Civilian Casualties

الشيفونية, Al Shifonya, Damascus, Syria

LOCATION

Up to seven civilians, allegedly five from the same family, were killed and several were left wounded Russian and/or Assad forces struck Al Shifonya, eastern Ghouta, Damascus, local media reported. The intense shelling of eastern Ghouta continued on Friday, February 23rd, including in Al Shifonya. Here, the strikes struck residential areas, and Douma Revolution reported that

Summary

4 named, 1 familiy identified

دبسي عفنان, Debsi Afnan, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

At least five civilians were killed and as many as 22 injured after Coalition aircraft allegedly bombed Debsi Afnan, a town 70km west of Raqqa city. Raialyaom News reported that “seven were killed including 3 children and 22 wounded including women and children with some in critical condition, due to coalition warplane strikes in Debsi

Summary

(1 child1 woman)

4–22

الإصلاح الزراعي, Mosul, Isilah Zeraei / Agragarian Reform, Nineveh, Iraq

LOCATION

Local sources said that seven civilians were killed and 19 others injured after Coalition airstrikes targeted a flour mill in the Agrarian Reform district at the right side of Mosul. Press sources had also reported that “the bombing caused considerable material damage to a number of civilian houses in the area (..)”

Summary

الصفصاف, Al Safsaf, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

According to Smart News Agency, which pointed towards the Coalition, a local source “pointed out that the aircraft launched two raids on the village of Safsaf, near the city of al Tabaqa (55 km west of the city), killing seven civilians, including two women and two children, and wounding 12 others”. Other sources reported Coalition

Summary

(2 women)

الفقيع, Faqee’, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

The children Mariam, Fatima, Abdullah and Islam al Mer’e, IDP’s from Al Traimsa village in Hama, were killed alongside their father Ismail while their mother was injured in what was believed to be a Russian airstrike on their house in Al Faqee in Idlib, according to local media. The airstrike was reportedly conducted after midnight

Summary

(2–4 children1 man)

Russian Military

6 named, 1 familiy identified

دوما, Douma, Damascus, Syria

LOCATION

Seven civilians were killed and 25 others injured when cluster bombs were allegedly fired on Douma, according to the White Helmets and the Shaam News Network. The White Helmets did not say who was responsible for the attack, but reported that “the number of martyrs today in Douma has risen to 4 following the bombing with

Summary

(1 child4 men)

كفر ناها, Kafr Naha, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

Between four and seven civilians including three children and a woman died in alleged Russian airstrikes on Kafr Naha, according to local media. The source Shahed-ayan reported that there had been five raids on the town. The minimum death count of four civilians – three children and a woman – was given by Alamawi and

Summary

(3 children1 woman)

Russian Military

LOCATION

Al Maysar, Aleppo, Syria

Between three and seven civilians were reportedly killed in Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on the Al Maysar neighbourhood of Aleppo. The Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that the strikes were conducted by the Syrian regime: “At least four victims died in government helicopters dropping barrel bombs on Al Maysar neighbourhood in Aleppo city.”

Summary

3 – 7

(3 men)

4–10

3 named, 1 familiy identified

مسرابا, Mesraba, Damascus, Syria

LOCATION

Up to seven civilians including one child were killed and several wounded as Mesraba in eastern Ghouta, Damascus was struck by airstrikes and artillery, carried out by either Russia or the Syrian regime, local media reported, On this day, several parts of eastern Ghouta, including Mesraba, were subject to what was referred to by many

Summary

Airstrike and/or Artillery

1 – 7

(1 child1 man)

2 named

حرستا, Harasta, Damascus, Syria

LOCATION

As many as seven civilians were killed and dozens more were wounded in air and artillery strikes on Harasta, according to local media. Sources blamed both Russian warplanes and Syrian regime artillery shelling for the strikes. One source reported that “missile targeted residential neighbourhoods in the city of Harasta”. Another added that “missiles carrying cluster

Summary

Airstrike and/or Artillery

(1–5 children1 woman1 man)

3 – 7

5–25

6 named

معارة النعسان, Maarat Al Nasaan, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

Up to seven civilians died in alleged Russia or regime airstrikes on Maarat Al Nasaan, according to local media. According to Jisrtv, the fatalities including two women and a girl. The Syrian Network for Human Rights reported: “Three victims including a child died in suspected Russian warplanes missiles fired on Ma’aret Al Na’san town in Idlib

Summary

(1 child2 women3 men)

1–7

نصيب , Nasib, Daraa, Syria

LOCATION

Up to seven civilians – of whom four were named – died and as many as eight others were wounded in an air or artillery strike on Nasib, according to local media. While most sources blamed Russia, there were also several allegations against the Assad regime. According to Ara, “Russian warplanes targeted the vicinity of

Summary

(2 children1–3 women1 man)

2–8

4 named, 1 familiy identified

فردوس, Ar Raqqah: west of Fardous mosque, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

In September 2017, it was reported that 7 civilians were killed in the Al Fardous neighbourhood in Raqqa, following alleged US-led Coalition airstrikes. Alraqqa Ahlna identified three of the victims and said that an additional “three young men and one woman” were killed but they remained unidentified as the bodies were still under rubble. A

Summary

(1 woman5 men)

سراقب, Saraqib, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

Up to seven civilians including women and children died in an airstrike on Saraqib, according to local sources – though reports are conflicted as to whether this was the work of Russia or the Syrian regime. LCCSY reported that one civilian died and several more were injured in an alleged Russian airstrike. Fresh Syria also

Summary

(3 children4 women)

2–10

Unknown, Syrian Regime

4 named

دوما, Douma, Damascus, Syria

LOCATION

A family was among seven civilians killed as Russian and regime forces reportedly struck the city of Douma. Civil Defense teams said warplanes and helicopters bombed the city with more than 100 raids and an explosive barrel, in addition to rocket and artillery shelling. Sources also reported the use of cluster munitions.

