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September 13, 2018
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الباغوز, Al Bagouz Fawqani, Deir Ezzor, SyriaLocal media reported a “massacre against civilians” after air and artillery strikes in the area of Sheikh Hamad in the town of Al Bagouz Fawqani. A hospital was also reported damaged or destroyed in the action. Orient News reported “a large number of dead and wounded […] as a result of artillery and rocket fire and
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February 8, 2018
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حمورية, Hamouriya, Damascus, SyriaAs many as six civilians, including one child, were killed and up to dozens were wounded as alleged Russian and/or Assad warplanes launched a series of air raids in Hamouriya in eastern Ghouta, Damascus, local media reported. The strike, described by Local Coordination Committees of Syria, as “heavy night raids” hit a popular market and
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September 29, 2016
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خان شيخون, Khan Shaykhun, Idlib, SyriaBetween three and six civilians including up to three children were reportedly killed in alleged Russian or regime airstrikes on Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib. LCCSY wrote that “three died and some were wounded among civilians as Russian warplanes bombarded Khan Sheikhoun city.” The Syrian Network for Human Rights, on the other hand, accused the Assad regime
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July 12, 2016
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الحويجة, Hawijah, Kirkuk, IraqTwo displaced families from Tikrit were reportedly killed in an alleged Iraqi government or Coalition airstrike at Hawijah. Iraqi Spring reported that all members of his family died in the bombing of their house by the Coalition. Another local source claimed a second family was also killed. There was confusion about who might have been responsible
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November 2, 2016
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تقاد, Taqad, Aleppo, SyriaBetween three and six civilians died after remnants of a cluster bomb allegedly dropped by Russian warplanes exploded in Taqad, according to local media. AMC, HNN and Spm-Syria were among sources blaming Russia. They put the death toll at three civilians. However, Al Souria reported that six civilians died. There are no other details at this
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October 10, 2015
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التمانعة, Al Tamani'ah, Idlib, SyriaUp to six civilians from one family, including a child and two women, were reported killed after an alleged Russian airstrike on Al Tamaanah. Two people were injured. The dead were later listed by the Syrian Network for Human Rights. Local media activist Abdul Kader Al Bakri told the Network: “This time we traced a
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October 21, 2015
LOCATION
أبو خنادق, Abu al Khanadak, Hama, SyriaSix people were killed – including four women – following an alleged Russian strike on civilian homes at Abu al Khanadak. The dead were later named by VDC. Images obtained by Shaam showed significant damage at the site.
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February 10, 2016
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ضهرة عبد ربه, Dara abd Rabbo, Aleppo, SyriaSix civilians were killed and three others injured in alleged Russian strikes on Dara abd Rabbo, according to local sources. The White Helmets reported that Russian warplanes carried out four raids, while the Shaam News Network also alleged this was a Russian strike.
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Incident date
August 10, 2016
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أريحا, Ariha, Idlib, SyriaAt least three airstrikes on Ariha killed between up to six civilians and wounded up to 20 more including five women, according to local media. The Syrian Network for Human Rights and Smart News Agency attributed the shelling to regime warplanes. The Smart News agency reported that “regime warplanes launched three raids on the city
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August 22, 2016
LOCATION
حي خان العسل, Khan al Asal, Aleppo, SyriaUp to six civilians – reportedly from the same family, according to some sources – died and as many as dozens more were wounded in alleged Russian or regime airstrikes which hit the Zahret-Almadaan area near Khan Al-Sal, local media said. While the majority of sources blamed Russia, the Shaam News Network attributed the event
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September 23, 2016
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حي المرجة, Marjah (Aleppo), Aleppo, SyriaLocal media reported that five or six civilians from the same family were killed by Russian warplanes in al Marja, Aleppo. Halab News reported identified four fatalities by name and added that an unidentified baby also was among the casualties. Multiple sources claimed that the dead were from the same family, including @ShahbaPress, @shbabRevolution, @ALAMAWI, @HNMNEWS,
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April 13, 2017
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حي التنك, Mosul, Tanak, Nineveh, IraqIn an incident not previously tracked by Airwars, the Coalition later confirmed the deaths of six civilians in an incident near Mosul. Their June 2017 civilian casualty report noted: “During a strike on an ISIS VBIED engaging Iraqi Security Forces, it was assessed that six civilians were unintentionally killed when a group of fleeing civilians
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November 28, 2015
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الصورة, Sawara, Daraa, SyriaUp to six non-combatants including three children were reported killed and many injured in an alleged Russian (or possibly Assad regime) airstrike on Sawara, according to multiple sources. Shaam News Network reported that five civilians (including three children) died in the attack, and that “a large number” were wounded. According to the Syrian Network for
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January 6, 2018
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عربين, Arbeen, Damascus, SyriaBetween two and six civilians including a child died and “a large number” more were wounded in alleged Russian or Assad regime air or artillery strikes on Arbeen, according to sources on the ground. Alraafed, cutting the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, reported “the killing of 12 civilians, including two children in Hmouriyeh, and three
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November 2, 2017
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باغوز, Al Baghouz, Deir Ezzor, SyriaFour or more civilians died in an airstrike on al Baghouz, according to local media. While most sources pointed towards the Coalition, one said that it was unclear whether Russia had been responsible. The US-led alliance later admitted killing five civilians in the event. According to Al Hal, “Coalition forces also raided al-Bagouz village in
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July 19, 2016
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حي باب النيرب, Bab al Nayrab (Aleppo), Aleppo, SyriaWhat has been described as a ‘bombardment’ on Bab al Nairab reportedly killed six civilians, including an unborn child. – though sources were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Assad regime were to blame. Qasioun filmed as an explosive barrel was thrown on the neighbourhood, which is also located very close to an airport.
