Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

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Infrastructure

Incident date

June 27, 2017

Incident Code

CS1106

LOCATION

نهر الفرات, Euphrates river, Raqqa, Syria

Up to 14 civilians were reportedly killed in alleged Coalition airstrikes targeting vehicles traveling near the Euphrates River in Raqqa, where civilians were trying to gather drinking water. However it was not immediately clear whether sources were reporting on previously documented incidents or new occurrences. Three civilians were previously alleged killed in similar circumstances on

Summary

First published
June 27, 2017
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0 – 14
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
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Incident date

October 24, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0538

LOCATION

لمنزل عائلة العبادلة في منطقة القرارة, Al-Abadla family home in the Al-Qarara area, Gaza strip, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

At dawn on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, nine civilians were reportedly killed, including five children, three women and one man, and 10 others were injured, as a result of an alleged Israeli airstrike on the Al-Abadla family home in the Al-Qarar area, north of Khan Younis, in the central Gaza Strip. Many sources including Al-Buruj

Summary

First published
May 1, 2024
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
9
(5 children3 women1 man)
Civilians reported injured
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
Suspected target
Palestinian Forces
Named victims
12 named, 2 families identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
9
Belligerents reported killed
1
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Incident date

November 15, 2015

Incident Code

RS150

LOCATION

مَعَرَّة النُّعْمَان, Maarat al Numan, Idlib, Syria

News media reported that three or four children were killed – and more than 20 injured in Russian warplanes allegedly struck the Abu Alaa Al Ma’ari Elementary School for Boys in Ma’art Al-Nu’man. One video appears to show Russian aircraft over the city that day. According to the Syrian Network for Human Rights, the warplanes

Summary

First published
November 15, 2015
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Infrastructure
Education
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 4
(3–4 children)
Civilians reported injured
20
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
Named victims
3 named
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Incident date

July 1, 2017

Incident Code

CS1134

LOCATION

حي المشلب, Al Mashlab, Raqqa, Syria

A civilian male was killed following airstrikes into Raqqa, local sources reported, however it was not clear who was responsible. He was reportedly from the Al Mashlab neighbourhood of the city. All five sources who reported the incident did not make any claims as to who was responsible for the airstrikes. However, only the Coalition

Summary

First published
July 1, 2017
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
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
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

January 10, 2024

Incident Code

ISPT100124b

LOCATION

شارع صلاح الدين, دير البلح, Salah al-Din Street, vicinity of Deir Al-Balah , Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

On Wednesday, January 10th 2024, volunteer journalist and photographer for the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS), 26-year-old Fouad Abu Khammash, was killed alongside three members of PRCS crew and two patients in an ambulance on Salah al-Din Street in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, after a Palestinian Red Crescent ambulance was hit by

Summary

First published
July 14, 2024
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
6
(4 men)
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
4 named
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Incident date

June 18, 2016

Incident Code

RS917

LOCATION

كفر حمرة, Kafr Hamra, Aleppo, Syria

Multiple sources, including LCCSY, and a video by Halab TV, reported a female civilian was killed in raids on Kafr Hamra. Umayyapress news reported that ‘more than two dozen airstrikes’ took place on Kafr Hamra, and pointed to both the regime and Russia. In a facebook post by LCCSY Russian action was also directly blamed for this

Summary

First published
June 18, 2016
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 woman)
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
Named victims
1 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

July 5, 2017

Incident Code

CS1159

LOCATION

البوحمد, Al Bouhamad, Raqqa, Syria

Three civilian males, described as “youths” were reportedly killed – and more than 20 people were wounded – in alleged Coalition airstrikes in Al Bouhamad village, local sources reported. Aleqirshi Alfuratiya reported that the deaths occurred as a result of strikes that were targeting an ISIL vehicle which was traveling on “Downtown Middle Street” to

Summary

First published
July 5, 2017
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
(0–3 children0–3 men)
Civilians reported injured
20
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
Named victims
3 named
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Incident date

