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Incident Code
CI469
Location
الموصل: غرب/الجانب الأيمن, Mosul Airport, Nineveh, Iraq
In an incident not previously tracked by Airwars, the Coalition said in its July report that an allegation on social media of civilian casualties had been assessed as Not Credible. According to the report “Feb. 19, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via social media report: No Coalition strikes were conducted on that day in the geographic…
Summary
Published
19 February 2017
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
19 February 2017
Incident Code
CI470
Location
المدينة القديمة, Mosul, Old City, Nineveh, Iraq
In a further incident not previously tracked by Airwars, the Coalition said in its July report that an allegation on social media of civilian casualties at Old Mosul had been assessed as Not Credible. According to the report “Feb. 19, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via social media report: No Coalition strikes were conducted on that…
Summary
Published
19 February 2017
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
19 February 2017
Incident Code
CS509
Location
منبج, Manbij, Aleppo, Syria
In an incident previously untracked by Airwars, the Coalition stated in April that its aircraft had not been involved in a civilian casualty event alleged by an NGO. According to the report: “Feb. 19, 2018, near Manbij, Syria, via NGO report: No Coalition strikes were conducted on that day in the geographic area of the…
Summary
Published
19 February 2017
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
17 February 2017
Incident Code
CS502
Location
Al Tabqah, Qaryah, Raqqa, Syria
In an incident not previously tracked by Airwars, on April 1st 2017 the Coalition said it had concluded an assessment on social media claims of civilian harm “near al Tabqah, Syria”. According to the Coalition report, “6. Feb. 17, 2017, near Al Tabqah, Syria, via social media report: After a review of available information it…
Summary
Published
17 February 2017
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
Incident Code
CS496
Location
near Tabaqah, Syria
Summary
Published
16 February 2017
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
Incident Code
CS499
Location
near Raqqah, Syria
Summary
Published
16 February 2017
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
14 February 2017
Incident Code
CI460
Location
Mosul, Airport, Nineveh, Iraq
Summary
Published
14 February 2017
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
14 February 2017
Incident Code
CS493
Location
Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria
In an alleged civilian casualty event not previously tracked by Airwars, the Coalition announced in June 2017 that it had assessed a reported event near Raqqa as Non Credible, based on an assessment of video evidence. According to the June report “Feb. 14, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via social media report: After a review of…
Summary
Published
14 February 2017
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
13 February 2017
Incident Code
CS488
Location
جسر المغلة, Al Maghla bridge, Raqqa, Syria
According to a single source, two civilian workers died when the bridge they were repairing was targeted n a Coalition airstrike. Smart News reported that “Two workers were killed and others wounded on Monday, after bombing by aircraft from the international coalition at Al Maghla bridge during maintenance work in the city of Raqqa, according…
Summary
Published
13 February 2017
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
11 February 2017
Incident Code
CS485
Location
حمرة بويتية, Hamra Bouwaitiya, Raqqa, Syria
A single source reported the deaths of seven civilians following US-led Coalition raids on a number of villages surrounding Raqqa. According to Smart News “a medical source, confirmed the arrival of seven dead civilians to the hospital and 14 wounded, including women and children in a critical condition, due to targeting by coalition aircraft the…
Summary
Published
11 February 2017
Civilians reported killed
7
Civilians reported injured
14
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
Incident Code
CI452
Location
near Mosul, Iraq
Summary
Published
8 February 2017
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
4 February 2017
Incident Code
CI448
Location
Mosul, Nineveh, Iraq
In an incident not previously tracked by Airwars, the Coalition reported in April that a self-assessment had concluded no civilian casualties had occured in a February 4th action at Mosul. According to the report: “Feb. 4, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via self-report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that…
Summary
Published
4 February 2017
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
3 February 2017
Incident Code
CI447
Location
Al Abyad, Nineveh, Iraq
In an incident not previously tracked by Airwars, the Coalition reported in April that a self-assessment had concluded no civilian casualties had occured in a February 3rd action at Mosul. According to the report: “Feb. 3, 2017, near Al-Abyad, Iraq, via self-report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that…
Summary
Published
3 February 2017
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
Incident Code
CS473
Location
Deir Ezzor, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Summary
Published
3 February 2017
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
31 January 2017
Incident Code
CS467
Location
القطعة, Al Qata, Deir Ezzor, Syria
One person was reported killed in an alleged Coalition strike on al Qata – though it was not clear whether they were a civilian or a combatant. According to the Syrian Observatory, “warplanes believed to be affiliated to the International coalition targeted places in the desert of the town of Qata eastern Deir Ezzor, which…
Summary
Published
31 January 2017
Civilians reported killed
0–1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
Incident Code
CS456
Location
near Al-Tabqah, Raqqa, Syria
Summary
Published
22 January 2017
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
17 January 2017
Incident Code
CI431
Location
