Military Reports

Military Reports

UK MoD for June 20, 2018 – June 21, 2018
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Report Date

June 21, 2018

Wednesday 20 June – Typhoons attacked a cave containing stockpiled weapons, in western Iraq…Intelligence indicated that Daesh had a stockpile of weapons hidden inside a cave in a remote area of the western Iraqi desert; a pair of Paveway-armed Typhoon FGR4s therefore attacked on Wednesday 20 June, as part of the continuing effort to eradicate any attempts by the terrorists to resume operations within the country.

Report Date

June 21, 2018

Wednesday 20 June – Typhoons attacked a cave containing stockpiled weapons, in western Iraq...Intelligence indicated that Daesh had a stockpile of weapons hidden inside a cave in a remote area of the western Iraqi desert; a pair of Paveway-armed Typhoon FGR4s therefore attacked on Wednesday 20 June, as part of the continuing effort to eradicate any attempts by the terrorists to resume operations within the country.

UK MoD for June 18, 2018 – June 19, 2018
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Report Date

June 19, 2018

Monday 18 June – Tornados destroyed an armoured truck concealed inside a building in eastern Syria…Royal Air Force Tornado GR4s, supported by a Voyager air refuelling tanker, patrolled over eastern Syria on Monday 18 June. Daesh terrorists had been observed hiding an armoured truck inside a building to the west of the border with Iraq, and the Tornado flight was duly able to destroy the building, and the vehicle therein, with a single Paveway IV guided bomb.

Report Date

June 19, 2018

Monday 18 June – Tornados destroyed an armoured truck concealed inside a building in eastern Syria...Royal Air Force Tornado GR4s, supported by a Voyager air refuelling tanker, patrolled over eastern Syria on Monday 18 June. Daesh terrorists had been observed hiding an armoured truck inside a building to the west of the border with Iraq, and the Tornado flight was duly able to destroy the building, and the vehicle therein, with a single Paveway IV guided bomb.

French MoD for June 17, 2018 – June 18, 2018
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Report Date

June 18, 2018

Notes

For June 13th – 19th, France’s Task Force Wagram reports five shooting missions in the Euphrates Valley. Since the launch of the offensive on May 1st there have been 148 missions. Over the past week, There were 22 air sorties in support of the local forces on the ground, but no strikes.

CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THÉÂTRE

Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie

En Syrie, l’offensive contre les dernières emprises territoriales de Daech se poursuit.

Menée par les forces démocratiques syriennes, coordonnée avec les forces de sécurité irakiennes et appuyée par la coalition, l’offensive a déjà permis de reprendre plus de 150 km2 de territoire à Daech.

Actuellement, les opérations en cours se concentrent sur la libération de la ville Dashisha.

La résistance opposée par Daech demeure relativement faible. La principale menace reste celle liée aux engins explosifs improvisés.

Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak

En Irak, les opérations de sécurisation se poursuivent à un rythme soutenu, donnant lieu à des destructions régulières de caches, de munitions et d’engins explosifs improvisés.

Un climat sécuritaire qui s’améliore en Irak

Le bon déroulement de l’ensemble des manifestations d’envergure récentes, notamment plusieurs pèlerinages et fêtes régionales ainsi que les élections, tend à montrer une amélioration notable du climat sécuritaire en Irak.

ACTIVITÉ DE LA FORCE

Formation au profit des forces de sécurité irakiennes

La Task Force Narvik a débuté cette semaine cinq nouveaux stages au profit de l’Iraki Counter Terrorism Service (ICTS). Ils couvrent les domaines de formation suivants : la lutte contre les engins explosifs, le maniement et entretien d’armements lourds, le déplacement tactique en convoi, le secourisme au combat et le tir de précision.

La Task Force Wagram en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech présentes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate

Les artilleurs de la Task Force Wagram demeurent engagés en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech dans la vallée de l’Euphrate.

Le nombre de canons de la Task Force a été ajusté, passant dans un souci d’ajustement des moyens au besoin opérationnel de quatre à trois canons.

L’évolution de la situation du théâtre avec la reprise de plus de 98% de l’emprise territoriale initiale de Daech, couplée à l’autonomie croissante des forces de sécurité irakienne, permet cet ajustement.

Depuis le lancement de l’offensive le 1er mai, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 148 missions de tirs, dont 5 sur la semaine écoulée (bilan du 13 au 19 juin inclus).

Depuis le début de son engagement, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 1807 missions de tirs.

Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations

Sur la semaine écoulée, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 22 sorties aériennes en appui des forces locales engagées au sol (bilan du 13 au 19 juin inclus). Aucune frappe n’a été réalisée.

Bilan total de l’action du pilier appui aérien depuis le 19/09/14 :

8159 sorties / 1450 frappes / 2241 objectifs neutralisés.

Report Date

June 18, 2018

Notes

For June 13th – 19th, France’s Task Force Wagram reports five shooting missions in the Euphrates Valley. Since the launch of the offensive on May 1st there have been 148 missions. Over the past week, There were 22 air sorties in support of the local forces on the ground, but no strikes.

CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THÉÂTRE

Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie

En Syrie, l’offensive contre les dernières emprises territoriales de Daech se poursuit.

Menée par les forces démocratiques syriennes, coordonnée avec les forces de sécurité irakiennes et appuyée par la coalition, l’offensive a déjà permis de reprendre plus de 150 km2 de territoire à Daech.

Actuellement, les opérations en cours se concentrent sur la libération de la ville Dashisha.

La résistance opposée par Daech demeure relativement faible. La principale menace reste celle liée aux engins explosifs improvisés.

Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak

En Irak, les opérations de sécurisation se poursuivent à un rythme soutenu, donnant lieu à des destructions régulières de caches, de munitions et d’engins explosifs improvisés.

Un climat sécuritaire qui s’améliore en Irak

Le bon déroulement de l’ensemble des manifestations d’envergure récentes, notamment plusieurs pèlerinages et fêtes régionales ainsi que les élections, tend à montrer une amélioration notable du climat sécuritaire en Irak.

ACTIVITÉ DE LA FORCE

Formation au profit des forces de sécurité irakiennes

La Task Force Narvik a débuté cette semaine cinq nouveaux stages au profit de l’Iraki Counter Terrorism Service (ICTS). Ils couvrent les domaines de formation suivants : la lutte contre les engins explosifs, le maniement et entretien d’armements lourds, le déplacement tactique en convoi, le secourisme au combat et le tir de précision.

La Task Force Wagram en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech présentes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate

Les artilleurs de la Task Force Wagram demeurent engagés en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech dans la vallée de l’Euphrate.

Le nombre de canons de la Task Force a été ajusté, passant dans un souci d’ajustement des moyens au besoin opérationnel de quatre à trois canons.

L’évolution de la situation du théâtre avec la reprise de plus de 98% de l’emprise territoriale initiale de Daech, couplée à l’autonomie croissante des forces de sécurité irakienne, permet cet ajustement.

Depuis le lancement de l’offensive le 1er mai, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 148 missions de tirs, dont 5 sur la semaine écoulée (bilan du 13 au 19 juin inclus).

Depuis le début de son engagement, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 1807 missions de tirs.

Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations

Sur la semaine écoulée, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 22 sorties aériennes en appui des forces locales engagées au sol (bilan du 13 au 19 juin inclus). Aucune frappe n’a été réalisée.

Bilan total de l’action du pilier appui aérien depuis le 19/09/14 :

8159 sorties / 1450 frappes / 2241 objectifs neutralisés.

CJTF–OIR for June 17, 2018 – June 18, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

June 18, 2018

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners have accelerated offensive activity against Daesh targets in designated parts of Iraq and Syria throughout the months of May and June.

Since the May 1 start of Operation Roundup, Syrian Democratic Forces resumed major offensive operations in the Middle Euphrates River Valley. Since then, the SDF has continued to gain ground through offensive operations coupled with precision Coalition strike support.

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partner forces continue to exert pressure on Daesh senior leaders and associates in order to degrade, disrupt and dismantle Daesh structures and remove terrorists throughout Iraq and Syria. Daesh morale is sinking on the frontlines as privileged Daesh leaders increasingly abandon their own fighters on the battlefield, taking resources with them as they flee.

Over the coming weeks, Operation Roundup will continue to build momentum against Daesh remnants remaining in the Iraq-Syria border region and the MERV. The Coalition remains committed to the lasting defeat of Daesh here, increasing peace and stability in the region and protecting all our homelands from the Daesh threat.

Weekly Strike Summary

Between June 11 and June 17, Coalition military forces conducted 26 strikes consisting of 36 engagements in Iraq and Syria.

On June 17 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.
• Near Al Shadaddi, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed two Daesh fighting positions.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on June 17, 2018.

On June 16 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of three engagements against Daesh targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, three strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed two Daesh supply routes.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on June 16, 2018.

On June 15 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of three engagements against Daesh targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed one Daesh vehicle.
• Near Al Shadaddi, two strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed one Daesh vehicle and one Daesh anti-air artillery system.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on June 15, 2018.

On June 14 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed one Daesh-held building.
• Near Al Shadaddi, one strike destroyed one Daesh logistics hub and one Daesh fighting position.

On June 14 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of four engagements against Daesh targets.
• Near Basheer, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed seven Daesh-held buildings.
• Near Rutbah one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit.

On June 13 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted seven strikes consisting of seven engagements against Daesh targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, four strikes destroyed two Daesh vehicles, one Daesh supply route and damaged one Daesh vehicle.
• Near Al Shadaddi, three strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed one Daesh tactical vehicle, one Daesh line of communication and one Daesh headquarters.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on June 13, 2018.

On June 12 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted four strikes consisting of 10 engagements against Daesh targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit.
• Near Al Shadaddi, three strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed two Daesh fighting positions and three Daesh lines of communication.

On June 12 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of two engagement against Daesh targets.
• Near Basheer, one strike destroyed two Daesh tunnels and one Daesh supply cache.

On June 11 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of three engagements against Daesh targets.
• Near Abu Kamal, three strikes destroyed three Daesh supply routes.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on June 11, 2018.

Report Date

June 18, 2018

Report Summary

  • 26 total strikes
  • 23 in Syria
  • 3 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 25 total strikes
  • 23 in Syria (15430 – 15452)
  • 2 in Iraq (14247 – 14248)

Confirmed Actions

US

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners have accelerated offensive activity against Daesh targets in designated parts of Iraq and Syria throughout the months of May and June.

May 1, 2018

Since the May 1 start of Operation Roundup, Syrian Democratic Forces resumed major offensive operations in the Middle Euphrates River Valley. Since then, the SDF has continued to gain ground through offensive operations coupled with precision Coalition strike support.

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partner forces continue to exert pressure on Daesh senior leaders and associates in order to degrade, disrupt and dismantle Daesh structures and remove terrorists throughout Iraq and Syria. Daesh morale is sinking on the frontlines as privileged Daesh leaders increasingly abandon their own fighters on the battlefield, taking resources with them as they flee.

Over the coming weeks, Operation Roundup will continue to build momentum against Daesh remnants remaining in the Iraq-Syria border region and the MERV. The Coalition remains committed to the lasting defeat of Daesh here, increasing peace and stability in the region and protecting all our homelands from the Daesh threat.

Weekly Strike Summary

June 11, 2018

Between June 11 and June 17, Coalition military forces conducted 26 strikes consisting of 36 engagements in Iraq and Syria.

June 17, 2018
Syria: 1 strikes

On June 17 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Al Shadaddi, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed two Daesh fighting positions.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on June 17, 2018.

June 16, 2018
Syria: 3 strikes

On June 16 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of three engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, three strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed two Daesh supply routes.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on June 16, 2018.

June 15, 2018
Syria: 3 strikes

On June 15 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of three engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed one Daesh vehicle.
Near Al Shadaddi, two strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed one Daesh vehicle and one Daesh anti-air artillery system.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on June 15, 2018.

