Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

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Country
start date
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Civilian Harm Status
Belligerent Assessment
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Infrastructure

Incident date

October 18, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0318

LOCATION

جوار مستشفى الشفاء, Vicinity of the al Shifa Hospital, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

Around 11:15 in the morning of Wednesday, 18th October 2023, Israeli forces allegedly conducted an airstrike on the Haboush family home located behind al-Shifa medical hospital near the Gaza port, in the north of the Gaza Strip, killing at least 32 identified members of the extended Haboush family, including at least nine women and at

Summary

First published
February 1, 2024
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
32 – 40
(19 children9 women4 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.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
33 named, 4 families identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
28
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
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Incident date

May 6, 2017

Incident Code

CS775

LOCATION

الشهداء, al Shuhada, Raqqa, Syria

The Step News Agency reported that the Coalition “launched several air raids targeting al Shuhadaa [the Martyrs] district near E’nezan bakery in the city of Raqqa, which resulted in a number of wounded“. Sour News also reported an “air raid” – but didn’t identify the culprit – in the area “between the Bakery of E’nezan

Summary

First published
May 6, 2017
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
US-led Coalition
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Incident date

April 16, 2017

Incident Code

RS2131

LOCATION

بداما , Bdama, Idlib, Syria

According to the Smart News Agency, “On Sunday, April 16, 2017, three civilians, including a woman, were injured in an air strike on the town of Badama in the western suburb of Idlib. The warplanes responsible are likely to be Russian”. Jirsrtv reported: “the Civil Defense said that two people were injured by air strikes

Summary

First published
April 16, 2017
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2–3
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Unknown
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Incident date

January 30, 2018

Incident Code

TS141

LOCATION

جنديرس, Rajo, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria

Three civilians were wounded in an alleged Turkish airstrike on Rajo, local media reported. It should be noted that some sources reported this incident as Jindires, but Airwars spoke with the Kurdish Red Crescent which confirmed that this was a mistake and the location was in fact Rajo. According to Manbij Military Council, “at 1400

Summary

First published
January 30, 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
3 named
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Incident date

October 20, 2019

Incident Code

YS061

LOCATION

باب الخير شمال راس العين , Bab Al kheer, northen Ras Al Ain, Al Hassakah, Syria

One civilian was reportedly killed by YPG forces in Bab Al kheer, northen Ras Al Ain. Suriye.u.a.d  reported: “The gangs of #PYD_YPG_PKK assassinate the civilian Ismail Mohammed Mulla Matar on charges of dealing with the Syrian National Army in the village of Bab al-Khair east # Ras_alain”.

Summary

First published
October 20, 2019
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Cause of injury / death
Unknown
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
YPG
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

October 22, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0462

LOCATION

رفح, Rafah, the Gaza Strip

Fifteen members of the al-Zatmeh and Ghoneim families, including 11 children and two women, were killed in an alleged Israeli airstrike on the al-Zatmeh family home to the West of Rafah on October 22nd 2023. The house was situated next to Zaid mosque, between Badr and Al-Brahma camp. Initial reports by @ShehabAgency claimed “a large

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
15
(11 children2 women2 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.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
15 named, 2 families identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
15
Geolocation
City
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Incident date

March 25, 2017

Incident Code

RS2029

LOCATION

ادلب, Idlib City, Idlib, Syria

Two civilians, reportedly women, were wounded in an alleged Russian airstrike on Idlib city, local media reported. All the sources pointed to Russia as the culprit and reported that the incident had wounded two civilians. UAR added that the wounded were women. According to Smart News Agency’s correspondent, Russia carried out the strike using vacuum

Summary

First published
March 25, 2017
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2
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 28, 2019

Incident Code

YS068

LOCATION

العريضة, Al Arida, Raqqa, Syria

Two men were killed by mortar shells allegedly fired by YPG, or were executed by the SNA in Al Arida village, north of Ain Issa, on October 28th, 2019, according to local sources. The victims were identified as Mahmoud Al Zaher aged 60 and Barho Al Alou aged 65.

