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Incident Date
29 November 2016
Incident Code
CI354
Location
Rawa [exact location], Al Anbar, Iraq
راوة
At least 10 members of one family were reported killed by an alleged Coalition raid, according to local sources. Iraqi Spring reported that a man, a woman and 8 children from a single family were killed by a Coalition attack on civilian homes in Rawa. Several other outlets also reported between 9-10 dead from the…
Summary
Published
29 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
10–11
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
29 November 2016
Incident Code
CI355
Location
Mosul, South, Nineveh, Iraq
الموصل
Sixteen civilians, including women and children, were killed in the alleged Coalition raid in the south of Mosul, according to a single source – Iraqi Spring Media Center. Amsiraq published pictures of damaged buildings in south Iraq which it said had been caused by Coalition and government shelling. There was no mention of civilian casualties.…
Summary
Published
29 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
16
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
28 November 2016
Incident Code
CI353
Location
Mosul, Nineveh, Iraq
الموصل
In an alleged incident previously unknown to Airwars, the Coalition noted in January 2017 that Nov. 28, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq: No Coalition strikes were conducted on structures in the geographic area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties. A senior official later informed Airwars that the alleged incident had come to light as…
Summary
Published
28 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
0–1
Civilians reported injured
0–1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
28 November 2016
Incident Code
CS399
Location
Al Hissiyan, Deir Ezzor, Syria
منطقة الحسيان
One to two civilians were reported killed in a Coalition strike on the al Hussian area of the al Bukamal desert. One young male civilian victim was named as Ahmad Fahid Hamoud (or al Kijja/ Kajia). Syria 2011 named Mohammad Fahid as killed – who may or may not be the same person. Only Euphrates…
Summary
Published
28 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
1–2
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
27 November 2016
Incident Code
CS398
Location
Hawi, Deir Ezzor, Syria
الحاوي
A Coalition raid on oil infrastructure at Hawi in the Zebain area killed three civilians, according to multiple reports. The Coalition later confirmed the incident. According to Deir Ezzor 24 and others, those killed died when oil burners (primitive refineries) were targeted. Syria News Desk reported that “international coalition planes launched raids on primitive refineries…
Summary
Published
27 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
7
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
26 November 2016
Incident Code
CI350
Location
Mosul, industrial district, Nineveh, Iraq
الصناعة
Fourteen or more people were reported killed and 35 injured following the alleged Coalition bombing, according to local sources. Multiple social media accounts, including @IQsunni, reported identical reports, stating that 14 people were killed and 35 injured as a result of a US airstrike on an industrial area in Mosul. Another tweet, by @zyaad_alsenjar, wrote…
Summary
Published
26 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
14–18
Civilians reported injured
35
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
26 November 2016
Incident Code
CI351
Location
Mosul, Karama, Nineveh, Iraq
Local sources said one civilian was killed by Unknown bombing in Karama neighbourhood east of Mosul. Airwars's researcher contacted Zareen Ali, the victim relative who published the death event post and Ali had confirmed that bombing was by Daesh mortars. In their June 2020 civilian casualty report, the US-led Coalition assessed reports that they were responsible…
Summary
Published
26 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
26 November 2016
Incident Code
CI352
Location
Mosul, Nineveh, Iraq
الموصل
In an incident previously unknown to Airwars, the Coalition later confirmed the deaths of two civilians near Mosul. Their January 2017 civilian casualty report noted "During a strike on ISIL fighters and a technical vehicle it is assessed that two civilians were unintentionally killed by the munition’s strike blast." A senior official later informed Airwars…
Summary
Published
26 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
26 November 2016
Incident Code
CS397
Location
Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria
الرقة
In an incident previously unknown to Airwars, the Coalition later confirmed the death of a civilian in Raqqa. Their January 2017 civilian casualty reported noted "During a strike on ISIL fighters in a moving vehicle it is assessed that one civilian pedestrian was unintentionally killed by the munition’s strike blast.” In July 2019, the Coalition…
Summary
Published
26 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
25 November 2016
Incident Code
CS394
Location
Qortoba, Raqqa, Syria
قرطبة
Four civilians were killed in a reported afternoon airstrike on Qortoba village, as a heavy Coalition/ SDF campaign against ISIL continued. Al A’Amaq Media reported two deaths initially. According to Syria News Desk, “Coalition aircraft bombed three houses in the centre of Qahtaniyah, killing four civilians including a child, and injuring more than 14 others,…
Summary
Published
25 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
7–14
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
25 November 2016
Incident Code
CS395
Location
Al Rutba, Raqqa, Syria
الرطبة
Two unnamed civilians were reported killed by an alleged Coalition airstrike on al Rutba. According to Shaam News, “two civilians were martyred by the bombing of the international coalition aircraft on al Rutba village north of Raqqa.” Al Araby al Jadid also reported that “Civilians were killed and wounded in raids by the international coalition…
Summary
Published
25 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
Incident Code
CS392
Location
Al Killi, Raqqa, Syria
الكلي
Between four and six civilians reportedly died when the Coalition allegedly struck the funeral of two civilian males killed in the village of al Killi the day earlier. According to Raqqa is Being Slaughtered, “4 women were killed and others wounded following a raid by the international coalition on a house in mourning in al…
Summary
Published
24 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
4–6
Civilians reported injured
13
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
24 November 2016
Incident Code
CS393
Location
Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria
الرقة
Two named cousins died in a reported Coalition airstrike on the vicinity of Raqqa. Deir Hafer al Hadath said that the men died when unsidentified warplanes targeted a ‘refugee camp’ near Raqqa.