October 23, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0496

LOCATION

عبسان الكبيرة, Abasan Al Kabira, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

Shortly before 7:06 AM on Monday, October 23rd 2023, six members of the Abu Daqqa family were killed and a number of civilians were injured in an alleged Israeli airstrike on their home in Abasan al-Kabira, in the Gaza Strip. The names of the family members were 63-year-old Faisal Hassan Abu Daqqa, 43-year-old Shehada Faisal

Summary

First published
October 23, 2023
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
6
(6 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
Israeli Military
Named victims
7 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
5
Geolocation
Town
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Incident date

June 22, 2016

Incident Code

RS928

LOCATION

ﺣﻠﺐ, Aleppo, Syria

Up to six civilians including three to four children were killed in Aleppo, according to multiple local sources. Aljazeera reported that a combined operation of the Regime forces and Russian fighter jets resulted in the loss of civilian life. The highest death toll, placed at six, was initially reported by Baladi, who alleged one child

Summary

First published
June 22, 2016
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 6
(1–4 children)
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
3 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

July 11, 2017

Incident Code

CS1186

LOCATION

الزيانات, Al Zaynat, Al Hassakah, Syria

At least 11 civilians across three families, including several women and children, were killed and several others were injured in alleged Coalition airstrikes on the ISIL-controlled village of Al Zaynat, to the south of Markada, local sources reported. According to Syrian PC “Media sources in Al-Hasakah, including Al-Khabour, said that the Coalition air force carried

Summary

First published
July 11, 2017
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
11
(1 woman1 man)
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
Named victims
12 named, 2 families identified
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Incident date

October 22, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0487

LOCATION

بلوك 4 ,البريج , Block 4, Al Bureij, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

In the early morning of Sunday October 22nd 2023, at least 11 civilians – including at least one woman and seven children – were killed after an alleged Israeli airstrike on the family home of Fayek Muhammad Awadallah and Nasser Muhammed Awadallah in Block 4 of the Bureij Camp, in the Gaza Strip. 53-year old

Summary

First published
October 22, 2023
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
11
(7 children1 woman1 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
11 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
9
Geolocation
Town
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Incident date

February 3, 2016

Incident Code

RS536

LOCATION

تدمر, Palmyra, Homs, Syria

As many as 11 civilians were killed and 30 injured in alleged Russian airstrikes on Palmyra, according to local sources. Shaam News Network reported that nine civilians, mostly women and children, were killed in a bombardment by Russian warplanes. It said there were several raids, mainly focused on the Al Wadi road. The Coordinating Committee of

Summary

First published
February 3, 2016
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
10 – 11
(1 child4 women3 men)
Civilians reported injured
30
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
Named victims
7 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

July 16, 2017

Incident Code

CS1212 RS2343

LOCATION

الصبحة, Al Subha, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Three to six civilians died in airstrikes on al Subha village, local media reported, though it was unclear whether the Coalition or Russia or the Syrian regime were responsible. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, “five people were martyred and three of them were charred, as a result of shelling by aircraft. It’s

Summary

First published
July 16, 2017
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Infrastructure
Education
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 6
(1 child)
Civilians reported injured
2–10
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
US-led Coalition, Russian Military, Syrian Regime, Unknown
Named victims
7 named, 2 families identified
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Incident date

October 24, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0559

LOCATION

بالقرب من المسجد الإندونيسي، خان يونس, Vicinity of Indonesian Mosque, Khan Younis, Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip

On October 24th, 2023, two people, a husband and wife, were reported killed, and at least two others, including a child, were injured after an Israeli aircraft allegedly bombed the al-Ghalban family home, located near the Indonesian Mosque in the south of Khan Younis. After the bombing, the Palestinian news agency Shehab News on their

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
2
(1 woman1 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
2 named, 1 familiy identified
Names matched with MoH IDs
2
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
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Incident date

November 20, 2015

Incident Code

RS178

LOCATION

مرعيان, Mareian, Idlib, Syria

Four children were among up to five civilians reported killed in an alleged Russian airstrike on Mareian, according to the Violations Documentation Center and the Syrian Network for Human Rights. The Network stated that two rockets fell on the town and that two houses were completely destroyed. Jisr TV placed the death toll at five,

Summary

First published
November 20, 2015
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4 – 5
(4 children)
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
Named victims
4 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

July 21, 2017

Incident Code

CS1246

LOCATION

الرقة‎, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

One civilian male was killed in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Raqqa according to local media. All sources blamed the Coalition, though offered little detail on the event.

