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Incident date

February 15, 2018

Incident Code

RS3026

LOCATION

الموزرة, al-Mozara, Idlib, Syria

Alleged Russian warplanes struck the village of al-Mazara, Idlib, and wounded up to five civilians, including a woman, while leaving parts of the village completely destroyed, local media reported. Smart News Agency reported that “warplanes believed to be Russian” wounded five civilians, including a woman, and added that three houses were destroyed, as the village

Summary

First published
February 15, 2018
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2–5
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

January 22, 2018

Incident Code

TS107

LOCATION

راس العين, Kotana, Afrin, Al Hassakah, Syria

The Smart News Agency reported that “three wounded civilians arrived at Rouge Hospital in the city of Ras al-Ain (about 70 km northwest of the city of Hassaka), including a woman and a 14-year-old boy who were injured by the Turkish army targeting the grain silos area in the city of Ras al-Ain with two

Summary

First published
January 22, 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
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Incident date

February 2, 2022

Incident Code

TS488

LOCATION

Kolya, Al Hassakah, Syria

At least one civilian, a 30 year old woman, was injured in alleged Turkish shelling of the village of Kolya on February 2, 2022. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a 30 year old woman and a civilian were seriously injured as a result of Turkish artillery shelling on the village of Kolya

Summary

First published
February 2, 2022
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
Turkish Military
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Incident date

September 4, 2018

Incident Code

R3326

LOCATION

كفردين, Kafridin, Idlib, Syria

Two civilians were reported killed and three others injured in alleged Russian forces or Syrian regime airstrikes on Kafridin in Idlib, Syria on September 4th, 2018. Fresh-syria news reported that “a number of civilians were martyred and others were injured today, Tuesday, as a result of the Russian aggression targeting with airstrikes the village of

Summary

First published
September 4, 2018
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
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
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
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Incident date

January 29, 2018

Incident Code

TS139

LOCATION

راحو, Rajo, Aleppo, Syria

The Kurdish Red Crescent reported that two named civilians were injured in the Rajo area. Younews reported that Turkish helicopters had targeted Rajo, while according to maf news there were “intensive Turkish air raids”. However, neither source mentioned civilian casualties. There are no other details at this time.

Summary

First published
January 29, 2018
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
Turkish Military
Named victims
2 named
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Incident date

March 7, 2022

Incident Code

ISSY021

LOCATION

محيط دمشق, The vicinity of Damascus, Damascus, Syria

At least two civilians were killed in alleged Israeli strikes in the vicinity of Damascus on March 7, 2022. In addition, up to four militants were also killed and up to six others were injured. Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), a Syrian regime-controlled news agency, reported that two civilians were killed by Israeli strikes in

Summary

First published
March 7, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
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
Suspected targets
Assad regime, Iranian military
Belligerents reported killed
2–4
Belligerents reported injured
6
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Incident date

September 9, 2018

Incident Code

R3349

LOCATION

عابدين, Abidin , Idlib, Syria

Up to five civilians including a child were reported killed and five others injured in alleged Russian forces airstrikes or Syrian regime artillery shelling on Abdin in Idlib, Syria on September 9th, 2018 according to local sources. Local Coordination Committees of Syria said that the Syrian regime conducted the attack with barrel bombs. “Artillery shelling

Summary

First published
September 9, 2018
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4 – 5
(1 child)
Civilians reported injured
5
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

February 9, 2018

Incident Code

TS170

LOCATION

كوتانة، عفرين, Kotana, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria

Claudia Al Minah reported that Turkey “attacked Kotana village in the Bilbilê area, Syria, last night, injuring seriously 3 inhabitants, damaging houses and the school.” Photographic evidence shows the extensive material damage to the vicinity. Electricity was also cut off in the village. There are no other details at this time.

Summary

First published
February 9, 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
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Incident date

May 21, 2022

Incident Code

TI079

LOCATION

مەخموور, Makhmur, Nineveh, Iraq

At least one civilian was killed and seven others were injured in alleged Turkish drone strikes on Makhmur refugee camp on May 21, 2022. In addition, one to two alleged members of the PKK were killed in the same incident. Camp director Nechirvan Mahmoud told AFP that a suspected Turkish drone struck a vehicle in Makhmur

Summary

First published
May 21, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0 – 1
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
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
Turkish Military
Suspected target
YPG/SDF
Named victims
1 named
Belligerents reported killed
1–2
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Incident date

May 13, 2017

Incident Code

CS820

LOCATION

near Dayr Az Zawr, Syria, Deir Ezzor, Syria

In an incident not previously tracked by Airwars, on August 8th 2017 the Coalition said it had concluded an assessment on social media claims of civilian harm “near Dayr az Zawr, Syria”. According to the Coalition report, ”105. May 13, 2017, near Dayr Az Zawr, Syria, via social media report: After a review of available

Summary

First published
May 13, 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

June 5, 2019

Incident Code

TI022

LOCATION

سدكان, Sedkan, Erbil, Iraq

Three Peshmergas, potentially civilian combatants at the time, were injured by an alleged Turkish airstrike on Sedkan. Rudaw said: “Three militants from the Peshmerga were wounded, one of them in a serious condition, as a result of Turkish shelling on Wednesday around the town of “Sedkan” of the city of Erbil in the Kurdistan Region.