Summary

First published
October 28, 2019
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
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
YPG, Free Syrian Army
Named victims
2 named
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Incident date

September 6, 2023

Incident Code

SDF00030

LOCATION

الطيانة, residential neighborhoods in the town of Al Tayana, east of Deir Ezzor, Deir Ezzor, Syria

On Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at least one man named Abu Adham was injured by the mortar shelling of residential neignorhoods in the town of Al Tayana, east of Deir Ezzor, allegedly perpetrated by SDF or PYD militia. As reported by Al-Khabour correspondent, the injured man was displaced from the city of Al-Mayadeen. Most local sources,

Summary

First published
September 6, 2023
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
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
YPG
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

February 16, 2018

Incident Code

TS204

LOCATION

جنديرس, Jindires, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria

According to a local report, a civilian at the age of 13 years old was injured following an alleged Turkish shelling of Jindires, Afrin. Rumaf identified the victim by name. Alghad TV reveals a report that shows the destruction of civilians houses in Jindires, Afrin followed alleged airstrikes and shelling. There are no other details at this time.

Summary

First published
February 16, 2018
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1–2
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
1 named
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Incident date

October 15, 2019

Incident Code

TS343b

LOCATION

كوباني, Kobane, Aleppo, Syria

According to the Kurdish Red Crescent, Fayad Haj Osman (Male), aged 38 from Kobane was wounded by gunshot.

Summary

First published
October 15, 2019
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
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.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

February 29, 2024

Incident Code

USYEMBi017

LOCATION

محيط المخا, Vicinity of Al Mukha, Taiz, Yemen

At least two fishermen, including a 16-year old child, were killed and two others were injured by alleged US airstrikes or Houthi drone strikes off the coast of Al Mukha on February 29, 2024. A tweet from @aalnaasi reported that US aircraft carried out two raids on a Yemeni fishing boat that was sailing near

Summary

First published
February 29, 2024
Last updated
May 9, 2025
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 4
(1 child1 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.
Impact
Food
Impact on services or infrastructure relating to education, health or food supply. See methodology note for details.
Suspected belligerent
US Forces
Named victims
4 named
Geolocation
City
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Incident date

November 3, 2019

Incident Code

TS382

LOCATION

عرب حسن, Arab Hassan, Aleppo, Syria

One civilian was reported killed in an alleged Turkish forces or Turkey-backed militants’ artillery attack on Arab Hassan village, northwest of Manbej in Syria, on November 3rd, 2019, according to local sources. @NPA_English reported that the attack led to the killing of a young man. No other information is available at the moment. ANF named

Summary

First published
November 3, 2019
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
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 belligerents
Turkish Military, Free Syrian Army
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

October 21, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0434

LOCATION

مخيم النصيرات, food store Aqal in the Al-Nuseirat market, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

Shortly before 7:52 PM on Saturday, 21st October 2023, at least 8 civilians, among them a Dutch woman and six identified men, were reportedly killed and dozens of civilians were injured in an alleged Israeli airstrike on a popular food store Aqal in the Al-Nuseirat market roundabout. Two missiles were reportedly fired at the Nuseirat

Summary

First published
May 1, 2024
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
IDP or Refugee Camp
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
8 – 13
(1 woman7 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
Food
Impact on services or infrastructure relating to education, health or food supply. See methodology note for details.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
7 named
Names matched with MoH IDs
3
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

November 12, 2019

Incident Code

YS070

LOCATION

تل ابيض, Tal Abyad , Raqqa, Syria

Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently reported that “a drone belonging to the SDF” struck Tal Abyad, injuring three civilians”. Yacoub Aljazrawi said on his Facebook page that the attack resulted in injury of three civilians including two women. He said Abdallah Al Fannash and his was Fatim Al Hanoush were injured, in additionIssa Mustafa Al

Summary

First published
November 12, 2019
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
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
Syrian Democratic Forces
Named victims
3 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

October 5, 2023

Incident Code

TS636

LOCATION

بلدة صرين, village of Qafsef, southwest of Sarin, Sarin, Syria

Three civilian men were killed and two others were injured in the village of Qafsef located southwest of Sarin at 10:45 AM on Friday, October 5, 2023, by an alleged drone strike by Turkish forces. Hawar News initially reported one civilian dead and two wounded, while other sources — including Kobane FM — reported three