June 14, 2018
Syria: 2 strikes
Iraq: 2 strikes

On June 14 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed one Daesh-held building.
Near Al Shadaddi, one strike destroyed one Daesh logistics hub and one Daesh fighting position.

On June 14 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of four engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Basheer, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed seven Daesh-held buildings.
Near Rutbah, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit.
June 13, 2018
Syria: 7 strikes

On June 13 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted seven strikes consisting of seven engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, four strikes destroyed two Daesh vehicles, one Daesh supply route and damaged one Daesh vehicle.
Near Al Shadaddi, three strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed one Daesh tactical vehicle, one Daesh line of communication and one Daesh headquarters.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on June 13, 2018.

June 12, 2018
Syria: 7 strikes
Iraq: 1 strikes

On June 12 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted four strikes consisting of 10 engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit.
Near Al Shadaddi, three strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit, and destroyed two Daesh fighting positions and three Daesh lines of communication.

On June 12 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of two engagement against Daesh targets.

Near Basheer, one strike destroyed two Daesh tunnels and one Daesh supply cache.

On June 11 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of three engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, three strikes destroyed three Daesh supply routes.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on June 11, 2018.

French MoD for June 14, 2018 – June 15, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

June 15, 2018

Notes

For June 6th – 12th, France report that Task Force Wagram conducted 32 shooting missions in support of the ongoing offensive in the Euphrates Valley. Additionally, 22 aerial sorties were conducted in support of local forces engaged on the ground; there were no strikes.

Point de situation des opérations

ARMÉE FRANÇAISE – OPÉRATIONS MILITAIRES·THURSDAY, 14 JUNE 2018

CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE



Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie

En Syrie, l’offensive contre les dernières emprises territoriales de Daech se poursuit.Menée par les forces démocratiques syriennes, coordonnée avec les forces de sécurité irakiennes et appuyée par la coalition, l’offensive a déjà permis de reprendre plus de 40 km2 de territoire à Daech. La progression est néanmoins ralentie par la menace importante que font peser les engins explosifs improvisés sur les forces engagées au sol.

Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak

En Irak, les opérations de sécurisation se poursuivent afin de finir de démanteler les cellules de production d’engins explosifs improvisés et les réseaux terroristes restants.

ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE



Formation au profit des forces de sécurité irakiennes

La Task Force Monsabert conduit actuellement quatre stages au profit des soldats de la 6e division irakienne. Ils couvrent les domaines de formation respectifs suivants : utilisation de mortiers, fouille opérationnelle, recueil de renseignements, formation au combat.

La Task Force Wagram en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech présentes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate

Les artilleurs de la Task Force Wagram demeurent engagés en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech dans la vallée de l’Euphrate.

Depuis le lancement de l’offensive le 1er mai, ils ont d’ores et déjà réalisé 143 missions de tirs.

Cette semaine, 32 missions de tirs ont été réalisées (bilan du 6 au 12 juin inclus).

Depuis le début de son engagement, la TF Wagram a réalisé 1802 missions de tirs.

Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations

Sur la semaine écoulée, 22 sorties aériennes ont été réalisées en appui des forces locales engagées au sol (bilan du 6 au 12 juin inclus), essentiellement des missions de recueil de renseignements ou de reconnaissance aérienne. Aucune frappe n’a été réalisée.

Bilan total de l’action du pilier appui aérien depuis le 19/09/14 :

8137 sorties / 1450 frappes / 2241 objectifs neutralisés.

Report Date

June 15, 2018

Notes

For June 6th – 12th, France report that Task Force Wagram conducted 32 shooting missions in support of the ongoing offensive in the Euphrates Valley. Additionally, 22 aerial sorties were conducted in support of local forces engaged on the ground; there were no strikes.

Point de situation des opérations

ARMÉE FRANÇAISE – OPÉRATIONS MILITAIRES·THURSDAY, 14 JUNE 2018

CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE



Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie

En Syrie, l’offensive contre les dernières emprises territoriales de Daech se poursuit.Menée par les forces démocratiques syriennes, coordonnée avec les forces de sécurité irakiennes et appuyée par la coalition, l’offensive a déjà permis de reprendre plus de 40 km2 de territoire à Daech. La progression est néanmoins ralentie par la menace importante que font peser les engins explosifs improvisés sur les forces engagées au sol.

Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak

En Irak, les opérations de sécurisation se poursuivent afin de finir de démanteler les cellules de production d’engins explosifs improvisés et les réseaux terroristes restants.

ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE



Formation au profit des forces de sécurité irakiennes

La Task Force Monsabert conduit actuellement quatre stages au profit des soldats de la 6e division irakienne. Ils couvrent les domaines de formation respectifs suivants : utilisation de mortiers, fouille opérationnelle, recueil de renseignements, formation au combat.

La Task Force Wagram en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech présentes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate

Les artilleurs de la Task Force Wagram demeurent engagés en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech dans la vallée de l’Euphrate.

Depuis le lancement de l’offensive le 1er mai, ils ont d’ores et déjà réalisé 143 missions de tirs.

Cette semaine, 32 missions de tirs ont été réalisées (bilan du 6 au 12 juin inclus).

Depuis le début de son engagement, la TF Wagram a réalisé 1802 missions de tirs.

Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations

Sur la semaine écoulée, 22 sorties aériennes ont été réalisées en appui des forces locales engagées au sol (bilan du 6 au 12 juin inclus), essentiellement des missions de recueil de renseignements ou de reconnaissance aérienne. Aucune frappe n’a été réalisée.

Bilan total de l’action du pilier appui aérien depuis le 19/09/14 :

8137 sorties / 1450 frappes / 2241 objectifs neutralisés.

Netherlands MoD for June 13, 2018 – June 14, 2018
Original
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Report Date

June 14, 2018

Notes

After two weeks in which the Dutch MoD reported firing weapons in Syria, the Netherlands reports no Coalition strikes between June 6th-12th. Dutch jets did offer support during 11 missions in Deir Ezzor and Hasaka, reportedly without weapon deployment.

Weekoverzicht Defensieoperaties

In de strijd tegen terreurorganisatie ISIS ondersteunden Nederlandse F-16’s grondtroepen tijdens 11 missies. Dat gebeurde boven de provincies Deir al Zour en Al Hasakah in Oost-Syrië. Bij geen van de missies zijn wapens ingezet. Een overzicht van Defensieoperaties in de week van 6 juni tot en met 12 juni 2018.

Analisten van het 306 Squadron (in oprichting) analyseerden deze week voor het eerst live beelden uit het Midden-Oosten. Op Vliegbasis Leeuwarden werden beelden van een operationele vlucht met een onbemand vliegtuig verwerkt. Van de verzamelde informatie maakt de eenheid inlichtingenrapporten.

Militaire instructeurs in Irak leren Koerdische strijders gebieden te beveiligen. Daarbij staan onder meer wapenhandelingen, medische verzorging, leiderschapstrainingen, oorlogsrecht en civiel-militaire samenwerking op het programma. De door de coalitie opgeleide instructeurs verzorgen een deel van de opleiding.

Een Nederlands chirurgisch team opereert in een Amerikaans role 2-hospitaal in westelijk Irak. Het team werkt nauw samen met Noorse medici.

Report Date

June 14, 2018

Notes

After two weeks in which the Dutch MoD reported firing weapons in Syria, the Netherlands reports no Coalition strikes between June 6th-12th. Dutch jets did offer support during 11 missions in Deir Ezzor and Hasaka, reportedly without weapon deployment.

Weekoverzicht Defensieoperaties

Nieuwsbericht | 13-06-2018 | 12:00

In de strijd tegen terreurorganisatie ISIS ondersteunden Nederlandse F-16’s grondtroepen tijdens 11 missies. Dat gebeurde boven de provincies Deir al Zour en Al Hasakah in Oost-Syrië. Bij geen van de missies zijn wapens ingezet. Een overzicht van Defensieoperaties in de week van 6 juni tot en met 12 juni 2018.

Analisten van het 306 Squadron (in oprichting) analyseerden deze week voor het eerst live beelden uit het Midden-Oosten. Op Vliegbasis Leeuwarden werden beelden van een operationele vlucht met een onbemand vliegtuig verwerkt. Van de verzamelde informatie maakt de eenheid inlichtingenrapporten.

Militaire instructeurs in Irak leren Koerdische strijders gebieden te beveiligen. Daarbij staan onder meer wapenhandelingen, medische verzorging, leiderschapstrainingen, oorlogsrecht en civiel-militaire samenwerking op het programma. De door de coalitie opgeleide instructeurs verzorgen een deel van de opleiding.

Een Nederlands chirurgisch team opereert in een Amerikaans role 2-hospitaal in westelijk Irak. Het team werkt nauw samen met Noorse medici.

UK MoD for June 12, 2018 – June 13, 2018
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Report Date

June 13, 2018

Tuesday 12 June – a Reaper destroyed a terrorist mortar in eastern Syria…The following day [June 12th], a Reaper was again in action east of Al Shadadi; its crew spotted a mortar hidden in trees and destroyed it with a direct hit from a Hellfire, whilst a coalition aircraft then conducted a successful strike on the building nearby where the terrorist team, who had been operating the mortar, were seen to be hiding.

Report Date

June 13, 2018

Tuesday 12 June – a Reaper destroyed a terrorist mortar in eastern Syria…The following day [June 12th], a Reaper was again in action east of Al Shadadi; its crew spotted a mortar hidden in trees and destroyed it with a direct hit from a Hellfire, whilst a coalition aircraft then conducted a successful strike on the building nearby where the terrorist team, who had been operating the mortar, were seen to be hiding.

UK MoD for June 11, 2018 – June 12, 2018
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Report Date

June 12, 2018

Monday 11 June – Typhoons attacked a Daesh-occupied cave, tunnel and bunker in northern Iraq…Intelligence had allowed the identification of a small cluster of Daesh locations hidden in the hills south of Kirkuk, in northern Iraq. A flight of Typhoons were tasked with their destruction on Monday 11 June, and they delivered a simultaneous attack with Paveway IVs against a tunnel and a cave, then a further attack to destroy a bunker dug into the hillside.

Report Date

June 12, 2018

Monday 11 June – Typhoons attacked a Daesh-occupied cave, tunnel and bunker in northern Iraq...Intelligence had allowed the identification of a small cluster of Daesh locations hidden in the hills south of Kirkuk, in northern Iraq. A flight of Typhoons were tasked with their destruction on Monday 11 June, and they delivered a simultaneous attack with Paveway IVs against a tunnel and a cave, then a further attack to destroy a bunker dug into the hillside.

CJTF–OIR for June 10, 2018 – June 11, 2018
Original
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Report Date

June 11, 2018

Operation Roundup targets Daesh remnants

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners have accelerated offensive activity against Daesh targets in designated parts of Iraq and Syria throughout the months of May and June.

Since the May 1 start of Operation Roundup, Syrian Democratic Forces resumed major offensive operations in the Middle Euphrates River Valley. Since then, the SDF has continued to gain ground through offensive operations coupled with precision Coalition strike support.

During the month of May, the Coalition conducted 225 strikes with 280 engagements. This demonstrates a 304% increase over the 74 strikes conducted in March, and a 123% increase over the 183 strikes recorded in April 2018.

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partner forces continue to exert pressure on Daesh senior leaders and associates in order to degrade, disrupt and dismantle Daesh structures and remove terrorists throughout Iraq and Syria. Daesh morale is sinking on the frontlines as privileged Daesh leaders increasingly abandon their own fighters on the battlefield, taking resources with them as they flee.

Over the coming weeks, Operation Roundup will continue to build momentum against Daesh remnants remaining in the Iraq-Syria border region and the MERV. The Coalition remains committed to the lasting defeat of Daesh here, increasing peace and stability in the region and protecting all our homelands from the Daesh threat.

Weekly Strike Summary

Between June 1 and June 10, Coalition military forces conducted 134 strikes consisting of 161 engagements in Iraq and Syria.