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August 17, 2016
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القاطرجي, Al Qaterji (Aleppo), Aleppo, SyriaBetween three and six civilians including women and children died and up to 12 more were wounded in airstrikes on al Qaterji, local media reported. The victims included the 10-year-old child who later died from injuries sustained in the attack. His brother, Omran Daqmeesh, was also wounded when the strike hit the family home –
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September 25, 2014
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الحسكة, Al-Hasakah, Al Hassakah, SyriaThe Syrian Martyrs website claimed that six unnamed civilian males were killed in a Coalition airstrike on Al Hassakah. It said it had obtained the news via the Syrian Network for Human Rights, though that original report cannot presently be traced. In July 2017 the Coalition classed the event as Non-Credible, saying there was too
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July 8, 2016
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القائم, Al Qa'im, Al Anbar, IraqSix members of one family including four children were reported killed in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Al Qaim. Yaqen reported that “the bombing also caused considerable material damage to civilian homes in those affected areas in the city of Qaim.” And Rawa Hama said a number of Daesh fighters were also killed and injured
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May 25, 2017
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حي الزنجيلي, Mosul, Zinjili, Nineveh, IraqA single local source reported to Yaqein Agency that five children and their mother were killed after Coalition airstrikes hit their house in Zanjili neighborhood in West Mosul. The source had added that “heavy and continuous indiscriminate shelling makes the task of recovering the bodies and transporting the wounded very difficult, as well as [getting]
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January 3, 2017
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البزاعة, Al Baza'a, Aleppo, SyriaBetween five and six civilians were reported killed as a result an alleged Turkish artillery shelling on Al Baza’a, Syria. Jabal Aqel Al Bab listed the names of the victims however did not attribute the shelling to any belligerent. Smart News, however, reported Turkish airstrikes on Al Baza’a that day without mentioning civilian harm. LCCSY, on
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September 17, 2017
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الحصيبة, Husaybah, Al Anbar, IraqLocal media reported on the death of six civilians, and dozens wounded following alleged US-led Coalition airstrikes on Husaybah, west of Anbar. An initial report was released by Yaqin, which suspected the Coalition had targeted “villages on the border between Syria and Iraq”. A’maq [ISIS propaganda] then reported: US shelling killed six and wounded ten
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February 2, 2015
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الشدادي, Shadadi, Al Hassakah, SyriaMajor coalition air raids on the oil fields around Shadadi reportedly led to the deaths of up to four non-combatants. Residents described a significant attack, with one site reporting: “Among the most prominent oil fields targeted were Al Rawees and Al Howyaziah east of Shadadi. The fires are also still burning in Kabiba close to
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September 29, 2016
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جرجناز, Jarjanaz, Idlib, SyriaBetween four and six civilians were reportedly killed and up to 20 more wounded in alleged Russian or regime airstrikes on Jarjanaz near Idlib. Step News, News from Damascus and Syria News Desk attributed the event to the Assad regime. Meanwhile, Qasioun, Smart News and Syriansnews claimed the strikes were conducted by Russia. Halab News
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July 12, 2019
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أريحا, Ariha, Idlib, SyriaAlleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes struck the cities of Idlib, Ma`ra al-Nu’man and Ariha in the north of Idlib, killing a combined total of six civilians including three children and two women and wounding up to 40. According to Syrian Network for Human Rights blamed the Syrian regime and reported that their warplanes fired
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September 10, 2016
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الرقة, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, SyriaFive to six civilians died when a Coalition drone strike targeted a car allegedly belonging to members of Deash in the al Jameli neighborhood of Raqqa, according to local sources. CENTCOM later conceded that “near Ar Raqqah, Syria, during a strike against an ISIL target, it is assessed that five civilians were killed.” The Syrian
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December 14, 2018
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حاوي السوسة, Hawi Al Soussa, Deir Ezzor, SyriaLocal sources reported a “massacre” caused by “several missiles directed at the area Hawi Al-Soussa”. All sources blamed the Coalition. The alleged airstrike reportedly targeted a house inhabited by displaced persons, and killed a number of civilians, including women and children. No exact numbers were reported. Step News for example noted that Coalition missiles “targeted a
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September 13, 2017
LOCATION
قرية الجنينة, Genina, Deir Ezzor, SyriaSources on the ground reported that six civilians were killed and a further 10 were injured in an airstrike allegedly conducted by Russian forces on the village of Genina on September 13th 2017. According to the Smart News Agency, “Witnesses confirmed the killing of six civilians and wounding ten people this morning, air bomb likely
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June 27, 2017
LOCATION
ﺟﻨﺎﺓ, Janat, Al Hassakah, SyriaA family of six civilians were reportedly killed in airstrikes in Janat village, however assertions as to who was responsible were contested. Five sources who reported the incident alleged that the Coalition was responsible. However @KhabourNews claimed that Russia was to blame.
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July 16, 2017
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الصبحة, Al Subha, Deir Ezzor, SyriaThree 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