Summary

First published
July 21, 2017
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
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
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

October 24, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0572

LOCATION

البريج, Bureij, Deir Al Balah, the Gaza Strip

Shortly before 6:11 PM on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at least three civilians were killed as a result of bombing on the Maghari family home in the Bureij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. Safa News Agency, along with Guevara Gaza Media and Quads_Feed, reported that “three martyrs were recovered from under the rubble

Summary

First published
July 1, 2024
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Infrastructure
IDP or Refugee Camp
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Israeli Military, Palestinian Militants
Geolocation
Town
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Incident date

December 27, 2015

Incident Code

RS324

LOCATION

Turkmen mount, Latakia, Syria

One adult male, Fuad Khodr Kerawan, was reported killed in an alleged Russian airstrike in the vicinity of Turkmen mount, according to the Violations Documentation Center. No additional details are presently known.  

Summary

First published
December 27, 2015
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

July 26, 2017

Incident Code

CS1278

LOCATION

البوكمال, Abu Kamal, Deir Ezzor, Syria

A number of civilians were reportedly injured following an alleged Coalition airstrike in Abu Kamal in eastern Deir Ezzor, local sources reported. The strike reportedly targeted an ISIL vehicle in Al Bareed Street near the home of Mujheem al Dandal, injuring those nearby. Only one of the four sources alleged that the Coalition was responsible

Summary

First published
July 26, 2017
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
Civilians reported injured
2–4
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
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Incident date

October 30, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0760

LOCATION

بيت لاهيا, Beit Lahia, North Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On October 30, 2023, the Khadura family home near the al-Qassam Square in Northern Gaza’s Beit Lahia was allegedly shelled by Israeli forces. Though no source reported any deaths, multiple sources noted that there were a number of injuries and casualties. No identification, including names, has been made public. According to a Shehab reporter and

Summary

First published
July 1, 2024
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Infrastructure
Residential
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
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Israeli Military
Geolocation
Town
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Incident date

November 25, 2015

Incident Code

RS190

LOCATION

أعزاز‎, A`zaz, Aleppo, Syria

Eight non-combatants including a child were reported killed in alleged Russian warplanes targeted trucks in the town of Azaz. Russian planes launched several rockets on a civilian area, hitting freight trucks 2km from Bab Al Salameh on the Syrian-Turkish border. The Syrian Network said the vehicles specialised in transporting foodstuff to and from the crossing,

Summary

First published
November 25, 2015
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
8
(1 child7 men)
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
Unknown
Named victims
7 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

July 31, 2017

Incident Code

CS1305 RS2375

LOCATION

العشارة, Al A'shara, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Two civilians were wounded in an airstrike on Al A’shara, according to local media – though reports were conflicted as to whether this was the work of the US-led Coalition or Russia. According to sources, the residential neighbourhood was struck with cluster bombs – believed to be Russian. Fresh Syria pointed at the Coalition, while

Summary

First published
July 31, 2017
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
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
US-led Coalition, Russian Military
Named victims
2 named
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Incident date

October 25, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0621

LOCATION

شارع الثلاثيني, al Thalatheni Street, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

On October 25th 2023, the Al-Balaawi family home was bombed by an alleged Israeli aircraft in an airstrike, killing at least four people and wounding a number of others. All of the sources provided identical information on the strike and the resulting casualties. The strike reportedly occurred next to the Litro station on Al-Thalatheini Street

