incident Code

ISPT211024g

LOCATION

بالقرب من بركة ابو راشد، مخيم جباليا, Vicinity of Abu Rashid Pond, Jabalia Refugee Camp, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

Shortly before 9:49 AM on Monday, October 21, 2024, at least seven people were killed and at least seven people were injured in alleged artillery shelling by the Israeli military on the UNRWA-affiliated Krizim School, referred to by some as the Hafsa School. Three members of the Nawara family, Abd Mohammad Nawara and his two

Summary

First published
December 24, 2024
Last updated
March 6, 2025
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Infrastructure
Education, IDP or Refugee Camp
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
7
(1 child1 woman3 men)
Civilians reported injured
12–24
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
Education
Impact on services or infrastructure relating to education, health or food supply. See methodology note for details.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
6 named, 2 families identified
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
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Incident date

April 14, 2012

Incident Code

USYEM060-B

LOCATION

الزاهر, Zahir district, Al Bayda, Yemen

Yemen defense officials announced that an alleged American unmanned drone allegedly struck a car that included a number of Ansar al Sharia and Al Qaeda members in the al Zahir district of Bayda province on April 14, 2012, killing between three and eight militants. The nighttime raid turned the car into a “collection of charred

Summary

First published
April 14, 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
3–8
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Incident date

April 10, 2020

Incident Code

TS432

LOCATION

عقيبة, Aqiba, Aleppo, Syria

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported renewed rocket shelling by Turkish forces and the factions loyal to it on areas under the control of the Kurdish and regime forces in the northern countryside of Aleppo on April 10th, 2020. The intense shelling targeted the villages of Aqeeba, Soghankeh, Ziyara, Dergemal, Beina and other areas

Summary

First published
April 10, 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
1
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
Suspected targets
Assad regime, YPG/SDF
Belligerents reported killed
1
Belligerents reported injured
1–2
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Incident date

November 10, 2024

Incident Code

ISLB101124a

LOCATION

علمات-قضاء جبيل, Al-Alamat - Jbeil District, Lebanon, Mount Lebanon Governorate, Lebanon

On Sunday, November 10th 2024, at least 25 civilians, including 10 women and 11 children, were killed and at least six others were wounded in an alleged Israeli airstrike on a home sheltering displaced people in the town of Alamat, northern Lebanon. Additionally, an individual who appears to have been an active member of Hezbollah’s

Summary

First published
March 29, 2025
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
House, Residential
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
26 – 27
(11–12 children10 women6 men)
Civilians reported injured
6–8
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
Suspected target
Hezbollah
Named victims
28 named, 1 familiy identified
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

June 11, 2012

Incident Code

USYEM101-B

LOCATION

جعار, Ja'ar, Abyan, Yemen

Between 12 and 16 Al Qaeda fighters were killed in a suspected US or Yemeni airstrike or ground operation on Jaar, Abyan on June 11, 2012, local media reported. There are currently no known reports of civilian harm. Reuters cited a Yemeni military official who said that “the army launched its most serious assault on

Summary

First published
June 11, 2012
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
0
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Suspected belligerents
US Forces, Yemeni Air Force
Suspected target
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP)
Belligerents reported killed
12–16
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Incident date

May 7, 2020

Incident Code

LC382

LOCATION

زاوية الدهماني , Zawiyat Al Dahmani, Tarabulus, Libya

Up to three civilians were allegedly killed and four more injured by LNA shelling on the Zawiyat Al Dahmani area of Tripoli. Hona Souq Al-Khmies said five shells landed in the area and added: “Two policemen were killed at the Ministry of Interior, including insurance patrols and a civilian. The wounded are 2 civilians, one

Summary

First published
May 7, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 3
(3 men)
Civilians reported injured
1–4
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
Libyan National Army
Suspected target
Unknown
Named victims
4 named
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Incident date

January 6, 2024

Incident Code

R4656

LOCATION

سرمين, market and civilian homes in Sarmin, Idlib, Syria

Shortly before 1:40 PM on Saturday, January 6, 2024, a number of civilians were reportedly killed and four others were injured when a missile strike with contested responsibility allegedly perpetrated by the Syrian regime forces and/or Russian military and/or Iranian military hit a popular market and civilian homes in the town of Sarmin in Idlib

Summary

First published
January 6, 2024
Last updated
December 30, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Artillery
Infrastructure
Car, Commerce, Market, Residential, Truck, Vehicle
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
4
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, Iranian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
3 named
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Incident date

May 18, 2020

Incident Code

LC402

LOCATION

القره بوللي, Castelverde, Tarabulus, Libya

Up to four civilians were reported killed and others injured when mortars fell on Al Sab’a Buildings in Castelverde, Libya on May 18th, 2020. The Libya Observer tweeted “Three people were killed and others wounded in a rocket attack on the town of Castelverde, east of Tripoli, on Monday.” 218 News said that in a

