Civilian Casualties

2 – 7

(1 child1 woman2 men)

كفرنوران, Kafarnouran, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

Between three and four civilians, including a child, were reported to have been killed and up to 11 others, including two children, a woman and an elderly man, were injured by shelling suspected by militants allied to the Syrian regime and/or Russian forces in the countryside village of Kafr Nouran on June 21, 2023. The

Summary

3 – 4

(1 child2 men)

7–11

Syrian Regime, Russian Military

11 named, 2 families identified

Belligerents reported injured

الرقة‎, Ar Raqqah: Multiple locations, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

Thirteen civilians died and 2 more were wounded in alleged Coalition air and artillery strikes on neighbourhoods in Raqqa, local media reported. According to the Smart News Agency, “Coalition aircraft and artillery shelled the neighborhoods of Al Diriyah, Al Nahda, Al Rawda, al Panorama area, Shehata, and Saif al Dawla street near al Dalla roundabout,

Summary

دير الزور, Deir ez-Zor, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Shaam News Network reported that several civilians were killed and several more injured in alleged Russian airstrikes on neighbourhoods in Deir ez-Zor: “Russian raids were carried out on the towns of Hatla, Tahtani, Ayyash, Al Husseiniya, Al Janina, Al Hessan, Al Mheimdieh, Al Khareeta, Al Baghiliya, Al mayadeen and also on neighbourhoods in Deir Ezzor

Summary

Russian Military

الحرور, Harur, Abyan, Yemen

LOCATION

In a third strike on May 27th 2012 in the Abyan province, a pick-up truck was reportedly destroyed in Harur near Jaar. Six alleged Al Qaeda militants were killed whilst travelling in the car, and there were no survivors, as reported by Xinhua. Yemeni airplanes were named as the suspected culprit. However, reporting during the

Summary

Unknown

US Forces, Yemeni Air Force

Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP)

ميادين, Al Mayadin, al Arabaeen street and other areas, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

At least ten civilians – including at least one woman and two children – were killed and dozens more were wounded following airstrikes near two schools in the city of Al Mayadeen. However, local sources were conflicted as to who was responsible. Both Russia and the US-led Coalition were reportedly responsible. Syrian Network for Human

Summary

(2–4 children1 woman1 man)

12–24

US-led Coalition, Russian Military, Syrian Regime

10 named, 2 families identified

حيان, Hayyan, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

Two civilians – one woman and one female child – were killed in an alleged Russian airstrike on Hayyan, according to multiple sources. The Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that two victims – a female child and a woman – died when Russian warplanes allegedly fired missiles on Hayyan, while the Syrian Observatory for Human

Summary

(1 child1 woman)

خشامر, Khashamir, Hadramaut, Yemen

LOCATION

As many as nine people were reportedly killed by alleged US drone or airstrikes as they travelled through the village of Khashamir on August 29, 2023. Up to four missiles were fired at the village causing extensive damage to homes and terrifying the local residents sufficiently for some to be rushed to hospital with shock.

Summary

Airstrike, Drone Strike

2 – 4

(2 men)

US Forces

Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP)

2 named, 1 familiy identified

3–5

الرقة‎, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

A woman was killed and her son was injured following alleged SDF shelling into Raqqa, local sources reported. The deceased woman was identified as the wife of Hamza Mohammed al Fahd and her injured son was identified as Mohammed al Fahd. Al Sokhna claimed Mrs al Fahd’s unnamed daughter was injured. Both sources alleged that

Summary

(1 woman)

US-led Coalition, Syrian Democratic Forces

1 named

حي الحلوانية, Al-Bab Road (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

Up to two non-combatants including two women and two female children were reported killed, and four civilians injured, in alleged Russian airstrikes with vacuum missiles on the Bab Road neighbourhood, according to The White Helmets and the Syrian Observatory. Reporting was confused, with the death toll ranging from one to seven. Mada also claimed the

Summary

(2–4 children0–2 women)

1 named

رداع, Rada'a, Al Bayda, Yemen

LOCATION

On January 3rd 2013, at least three Al Qaeda militants were allegedly killed by a US or Yemeni airstrike in a “mountainous area” near Rada’a. There are currently no known reports of civilian harm. Among those who died was Muqbel Abbad Al Zobah, nicknamed Abu Shebab, the news source Akhbar Alyom reported. This was corroborated

Summary

Airstrike, Drone Strike

US Forces, Yemeni Air Force

Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP)

الفردوس, Fardous, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

A girl was killed following alleged artillery fire into the Al Fardous district of Raqqa, a number of local sources reported. The majority of the sources that reported the incident alleged that SDF militias were responsible, however Airwars is aware that only the Coalition has access to artillery fire therefore if this munition was in

Summary

(1 child)

جسر الشغور, Jisr al Shughour, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

Two to three civilians were reported killed and several others injured (“most of them women and children”) in an alleged Russian air raid with vacuum missiles on the town of Jisr al Shughour, according to Radio Alkul. The local media organisation additionally reported that “The town was also struck by more than 50 rockets from

Summary

2 – 3

(2–3 men)

2 named

Buurhakaba town, Bay, Somalia

LOCATION

A tweet from @ArlaadiMnetwork quoted Buurhakaba town commissioner Ibrahim Mohamed Leysamow that “11 #AlShabab fighters were killed in a fresh airstrike conducted by international friends besides the city.’ No other information was available regarding the strike and who was responsible. While no sources directly implicated the US in the operation, the Somali government’s reference to

Summary

Unknown

International Forces (Unknown)

Al-Shabaab

الرقة‎, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

The Daesh agency Al A’maq produced a brief report saying that six civilians including four women and two children were killed – and 23 others injured – in a Russian air raid on Ar Raqqa. In a detailed report Alaan TV noted: “At twelve o’clock noon a Russian plane targeted the city with two raids at a