On June 10 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of six engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, four strikes destroyed four Daesh supply routes.

• Near Al Shadaddi, two strikes [1 British?] engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed one Daesh logistics hub.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on June 10, 2018.

On June 9 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes consisting of 16 engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, six strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed one Daesh vehicle, one Daesh fighting position, one Daesh supply route and two Daesh-held buildings.

• Near Al Shadaddi, eight strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit, destroyed one Daesh fighting position, one Daesh logistics hub, one Daesh tactical vehicle and one Daesh weapon.

On June 9 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

• Near Mosul, one strike destroyed five Daesh tunnels.

On June 8 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted nine strikes consisting of 11 engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, six strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed one Daesh watercraft.

• Near Al Shadaddi, three strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed two Daesh command and control centers, one Daesh supply cache and one Daesh supply route.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on June 8, 2018.

On June 7 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes consisting of 12 engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, nine strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed one Daesh supply route, two Daesh-held buildings and one Daesh watercraft.

• Near Al Shadaddi, three strikes destroyed two Daesh supply routes and one Daesh line of communication.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on June 7, 2018.

On June 6 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 17 strikes consisting of 19 engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, 11 strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed two Daesh vehicles.

• Near Al Shadaddi, six strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed one Daesh vehicle, one Daesh fighting position, two Daesh logistics hubs and one Daesh supply route.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on June 6, 2018.

On June 5 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes consisting of 13 engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, seven strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit.

• Near Al Shadaddi, five strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed one Daesh vehicle-borne IED, three Daesh fighting positions and two Daesh vehicles.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on June 5, 2018.

On June 4 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 17 strikes consisting of 20 engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, 15 strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed two Daesh fighting positions, one Daesh tactical vehicle, six Daesh vehicles and one Daesh command and control center.

• Near Al Shadaddi, two strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed one Daesh logistics hub and one Daesh heavy machine gun.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on June 4, 2018.

On June 3 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 28 strikes consisting of 42 engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, 22 strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed one Daesh fighting position, one Daesh logistics hub, four Daesh vehicles and one Daesh line of communication.

• Near Al Shadaddi, six strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed one Daesh vehicle-borne IED, one Daesh vehicle, one Daesh command and control center and 11 Daesh fighting positions.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on June 3, 2018.

On June 2 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes consisting of 11 engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, six strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed two Daesh fighting postions and two Daesh command and control centers.

• Near Al Shadaddi, two strikes destroyed 15 Daesh-held buildings.

On June 2 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

• Near Tal Afar, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed one Daesh-held building, one Daesh bunker, and one Daesh supply cache.

On June 1 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted nine strikes consisting of nine engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, four strikes destroyed one Daesh tunnel and one Daesh held-building.

• Near Al Shadaddi, five strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed three Daesh command and control centers and five Daesh-held buildings.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on June 1, 2018.

Report Date

June 11, 2018

Report Summary

  • 134 total strikes
  • 132 in Syria
  • 2 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 134 total strikes
  • 132 in Syria (15402 – 15533)
  • 2 in Iraq (14244 – 14245)

Confirmed Actions

US, UK

Operation Roundup targets Daesh remnants

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners have accelerated offensive activity against Daesh targets in designated parts of Iraq and Syria throughout the months of May and June.

Since the May 1 start of Operation Roundup, Syrian Democratic Forces resumed major offensive operations in the Middle Euphrates River Valley. Since then, the SDF has continued to gain ground through offensive operations coupled with precision Coalition strike support.

During the month of May, the Coalition conducted 225 strikes with 280 engagements. This demonstrates a 304% increase over the 74 strikes conducted in March, and a 123% increase over the 183 strikes recorded in April 2018.

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partner forces continue to exert pressure on Daesh senior leaders and associates in order to degrade, disrupt and dismantle Daesh structures and remove terrorists throughout Iraq and Syria. Daesh morale is sinking on the frontlines as privileged Daesh leaders increasingly abandon their own fighters on the battlefield, taking resources with them as they flee.

Over the coming weeks, Operation Roundup will continue to build momentum against Daesh remnants remaining in the Iraq-Syria border region and the MERV. The Coalition remains committed to the lasting defeat of Daesh here, increasing peace and stability in the region and protecting all our homelands from the Daesh threat.

Weekly Strike Summary

Between June 1 and June 10, Coalition military forces conducted 134 strikes consisting of 161 engagements in Iraq and Syria.

June 10, 2018
Syria: 6 strikes

On June 10 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of six engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, four strikes destroyed four Daesh supply routes.
Near Al Shadaddi, two strikes [1 British?] engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed one Daesh logistics hub.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on June 10, 2018.

June 9, 2018
Syria: 14 strikes
Iraq: 1 strikes

On June 9 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes consisting of 16 engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, six strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed one Daesh vehicle, one Daesh fighting position, one Daesh supply route and two Daesh-held buildings.
Near Al Shadaddi, eight strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit, destroyed one Daesh fighting position, one Daesh logistics hub, one Daesh tactical vehicle and one Daesh weapon.

On June 9 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

Near Mosul, one strike destroyed five Daesh tunnels.
June 8, 2018
Syria: 9 strikes

On June 8 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted nine strikes consisting of 11 engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, six strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed one Daesh watercraft.
Near Al Shadaddi, three strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed two Daesh command and control centers, one Daesh supply cache and one Daesh supply route.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on June 8, 2018.

June 7, 2018
Syria: 12 strikes

On June 7 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes consisting of 12 engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, nine strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed one Daesh supply route, two Daesh-held buildings and one Daesh watercraft.
Near Al Shadaddi, three strikes destroyed two Daesh supply routes and one Daesh line of communication.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on June 7, 2018.

June 6, 2018
Syria: 17 strikes

On June 6 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 17 strikes consisting of 19 engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, 11 strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed two Daesh vehicles.
Near Al Shadaddi, six strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed one Daesh vehicle, one Daesh fighting position, two Daesh logistics hubs and one Daesh supply route.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on June 6, 2018.

June 5, 2018
Syria: 12 strikes

On June 5 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes consisting of 13 engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, seven strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit.
Near Al Shadaddi, five strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed one Daesh vehicle-borne IED, three Daesh fighting positions and two Daesh vehicles.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on June 5, 2018.

June 4, 2018
Syria: 17 strikes

On June 4 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 17 strikes consisting of 20 engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, 15 strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed two Daesh fighting positions, one Daesh tactical vehicle, six Daesh vehicles and one Daesh command and control center.
Near Al Shadaddi, two strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed one Daesh logistics hub and one Daesh heavy machine gun.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on June 4, 2018.

June 3, 2018
Syria: 28 strikes

On June 3 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 28 strikes consisting of 42 engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, 22 strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed one Daesh fighting position, one Daesh logistics hub, four Daesh vehicles and one Daesh line of communication.
Near Al Shadaddi, six strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed one Daesh vehicle-borne IED, one Daesh vehicle, one Daesh command and control center and 11 Daesh fighting positions.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on June 3, 2018.

June 2, 2018
Syria: 8 strikes
Iraq: 1 strikes

On June 2 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes consisting of 11 engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, six strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed two Daesh fighting postions and two Daesh command and control centers.
Near Al Shadaddi, two strikes destroyed 15 Daesh-held buildings.

On June 2 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

Near Tal Afar, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed one Daesh-held building, one Daesh bunker, and one Daesh supply cache.
June 1, 2018
Syria: 9 strikes

On June 1 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted nine strikes consisting of nine engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, four strikes destroyed one Daesh tunnel and one Daesh held-building.
Near Al Shadaddi, five strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed three Daesh command and control centers and five Daesh-held buildings.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on June 1, 2018.

UK MoD for June 10, 2018 – June 11, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

June 11, 2018

Sunday 10 June – a Reaper eliminated a light machine-gun position in eastern Syria…A further Reaper attack east of Al Shadadi was conducted on Sunday 10 June, when our aircraft observed a light machine-gun position being set up in an orchard; a Hellfire quickly dealt with the threat.

Report Date

June 11, 2018

Sunday 10 June – a Reaper eliminated a light machine-gun position in eastern Syria…A further Reaper attack east of Al Shadadi was conducted on Sunday 10 June, when our aircraft observed a light machine-gun position being set up in an orchard; a Hellfire quickly dealt with the threat.

UK MoD for June 9, 2018 – June 10, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

June 10, 2018

Saturday 9 June – a Reaper knocked out both an armed terrorist truck and a mortar in eastern Syria…On Friday [Saturday] 9 June, a Reaper used a Hellfire to destroyed a pick-up truck armed with a 23mm gun, which had been concealed under trees east of Al Shadadi. Another Hellfire missile then dealt with a mortar in the same area, with a number of secondary explosions following the attack on its position.

Report Date

June 10, 2018

Saturday 9 June – a Reaper knocked out both an armed terrorist truck and a mortar in eastern Syria…On Friday [Saturday] 9 June, a Reaper used a Hellfire to destroyed a pick-up truck armed with a 23mm gun, which had been concealed under trees east of Al Shadadi. Another Hellfire missile then dealt with a mortar in the same area, with a number of secondary explosions following the attack on its position.

UK MoD for June 8, 2018 – June 9, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

June 9, 2018

Friday 8 June – a Reaper demolished a Daesh-held building in eastern Syria, and struck terrorists in the open…Reaper operations east of Al Shadadi continued on Friday 8 June; a terrorist was tracked to a building where he joined forces with other extremists, allowing the building to be struck with a Hellfire. The Reaper’s crew then conducted a further successful attack with a Hellfire as Daesh fighters sought new positions after artillery fire destroyed their previous location.

Report Date

June 9, 2018

Friday 8 June – a Reaper demolished a Daesh-held building in eastern Syria, and struck terrorists in the open…Reaper operations east of Al Shadadi continued on Friday 8 June; a terrorist was tracked to a building where he joined forces with other extremists, allowing the building to be struck with a Hellfire. The Reaper’s crew then conducted a further successful attack with a Hellfire as Daesh fighters sought new positions after artillery fire destroyed their previous location.

French MoD for June 7, 2018 – June 8, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

June 8, 2018

Notes

France report that the Wagram Task Force continues to support the offensive against the last pockets of Daesh present in the Euphrates Valley. Since the launch of the offensive on May 1st, it has carried out 111 shooting missions including 16 for the past week – May 30th to June 5th. Over the past week, the aircraft of Operation Chammal have carried out 20 sorties in support of local forces engaged on the ground, mainly missions of intelligence gathering and aerial reconnaissance. No strikes were carried out.

CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE



Sur le théâtre irako-syrien, l’activité majeure demeure l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie.

Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie

En Syrie, les forces démocratiques syriennes conduisent actuellement l’offensive finale contre les dernières poches de Daech présentes au nord-est de la Syrie.

Cette offensive finale a été préparée avec soin par la Coalition qui a fourni un effort conséquent pour affiner le renseignement sur le dispositif de Daech et préparer le terrain pour les forces engagées au sol.

Dans ce cadre, le nombre de frappes menées par la Coalition en mai a augmenté de 123 % par rapport à son niveau du mois d’avril.

L’offensive est coordonnée avec les forces de sécurité irakiennes qui ont augmenté leur présence le long de la frontière irako-syrienne pour empêcher toute fuite de terroristes des zones de combat vers l’Irak.

Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak

En Irak, l’action des forces de sécurité irakiennes se poursuit sur un rythme élevé, notamment dans l’Anbar et les monts Hamrim, mais aussi plus au nord en Ninive, et plus à l’ouest dans le désert de Jazirah.

ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE



Task Force Monsabert : poursuite de l’accompagnement de la 6e division irakienne

Cette semaine, trois nouvelles formations ont débuté : une séquence d’entrainement au profit de compagnies commandos irakiennes, une instruction armement et une instruction à la lutte contre les engins explosifs improvisés.

