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Incident Date

17 October 2017

Incident Codes

CS1645 RS2642

Location

Abu Kamal, Al Masriya roundabout, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Between eight and nine civilians died in an airstrike on the al Masriya roundabout in Abu Kamal, according to local media – though sources at the time were conflicted as to whether the US-led Coalition or Russia was responsible. In September 2019 the Coalition accepted responsibility for this incident. Its monthly civilian casualty report noted:…

Summary

Published
17 October 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
8–9
Civilians reported injured
12–36
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Russian Military, U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

17 October 2017

Incident Code

CI871

Location

القائم, Al Qaim, Al Anbar, Iraq
In an incident not previously tracked by Airwars, the Coalition later confirmed the death of one civilian in an event near Al Qaim, Iraq. Their December 2017 civilian casualty report noted: "During a Coalition strike which destroyed one ISIS VBIED production facility, two ISIS support buildings and ISIS weapons cache it was assessed that one…

Summary

Published
17 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

12 October 2017

Incident Code

CS1621a

Location

البدو, Baidou, Raqqa, Syria
Local media reported that between 25 and 35 or more civilians died in US-led Coalition airstrikes carried out at midday which struck two residential buildings in Al Badou neighbourhood, Raqqa. Despite this, Amnesty field research has since been conducted which only reported the deaths of 16 civilians, spread over two strikes. The Coalition initially confirmed…

Summary

Published
12 October 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
10
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

12 October 2017

Incident Code

CS1621

Location

البدو, Baidou, Raqqa, Syria
Local media reported that between 25 and 35 or more civilians died in US-led Coalition airstrikes carried out at midday which struck two residential buildings in Al Badou neighbourhood, Raqqa. Despite this, Amnesty field research has since been conducted which only reported the deaths of 16 civilians, spread over two strikes. The Coalition initially confirmed…

Summary

Published
12 October 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
6
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

10 October 2017

Incident Code

CI868

Location

Al Qaim, Al Anbar, Iraq
In December 2017, the Coalition reported having unintentionally killed a civilian in an event previously unreported by Airwars. It stated: "Oct. 10, 2017 near Al Qaim, Iraq via self-report. During a Coalition strike which destroyed a building being used as an ISIS headquarters it was assessed that one civilian was unintentionally injured when they inadvertently…

Summary

Published
10 October 2017
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

5 October 2017

Incident Code

CI864a

Location

القائم‎, Al Qaim, Al Anbar, Iraq
In an incident not previously reported, the Coalition later confirmed the death of one civilian in an event near Al Qaim. Their December 2017 civilian casualty report noted: "During a Coalition strike against an ISIS weapon’s facility it was assessed that one civilian was unintentionally killed." On the same day in Al Qaim, Airwars monitored a…

Summary

Published
5 October 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

3 October 2017

Incident Code

CS1575

Location

near Al Hadin, Syria, Deir Ezzor, Syria
In an incident not previously tracked by Airwars, the Coalition later confirmed the injury of a civilian in an event near Al Hadin, Syria. Their December 2017 civilian casualty report noted: "During a Coalition strike which killed a high-level ISIS leader, destroyed one ISIS vehicle it was assessed that one civilian was unintentionally injured." In…

Summary

Published
3 October 2017
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

2 October 2017

Incident Code

CS1567

Location

‏العشارة‬, near Al Asharah, Syria, Deir Ezzor, Syria
In an incident not previously tracked by Airwars, the Coalition later confirmed the injury of a civilian in an event near Al Asharah, Syria. Their December 2017 civilian casualty report noted: "During a Coalition strike which destroyed ISIS vehicle and equipment it was assessed that one civilian was unintentionally injured." In July 2019, the Coalition…

Summary

Published
2 October 2017
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

25 September 2017

Incident Code

CI855

Location

الجماهير, Al Jamahir, Al Anbar, Iraq
In an incident not previously tracked by Airwars, the Coalition later confirmed the injury of one civilian in an event near Al Jamahir, Iraq. Their December 2017 civilian casualty report noted: "During a Coalition strike which destroyed an ISIS headquarters, it was assessed that one civilian was unintentionally injured." In July 2019, the Coalition provided…

Summary

Published
25 September 2017
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

25 September 2017

Incident Code

CS1525

Location

البوكمال, Abu Kamal, Deir Ezzor, Syria
At least one civilian was killed with perhaps four or more additional casualties after a Coalition airstike near Al Hana hospital in Abu Kamal, according to local media. While a number of sources didn’t identify the culprit, at least two attributed the incident to the US-led Coalition. In July 2018 the alliance accepted responsibility for…

Summary

Published
25 September 2017
Civilians reported killed
3–4
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