الرشيدية, Mosul, Al-Rashidiyah, Nineveh, Iraq
Summary
Published
17 January 2017
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
10 January 2017
Incident Code
CI411
Location
الموصل, Mosul, Nineveh, Iraq
In a previously unknown incident or incidents, the Coalition concluded after self-reporting by personnel that no civilians had been killed or injured in Coalition strikes on Mosul on January 10th. According to a March 4th statement, two separate incidents of concern occurred. In the first it was assessed that “no civilians were harmed in this…
Summary
Published
10 January 2017
Civilians reported killed
0–1
Civilians reported injured
0–1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
Incident Code
CI383
Location
الانتصار, Mosul, Intisar, Nineveh, Iraq
Summary
Published
30 December 2016
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
25 December 2016
Incident Code
CI376
Location
البعاج, Al Baaj, Nineveh, Iraq
Local media and the area’s MP reported that 20 civilians were killed and 55 injured after unknown aircraft targeted Al Baaj city west of Mosul. According to Zahid Kotuna, the elected MP for the area, an unknown warplane carried out a fierce air strike on the densely populated civilian town of Baaj 140 km west…
Summary
Published
25 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
20
Civilians reported injured
55
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
8 December 2016
Incident Code
CI365
Location
تل عفر, Tall Afar, Nineveh, Iraq
Yaqein reported that more than 40 civilians, including civilians, were killed in Iraqi government bombing. Citing a source, they said that there were 42 victims. Al Hadath, citing the Iraqi Ministry of Defense, also cited government airstrikes in Tel Abtah, but said that they killed 42 terrorists, and destroyed three cars, one carrying members of…
Summary
Published
8 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
42
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
7 December 2016
Incident Code
CI364
Location
القائم, Al Qa'im, Al Anbar, Iraq
At least 60 civilians were killed and as many as 100 injured in a series of airstrikes in al Qaim, according to reports. However, the alleged Coalition later denied responsibility. Iraqi Spring Media Center said that 60 civilians were killed and 100 injured in an Iraqi government bombing that targeted al Qaim. A report posted…
Summary
Published
7 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
60–120
Civilians reported injured
100
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
1 December 2016
Incident Code
CI358
Location
القائم, Al Qa'im, Al Anbar, Iraq
Fifteen civilians were reported killed and 8 wounded in an alleged Coalition raid, according to local sources. Yaqein said that 15 civilians, including women and children, were killed in a Coalition strike that hit homes. Iraqi Spring Media Center also reported that 15 civilians were killed and that 8 were injured. They too blamed the…
Summary
Published
1 December 2016
Civilians reported killed
15
Civilians reported injured
8
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
28 November 2016
Incident Code
CI353
Location
الموصل, Mosul, Nineveh, Iraq
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
22 November 2016
Incident Code
CI346
Location
الموصل, Mosul, old bridge, Nineveh, Iraq
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
15 November 2016
Incident Code
CI340
Location
الموصل, Mosul, Airport and Gizlani camp, Nineveh, Iraq
In January 2017 the Coalition issued a statement denying responsibility for alleged civilian casualties in Mosul six weeks earlier. Nov. 15, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that no civilians were harmed in this strike, the Coalition noted. A senior official later informed Airwars that the…
Summary
Published
15 November 2016
Civilians reported killed
0–1
Civilians reported injured
0–1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
23 October 2016
Incident Code
CI305
Location
بخديدا (Bakhdida), Qaraqosh, Nineveh, Iraq
The Coalition announced it was conducting an assessment of a possible civilian casualty event: Currently, three reports received in October are still being assessed… 3. Oct. 23, 2016, near Qaraqosh and Hasana, Iraq. A Coalition report issued the following month noted: Oct. 23, 2016, near Qaraqosh and Hasana, Iraq: Insufficient information provided or available to…
Summary
Published
23 October 2016
Civilians reported injured
0–1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
21 October 2016
Incident Code
CI301
Location
داقوق, Duquq, Kirkuk, Iraq
At least 15 civilians – most or all women – were killed and 45 or more wounded by an airstrike which hit a Shi’ite shrine in Duquq, according to local sources. The Coalition later categorically denied that it was responsible for the event, with Iraqi aircraft most likely at fault. Local official Amir Huda Karam…
Summary
Published
21 October 2016
Civilians reported killed
15
Civilians reported injured
45–50
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
6 October 2016
Incident Code
CS331
Location
الشدادي, Shadadi, Al Hassakah, Syria
In a likely separate incident to the one listed above, the Coalition reported the following in its February 2017 civilian casualty report: “Oct. 6, 2016, near Al Shadadi, Syria, via self-report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that no civilians were harmed in this strike.”
Summary
Published
6 October 2016
Civilians reported killed
0–1
Civilians reported injured
0–1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
6 October 2016
Incident Code
CS332
Location
ﺣﻠﺐ, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
In a previously unknown incident, on December 1st, 2016 the Coalition said it had concluded an assessment on claims of civilian harm: “(12.) Oct. 6, 2016, near Aleppo, Syria: No Coalition strikes were conducted on that day in the geographical area.“ Airwars researchers have so far identified no known public allegations of civilians killed or…
Summary
Published
6 October 2016
Civilians reported killed
0–1
Civilians reported injured
0–1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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