La Task Force Wagram en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech présentes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate



La Task Force Wagram demeure engagée en appui de l’offensive menée contre Daech dans la vallée de l’Euphrate.

Depuis le lancement de l’offensive le 1er mai, elle a réalisé 111 missions de tirs dont 16 pour la semaine écoulée (bilan du 30 mai au 5 juin inclus).

Depuis le début de son engagement, elle a réalisé 1770 missions de tirs.

Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations

Sur la semaine écoulée, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 20 sorties aériennes en appui des forces locales engagées au sol (bilan du 30 mai au 5 juin inclus), essentiellement des missions de recueil de renseignements et de reconnaissance aérienne. Aucune frappe n’a été réalisée.

Bilan total de l’action du pilier appui aérien depuis le 19/09/14 :

8115 sorties / 1450 frappes / 2241 objectifs neutralisés.

Report Date

June 8, 2018

Notes

France report that the Wagram Task Force continues to support the offensive against the last pockets of Daesh present in the Euphrates Valley. Since the launch of the offensive on May 1st, it has carried out 111 shooting missions including 16 for the past week – May 30th to June 5th. Over the past week, the aircraft of Operation Chammal have carried out 20 sorties in support of local forces engaged on the ground, mainly missions of intelligence gathering and aerial reconnaissance. No strikes were carried out.

CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE



Sur le théâtre irako-syrien, l’activité majeure demeure l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie.

Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie

En Syrie, les forces démocratiques syriennes conduisent actuellement l’offensive finale contre les dernières poches de Daech présentes au nord-est de la Syrie.

Cette offensive finale a été préparée avec soin par la Coalition qui a fourni un effort conséquent pour affiner le renseignement sur le dispositif de Daech et préparer le terrain pour les forces engagées au sol.

Dans ce cadre, le nombre de frappes menées par la Coalition en mai a augmenté de 123 % par rapport à son niveau du mois d’avril.

L’offensive est coordonnée avec les forces de sécurité irakiennes qui ont augmenté leur présence le long de la frontière irako-syrienne pour empêcher toute fuite de terroristes des zones de combat vers l’Irak.

Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak

En Irak, l’action des forces de sécurité irakiennes se poursuit sur un rythme élevé, notamment dans l’Anbar et les monts Hamrim, mais aussi plus au nord en Ninive, et plus à l’ouest dans le désert de Jazirah.

ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE



Task Force Monsabert : poursuite de l’accompagnement de la 6e division irakienne

Cette semaine, trois nouvelles formations ont débuté : une séquence d’entrainement au profit de compagnies commandos irakiennes, une instruction armement et une instruction à la lutte contre les engins explosifs improvisés.

La Task Force Wagram en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech présentes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate



La Task Force Wagram demeure engagée en appui de l’offensive menée contre Daech dans la vallée de l’Euphrate.

Depuis le lancement de l’offensive le 1er mai, elle a réalisé 111 missions de tirs dont 16 pour la semaine écoulée (bilan du 30 mai au 5 juin inclus).

Depuis le début de son engagement, elle a réalisé 1770 missions de tirs.

Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations

Sur la semaine écoulée, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 20 sorties aériennes en appui des forces locales engagées au sol (bilan du 30 mai au 5 juin inclus), essentiellement des missions de recueil de renseignements et de reconnaissance aérienne. Aucune frappe n’a été réalisée.

Bilan total de l’action du pilier appui aérien depuis le 19/09/14 :

8115 sorties / 1450 frappes / 2241 objectifs neutralisés.

Netherlands MoD for June 6, 2018 – June 7, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

June 7, 2018

Notes

For the 2nd straight week, Dutch F-16s fired weapons near Abu Kamal and Hajin in Deir Ezzor. The Dutch MoD reported that between May 30th-June 5th, aircraft targeted ISIS fighters and logistics centers in three missions. Jets supported ground troops in 9 missions, including in Nineveh, Iraq.

Weekoverzicht Defensieoperaties

In de strijd tegen terreurorganisatie ISIS ondersteunden Nederlandse F-16’s grondtroepen tijdens 9 missies. Bij 3 daarvan zijn wapens ingezet. Dat gebeurde in de omgeving van Abu Kamal en Hajin in de provincie Deir Al Zour in Oost-Syrië. Hierbij zijn onder andere ISIS-strijders en logistieke opslagplaatsen aangevallen. Ook is gevlogen boven de Irakese provincie Ninawa. Een overzicht van Defensieoperaties in de week van 30 mei tot en met 5 juni 2018.

Militaire instructeurs in Irak leren Koerdische strijders gebieden te beveiligen. Daarbij staan onder meer wapenhandelingen, medische verzorging, oorlogsrecht en civiel-militaire samenwerking op het programma. De door de coalitie opgeleide instructeurs verzorgen een deel van de opleiding.

Een Nederlands chirurgisch team opereert in een Amerikaans role 2-hospitaal in westelijk Irak. Het team werkt nauw samen met Noorse medici.

Report Date

June 7, 2018

Notes

For the 2nd straight week, Dutch F-16s fired weapons near Abu Kamal and Hajin in Deir Ezzor. The Dutch MoD reported that between May 30th-June 5th, aircraft targeted ISIS fighters and logistics centers in three missions. Jets supported ground troops in 9 missions, including in Nineveh, Iraq.

Weekoverzicht Defensieoperaties

Nieuwsbericht | 06-06-2018 | 12:00

In de strijd tegen terreurorganisatie ISIS ondersteunden Nederlandse F-16’s grondtroepen tijdens 9 missies. Bij 3 daarvan zijn wapens ingezet. Dat gebeurde in de omgeving van Abu Kamal en Hajin in de provincie Deir Al Zour in Oost-Syrië. Hierbij zijn onder andere ISIS-strijders en logistieke opslagplaatsen aangevallen. Ook is gevlogen boven de Irakese provincie Ninawa. Een overzicht van Defensieoperaties in de week van 30 mei tot en met 5 juni 2018.

Militaire instructeurs in Irak leren Koerdische strijders gebieden te beveiligen. Daarbij staan onder meer wapenhandelingen, medische verzorging, oorlogsrecht en civiel-militaire samenwerking op het programma. De door de coalitie opgeleide instructeurs verzorgen een deel van de opleiding.

Een Nederlands chirurgisch team opereert in een Amerikaans role 2-hospitaal in westelijk Irak. Het team werkt nauw samen met Noorse medici.

Netherlands MoD for June 6, 2018 – June 7, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

June 7, 2018

Notes

For the 2nd straight week, Dutch F-16s fired weapons near Abu Kamal and Hajin in Deir Ezzor. The Dutch MoD reported that between May 30th-June 5th, aircraft targeted ISIS fighters and logistics centers in three missions. Jets supported ground troops in 9 missions, including in Nineveh, Iraq.

Weekoverzicht Defensieoperaties

In de strijd tegen terreurorganisatie ISIS ondersteunden Nederlandse F-16’s grondtroepen tijdens 9 missies. Bij 3 daarvan zijn wapens ingezet. Dat gebeurde in de omgeving van Abu Kamal en Hajin in de provincie Deir Al Zour in Oost-Syrië. Hierbij zijn onder andere ISIS-strijders en logistieke opslagplaatsen aangevallen. Ook is gevlogen boven de Irakese provincie Ninawa. Een overzicht van Defensieoperaties in de week van 30 mei tot en met 5 juni 2018.

Militaire instructeurs in Irak leren Koerdische strijders gebieden te beveiligen. Daarbij staan onder meer wapenhandelingen, medische verzorging, oorlogsrecht en civiel-militaire samenwerking op het programma. De door de coalitie opgeleide instructeurs verzorgen een deel van de opleiding.

Een Nederlands chirurgisch team opereert in een Amerikaans role 2-hospitaal in westelijk Irak. Het team werkt nauw samen met Noorse medici.

Report Date

June 7, 2018

Notes

For the 2nd straight week, Dutch F-16s fired weapons near Abu Kamal and Hajin in Deir Ezzor. The Dutch MoD reported that between May 30th-June 5th, aircraft targeted ISIS fighters and logistics centers in three missions. Jets supported ground troops in 9 missions, including in Nineveh, Iraq.

Weekoverzicht Defensieoperaties

Nieuwsbericht | 06-06-2018 | 12:00

In de strijd tegen terreurorganisatie ISIS ondersteunden Nederlandse F-16’s grondtroepen tijdens 9 missies. Bij 3 daarvan zijn wapens ingezet. Dat gebeurde in de omgeving van Abu Kamal en Hajin in de provincie Deir Al Zour in Oost-Syrië. Hierbij zijn onder andere ISIS-strijders en logistieke opslagplaatsen aangevallen. Ook is gevlogen boven de Irakese provincie Ninawa. Een overzicht van Defensieoperaties in de week van 30 mei tot en met 5 juni 2018.

Militaire instructeurs in Irak leren Koerdische strijders gebieden te beveiligen. Daarbij staan onder meer wapenhandelingen, medische verzorging, oorlogsrecht en civiel-militaire samenwerking op het programma. De door de coalitie opgeleide instructeurs verzorgen een deel van de opleiding.

Een Nederlands chirurgisch team opereert in een Amerikaans role 2-hospitaal in westelijk Irak. Het team werkt nauw samen met Noorse medici.

UK MoD for June 5, 2018 – June 6, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

June 6, 2018

Tuesday 5 June – a Reaper killed two terrorists on a motorcycle in eastern Syria…The following day June 5th], another Reaper operated over eastern Syria, some ten miles east of Al Shadadi. A pair of Daesh terrorists were tracked on a motorcycle, and both were killed by a direct hit from a Hellfire.

Report Date

June 6, 2018

Tuesday 5 June – a Reaper killed two terrorists on a motorcycle in eastern Syria…The following day June 5th], another Reaper operated over eastern Syria, some ten miles east of Al Shadadi. A pair of Daesh terrorists were tracked on a motorcycle, and both were killed by a direct hit from a Hellfire.

UK MoD for June 5, 2018 – June 6, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

June 6, 2018

Tuesday 5 June – a Reaper killed two terrorists on a motorcycle in eastern Syria…The following day June 5th], another Reaper operated over eastern Syria, some ten miles east of Al Shadadi. A pair of Daesh terrorists were tracked on a motorcycle, and both were killed by a direct hit from a Hellfire.

Report Date

June 6, 2018

Tuesday 5 June – a Reaper killed two terrorists on a motorcycle in eastern Syria…The following day June 5th], another Reaper operated over eastern Syria, some ten miles east of Al Shadadi. A pair of Daesh terrorists were tracked on a motorcycle, and both were killed by a direct hit from a Hellfire.

Published

June 5, 2018

Written by

Samuel Oakford

The US-led Coalition appears to have committed violations of international law during the battle for Raqqa, Amnesty International says, after an extensive investigation outlining several incidents in which the Coalition used disproportionate firepower – despite what it says should have been knowledge of the presence of civilians in the city.

“The cases provide prima facie evidence that several Coalition attacks which killed and injured civilians violated international humanitarian law,” said Amnesty in its report – published on the first anniversary of the US-dominated assault on Raqqa.

The heavily Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) began their operations in the city on June 6th 2017, backed by substantial US-led strikes (95% of Coalition airstrikes and 100% of artillery actions during the battle for Raqqa were American). Five months later in mid-October, the city was retaken from so-called Islamic State. 

Estimates of the death toll in Raqqa vary, but local monitors credibly report that at least 2,000 civilians perished at the hands of all belligerents. Airwars researchers put the number likely killed by the Coalition at at least 1,400. But until now there had not been extensive ground investigation into the toll of strikes in the dense urban environment. That includes any efforts by the Coalition itself – which has discarded the great majority of civilian casualty allegations under review for Raqqa by its own investigators – all apparently without speaking to witnesses and victims. To date, the Coalition has admitted to just 26* civilian deaths during the fight for the city.