Summary
Published
24 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
24 November 2016
Incident Code
CS391
Location
Marat, Deir Ezzor, Syria
قرية مراط
In a report which may be confused in part with event CS390 in Maarat, warplanes struck Marat – apparently for the second time in 24 hours – killing up to five civilians. Free Deir Ezzor Radio reported that “warplanes launch two raids targeting the villages of Marat – the raids were in the same area…
Summary
Published
24 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
1–5
Civilians reported injured
0–4
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
24 November 2016
Incident Code
CI348
Location
Mosul, Nineveh, Iraq
الموصل
There were claims by local sources that as many as 70 civilian casualties occurred in Mosul as a result of Coalition strikes, ISIL bombardment or Iraq Army actions. Iraqi Spring Media Center reported that 70 civilians were killed or wounded by “either” the Coalition or Iraqi government artillery. Other reports put the toll lower, including…
Summary
Published
24 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
6
Civilians reported injured
35–65
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
24 November 2016
Incident Code
CI349
Location
Mosul, Algeria Street, Nineveh, Iraq
شارع الجزائر
A single outlet, Iraqyoon News, cited local sources and reported on Facebook that four civil defence employees were killed by an alleged Coalition strike on Algeria Street in the east of Mosul. In a January 2nd 2017 statement which may refer to this or the previous event, the Coalition noted: Nov. 24, 2016, near Mosul,…
Summary
Published
24 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
4
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
23 November 2016
Incident Code
CS390
Location
Marat, Deir Ezzor, Syria
قرية مراط
In confused reporting, both Russia and the Coalition were blamed for the deaths of between 4 and 5 civilians at Marat (see also the next report.) According to Euphrates Post (which like all sources did not attribute responsibility) the home of Thabet al Darwish was targeted by warplanes killing five family members: “two women and…
Summary
Published
23 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
4–5
Civilians reported injured
7
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
23 November 2016
Incident Code
CS389
Location
Al Killi, Raqqa, Syria
الكلي
Two brothers were killed and other civilians injured in a reported Coalition airstrike on al Killi. According to a local blogger the attack took place at 1am. A further three or more civilians reportedly died at the mens’ funerals the following day.
Summary
Published
23 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
4
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
23 November 2016
Incident Code
CS388
Location
Maysalon Farms, Raqqa, Syria
مزرعة ميسلون
As many as 25 civilians were reported killed following alleged Coalition evening airstrikes in the Maysalon farmlands area north of Raqqa. The Syrian Observatory reported two civilian deaths from Coalition actions – while others placed the death toll at 10, 16 and even 25. According to Step News, those killed were internally displaced peple from…
Summary
Published
23 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
2–25
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
23 November 2016
Incident Code
CI347
Location
Mosul, Qadishiyah and Zahra, Nineveh, Iraq
القادسية
Shelling and airstrikes killed 6 civilians and 30 wounded in eastern Mosul, according to local reports. Reports in Iraq News Center and Al Jazeera referenced dead and wounded civilians in eastern Mosul but did not contain casualty figures. Iraqi Spring Media Center reported that 6 people died and 30 were injured in shelling in east…
Summary
Published
23 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
6
Civilians reported injured
30
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
22 November 2016
Incident Code
CI346
Location
Mosul, old bridge, Nineveh, Iraq
الموصل
Local sources said that Coalition airstrikes targeted third bridge inside Mosul. As a result, one civilian killed and identified by name. No additional details are presently known.