Summary

First published
June 5, 2019
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
0–3
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
Belligerents reported injured
0–3
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Incident date

February 16, 2018

Incident Code

TS202

LOCATION

ارندة, عفرين, Aranda, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria

Local media reported that six civilians were injured following an alleged Turkish attack with missiles/artillery shells containing “toxic gas”. According to Nuce 24, the Turkish military occupation army targeted the village of Aranda, in the area of Shih, with an artillery shell poisoned by chemical gas (it is not yet known what the gas was).

Summary

First published
February 16, 2018
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
Civilians reported injured
6
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
6 named
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Incident date

June 28, 2022

Incident Code

TS521

LOCATION

خان الجبل, Khan Al Jabal, Al Hassakah, Syria

Two to three civilians were injured after a Turkish drone targeted two cars in Khan Al  Jabal, south-east of Derik in Syria on June 28th 2022 at approximately 03.20. There were reports of one person killed but it is not possible to determine whether they were a belligerent or civilian from the current information. According

Summary

First published
June 28, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0 – 1
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
YPG/SDF
Belligerents reported killed
0–5
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Incident date

July 25, 2022

Incident Code

YS143

LOCATION

اعزاز, A'zaaz, Aleppo, Syria

At least one civilian, a woman, was killed and two others were injured in alleged SDF or Syrian regime artillery and missile shelling of A’zaaz on July 25, 2022 According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a displaced woman was killed by missile shelling in the vicinity of a Turkish base in the A’zaaz

Summary

First published
July 25, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 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
YPG
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

March 12, 2018

Incident Code

TS266

LOCATION

جرزيلة, village of Girzele, Shirwa district, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria

In a similar reporting of TS265, a number of sources reported that a 45-year-old male wounded followed an alleged Turkish air or artillery strike on the village of Girzele. Afrin Now and ANHA said the victim suffered a leg wound. According to Sana, Turkish forces and their mercenaries shelled the area of Sharan and the villages of Basutah,

Summary

First published
March 12, 2018
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
Civilians reported injured
1–4
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
1 named
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Incident date

August 2, 2022

Incident Code

R4455

LOCATION

البارة, Al Bara, Idlib, Syria

One civilian farmer was injured in an alleged Russian or Syrian thermal missile attack which destroyed his car on the morning of August 2nd, 2022 in Al Bara, a southern town of Idlib. No further reports of civilian harm have been reported. The farmer was named by @abualisar18 and @g5VgKRPXfPQdfz9 as Ammar Mustafa Al-Qajji. He

Summary

First published
August 2, 2022
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
1
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
1 named
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Incident date

May 29, 2017

Incident Code

CI737

LOCATION

حي الزنجيلي, Mosul, Al Zanjili, Nineveh, Iraq

In an incident not previously tracked by Airwars, on September 29th 2017 the Coalition said it had concluded an assessment of a self-reported civilian harm claim “near Mosul, Iraq”. According to the Coalition report, “94.May 29, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via self-report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that

Summary

First published
May 29, 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

September 29, 2017

Incident Code

RS2563

LOCATION

جسر الشغور, Jisir Al-Shoghour, Idlib, Syria

Smart News Agency reported that five civilians were reportedly wounded by airstrikes, likely to be Russian, on the city of Jisr Al Shoughour and its surrounding villages. @jesrNEWS reported: “The cancellation of Friday prayers in the city of Jisr al-Shخughour and most of the villages and villages because of the fierce attack on the city

Summary

First published
September 29, 2017
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
Civilians reported injured
5
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 3, 2022

Incident Code

TS558

LOCATION

قرية قارموكس, Qaramox village, Aleppo, Syria

Two civilians were injured by alleged Turkish shelling of Qaramox village on October 3, 2022. Kurdistan24 quoted Rojava Information Center reported that two civilians were injured by a Turkish bombardment in Qaramox village, near Kobani. A military source told North Press Agency that two people were slightly injured by the bombing in the Kobani countryside.