What I found in #Raqqa , in northern #Syria : Unimaginable destruction of lives, homes and livelihoods. Entire families killed when #USA -led Coalition bombed houses full of civilians. Demand investigations now. Victims deserve justice and reparation. https://t.co/ffevpCbTr4

— Donatella Rovera (@DRovera) June 5, 2018

“It’s not hard to find airstrike sites to visit in Raqqa,” said Benjamin Walsby, one of the Amnesty researchers who traveled to the city. “There’s one on virtually ever street, and often more than one. We analyzed the scene of 42 strikes, and spoke to witnesses, survivors and relatives of the dead. The Coalition has not done the same.”

“The Coalition maintains a transparent process and has demonstrated its willingness to open new cases and even reopen old cases in light of new or compelling evidence,” a spokesperson for the alliance told Airwars. “We have not been approached by Amnesty but are willing to work with them.”

According to the United Nations, as much as 80 percent of Raqqa was rendered uninhabitable by fighting, and the local reconstruction committee recently told Airwars that most damage was caused by airstrikes. Adding to the suffering, hundreds of civilians – by some local accounts more than 1,000 – have been killed by ISIS mines and other explosive remnants since the end of fighting. 

Amnesty researchers spent two weeks in Raqqa during February 2018, visiting the 42 sites and interviewing a total of 112 survivors and witnesses. Amnesty has highlighted the cases of four families who lost dozens of members, illustrating the terrible ordeal Raqqawis faced as a result of ISIS’s criminal behavior – and the disproportionate and at times seemingly indiscriminate nature of Coalition strikes meant to vanquish the militants.

In each case, “Coalition forces launched air strikes on buildings full of civilians using precision munitions with a wide-area effect, which could be expected to destroy them entirely,” wrote investigators. “The civilians killed and injured in the attacks, many of whom were women and children, had been staying in buildings for long periods prior to the strikes. Coalition forces would have been aware of their presence had they conducted rigorous surveillance prior to the strikes.”

“Witnesses reported that there were no fighters in the vicinity at the time of the attacks,” said Amnesty. “Such attacks could be either direct attacks on civilians or civilian objects or indiscriminate attacks.

‘Shocking destruction’

The Coalition was well aware of the strategies ISIS would employ in Raqqa to purposefully endanger civilians, Amnesty investigators contend – including fighting in residential areas, and the use of non-combatants as human shields. The Coalition however did not modulate operations, instead escalating munition use and even turning down out of hand UN calls for a humanitarian pause. 

“The scale of destruction and loss of civilian lives I found in Raqqa is shocking,” Donatella Rovera, Senior Crisis Response Adviser, told Airwars. “It is imperative that the Coalition stop being in denial and carry out proper investigations to establish why so many civilians were killed as a result of its strikes, and that it make available information that is crucial to this endeavour. There is no security rationale for not doing so.”

The first Amnesty case involved the Aswad family. Eight members were, it says, killed in a Coalition strike on June 28th that hit a building owned by four brothers in the family – Jamal, Ammar, Mohammed and Khaled. In the days prior to the attack, neighbors had joined the family in the building’s cellar, attempting to shield themselves from fighting above ground between ISIS and the SDF. Amnesty found that while “IS fighters were in the area at the time” they were “not in the immediate vicinity of the Aswad building.”

Witnesses said that because the building hadn’t yet been finished, people would move across the road to the family’s existing home to “cook and use the toilet.” 

“We were sure that the warplanes would have photographed our street and would know our movements, as we went to and fro between the building and the old house across the street, and would have known that we were civilians, families with children,” Mohammed later told Amnesty. Nevertheless, on June 28th, the building was hit, pancaking upper floors and destroying the structure.

“Fragment of the motor of a US-made AGM-114 Hellfire missile recovered among the ruins of the Aswad family building, destroyed in a Coalition strike which killed eight civilians on 28 June 2017.” via Amnesty report.

Mohammed survived. But his brother Jamal died, along with a neighbour named Mohammed Othman, his wife Fatima and five of their children, aged 8-17. Another brother, Ammar, later also died – reportedly due to a land mine planted by ISIS.

Amnesty investigators visited the site and found remnants of a US-made AGM-114 Hellfire missile, and a US-designed Joint Direct Attack Munition. Both the United States and the UK declared strikes in Raqqa on June 28th.

‘War of Annihilation’

The Hashish family meanwhile lost eight members from an IED explosion at Raqqa, before losing nine more people in a July airstrike. The remaining family members had been staying in a smaller home with five rooms. One morning the area experienced shelling, forcing the family to take shelter. “The strike occurred straight after we re-entered the house,” said Munira, a survivor. “My brothers Hussein and Mohammed and their kids and the neighbors were all killed.” Munira was also injured, along with her children. “My seven-year-old son, Ahmad, was the worst; he suffered severe wounds to his abdomen.”

Munira also described ISIS’s patterns of movement in the city, which put residents in danger. “It was impossible to know which house IS would be in from day-to-day as they used to move around. We heard that they had made openings in the walls of people’s houses so they could move without being seen on the street. Any house was their house if they so wished.”

But she said it was unclear why the house her family was in was targeted. “They [ISIS] did not come to our house; it was an Arabic house [one story], not a tall building, so it wasn’t useful for them.”

Unlike operations in Mosul, which took place over the course of two US administrations, the battle for Raqqa was overseen wholly by the Trump White House and US Defense Secretary James Mattis. Just over a week before fighting reached inside Raqqa, Mattis remarked that the fighting against ISIS was now a “war of annihilation.” By the summer of 2017 – after just six months of the Trump administration – likely Coalition civilian casualties monitored by Airwars had doubled. In Raqqa, the gloves were off, including for US Marine Corps artillery units which fired thousands – or possibly tens of thousands – of rounds into the city.

The worst case documented by Amnesty – almost unfathomably distressing – was that of the Badran family, which lost 39 members alongside 10 neighbours in a number of airstrikes during  the Raqqa assault.

“Members of the Badran family killed in three separate Coalition air strike on 18 July and 20 August 2017 in Raqqa”. via Amnesty report.

First, five family members were killed on July 18th in a reported airstrike on a house in Nazlet al-Shehade – an area to which ISIS had forced that family to move. Two other neighbors were killed, then four other family members died when a strike hit a car in which they were fleeing from Nazlet al-Shehade.

A month later, after moving through the city in search of medical care and fleeing ISIS fire, the extended family returned to a home in the Harat al-Sakhani area. One of the surviving family members, Rasha, explained what happened around August 18th:

“Two days later, we were bombed, both houses where we were staying got bombed. Almost everybody was killed. Only I, my husband and his brother and cousin survived…. We hid in the rubble until morning because the planes were circling overhead. In the morning we found Tulip’s body [her infant daughter]; our baby was dead. We buried her near there, by a tree.”

In total, 28 members of the extended family were killed in the strike, along with five people in a house across the street. “Nothing was left standing, there was only rubble,” said Rasha. “These were simple Arab houses, they were not sturdy. I don’t understand why they bombed us. Didn’t the surveillance planes see that we were civilian families?”

‘Undercounting civilian casualties’

The final case reported by Amnesty involved the Fayad family. Sixteen family members and neighbours were killed in reported airstrikes on October 12, 2017 in the Harat al-Badu area of Raqqa, where many civilians had become trapped in the final days of fighting. Though fighting had briefly paused earlier in the week as part of a truce, the Coalition and SDF then struck ISIS’s remaining strongholds on the night of October 11th and 12th. Among those who perished were multiple victims in the Fayad family. 

According to the Coalition’s own strike reports, its aircraft carried out aerial attacks in Raqqa on each date referenced in the four Amnesty cases.To date, the Coalition has admitted to only 21 civilian fatalities in Raqqa between June and October 2017. Of 225 allegations reviewed, the Coalition has only found 15 cases to be credible. Over 90 per cent of all cases reviewed during the battle have been found to be ‘non-credible’.  In its most recent report, the Coalition rejected 72 reported civilian harm events at Raqqa – while finding none to be credible.

“The low credibility count suggests that some, possibly many, allegations may be dismissed before all necessary efforts are deployed to investigate them,” wrote the Amnesty researchers. “Undercounting civilian casualties could result in underestimating potential harm to civilians in future Coalition operations, as civilian harm mitigation procedures require military units to learn from their civilian casualty assessments, and incorporate that learning into planning future operations.”

None of the more than 100 residents who Amnesty spoke with during their research said they had been approached by the Coalition. As Airwars reported in March, there were ample opportunities for such interaction, including at processing centers run by the SDF.

“Unexploded MK 82 bomb, dropped by the Coalition, in a street in the centre of Raqqa. Months after the recapture of Raqqa unexploded munitions still littered Raqqa, in places where they posed a threat to civilians and where they could have easily been removed.” Via Amnesty Report.

Bodies in Raqqa are still being dug out, seven months after the end of hostilities. In a May interview, a member of the Raqqa Reconstruction Committee told Airwars that remains hastily buried in mass graves during fighting are often too decomposed to be identified. Other bodies are still entombed in the rubble that litters the city. Recovering the dead risks encountering one of thousands of IEDs that ISIS left rigged in Raqqa’s homes and public areas.

“Many of these, as well as unexploded bombs dropped by Coalition forces, continue to contaminate the city, with the cleaning process set to continue for months, if not years,” wrote Amnesty in its report. Desperate for money, children are working as labourers to clear rubble for as little as $4 per day – a job that can prove deadly.

“Why were those who spent so much on a costly military campaign which destroyed the city not providing the relief so desperately needed,” asked one resident of the city.

“Amnesty’s detailed field investigation once again highlights the significant death and destruction visited upon Raqqa last year, primarily by US forces as they ousted so-called Islamic State,” said Airwars director Chris Woods. “There is little doubt that several thousand civilians were killed in the fighting – yet almost no interest from the US and its allies in understanding how and where they died.”

Airwars’ own monitoring has shown a clear correlation between the level of Coalition firepower deployed in Raqqa and likely civilian deaths. As its own report recently noted, “Before the assault on Raqqa had begun in June 2017, the US-led Coalition had been made aware of the high reported civilian toll at Mosul – with Airwars for example publicly highlighting rises and falls in reported civilian harm which were closely tracking munition use. Not only were these lessons not subsequently applied by the alliance – but the intensity of bombardment at Raqqa (given its relatively smaller size, and the shorter duration of the battle) actually worsened.”

Airwars graphic depicting the close correlation between intensity of Coalition bombardment and civilian deaths at Raqqa

*An earlier version of this article stated that the Coalition had admitted to 21 civilian deaths which took lace d the Battle for Raqqa (June-October 2017). As of the Coalition’s latest monthly civilian casualty report that figure is now 26.

UK MoD for June 4, 2018 – June 5, 2018
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June 5, 2018

Monday 4 June – a Reaper destroyed an armed terrorist truck concealed under cover in eastern Syria…A Reaper provided further close air support to the Syrian Democratic Forces in the Euphrates valley on Monday 4 June. An armed terrorist truck was reported to be to the north of Abu Kamal, and the Reaper’s crew were able to identify the vehicle, parked under cover in an attempt to conceal it, after a thorough search. A Hellfire missile destroyed the vehicle, with a number of subsequent secondary explosions as ammunition on the vehicle caught fire.

Report Date

June 5, 2018

Monday 4 June – a Reaper destroyed an armed terrorist truck concealed under cover in eastern Syria…A Reaper provided further close air support to the Syrian Democratic Forces in the Euphrates valley on Monday 4 June. An armed terrorist truck was reported to be to the north of Abu Kamal, and the Reaper’s crew were able to identify the vehicle, parked under cover in an attempt to conceal it, after a thorough search. A Hellfire missile destroyed the vehicle, with a number of subsequent secondary explosions as ammunition on the vehicle caught fire.

UK MoD for June 4, 2018 – June 5, 2018
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June 5, 2018

Monday 4 June – a Reaper destroyed an armed terrorist truck concealed under cover in eastern Syria…A Reaper provided further close air support to the Syrian Democratic Forces in the Euphrates valley on Monday 4 June. An armed terrorist truck was reported to be to the north of Abu Kamal, and the Reaper’s crew were able to identify the vehicle, parked under cover in an attempt to conceal it, after a thorough search. A Hellfire missile destroyed the vehicle, with a number of subsequent secondary explosions as ammunition on the vehicle caught fire.