Summary

(1 man)

12–24

1 named

الموصل‎, Mosul, Jawsag, Nineveh, Iraq

LOCATION

Iraqi news agency NINA and others reported that seven civilians – including children – died in “international coalition raids” in the vicinity of both Denden and Jawsaq, south of Mosul city. An additional strike by the Iraq military at nearby Mithaq in eastern Mosul reportedly killed an additional 15 civilians.

Summary

(2 children)

الرقة‎, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

Airstrikes in the Al Hosh and al Fouroussiya areas of Raqqah killed at least three civilians including a child according to reports – although it was unclear whether the attack was the work of Russia or the Coalition. Ten Daesh fighters were also said to have been killed. The Syrian Observatory reported in English that

Summary

3 – 7

(1–2 children)

US-led Coalition, Unknown

معرة النعمان, Ma’aret Al Nu’man, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

Seven civilians, including four women and a child, were killed and dozens were injured in alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on a market in the city of Ma’arat Al Numan, Idlib governorate, on May 17th, 2019, according to local sources. Euphrates Post reported that a number of civilians were injured in an airstrike by

Summary

(1 child4 women2 men)

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

14–24

Cause of injury / death

Suspected target

Unknown

7 named, 1 familiy identified

عنجارة, Anjara, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

Up to seven civilians including three children and one woman died and 50 more were injured in alleged Russian airstrikes with cluster bombs on Anjara, according to local sources. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported: “Six citizens (including 2 citizen women and two children) were killed and injured when warplanes believed to be Russian

Summary

(3 children1 woman3 men)

2–50

باب الحديد, Bab al Hadeed (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

Seven people were reported killed in alleged Russian or regime raids on Bab Al-Hadeed, Aleppo. Syria News blamed Russia for “warplane shelling in various areas in Aleppo including Bab Al-Hadeed.” Halab News equally blamed Russia in a YouTube video covering the first moments of shelling. However, Islam Memo said “the regime launched 8 warplane raids in

Summary

سحم الجولان, Sahm al Jolan, Daraa, Syria

LOCATION

Local sources reported the death of up to seven civilians, including three women and two children, and up to ten ISIS affiliated militants from Jaish Khalid bin al Walid, as a result of either Coalition or Israeli airstrikes on Sahm al Jolan. The Daraa Martys Documentation Office reported Coalition airstrikes on Sahm al Jolan, “where

Summary

(2 children2–3 women)

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

Cause of injury / death

US-led Coalition, Israeli Military

Belligerents reported killed

3–10

كفر حلب, Kafr Halab, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

Between two and seven civilians including up to six children died in an airstrike on Kafr Halab, according to local reports, though it is unclear whether Russia or the Syrian regime were responsible. @Almntaseballah and @samir_maleh reported Russian raids on the town but didn’t mention civilian casualties. @shoaamd tweeted that a mother and her four children were

Summary

(1–6 children1 woman)

2 named

المسطومة, Al Mastouma, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

As many as 14 civilians were reported killed in airstrikes on Al Mastouma, Idlib governorate, on June 20th, 2019, according to local sources. Up to nine civilians were reportedly wounded. @SyrianCoalition reported “four martyrs, including three children and a woman, as a result of an airstrike by the Assad regime on the town of Al Mastouma

Summary

Airstrike and/or Artillery

(4 children2 women)

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

2–9

Cause of injury / death

Syrian Regime, Russian Military

Suspected target

Unknown

14 named, 1 familiy identified

كفرتخاريم, Kafr Takharim, Idlib, Syria

LOCATION

Local media reported that up to seven civilians – six of whom were named – including children and women died and dozens more were wounded in night-time airstrikes on Kafr Tkharim. The strikes reportedly hit a council building and a sports center. The majority of sources attributed this casualty event to Russia, though one report

Summary

6 – 7

(3 children4 women)

20–24

6 named, 2 families identified

محكان, Mahkan, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Seven civilians from the same family were killed, and 20 to 24 others were wounded when Russian warplanes allegedly struck IDP tents in Mahkan, according to local media. Sources all blamed Russia for the raids. The victims included four children and three women, all from the same family. There are no other details at this

Summary

(4 children3 women)

20–24

17 تموز, Mosul, July 17th, Nineveh, Iraq

LOCATION

A single source reported that seven civilians were killed and ten injured by a Coalition drone allegedly targeting a market in 17 July neighborhood, in West Mosul. The Coalition later conceded responsibility for the attack, noting: “March 21, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via self-report: During a strike on ISIS fighters, it was assessed that one

Summary

3–10

Known belligerent

حي المرجة, Al Murja, Aleppo, Syria

LOCATION

Between five and seven civilians including one woman and one child were killed – and many injured – in airstrikes on the Al Murja neighbourhood in Aleppo – though reports were conflicted as to whether the attack was the work of Russia or the Assad regime. The Shaam News Network reported that Russian warplanes using cluster

Summary

(1 child1 woman4 men)

2 named

Al Mayadin, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

At least seven civilians were reported killed and dozens more wounded in air and/or rocket/artillery strikes on Al Mayadin – though the death toll looked likely to rise with multiple reports saying that up to 21 other civilians were still trapped under the rubble. It is currently unclear who was responsible for this incident, with

Summary

(2 children2 women1 man)

12–24

US-led Coalition, Russian Military, Syrian Democratic Forces

6 named, 1 familiy identified