Summary

First published
October 3, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
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
Turkish Military
Named victims
2 named
Geolocation
Village
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Incident date

June 3, 2017

Incident Code

CS914

LOCATION

near Al-Jisr Al Jadeed, Syria, Raqqa, 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 “near Raqqah, Syria”. According to the Coalition report, “45. June 3, 2017, near Al-Jisr Al Jadeed, Syria, via regional humanitarian organisation. After a review of available information it was assessed

Summary

First published
June 3, 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 6, 2022

Incident Code

R4488

LOCATION

كنصفرة, Kansafra, Idlib, Idlib, Syria

On November 6th, 2022, in Kansafra, South of Idlib, between one to three civilians – one woman, or two women and a girl – were reportedly injured as a result of artillery shelling. While the Syrian Civil Defence (SCD) accused both the Russian and Syrian forces of carrying out the attack, other local sources claimed

Summary

First published
November 11, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Artillery
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
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected target
Unknown
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Incident date

June 8, 2017

Incident Code

CI754

LOCATION

حي الزنجيلي, Mosul, Zinjili, Nineveh, Iraq

Summary

First published
June 8, 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.
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Incident date

March 4, 2018

Incident Code

RS3169

LOCATION

قسطون, Kastoun , Hama, Syria

An unspecified number of civilians were reported to be wounded following air and artillery strikes on Kastoun. According to SNN, “Russian warplanes launched air strikes accompanied by heavy shelling and artillery shelling targeting the towns of Al Latamna, Kafarzita,Al  Zakat, Zalaqiyat, Hasraya,Al Arbaeen and the villages of kastoun in the western countryside”. @HamahNow reported “air

Summary

First published
March 4, 2018
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
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

July 29, 2017

Incident Code

TI007

LOCATION

قنديل, افشين, الزاب, Zakho district, Duhok, Iraq

Local Kurdish media said that four civilians were injured by alleged Turkish artillery shelling in Zakho at the Iraqi-Turkish border. Asda News reported that “the shelling led to the injury of four civilians, who were taken to the hospital for treatment, noting that the health of the four injured people is stable.” Rudaw added that

Summary

First published
July 29, 2017
Last updated
December 15, 2024
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
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Incident date

November 23, 2022

Incident Code

TS572

LOCATION

المصرف, Al Masraf, Al Hassakah, Syria

Three civilians were injured by alleged Turkish airstrikes that struck a civilian car in the village of Masraf on November 23, 2022. ANF reported that three people were injured when Turkish forces bombed a civilian car in the village of Masraf. The injured civilians were transferred to Qamishli Hospital for treatment. Both Hawar News and

Summary

First published
November 23, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
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
Turkish Military
Geolocation
Subdistrict
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Incident date

June 26, 2018

Incident Code

RS3466

LOCATION

الغارية الشرقية, al Ghariya al Sharqiya, Daraa, Syria

Two civilians from the same family were reported killed and other civilians injured in alleged Russian forces or Syrian regime forces bombing on Al Ghariya Al Sharqiyah in Dara’a on June 26th, 2018. Local sources said the town was attacked with explosive barrels. The two victims were identified as Yasser Muhammad Mousa Al-Hajj Ali  who

Summary

First published
June 26, 2018
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(1 child1 man)
Civilians reported injured
2
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
2 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

December 16, 2022

Incident Code

TS579

LOCATION

حران , Harran area in Orfa (Şanlıurfa) province in Turkey, Şanlıurfa , Turkey

On December 16th, 2022,  between nine to ten civilians, including between two to five children, were reportedly killed and up to 22 others injured in a car accident after being chased by Turkish gendarmerie forces in Harran area, Orfa (Şanlıurfa) province.  Sources said that the vehicle fell into an irrigation canal. The victims were described

Summary

First published
December 16, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike type
Ground operation
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
9 – 10
(2–5 children)
Civilians reported injured
22
Cause of injury / death
Accidents related to conflict
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
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Incident date

June 27, 2018

Incident Code

RS3474

LOCATION

صيدا, Saida, Daraa, Syria

One civilian was reported killed and others injured in alleged Russian forces airstrikes on Saida town in Dara’a on June 27th, 2018, according to local sources. @abode125 tweeted that “the young man Basil Muhammad Qaddah, from the town of aheel in the eastern countryside of Daraa, was martyred while he was in Saida town due

Summary

First published
June 27, 2018
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
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
Suspected target
Unknown
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

January 9, 2023

Incident Code

USSOM365

LOCATION

Hawadley, Middle Shabelle, Somalia

Up to 61 al-Shabaab militants were killed and dozens of others were wounded by alleged US drone strikes/Somali army operations near Hawadlay on January 9, 2022. Anadolu Agency reported that according to the Somali Information Ministry, at least 61 al-Shabaab terrorists were killed and dozens others were wounded by an operation carried out by the

Summary

First published
January 9, 2023
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike, Ground operation
Infrastructure
Agriculture
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Suspected belligerent
US Forces
Suspected target
Al-Shabaab
Geolocation
Village
Belligerents reported killed
60–61
Belligerents reported injured
12–24
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Incident date

June 17, 2017

Incident Code

CI768

LOCATION

Mosul, Zahra, Nineveh, Iraq

In an incident not previously tracked by Airwars, on September 29th 2017 the Coalition said it had concluded an assessment on social media claims of civilian harm “near Mosul, Iraq”. According to the Coalition report, “114. June 17, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via social media report: After a review of available information it was assessed

Summary

First published
June 17, 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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