Report Date

June 5, 2018

Monday 4 June – a Reaper destroyed an armed terrorist truck concealed under cover in eastern Syria…A Reaper provided further close air support to the Syrian Democratic Forces in the Euphrates valley on Monday 4 June. An armed terrorist truck was reported to be to the north of Abu Kamal, and the Reaper’s crew were able to identify the vehicle, parked under cover in an attempt to conceal it, after a thorough search. A Hellfire missile destroyed the vehicle, with a number of subsequent secondary explosions as ammunition on the vehicle caught fire.

UK MoD for June 3, 2018 – June 4, 2018
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June 4, 2018

Sunday 3 June – a Reaper attacked another command post in eastern Syria, whilst Typhoons collapsed the entrance to a terrorist tunnel…An RAF Reaper remotely piloted aircraft patrolled over eastern Syria on Sunday 3 June. It provided surveillance support to a coalition air attack on a terrorist vehicle, then followed up with two attacks with its own Hellfire missiles against a further Daesh command post. Meanwhile, Typhoons used a Paveway IV to collapse the entrance to a terrorist tunnel.

Report Date

June 4, 2018

Sunday 3 June – a Reaper attacked another command post in eastern Syria, whilst Typhoons collapsed the entrance to a terrorist tunnel…An RAF Reaper remotely piloted aircraft patrolled over eastern Syria on Sunday 3 June. It provided surveillance support to a coalition air attack on a terrorist vehicle, then followed up with two attacks with its own Hellfire missiles against a further Daesh command post. Meanwhile, Typhoons used a Paveway IV to collapse the entrance to a terrorist tunnel.

UK MoD for June 1, 2018 – June 2, 2018
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June 2, 2018

Friday 1 June – Typhoons hit a command post in eastern Syria…The following day [June 1st], a Typhoon flight employed a single Paveway IV to demolish a smaller command post in the same area. [eastern Syria]

Report Date

June 2, 2018

Friday 1 June – Typhoons hit a command post in eastern Syria…The following day [June 1st], a Typhoon flight employed a single Paveway IV to demolish a smaller command post in the same area [eastern Syria]

CJTF–OIR for May 31, 2018 – June 1, 2018
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June 1, 2018

Operation Roundup targets Daesh remnants

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners have increased offensive activity against Daesh targets in designated parts of Iraq and Syria throughout the month of May.

Since the May 1 start of Operation Roundup, Syrian Democratic Forces resumed major offensive operations in the Middle Euphrates River Valley. Since then, the SDF has continued to gain ground through offensive operations, coupled with precision Coalition strike support.

During the month of May, the Coalition has conducted 225 strikes with 280 engagements. This demonstrates a 304% increase over the 74 strikes conducted in March, and a 123% increase over the 183 strikes recorded in April 2018.

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partner forces continue to exert pressure on Daesh senior leaders and associates in order to degrade, disrupt and dismantle Daesh structures and remove terrorists throughout Iraq and Syria. Daesh morale is sinking on the frontlines as privileged Daesh leaders increasingly abandon their own fighters on the battlefield, taking resources with them as they flee.

Over the coming weeks, Operation Roundup will continue to build momentum against Daesh remnants remaining in the Iraq-Syria border region and the MERV. The Coalition remains committed to the lasting defeat of Daesh here, increasing peace and stability in the region and protecting all our homelands from the Daesh threat.

Weekly Strike Summary

Between May 25 and May 31, Coalition military forces conducted 41 strikes consisting of 49 engagements in Iraq and Syria.

On May 31 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of seven engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, four strikes [at least 1 British] engaged one Daesh tactical unit, destroyed three Daesh vehicles, one Daesh command and control center and one Daesh fighting position.

• Near Al Shadaddi, two strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed two Daesh command and control centers.

On May 31 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near al Basheer, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit.

On May 30 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of six engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, three strikes destroyed one Daesh fighting position.

• Near Sha’fah, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed two Daesh vehicles.

• Near Hajin, two strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed two Daesh fighting positions.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on May 30, 2018.

On May 29 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed one Daesh vehicle.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on May 29, 2018.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Syria on May 28, 2018.

On May 28 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Qayyarah, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit.

On May 27 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes consisting of five engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, four strikes destroyed three Daesh fighting positions.

• Near Al Shadaddi, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed one Daesh vehicle-borne IED.

On May 27 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

• Near Baghdad, one strike destroyed one Daesh-held building.

On May 26 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes consisting of 12 engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, 11 strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit, destroyed two Daesh logistics hubs and two Daesh vehicles.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on May 26, 2018.

On May 25 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes consisting of 11 engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, seven strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed three Daesh fighting positions.

• Near Al Shadaddi, one strike destroyed six Daesh fighting systems and three Daesh logistics hubs.

On May 25 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of three engagements against Daesh targets.

• Near Kirkuk, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed two Daesh-held buildings.

Report Date

June 1, 2018

Report Summary

  • 41 total strikes
  • 37 in Syria
  • 4 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 41 total strikes
  • 37 in Syria (15270 – 15306)
  • 4 in Iraq (14242 – 14245)

Confirmed Actions

US, UK

Operation Roundup targets Daesh remnants

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners have increased offensive activity against Daesh targets in designated parts of Iraq and Syria throughout the month of May.

Since the May 1 start of Operation Roundup, Syrian Democratic Forces resumed major offensive operations in the Middle Euphrates River Valley. Since then, the SDF has continued to gain ground through offensive operations, coupled with precision Coalition strike support.

During the month of May, the Coalition has conducted 225 strikes with 280 engagements. This demonstrates a 304% increase over the 74 strikes conducted in March, and a 123% increase over the 183 strikes recorded in April 2018.

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and its partner forces continue to exert pressure on Daesh senior leaders and associates in order to degrade, disrupt and dismantle Daesh structures and remove terrorists throughout Iraq and Syria. Daesh morale is sinking on the frontlines as privileged Daesh leaders increasingly abandon their own fighters on the battlefield, taking resources with them as they flee.

Over the coming weeks, Operation Roundup will continue to build momentum against Daesh remnants remaining in the Iraq-Syria border region and the MERV. The Coalition remains committed to the lasting defeat of Daesh here, increasing peace and stability in the region and protecting all our homelands from the Daesh threat.

Weekly Strike Summary

Between May 25 and May 31, Coalition military forces conducted 41 strikes consisting of 49 engagements in Iraq and Syria.

May 31, 2018
Syria: 6 strikes
Iraq: 1 strikes

On May 31 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of seven engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, four strikes [at least 1 British] engaged one Daesh tactical unit, destroyed three Daesh vehicles, one Daesh command and control center and one Daesh fighting position.
Near Al Shadaddi, two strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed two Daesh command and control centers.

On May 31 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagements against Daesh targets.

Near al Basheer, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit.
May 30, 2018
Syria: 6 strikes

On May 30 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of six engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, three strikes destroyed one Daesh fighting position.
Near Sha’fah, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed two Daesh vehicles.
Near Hajin, two strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed two Daesh fighting positions.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on May 30, 2018.

May 29, 2018
Syria: 1 strikes

On May 29 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed one Daesh vehicle.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on May 29, 2018.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Syria on May 28, 2018.

May 28, 2018
Iraq: 1 strikes

On May 28 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Qayyarah, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit.
May 27, 2018
Syria: 5 strikes
Iraq: 1 strikes

On May 27 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes consisting of five engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, four strikes destroyed three Daesh fighting positions.
Near Al Shadaddi, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed one Daesh vehicle-borne IED.

On May 27 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against Daesh targets.

Near Baghdad, one strike destroyed one Daesh-held building.
May 26, 2018
Syria: 11 strikes

On May 26 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes consisting of 12 engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, 11 strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit, destroyed two Daesh logistics hubs and two Daesh vehicles.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on May 26, 2018.

May 25, 2018
Syria: 8 strikes
Iraq: 1 strikes

On May 25 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes consisting of 11 engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Abu Kamal, seven strikes engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed three Daesh fighting positions.
Near Al Shadaddi, one strike destroyed six Daesh fighting systems and three Daesh logistics hubs.

On May 25 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of three engagements against Daesh targets.

Near Kirkuk, one strike engaged one Daesh tactical unit and destroyed two Daesh-held buildings.

UK MoD for May 31, 2018 – June 1, 2018
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June 1, 2018

Thursday 31 May – Typhoons and Tornados destroyed two compounds in eastern Syria, used by the terrorists as a headquarters and equipment store…The focus for RAF attacks for the remainder of the week were terrorist facilities in eastern Syria towards the border with Iraq. On Thursday 31 May, flights of Tornados and Typhoons joined forces to deliver an attack with twelve Paveway IVs against two large adjoining compounds, which were being used by Daesh as a headquarters, weapons store and muster point. All twelve weapons hit and destroyed their intended targets.

Report Date

June 1, 2018

Thursday 31 May – Typhoons and Tornados destroyed two compounds in eastern Syria, used by the terrorists as a headquarters and equipment store…The focus for RAF attacks for the remainder of the week were terrorist facilities in eastern Syria towards the border with Iraq. On Thursday 31 May, flights of Tornados and Typhoons joined forces to deliver an attack with twelve Paveway IVs against two large adjoining compounds, which were being used by Daesh as a headquarters, weapons store and muster point. All twelve weapons hit and destroyed their intended targets.

French MoD for May 31, 2018 – June 1, 2018
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June 1, 2018

Notes

For May 23rd to 29th, France reports that task force Wagram continued its support of the offensive against the last pockets of ISIS in the Euphrates Valley, where it conducted 11 shooting missions. French aircraft carried out 20 sorties, mainly missions of intelligence gathering and aerial reconnaissance. No strikes were carried out.

OPÉRATION CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE



Sur le théâtre irako-syrien, l’activité majeure demeure l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie.

Réduction des dernières poches de Daech en Syrie

En Syrie, après avoir terminé la conquête de la bande frontalière avec l’Irak, les forces démocratiques syriennes ont débuté avec l’appui de la Coalition, leur progression vers le nord et vers l’ouest où se trouvent les derniers emplacements de Daech.

Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak

En Irak, les forces de sécurité irakiennes maintiennent leur présence sur l’ensemble du territoire et poursuivent la planification d’opérations ciblées. Elles assurent actuellement des missions de ratissage et de contrôle de zone en Ninive et dans l’Anbar. Ces opérations permettent toujours de trouver, désamorcer et détruire de nombreux engins explosifs laissés par Daech.

ACTIVITÉ DE LA FORCE

Formation des contrôleurs aériens avancés irakiens

Les moyens aériens français sont régulièrement engagés depuis le mois de mars dans la formation des contrôleurs aériens avancés irakiens.

La formation au sol est réalisée par des instructeurs américains et australiens. Les phases pratiques d’entraînement au guidage sont réalisées avec la participation d’aéronefs français et américains. Au total, trois sessions d’entraînement ont été réalisées en trois mois permettant aux soldats irakiens de travailler leurs procédures de guidage aérien.

Ces formations participent à la montée en gamme de l’armée de l’air irakienne qui réalise aujourd’hui régulièrement des frappes contre Daech en totale autonomie.

La Task Force Wagram en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech présentes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate

La Task Force Wagram demeure engagée en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech dans la vallée de l’Euphrate.

Depuis le lancement de l’offensive le 1er mai, 95 missions de tirs ont été réalisées, dont 11 sur la semaine écoulée (bilan du 23 au 29 mai).

Depuis le début de son engagement, la TF Wagram a réalisé 1754 missions de tirs.

Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations

L’activité des forces aériennes françaises engagées dans l’opération Chammal se poursuit en appui des forces engagées au sol.