Summary
Published
22 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
0–1
Civilians reported injured
0–1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
22 November 2016
Incident Code
CS386
Location
`Abbarah, Raqqa, Syria
العبارة
A 20-year old non-combatant male named as Mohammad al Juma’a al Gaddou was killed in a reported Coalition strike on al I’bara, according to two sources. No additional details are presently known.
Summary
Published
22 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
22 November 2016
Incident Codes
CS387 TS014
Location
Sab Wayran, Aleppo, Syria
صابويران
Two girls died in a reported Turkish or Coalition airstrike on the village of Sab Wayran near Aleppo, Syria. Manbij Military Council (linked to the SDF) reported that “two sisters were martyred from the family of Ahmad al Rashid Beish Illo after Turkish occupation planes raided their home in the village of Sab Wayran." It added…
Summary
Published
22 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
4
Military Actor
Turkish Military
,
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
22 November 2016
Incident Code
CI345
Location
Tall Afar, Nineveh, Iraq
تل عفر
At least 15 civilians were killed and 33 injured by either Coalition or Iraqi airstrikes, according to local sources. The Coalition later denied any role in the incident. Al Jazeera cited local medical sources and reported that 15 civilians were killed and 33 others injured by Iraqi Air Force and Coalition airstrikes in Tal Afar.…
Summary
Published
22 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
15
Civilians reported injured
33
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
21 November 2016
Incident Code
CS384
Location
Bia'as, Raqqa, Syria
بعاص
One civilian was reported killed in an alleged Coalition strike on Bi’as. According to Syria News Desk, “a civilian was killed and six others injured this morning, due to coalition aircraft targeted with three raids the village of Ba’as in northern Raqqa.” Raqqa News named the victim.
Summary
Published
21 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
6
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
21 November 2016
Incident Code
CS385
Location
Masra'at al Assadiya, Raqqa, Syria
مزرعة الأسدية
Three civilians were said to have been killed in a reported Coalition raid on Mazra’at al Assidiya. The Syrian Network reported that “three civilians died due to International Coalition warplanes missiles fired on Mazra’a Al Asadeya village in Raqqa governorate northern suburbs, November 21, 2016.” In what may be a linked incident, the Network also…
Summary
Published
21 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
3
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
21 November 2016
Incident Code
CS383
Location
Al Salhiya, Raqqa, Syria
الصالحية
A dawn Coalition airstrike on the village of al Salhiyeh killed at least nine civilians – most from one family. The Coalition has since admitted two civilian deaths in the attack. ISIL’s media wing said the target of the raid was a cotton factory in the village, where three workers also died. Ara News cited…
Summary
Published
21 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
9–10
Civilians reported injured
13
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
19 November 2016
Incident Code
CS382
Location
`Abbarah, Raqqa, Syria
العبارة
A named mother and child were killed and five civilians injured in a reported Coalition airstrike on al I’bara. According to Raqqa is Being Slaughtered, Khatoun Shawwaz al Hamoud and her young son Hamad died when the Coalition targeted their village. The Syrian Observatory reported that the airstrikes also displaced other civilians from the village.…
Summary
Published
19 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
5
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
19 November 2016
Incident Code
CS380
Location
Tall al Samin, Raqqa, Syria
تل السمن
ISIL’s media wing was among those reporting the deaths of five civilians in an alleged Coalition air raid on Tal al Samin. According to Al A’Amaq, “five people were killed after their home was targeted with an air raid in the village of Tal al Samin Janoubi, north of Raqqa.” However, heavy artlllery strikes were…
Summary
Published
19 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
5
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
19 November 2016
Incident Code
CS381
Location
Bia'as, Raqqa, Syria
بعاص
Between 8 and 11 civilians died in what both the Syrian Network and Syrian Observatory called a ‘massacre’ – following alleged Coalition strikes on Bia’as. According to Shaam News Network, “clashes [between ISIL and SDF] have moved into the centre of Tal Al Samin where international coalition aircraft, has launched dozens of air raids on…
Summary
Published
19 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
8–11
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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