Summary

First published
October 5, 2023
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
(3 men)
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
Turkish Military
Named victims
3 named
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Incident date

November 20, 2019

Incident Code

RS4184

LOCATION

بابيلا,, Babila, Idlib, Syria

Two men were injured in an alleged Russian airstrike on the town of Babila in the southern countryside of Idlib on November 20, 2019. HalabTodayTv stated that the two civilians were injured and that material was damaged, due to the alleged airstrike in Babila by the Russian Armed forces. Several local sources reported that civilian

Summary

First published
November 20, 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
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

October 19, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0369

LOCATION

جوار مسجد الخلفاء الراشدين, Vicinity of al Khalafa al Rashidun Mosque, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

In the early hours of Thursday, October 19, 2023, Israeli military aircraft allegedly bombed a house belonging to the Al-Sharbasi family located near the Al-Khalafa Al-Rashidun Mosque in the Al-Alami area in the northern Gaza Strip, reportedly injuring many civilians. Local sources including Shehab Agency, Palestine today TV and Raee stated that a number of

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
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2–10
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
Nearby landmark
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Incident date

June 5, 2017

Incident Code

CI749

LOCATION

Mosul, Mishahda, Nineveh, Iraq

In an incident not previously tracked by Airwars, on September 1st 2017 the Coalition said it had concluded an assessment on of civilian harm claims “near Mosul, Iraq” via a media report. According to the Coalition report, “13. June 5, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via media report: The report contains insufficient information of the time,

Summary

First published
June 5, 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

November 24, 2019

Incident Code

RS4195

LOCATION

معرة النعمان, Ma'aret al-Nu'man, Idlib, Syria

On November 24th, 2019, in Ma’aret al-Nu’man, Idlib, local and social media reported that civilians were wounded as a result an alleged Russian airstrike. Four missiles were alleged to have been fired, and at least one man was reported injured. According to the White Helmets, “a man was injured as a result of four airstrikes

Summary

First published
November 24, 2019
Last updated
April 8, 2025
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
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
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
City
View Incident

Incident date

October 24, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0546

LOCATION

دوار النزلة, نزلة, Vicinity of Al Nazla roundabout, Jabalia Al Nazla, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

On Tuesday, October 24th 2023, at least 21 civilians were reportedly killed and a number of others were injured during an alleged Israeli airstrike on the two homes of the Abu Warda family, near the Al Nazla roundabout, in Jabalia Al Nazla, in the northern Gaza Strip. Shehab news agency initially reported that there was

Summary

First published
June 1, 2024
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
IDP or Refugee Camp
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
21 – 22
(12–14 children5–6 women3 men)
Civilians reported injured
1–3
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
Israeli Military
Named victims
22 named, 3 families identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
15
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
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Incident date

December 3, 2019

Incident Code

CS1939

LOCATION

أطمة, Atma, Idlib, Syria

A militant leader, named as Abu Ahmed al-Muhajir, was killed when his vehicle was reportedly struck by the US-led Coalition, local sources said. Reports added that two of Abu Ahmed al-Muhajir’s “companions” also died in the strike, though their combat status was unclear. A private source told Baladi News: “A reconnaissance plane ammunition by the

Summary

First published
December 4, 2019
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0 – 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
US-led Coalition
Belligerents reported killed
1–3
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Incident date

October 24, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0568

LOCATION

منزل د.كمال خطاب مدير مستشفى الدرة للأطفال, Home of Dr. Kamal Khattab, Director of Al-Durrah Children’s Hospital, Gaza strip, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

Shortly before 7:34pm on Tuesday, October 24th 2023, an alleged Israeli airstrike hit the home of Dr. Kamal Khattab, the director of Al-Durrah Children’s Hospital in the Gaza Strip and a former director of Al-Aqsa Hospital, located in Deir al-Balah, reportedly killing at least eight members of his family, including at least four children and