Sur la semaine écoulée, les aéronefs engagés dans l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 20 sorties aériennes en appui des forces locales engagées au sol (bilan du 23 au 29 mai), essentiellement des missions de recueil de renseignements et de reconnaissance aérienne. Aucune frappe n’a été réalisée.

Bilan total depuis le 19/09/14 :

8095 sorties / 1450 frappes / 2241 objectifs neutralisés.

Report Date

June 1, 2018

Notes

For May 23rd to 29th, France reports that task force Wagram continued its support of the offensive against the last pockets of ISIS in the Euphrates Valley, where it conducted 11 shooting missions. French aircraft carried out 20 sorties, mainly missions of intelligence gathering and aerial reconnaissance. No strikes were carried out.

OPÉRATION CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE



Sur le théâtre irako-syrien, l’activité majeure demeure l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie.

Réduction des dernières poches de Daech en Syrie

En Syrie, après avoir terminé la conquête de la bande frontalière avec l’Irak, les forces démocratiques syriennes ont débuté avec l’appui de la Coalition, leur progression vers le nord et vers l’ouest où se trouvent les derniers emplacements de Daech.

Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak

En Irak, les forces de sécurité irakiennes maintiennent leur présence sur l’ensemble du territoire et poursuivent la planification d’opérations ciblées. Elles assurent actuellement des missions de ratissage et de contrôle de zone en Ninive et dans l’Anbar. Ces opérations permettent toujours de trouver, désamorcer et détruire de nombreux engins explosifs laissés par Daech.

ACTIVITÉ DE LA FORCE

Formation des contrôleurs aériens avancés irakiens

Les moyens aériens français sont régulièrement engagés depuis le mois de mars dans la formation des contrôleurs aériens avancés irakiens.

La formation au sol est réalisée par des instructeurs américains et australiens. Les phases pratiques d’entraînement au guidage sont réalisées avec la participation d’aéronefs français et américains. Au total, trois sessions d’entraînement ont été réalisées en trois mois permettant aux soldats irakiens de travailler leurs procédures de guidage aérien.

Ces formations participent à la montée en gamme de l’armée de l’air irakienne qui réalise aujourd’hui régulièrement des frappes contre Daech en totale autonomie.

La Task Force Wagram en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech présentes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate

La Task Force Wagram demeure engagée en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech dans la vallée de l’Euphrate.

Depuis le lancement de l’offensive le 1er mai, 95 missions de tirs ont été réalisées, dont 11 sur la semaine écoulée (bilan du 23 au 29 mai).

Depuis le début de son engagement, la TF Wagram a réalisé 1754 missions de tirs.

Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations

L’activité des forces aériennes françaises engagées dans l’opération Chammal se poursuit en appui des forces engagées au sol.

Sur la semaine écoulée, les aéronefs engagés dans l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 20 sorties aériennes en appui des forces locales engagées au sol (bilan du 23 au 29 mai), essentiellement des missions de recueil de renseignements et de reconnaissance aérienne. Aucune frappe n’a été réalisée.

Bilan total depuis le 19/09/14 :

8095 sorties / 1450 frappes / 2241 objectifs neutralisés.

CJTF–OIR for May 31, 2018 – June 1, 2018
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June 1, 2018

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve Monthly Civilian Casualty Report

SOUTHWEST ASIA– Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve is committed to working by, with and through our Iraqi Security Forces and Syrian Democratic Forces partners to defeat Daesh in designated parts of Iraq and Syria, and helping set the conditions for follow-on operations to increase regional stability.

CJTF-OIR provides our partners appropriate equipment, advice and assistance to achieve our mission and attain the lasting defeat of Daesh. Support to partners also includes precision strikes preceded by a rigorous targeting process that aims at all times to minimize effects on non-combatant populations and civilian infrastructure.

The Coalition conducted a total of 29,358 strikes between August 2014 and end of April 2018. During this period, based on information available, CJTF-OIR assesses at least 892 civilians have been unintentionally killed by Coalition strikes since the start of Operation Inherent Resolve.

In the month of April, CJTF-OIR carried over 476 open reports from previous months and received four new reports. The assessment of 159 civilian casualty reports have been completed. Five reports were determined to be credible, resulting in nine unintentional civilian deaths, while 149 were assessed to be non-credible and five to be duplicate. A total of 321 reports are still open.

Credible Reports– In each of five incidents, the investigation assessed that although all feasible precautions were taken and the decision to strike complied with the law of armed conflict, unintended civilian casualties regrettably occurred.

1. January 9, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via media report. During a strike which destroyed Daesh vehicle-borne improvised explosive device used to attack Coalition and partner forces two civilians were unintentionally killed.

2. November 1, 2017, near Al Hiri village, Deir Ezzour, Syria via self-report. During a strike on Daesh-travelled roadway two civilians were unintentionally wounded and three civilians were unintentionally killed when they entered the impact area.

3. November 16, 2017, near al Shadadi, Syria, via self-report. During a strike on Daesh-held building two civilians were unintentionally injured.

4. December 28, 2017, near Rayhaniyah, Syria, via self-report. During an attack two civilians were unintentionally injured and three civilians were unintentionally killed when they crossed into the impact area.

5. January 18, 2018, near Abu Kamal, Syria, via self-report. During a strike on Daesh-held building a scooter entered the impact area moments before the impact. One civilian was unintentionally killed.

Non Credible Reports–After a thorough review of the facts and circumstances of each civilian casualty report, CJTF-OIR assessed the following 149 reports as non-credible. At this time there is insufficient information to assess that, more likely than not, a Coalition strike resulted in civilian casualties.

1. November 7, 2016, near Khaniz al Salman village, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find civilians were harmed in this strike.

2. December 23, 2016, near al Tabaqa, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find civilians were harmed in this strike.

3. March 26, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report. After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find civilians were harmed in this strike.

4. April 15, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report. After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find civilians were harmed in this strike.

5. April 18, 2017 near Al Tabqah, Syria via Airwars report. After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find civilians were harmed in this strike.

6. April 23, 2017, near al Hazimah, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find civilians were harmed in this strike.

7. June 18, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find civilians were harmed in this strike.

8. Jun 23, 2017, near Abu Kamal, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

9. June 28, 2017, near Kasrat Afnan, Syria via Airwars report. After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find civilians were harmed in this strike.

10. July 4, 2017, near Tal al Jayer, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

11. July 5, 2017, near al Bouhamed, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

12. July 5, 2017, near Dahla, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

13. July 5, 2017, near Hareer Hatem, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

14. July 6, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

15. July 6, 2017, near Madan, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

16. July 7, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

17. July 7, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

18. July 7, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

19. July 7, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

20. July 8, 2017, near Mohsen, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

21. July 8, 2017, near al Mayadin, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

22. July 8, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

23. July 8, 2017, near Ma’dan, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

24. July 9, 2017, near Mohsen, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

25. July 10, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

26. July 12, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

27. July 12, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

28. July 12, 2017, near Al Sa’ada al Gharbiya, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

29. July 12, 2017, near al Mayadin, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

30. July 13, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

31. July 13, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

32. July 14, 2017, near Salhiya, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

33. July 14, 2017, near al Baghouz, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

34. July 15, 2017, near al Mayadin, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

35. July 15, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

36. July 15, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

37. July 15, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

38. July 16, 2017, near Subha, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

39. July 16, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

40. July 16, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

41. July 17, 2017, near al Kashkiya, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

42. July 17, 2017, near Jadid Ekaidat, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

43. July 17, 2017, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

44. July 18, 2017, near Sabkha, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

45. July 18, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

46. July 19, 2017, near Jabli, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

47. July 19, 2017, near al Boulial, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

48. July 20, 2017, near Ma’adan, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

49. July 21, 2017, near al Mayadin, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

50. July 21, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

51. July 21, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

52. July 21, 2017, near Mayadin, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

53. July 22, 2017, near Sabkhawi, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

54. July 23, 2017, near Jumaili, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

55. July 23, 2017, near Shumeteya, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

56. July 24, 2017, near al Rashad, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

57. July 24, 2017, near Sabah al Kahir, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

58. July 24, 2017, near al Mayadin, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

59. July 24, 2017, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

60. July 25, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

61. July 25, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

62. July 25, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

63. July 25, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

64. July 25, 2017, near al Mayadin, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

65. July 26, 2017, near al Tayba, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

66. July 26, 2017, near Abu Kamal, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

67. July 27, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

68. July 27, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

69. July 27, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

70. July 27, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

71. July 27, 2017, near al Qaiem, Iraq, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

72. July 27, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

73. July 28, 2017, near Graneej, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

74. July 28, 2017, near al Mayadin, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

75. July 28, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

76. July 28, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

77. July 28, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

78. July 29, 2017, near Anah, Iraq, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

79. July 30, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

80. July 30, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

81. July 31, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

82. July 31, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

83. July 31, 2017, near al A’shara, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

84. July 31, 2017, near Dablan, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

85. July 31, 2017, near Dablan, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

86. July 31, 2017, near Deir ez-Zor, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

87. August 1, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

88. August 1, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

89. August 1, 2017, near Makla, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

90. August 1, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

91. August 1, 2017, near al Kashkiya, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

92. August 1, 2017, near Tel Afar, Iraq, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

93. August 2, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

94. August 2, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

95. August 2, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

96. August 2, 2017, near Tabani, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

97. August 2, 2017, near Abu Kamal, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

98. August 3, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

99. August 3, 2017, near Maizeela, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

100. August 3, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

101. August 4, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

102. August 4, 2017, near Orme al Kubra, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

103. August 4, 2017, near al Abbasiyah, Salah al-Din, Iraq, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

104. August 4, 2017, near Hamra Buweitiya, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

105. August 4, 2017, near al Tabani, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

106. Aug. 4, 2017 near Al Hammadi, Syria via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

107. August 5, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

108. August 6, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

109. August 6, 2017, near Kashkiyah, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

110. August 7, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

111. August 7, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

112. August 7, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

113. August 7, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

114. August 7, 2017, near Dasheisha, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

115. August 7, 2017, near al Mayadin, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

116. August 8, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

117. August 9, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

118. August 9, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

119. August 9, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

120. August 15, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

121. August 16, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

122. August 16, 2017, near Subaikhan, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

123. August 16, 2017, near al Zabari, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

124. August 17, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

125. August 17, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

126. August 18, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

127. August 23, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

128. August 24, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

129. August 25, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

130. August 25, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

131. August 25, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

132. August 26, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

133. August 27, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

134. August 27, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

135. August 27, 2017, near Tel Afer, Iraq, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

136. August 27, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

137. August 27, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

138. August 28, 2017, near Tarif, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

139. August 28, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

140. August 28, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

141. August 29, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

142. August 29, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

143. August 30, 2017, T2 near Iraqi-Syria border, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

144. August 30, 2017, near al Qaiem, Iraq, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

145. August 30, 2017, near al Hawaij, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

146. October 4, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via social media report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

147. Jan. 26, 2018 near Al Bahrah, Syria via social media report. After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find civilians were harmed in this strike.

148. February 4, 2018, near al Bahrah village, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

149. February 26, 2018, near al Sha’fah, Syria, via self-report. After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find civilians were harmed in this strike.

Duplicate Reports– Five reports were assessed to be duplicates of other reports that have been or are currently being assessed this month.

1. March 6, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report. It is a duplicate of an open allegation awaiting assessment.

2. June 15, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. It is a duplicate of an open allegation awaiting assessment.

3. June 16, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. It is a duplicate of an open allegation awaiting assessment.

4. July 27, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. It is a duplicate of an open allegation awaiting assessment.