Summary

(2 children4 women)

جديد عكيدات, Jadid Akidat, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

On August 29th, 2023, up to three civilians were reportedly killed as a result of ongoing clashes between the Syrian Democratic Forces and the Deir Ezzor military council in the town of Jadid Akidat, east of Deir Ezzor. Sources @DeirEzzore, @nahermedia, @OrientNews and Mhmad Alseed only reported on the death of Basil Muhammed Al-Salem (Basil

Summary

1 – 3

(0–1 children0–1 men)

Small arms and light weapons

الرقة‎, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

One civilian was killed in shelling in Raqqa, according to local media. Only one source – Usama Al Taleb – directly blamed the Coalition, and therefore an SDF mortar/rocket attack cannot be ruled out for causing the man’s death. As reporting deteriorated within the city the date of death was vaguely reported, falling within a

Summary

النعيمة‎, Naemah, Daraa, Syria

LOCATION

The Violations Documentation Center named one adult male civilian, Samer Ali al-Manajrah, as killed in an alleged Russian airstrike on Naemah. It linked to a Yaqeen Media Foundation video of the man’s funeral. The voiceover says he was killed after Russian raids targeted the town of Naemah. All4Syria also said Russia had carried out a

Summary

Forward Operating Base in Awdhegle district, Lower Shabelle, Somalia

LOCATION

Scores of militants were killed by alleged US drone strikes near Forward Operation Base in #Awdhegle district on September 10, 2023. A tweet from @HornSentinel reported that US drones carried out two strikes against al-Shabaab fighter who had stormed the Somali National Army (SNA) Forward Operation Base in #Awdhegle district, resulting in the death of

Summary

Airstrike, Drone Strike

Unknown

US Forces

0–7

ميادين, Al Mayadin, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Two children were killed and up to 40 other civilians injured (mostly women and children) in airstrikes on the city of al Mayadeen, Deir Ezzor, local media reported. The offensive struck the Fatima Al-Zahraa Women’s Hospital. It is not wholly clear at present who was responsible. Jisirtv news cited an A’amaq’s agency report which blamed

Summary

(2 children)

25–40

US-led Coalition, Russian Military

الباب, Al-Bab, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

Eight to nine civilians including two women and four children were killed in an alleged Russian airstrike on Al Bab. SNN reported that alleged Russian warplanes shelled the residential houses northwest of Al Bab city in eastern Aleppo suburbs, under the control of ISIL. The IS agency Al A’maq also reported on the incident, stating that nine

Summary

8 – 9

(4 children2 women)

خزاعة, Khuza’a, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

LOCATION

code: ISPT0002
incident_date: 2023-10-07
status: publish
civilian_harm_status: Fair

Summary

(3 children3 women1 man)

Israeli Military

11 named, 1 familiy identified

Names matched with MoH IDs

Geolocation

Exact location (via Airwars)

LOCATION

Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

Local media sources reported on the death of up to 46 civilians and 60 others wounded following suspected Coalition airstrikes on Raqqa over the previous 48 hours. According to a report by the Thiqa Agency the “shelling focused on civilian homes and residential neighbourhoods”. These are general numbers and it is likely that they will

Summary

39 – 46

(3–11 children2–9 women)

US-led Coalition

الفردوس, Al Fardous (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

Four or five civilians died and others were wounded in alleged airstrikes on Fardous, according to local sources – though reports were conflicted or unclear as to whether this was the work of Russia or the Assad regime. On Twitter, Syriam_m_m as well as Wesal_tv reported that five people died and many were wounded “in Russian

Summary

4 – 5

بني سهيلا, Bani Suhaila, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

LOCATION

On October 10th, 2023 at dawn, an alleged Israeli airstrike hit the Al-Qara family’s house in the town of Bani Suhayla in eastern Khan Yunis in the Gaza strip, killing between four and five civilians in the Al-Qara family, including the civilians Mohamed Ashraf Ismail Al-Qara (23 years old), his sister Waad Ashraf Ismail Al-Qara (18

Summary

(1 child2 women1–2 men)

1–2

Israeli Military

6 named, 1 familiy identified

Names matched with MoH IDs

Geolocation

Town

Tib Al-Hadeeth, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

One civilian male was killed in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Tib Al Hadeeth in the city of Raqqa, according to multiple local sources. No additional details are presently known. In June 2019 the Coalition announced that it had assessed this allegation of civilian harm to be non-credible, noting “After a review of all available

Summary

Afrin-Darat Azza road, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

According to reports by the Shaam News Network and multiple other sources, Russian airstrikes targeted the road between Afrin and Darat Azza destroying fuel transport trucks, and killing two drivers and injuring several other civilians in the vicinity. The reports noted that this road was considered to be a “humanitarian corridor” and “one of the

Summary

معان, Ma’an, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

LOCATION

In the afternoon/evening of Wednesday, October 11th 2023, an alleged Israeli airstrike on a residential house located in Ma’an, east of the town of Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip, killed a young woman and a child and injured between four and 10 other civilians, including the woman’s husband. Initially Amad news reported that one

Summary

(1 child1 woman)

4–10

Israeli Military

3 named, 1 familiy identified

Names matched with MoH IDs

Geolocation

Neighbourhood/area

LOCATION

Al Qaim, Al Anbar, Iraq

Yaqein reported that 22 civilians were killed following alleged airstrikes by the US-led Coalition west of Anbar Province in Al Qaim. According to a local source cited in Yaqein, an airstrike of the international coalition aircraft” targeted the area. In addition to killing 22 people it also allegedly caused considerable material damage.

Summary

US-led Coalition