Summary

First published
July 30, 2024
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4
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
Street
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Incident date

November 26, 2015

Incident Code

RS196 CS151

LOCATION

الرقة‎, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

Five to eight civilians including four children were reported killed, and 10 injured, when Russian warplanes allegedly launched several rockets on Hetten School in Raqqa, according to the Syrian Network for Human Rights. Ara News also blamed Russia. Syria Press Report (citing the Syrian Observatory) placed the death toll at 12 and said the attack was

Summary

First published
November 26, 2015
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Infrastructure
Education
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5 – 12
(5 children)
Civilians reported injured
10–12
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Unknown, US-led Coalition, Syrian Regime
Named victims
6 named
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Incident date

August 5, 2017

Incident Code

CS1333

LOCATION

السفارنة, Al-Safarna, Raqqa, Syria

At least five civilians including two children and a woman died in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Raqqa’s Al-Safarna neighbourhood, according to local media. According to Zamanalwasl, “five civilians from one family, including two children and a woman, were killed as a result of a bombardment by the international coalition forces targeting al-Safarna neighborhood east

Summary

First published
August 5, 2017
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5 – 10
(2 children1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
8
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
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Incident date

December 24, 2023

Incident Code

TS673

LOCATION

محطة الوقود, Qamishlo, Al Hassakah, Syria

On Sunday, December 24th, 2023, an alleged airstrike on the city of Qamishlo in Al-Hassakah Governorate in northeastern Syria reportedly perpetrated by the Turkish military killed a renowned 39-year-old Kurdish cinematographer, Mansour Karimian. Some sources provided a different date and place of his death. According to the New York Kurdish Cultural Center, Mansour was killed

Summary

First published
December 24, 2023
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
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
Turkish Military
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

February 9, 2016

Incident Code

RS579

LOCATION

كفر حمرة, Kafr Hamra, Aleppo, Syria

One civilian was killed and 10 others injured in alleged Russian airstrikes on Kafr Hamra, according to local sources. Syrian Press Center reported that Russia carried out four raids, killing one non-combatant and injuring 10 more – adding that the death toll was expected to rise due to the severity of some of the injuries.

Summary

First published
February 9, 2016
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
10
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 31, 2023

Incident Code

ISPT0782

LOCATION

بالقرب من جامع الامام الشافعي حي الزيتون, Vicinity of Imam Al Shafi’i Mosque, Al Zeitoun neighbourhood, Gaza, the Gaza Strip

A house of the Juha family located on Al Barham Street in the Al Zeitoun neighbourhood of Gaza City was allegedly hit by an Israeli airstrike shortly before 11 AM on Tuesday, 31st of October, 2023, reportedly resulting in the death of at least seven civilians, including and six children, and injuring of a number

Summary

First published
October 18, 2024
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Infrastructure
Residential
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
7
(1 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
1 named
Names matched with MoH IDs
1
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
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Incident date

January 12, 2016

Incident Code

RS380

LOCATION

سرمدا, Sarmada, Idlib, Syria

26 civilians including seven children and two to three women were killed – and up to 100 others injured – in airstrikes on Sarmada according to multiple sources. Shaam News reported on three incidents on Idlib on the same day (Maarat Al Numan, Saraqib, Sarmada), and said 13 non-combatants were killed and dozens injured in two strikes by Russian

Summary

First published
January 12, 2016
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
26
(7 children2–3 women16 men)
Civilians reported injured
24–100
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
Named victims
26 named, 3 families identified
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Incident date

August 19, 2017

Incident Code

CI830

LOCATION

Tal Afar, Nineveh, Iraq

As many as 300 civilians were allegedly killed and injured in Tal Afar over three days of shelling. Information on the number of lives lost was retrieved from local medical sources, who said mostly women and children were killed and wounded. According to JBC – which said that 300 civilians were killed across two days

Summary

First published
August 19, 2017
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
150 – 300
Civilians reported injured
150–300
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
US-led Coalition, Iraq Government Forces
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