Summary

First published
May 18, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 4
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
Unknown
Suspected target
Unknown
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Incident date

November 4, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0869

LOCATION

بالقرب من مستشفى القدس، تل الهوى, Vicinity of Al-Quds Hospital, Tal al-Hawa, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On Saturday, November 4th 2023, at least five people, reportedly waste collection employees and displaced people, were reported injured in an alleged Israeli airstrike outside Al-Quds Hospital in the Tal al-Hawa neighbourhood of Gaza City. According to Facebook users Hakim Djaramou and Nacer Nacer, a “number of displaced individuals in the hospital” sustained injuries from

Summary

First published
December 24, 2024
Last updated
April 14, 2025
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Healthcare, Hospital, Residential
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
5–7
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
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

November 19, 2017

Incident Code

USYEMTr117

LOCATION

يكلا‎, Yakla, Al Bayda, Yemen

A US strike in Bayda governorate killed two AQAP militants on November 19th 2017, a US Central Command spokesperson told the Bureau of Investigative Journalism. This confirmed local reports that a US drone strike had killed at least three alleged AQAP militants in Yakla, in the Wald Rabi area of Bayda governorate, on that evening.

Summary

First published
November 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
2–4
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Incident date

January 17, 2016

Incident Code

RS416

LOCATION

وادي العرايس, Wadi Al A’rayess, Homs, Syria

The Shaam News Network published two videos depicting destruction in the Al Kalassi neighbourhood of Aleppo. The first showed a woman after she became homeless when “the aggressors destroyed her home“; the second depicted wounded civilians “following the strike on the area of Wadi Al A’rayess.” There are currently no further details  on the alleged strike or who was responsible for it.

Summary

First published
January 17, 2016
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 belligerent
Russian Military
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Incident date

June 1, 2020

Incident Code

LC411

LOCATION

قصر بن غشير, Qasr Bin Gashir, Tarabulus, Libya

An unknown number of civilians was killed and injured in alleged GNA and Turkish shelling on residential areas of Qasr Bin Ghashir on June 1st, 2020, according to local sources. At least one child was among the victims. According to Khamis Al Sheikhi, “the Capital randomly targeted residential neighbourhoods in the centre of Qasr Bin

Summary

First published
June 1, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(1 child)
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 belligerents
Government of National Accord, Turkish Military
Suspected target
Unknown
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

September 25, 2024

Incident Code

ISLB250924b

LOCATION

قنطرة, Al Qantara, Southern Lebanon, Lebanon

On September 25, 2024, Kamel Karaki, a cameraman for Al-Manar TV who had worked for the channel for over 25 years, was killed by an alleged Israeli airstrike on the town of Al Wantara in Southern Lebanon. The alleged airstrike reportedly hit Kamel’s home and caused widespread destruction in the area. Multiple sources confirmed Kamel’s death.

Summary

First published
February 19, 2025
Last updated
April 9, 2025
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
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
1 named
Geolocation
Village
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Incident date

January 27, 2020

Incident Code

USYEMTr220

LOCATION

بن معيلي, Bin Ma'aili Station, Ma'rib, Yemen

A US drone strike reportedly targeted a car transporting six alleged AQAP militants near Bin Ma’ali Station, in Marib governorate, on the morning of January 27th 2020. The strike came alongside a second reported US action (USYEMTr219-C) on January 27th in Al Hazmia, also in Marib. There were no known associated reports of civilian harm.

Summary

First published
January 27, 2020
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
Belligerents reported injured
2
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Incident date

November 4, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0877

LOCATION

مخيم النصيرات, Nuseirat camp, Deir al-Balah, the Gaza Strip

On Saturday, November 4, 2023, an alleged Israeli airstrike reportedly struck a house in the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. Names and other identifying details of the victims were not publicly disclosed, nor was the severity of the injuries reported. On Twitter/X, Shehab Agency claimed the

Summary

First published
February 17, 2025
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
IDP or Refugee Camp, 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
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

July 6, 2018

Incident Code

USYEMTr173

LOCATION

بيحان, Baihan, Shabwa, Yemen

Up to seven alleged AQAP militants were reportedly killed by a US drone strike in the Baihan district of Shabwa governorate, on July 6th 2018. There were no known associated reports of civilian harm. A security official told AFP that a US drone had targeted a car driving along a side road in the area,

Summary

First published
July 6, 2018
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
5–7
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Incident date

July 14, 2020

Incident Code

RS4512

LOCATION

كنصفرة, Kansafra, Idlib, Syria

Two civilians, a man and a woman, were reported injured in alleged Russian or Syrian airstrikes or artillery shelling in the town of Kansafra in the southern countryside of Idlib on July 14th 2020, according to local sources. All sources reporting on civilian harm from the incident in Kansafra consistently mention that two civilians, a