22 September 2017

Incident Code

CS1517

Location

near As Safiyah, Syria, Deir Ezzor, Syria
In an incident not previously tracked by Airwars, the Coalition later confirmed the death of one civilian and the injury of another in an event near As Safiyah, Syria. Their February 2018 civilian casualty report noted, "The Coalition conducted a strike which destroyed a bridge across a canal being used by Daesh to move vehicle-borne…

Summary

Published
22 September 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

18 September 2017

Incident Code

CS1505

Location

المرشدة, Al Mrashda, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Four to six civilians including one woman, displaced from Iraq, and three to five children were reported killed in an airstrike on al Mrashda village near al Boukamal. The Coalition admitted responsibility for six deaths in the event in February 2020, with the US military conceding its role three months later. JFL at the time…

Summary

Published
18 September 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
6
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

14 September 2017

Incident Code

USYEMTr102-C

Location

القوز, Al Qawz junction, Abyan, Yemen
A US drone strike killed at least two alleged AQAP militants on a motorcycle at Al Qawz junction, Mudiyah district of Abyan governorate, on the night of September 14th 2017. However it was also reported that a passing vehicle was damaged, causing civilian injuries. More than three years later, in response to Airwars publishing its…

Summary

Published
14 September 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike (Drone Strike)
Infrastructure
Vehicle (Motorcycle)
Civilians reported injured
2
Military actors reported killed
2–3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S. Forces
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Incident Date

13 September 2017

Incident Code

CI845

Location

Anah and Rawah, Al Anbar, Iraq
A single source, Yaqin, alleged the US-led Coalition conducted airstrikes in the areas of Anah and Rawah, Anbar province resulting in civilian harm. According to the report, airstrikes and/ or artillery strikes resulted in civilians casualties and caused physical damage. The report noted that an unknown number of people were injured and civilian homes damaged.…

Summary

Published
13 September 2017
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

9 September 2017

Incident Code

CS1457a

Location

البوكمال, Abu Kamal, Deir Ezzor, Syria
In an incident not previously tracked by Airwars, the Coalition later confirmed the death of a civilian and the injury of three others in an event near Abu Kamal. Their February 2018 civilian casualty report noted: "During a Coalition strike that destroyed Daesh weapons facility under and headquarters one civilian was unintentionally killed and three…

Summary

Published
9 September 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

7 September 2017

Incident Code

CI839

Location

عنه, Anah, near Rafidain Bank, Al Anbar, Iraq
Yaqein reported on the aerial bombardment of International Alliance aircraft on the districts of Anah, injuring 7 civilians. However, in two later reports, the news agency stated that the Iraqi army launched air raids targeting residential areas. The US-led Coalition later accepted responsibility for the event, saying it had unintentionally injured seven civilians. The Iraqi…

Summary

Published
7 September 2017
Civilians reported injured
7
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

4 September 2017

Incident Code

CS1441

Location

Raqqa city: Traffic Park, Raqqa, Syria
At least one man was locally reported killed following alleged artillery shelling near the Traffic Park in Raqqa. Both the Coalition and the US individually later admitted responsibility According to local reports at the time, father of six Abdul Ghani Ahmed al-Yusuf al-Bashir was killed when a shell fell near Traffic Park. While some sources…

Summary

Published
4 September 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

25 August 2017

Incident Code

CS1416

Location

National Hospital and in the vicinity of Naim roundabout and Al Amasi Street, Raqqa, Raqqa, Syria
Local media reported “artillery shelling” targeted the National Hospital and the vicinity of the roundabout Naim and Al-Amasi Street in Raqqa City. Sources referred to “news of martyrs” but did not list the number or details of alleged civilian casualties. Airwars understands that only the US-led Coalition have access to artillery in Raqqa. See also…

Summary

Published
25 August 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

23 August 2017

Incident Code

CI834

Location

الكرابلة, Mahdi school area of Karabla, Al Anbar, Iraq
Five civilians, including three women, were reported killed following airstrikes on Karabla. In particular, the Mahdi School was said to have been hit. Sources described heavy shelling by warplanes. While the Yagein news agency referred to government aircraft as the perpetrators, it was not clear from other reports who was responsible for the strike, however.…

Summary

Published
23 August 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
5
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

22 August 2017

Incident Code

CS1398

Location

Sukhani neighbourhood, near Hani mosque, Raqqa, Syria
In a major casualty incident, as many as between 33 and 60 civilians, including many women and children, died following US-led Coalition airstrikes on Al-Sakhani, Raqqa. Almost a year later the US-led alliance accepted responsibility for 33 deaths. According to Baladi, the strike was near the Al-Hani mosque, while Qasioun reported that one of the…