Summary

First published
June 1, 2024
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
8
(4 children3 women1 man)
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
Healthcare
Impact on services or infrastructure relating to education, health or food supply. See methodology note for details.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Named victims
9 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
4
Geolocation
City
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Incident date

April 27, 2017

Incident Code

RS2179

LOCATION

البارة, Al-Bara, Idlib, Syria

Civilians were reportedly wounded in an alleged Russian airstrike in al Bara, Idlib, according to a local media source. Whilst other sources have reported that Russian warplanes conducted a strike in al Bara on this day, only one mentioned civilian harm. Edlib Media Centre reported “wounded fall as a result of the targeting of the

Summary

First published
April 27, 2017
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
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Incident date

December 7, 2019

Incident Code

RS4244

LOCATION

بلشون, Balchoun, Mount Zawia, Idlib, Syria

Between one and two men were injured in an alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrike on the town of Balchoun, Idlib governorate, on December 7th, 2019, according to local sources. Edlib News Network said: “A man was wounded when Russian occupation warplanes bombed the outskirts of the town of Balshon in Idlib countryside.” Idlib Plus

Summary

First published
December 7, 2019
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1–2
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
Suspected target
Unknown
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Incident date

October 19, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0386

LOCATION

ابراج الزهراء, al Zahra Towers, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

Shortly before 7:22am on Thursday, October 19th 2023, at least three residential towers in the Al-Zahraa complex in Madinat al-Zahra, south of Gaza City, were destroyed in alleged Israeli airstrikes, causing injuries amongst civilians. Sources reported significant damage to civilian infrastructure. At 6:55 AM local time on October 19th the Palestinian Press Agency (Safa) reported

Summary

First published
June 1, 2024
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Apartment Building
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
Israeli Military
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

June 15, 2017

Incident Code

CS1008

LOCATION

قرب من أبو كمال, near Abu Kamal, Syria, Deir Ezzor, Syria

In an incident not previously tracked by Airwars, on September 29th 2017, the Coalition said it had concluded an assessment on claims of civilian harm. According to the Coalition report, “109. June 15, 2017, near Abu Kamal, Syria, via social media report: The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess

Summary

First published
June 15, 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 16, 2019

Incident Code

RS4250

LOCATION

معرة النعمان, Ma'aret al-Nu'man, Idlib, Syria

An unknown number of civilians were reportedly wounded by alleged Russian and/or Syrian regime airstrikes in Ma’aret al-Nu’man city, Idlib governorate, on December 16th, 2019, according to local sources. Shaam News Agency reported that “dozens of people were wounded”  following Russian and Syrian regime airstrikes on towns and cities across the Idlib countryside including Ma’aret

Summary

First published
December 16, 2019
Last updated
April 8, 2025
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
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
Geolocation
City
View Incident

Incident date

October 24, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0561

LOCATION

حي الصفطاوي وبئر النعجة، مدينة غزة, Al-Saftawi and Bir al-Naja neighborhoods, Gaza City, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

Shortly before 10:36 PM on Tuesday, October 24th 2023, an alleged Israeli airstrike hit two homes in the Al-Saftawi and Bir al-Naja neighborhoods north of Gaza City, killing at least five civilians, including a man and a child, and injuring at least four children. Several sources, including Al-Jazeera Arabic and Gaza’s Interior Ministry, reported that

Summary

First published
June 1, 2024
Last updated
February 3, 2025
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5
(1 child1 man)
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
Israeli Military
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
View Incident

Incident date

December 19, 2019

Incident Code

RS4273

LOCATION

معرة النعمان, Ma'aret al-Nu'man, Idlib, Syria

At least two children, two women and one man were reportedly killed, and up to 30 other civilians injured in alleged Russian or Syrian regime forces artillery or airstrikes on Ma’aret al-Nu’man in Idlib in the evening of December 19th, 2019, according to local sources. Two other civilians reportedly died from their injuries caused by

Summary

First published
December 19, 2019
Last updated
April 8, 2025
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5 – 8
(2–3 children2 women1 man)
Civilians reported injured
26–30
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
31 named, 8 families identified
Geolocation
City
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