Summary

First published
July 14, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Artillery, 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
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
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Incident date

September 4, 2023

Incident Code

CS1996a

LOCATION

near NLZ, Syria, Deir Ezzor, Syria

In an incident previously unknown to Airwars, one civilian was injured by declared US military live fire exercises near NLZ, Syria on September 4, 2023. In the Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) Civilian Harm and Mitigation Response Report released on May 31, 2024, the US military stated that “Regrettably, based on

Summary

First published
February 11, 2025
Strike status
Declared strike
Strike type
Unknown
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1
Cause of injury / death
Unknown
Airwars civilian harm grading
Confirmed
A specific belligerent has accepted responsibility for civilian harm.
Known belligerent
US-led Coalition
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Incident date

July 20, 2020

Incident Code

TS442

LOCATION

جرنك, Gerenke, Al Hassakah, Syria

Between two and three civilians were allegedly injured by Turkish shelling on Qamishli. Syriacpress wrote: “A Syriac Press correspondent in Zalin reported that Turkish forces targeted the city center with a missile in the morning. Our correspondent declared that the Turkish missile landed in Roj Garage, injuring two civilians who were transferred to a nearby

Summary

First published
July 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
2–3
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
Turkish Military
Suspected target
Unknown
Named victims
2 named
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Incident date

May 7, 2024

Incident Code

USSOM430

LOCATION

Furuqley village near Qoryoley District , Lower Shabele, Somalia

code: USSOM430
incident_date: 2024-05-07
status: publish
civilian_harm_status:

Summary

First published
May 7, 2024
Last updated
June 6, 2025
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Vehicle
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Suspected belligerent
International Forces (Unknown)
Suspected target
Al-Shabaab
Belligerents reported killed
2
Belligerents reported injured
2
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Incident date

September 20, 2020

Incident Code

RS4522

LOCATION

محيط ادلب, The vicinity of Idlib City, Idlib, Syria

One civilian was injured by multiple alleged airstrikes from Russian warplanes on the outskirts of the city of Idlib on September 20th 2020. The identities of those injured were not reported. Images show the raids took place in the day time. @HalabTodayTV reported that “The Syrian Civil Defense announces the injury of two people as

Summary

First published
September 20, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
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
Russian Military
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Incident date

November 27, 2024

Incident Code

R4711

LOCATION

الأتارب, residential buildings and market at Al Atareb city, west of Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria

On the evening of Wednesday, November 27, 2024, 11 civilians, including five children and two women, most of whom were from one family, were injured when artillery and rocket shelling allegedly carried out by Syrian regime forces and/or Russian military struck Al Atareb city, west of Aleppo, Syria. The attack, which reportedly involved 300mm 9M55K

Summary

First published
April 9, 2025
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Artillery
Infrastructure
Commerce, Market, Residential
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
11
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

September 21, 2020

Incident Code

USSOM319a

LOCATION

Jana Cabdalle, Lower Juba, Somalia

A US airstrike targeted a vehicle in Jana Cabdalle, AFRICOM confirmed to Airwars via email. The Africa Command stated: “In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted one airstrike in Jana Cabdalle, Somalia on Sept. 21 to prevent a military vehicle from being commandeered by al-Shabaab terrorists. The command’s initial assessment

Summary

First published
September 21, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Declared strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Known belligerent
US Forces
Known target
Al-Shabaab
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Incident date

November 26, 2024

Incident Code

ISLB261124y

LOCATION

حي الساحة، جبشيت, Al-Saha neighbourhood, Jibshit, Nabatieh, Lebanon

code: ISLB261124y
incident_date: 2024-11-26
status: publish
civilian_harm_status: Fair

Summary

First published
June 8, 2025
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
(2 women1 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
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Incident date

March 17, 2011

Incident Code

Lib2011-034

LOCATION

كرزاز, Kerzaz, Misrata, Libya

A father was killed and many members of his family injured by Gaddafi forces tank fire in Misurata, according to an Amnesty International investigation. The Amnesty report noted: “In a separate incident a few hours earlier [on March 17th] in the same area, another family came under fire as they were fleeing Kerzaz in three

Summary

First published
March 17, 2011
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
5
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected target
Other
Named victims
5 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

November 29, 2024

Incident Code

R4724

LOCATION

قرية فريكا, village of Frika, Idlib, Syria

On Friday 29 November 2024, an airstrike reportedly hit the village of Frika in the Idlib governorate, injuring seven civilians, six of them children, all from the same family. The attack has been attributed to the Russian military and/or Syrian regime forces. The first information about the incident came from @SyriaCivilDefe on X/Twitter at 22:59

Summary

First published
May 23, 2025
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
7
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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