Summary

Published
22 August 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
33–60
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

20 August 2017

Incident Code

CS1394

Location

المرور, Ar Raqqah: Mouroor neighbourhood, Raqqa, Syria
Coalition air raids on Raqqa resulted in the deaths of 9 civilians, including 4 children. The US-led alliance later admitted responsibility for the deaths, following an Amnesty International field investigation. Amnesty researchers interviewed Munira Hashish who lost 18 members of her family, nine of whom were killed in a Coalition air strike. She stated: “It…

Summary

Published
20 August 2017
Civilians reported killed
9
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

20 August 2017

Incident Code

CS1400

Location

الرقة‎, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria
In an incident not previously tracked by Airwars, the Coalition later confirmed the death of one civilian near Raqqa, Syria. Their October 2017 civilian casualty report noted: "During a Coalition strike that destroyed an ISIS weapons cache, it was assessed that one civilian was unintentionally killed.” In July 2019 the Coalition provided Airwars with the…

Summary

Published
20 August 2017
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

20 August 2017

Incident Code

CI832

Location

تل عفر, Tal Afar, Nineveh, Iraq
In an incident not previously tracked by Airwars, the Coalition later confirmed the deaths of two civilians in an incident near Tal Afar, Iraq. Their January 2018 civilian casualty report noted "During a Coalition strike which killed at least two ISIS members and destroyed an ISIS indirect fire weapon system being prepared to fire it…

Summary

Published
20 August 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

19 August 2017

Incident Code

CI831

Location

تلعفر, Tal Afar, Nineveh, Iraq
In an incident not previously tracked by Airwars, the Coalition later confirmed the deaths of five civilians in an event near Tal Afar, Iraq. Their October 2017 civilian casualty report noted: "During a Coalition strike that destroyed an ISIS headquarters structure, it was assessed that five civilians were unintentionally killed." In July 2019 the Coalition…

Summary

Published
19 August 2017
Civilians reported killed
5
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

17 August 2017

Incident Code

CS1382

Location

الملاهي, Malahi, Raqqa, Syria
In a major civilian casualty incident, up to 20 civilians reportedly died following alleged US-led Coalition attacks on the Malahi area in Raqqa. The Coalition later confirmed having unintentionally killed three and injured nine in this strike. Local media reported on the death of 15 or more civilians after “Muawiya bin Abi Sufian” school was…

Summary

Published
17 August 2017
Infrastructure
Education
Civilians reported killed
15–20
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

16 August 2017

Incident Code

CS1375

Location

West of Mu'Taz Street, Raqqa, Syria
Up to 30 civilians including women and children died and dozens more were wounded in a Coalition airstrike on the area west of Al-Mu’taz Street in Raqqa, according to local media. The Coalition later confirmed having unintentionally injured two civilians in this strike. All sources attributed the event to the US-led Coalition, with a number…

Summary

Published
16 August 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
13–30
Civilians reported injured
12–36
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

13 August 2017

Incident Code

CS1368

Location

فردوس, Ar Raqqah: Fardous neighbourhood, Raqqa, Syria
Twelve civilians died and six more were wounded in Coalition air or artillery strikes on Raqqa, according to local media. The action was later confirmed to be a British airstrike. In February 2019, the Coalition accepted responsibility for the event, noting: "Coalition aircraft engaged ISIS fighters utilizing a mortar system in a building used as…

Summary

Published
13 August 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
9–11
Civilians reported injured
6
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

13 August 2017

Incident Code

CS1370

Location

الرقة‎, near Raqqah, Syria, Raqqa, Syria
In an incident not previously tracked by Airwars, the Coalition later confirmed the deaths of two civilians in an event near Raqqa. Their October 2017 civilian casualty report noted: "During a Coalition strike that engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS-held building, it was assessed that two civilians were unintentionally killed.” Airwars had…

Summary

Published
13 August 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

13 August 2017

Incident Code

CS1371

Location

near Raqqah, Syria, Raqqa, Syria
In an incident not previously tracked by Airwars, the Coalition later confirmed the deaths of three civilians and the injury of another. Their October 2017 civilian casualty report noted: "During a Coalition strike that engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a logistics node, it was assessed that three civilians were unintentionally killed and one…

Summary

Published
13 August 2017
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date

11 August 2017

Incident Code

CS1363

Location

Al Na'im area, Raqqa, Syria
Multiple local sources reported that there had been an “escalation of civilian martyrs” following alleged artillery shelling on the Na’im area of Raqqa. This was later confirmed to have been a US airstrike. Raqqa News Post for example reported at the time: "#Urgent : # Ar Raqqa The fall of artillery shells on the area…

Summary

Published
11 August 2017
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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