5. August 21, 2017, near Tal Afer, Iraq, via self-report. It is a duplicate of an open allegation awaiting assessment.

Open Reports– 321 reports of civilian casualties are still being assessed:

1. Nov. 7, 2014 near Al-Tanak Oilfield, Iraq via regional human rights organization report.

2. Feb. 23, 2015, near Jesse (Al Hasakah), Syria, via Airwars report.

3. Aug. 3, 2015, near Al Hasakah, Syria, via Airwars report.

4. Aug. 24, 2015, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

5. Nov. 7, 2015, near Qayyarah, Iraq, via media report.

6. Nov. 24, 2015, near Abu Jarbua (Al Hasakah), Syria, via Airwars report.

7. Feb. 23, 2016, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

8. March 19, 2016, near Qayyarah, Iraq, via media report.

9. April 18, 2016, near Sudayrah, Salah al-Din, Iraq, via Airwars report.

10. May 19, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

11. May 21, 2016, near Qayyarah, Iraq, via media report.

12. May 28, 2016, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

13. June 1, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

14. June 2, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

15. Sept. 22, 2016 near Qayyarah, Iraq via media report.

16. Oct. 13, 2016 near Qayyarah, Iraq via media report.

17. Oct. 24, 2016 near Mosul, Iraq via Airwars report.

18. Oct. 29, 2016 near Qayyarah, Iraq via media report.

19. Nov. 1, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

20. Nov. 5, 2016 near Qayyarah, Iraq via media report.

21. Nov. 5, 2016 near Qayyarah, Iraq via media report.

22. Nov. 6, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

23. Nov. 18, 2016 near Qayyarah, Iraq via media report.

24. Nov. 18, 2016 near Qayyarah, Iraq via media report.

25. Nov. 18, 2016 near Qayyarah, Iraq via media report.

26. Nov. 18, 2016 near Qayyarah, Iraq via media report.

27. Nov. 18, 2016 near Qayyarah, Iraq via media report.

28. Nov. 19, 2016, near Al Abbara (Raqqah), Syria, via Airwars report.

29. Nov. 19, 2016, near Tal Al Samen, Syria, via Airwars report.

30. Nov. 20, 2016 near Qayyarah, Iraq via media report.

31. Nov. 23, 2016 near Qayyarah, Iraq via media report.

32. Nov. 24, 2016, near Al Jarnia (Raqqah), Syria, via Airwars report.

33. Nov. 28, 2016, near Abu Kamal, Syria, via Airwars report.

34. Dec. 6, 2016, near Al Abbara (Raqqah), Syria, via Airwars report.

35. Jan. 5, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

36. Jan. 6, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

37. Jan. 6, 2017, near Sowaydiya Kabira, Syria, via Airwars report.

38. Jan. 7, 2017, near Kasrat Sheikh Al Juma’a (Raqqah), Syria, via self-report.

39. Jan. 7, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

40. Jan. 8, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

41. Jan. 8, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

42. Jan. 12, 2017, near Beza’a, Syria, via Airwars report.

43. Jan. 13, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

44. Jan. 14, 2017, near Al Mayadin, Syria, via Airwars report.

45. Jan. 21, 2017, near Al Tabqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

46. Jan. 25, 2017, near Sahil Al Khashab (Raqqah), Syria, via Airwars report.

47. Jan. 27, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

48. Jan. 29, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

49. Feb. 10, 2017, near Hatra, Iraq, via Airwars report.

50. Feb. 12, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

51. Feb. 14, 2017, near Qasr Al Matahin, Iraq, via Airwars report.

52. Feb. 20, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

53. Feb. 20, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

54. Feb. 23, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

55. Feb. 24, 2017, near Mazir, Iraq, via Airwars report.

56. Feb. 25, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

57. Feb. 25, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

58. March 1, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

59. March 1, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

60. March 6, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

61. March 8, 2017, near Al Karamah, Syria via Airwars report.

62. March 8, 2017, near Al Rashid, Syria, via Airwars report.

63. March 11, 2017, near Al Karamah, Syria, via Airwars report.

64. March 13, 2017, near Al Mosul Al Jadida, Iraq, via Airwars report.

65. March 14, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

66. March 14, 2017, near Al Thawrah (Tabaqah), Syria, via Airwars report.

67. March 14, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

68. March 14, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

69. March 16, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

70. March 16, 2017, near the Euphrates Dam, Syria, via Airwars report.

71. March 16, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

72. March 17, 2017, near Al Safsaf, Syria, via Airwars report.

73. March 18, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq via Airwars report.

74. March 18, 2017, near Shabhar (Raqqah), Syria, via Airwars report.

75. March 18, 2017, near Azersjkhan, Syria, via Airwars report.

76. March 19, 2017, near Hamra Blassem (Raqqah), Syria, via Airwars report.

77. March 20, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

78. March 21, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

79. March 21, 2017, near Al Jadida, Syria, via Airwars report.

80. March 22, 2017, near Ratlah, Syria, via Airwars report.

81. March 22, 2017, near Al Thani, Syria, via Airwars report.

82. March 22, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq via Airwars report.

83. March 22, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

84. March 22, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

85. March 25, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

86. March 25, 2017, near Shoa’ib al Zaker, Syria, via Airwars report.

87. March 25, 2017, near Al Thawrah (Tabaqah), Syria, via Airwars report.

88. March 25, 2017, near Al Thawrah (Tabaqah), Syria, via Airwars report.

89. March 25, 2017, near Al Mayadin, Syria, via Airwars report.

90. March 26, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

91. March 26, 2017, near Al-Thawrah (Tabaqah), Syria, via Airwars report.

92. March 27, 2017, near Al-Thawrah (Tabaqah), Syria, via Airwars report.

93. March 27, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

94. March 27, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

95. March 28, 2017, near Mudar, Syria, via Airwars report.

96. March 28, 2017, near Khatouniya, Syria, via Airwars report.

97. March 29, 2017, near Shoa’ib al Zaker, Syria, via Airwars report.

98. March 29, 2017, near Al Safsaf, Syria, via Airwars report.

99. March 30, 2017, near Al Mansoura, Syria, via Airwars report.

100. March 30, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

101. March 30, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

102. March 30, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

103. March 30, 2017, near Al Safsaf, Syria, via Airwars report.

104. March 30, 2017, near Al Huzaymah (Raqqah), Syria, via Airwars report.

105. April 5, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

106. April 8, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

107. April 10, 2017, near Sekak (Mosul), Iraq, via Airwars report.

108. April 11, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

109. April 12, 2017, near Al Hazimah, Syria, via Airwars report.

110. April 16, 2017, near Al Tabqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

111. April 16, 2017, near Kabish, Syria, via Airwars report.

112. April 19, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

113. April 20, 2017, near Maysaloun farms, Syria, via Airwars report.

114. April 21, 2017, near Al Qarya, Syria, via Airwars report.

115. April 22, 2017, near Mosul (Thawra), Iraq, via self-report.

116. April 24, 2017, near Al Rahiat, Syria, via Airwars report.

117. April 26, 2017, near Debsi Afnan, Syria, via Airwars report.

118. April 26, 2017, near Al Tabqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

119. April 28, 2017, near Al Mansoura, Syria, via Airwars report.

120. April 28, 2017, near Tabaqa, Syria, via Airwars report.

121. April 29, 2017, near Al Mansoura, Syria, via Airwars report.

122. May 4, 2017, near Meshrfa, Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

123. May 6, 2017, near Mayadin, Syria, via Airwars report.

124. May 8, 2017, near Wadah, Syria via Airwars report.

125. May 8, 2017, near Kdeiran, Syria via Airwars report.

126. May 8, 2017, near Al Awaal (Al Tabqah), Syria via Airwars report.

127. May 9, 2017, near Abu Kamal, Syria, via Airwars report.

128. May 10, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

129. May 11, 2017, near Hamra Blassem, Syria, via Airwars report.

130. May 12, 2017, near Quriya, Syria, via Airwars report.

131. May 13, 2017, near Between two Bridges, Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

132. May 15, 2017, near Al Makef, Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

133. May 16, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

134. May 18, 2017, near Hunaida, Syria, via Airwars report.

135. May 21, 2017, near Kdeiran, Syria, via Airwars report.

136. May 21, 2017, near al Salhabiya, Syria, via Airwars report.

137. May 21, 2017, near Al Ruweih, Syria, via Airwars report.

138. May 23, 2017, near Kdeiran, Syria, via Airwars report.

139. May 23, 2017, near Al Duweir, Syria, via Airwars report.

140. May 26, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

141. May 27, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via news media report.

142. May 28, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via self-report.

143. May 28, 2017, near Al Hamam, Syria, via Airwars report.

144. May 28, 2017, near Al Mansoura, Syria, via Airwars report.

145. May 28, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

146. May 29, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

147. May 29, 2017, near Qorya, Syria, via Airwars report.

148. June 1, 2017, near Sbeikhan, Syria, via Airwars report.

149. June 2, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

150. June 3, 2017, near Zanjili, Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

151. June 3, 2017 near Hawi al Hawa, Syria, via Airwars report.

152. June 3, 2017, near al Jisr al Qadim, Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

153. June 4, 2017, near Abu al Naital, Syria, via Airwars report.

154. June 5, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via media report.

155. June 7, 2017, near Mahkan, Syria, via Airwars report.

156. June 8, 2017, near Zanjili, Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

157. June 8, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

158. June 9, 2017 near Sin’a, Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

159. June 9, 2017 near Dariyah, Raqqah, Syria via human rights organization report.

0. June 10, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via human rights organization report.

161. June 11, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq via Airwars report.

162. June 11, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

163. June 12, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

164. June 12, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

165. June 12, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

166. June 12, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq via Airwars report.

167. June 13, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq via Airwars report.

168. June 14, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

169. June 15, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

170. June 15, 2017, near Between two bridges, Syria, via Airwars report.

171. June 15, 2017, near Al Badu, Syria, via Airwars report.

172. June 15, 2017, near Sharia Jama al Qademeh (Raqqah), Syria via humanitarian organization report.

173. June 16, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

174. June 16, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

175. June 17, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

176. June 17, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

177. June 17, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

178. June 18, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

179. June 18, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

180. June 19, 2017 near Shifa, Mosul, Iraq via Airwars report.

181. June 20, 2017, near Kasrat Faraj, Syria via Airwars report.

182. June 21, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

183. June 22, 2017 near Al Saaha, Mosul, Iraq via Airwars report.

184. June 23, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq via Airwars report.

185. June 23, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

186. June 24, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

187. June 24, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report

188. June 24, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

189. June 24, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

190. June 25, 2017, near Ratlah, Syria via Airwars report.

191. June 25, 2017, near Bokrus Tahtani, Syria via Airwars report.

192. June 26, 2017, near Al Mayadin, Syria via Airwars report.

193. June 27, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq via Airwars report.

194. June 28, 2017, near Kasrat Afnan, Syria via Airwars report.

195. June 29, 2017, near Bab Lakash, Syria via Airwars report.

196. June 30, 2017, near Al Dashaisha, Syria via Airwars report.

197. July 1, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via human rights organization report.

198. July 1, 2017 near al-Dariiya, Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

199. July 1, 2017 near al-Mashlab, Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

200. July 1, 2017 near Hossain, Dier Azzor, Syria via Airwars report.

201. July 2, 2017 near Al Soor, Syria via Airwars report.

202. July 2, 2017 near Mosul, Iraq via Airwars report.

203. July 2, 2017 near Mosul, Iraq via Airwars report.

204. July 2, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

205. July 3, 2017 near Kasrat Srour, Syria via Airwars report.

206. July 3, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

207. July 4, 2017 near Ratlah, Syria via Airwars report.

208. July 4, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

209. July 5, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

210. July 6, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

211. July 7, 2017 near Anah, Iraq via Airwars report.

212. July 7, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

213. July 8, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

214. July 11, 2017 near Qasr al Banat, Syria via Airwars report.

215. July 12, 2017, near Kashkash Zyanat (Ash Shaddadi), Syria, via Airwars report.

216. July 12, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

217. July 13, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria via social media report.

218. July 13, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

219. July 14, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

220. July 15, 2017 near al Badou, Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

221. July 16, 2017, near Kashkash Zyanat (Ash Shaddadi), Syria, via social media report.

222. July 16, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

223. July 17, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

224. July 17, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

225. July 18, 2017, near Sabikan, Syria, via Airwars report.

226. July 18, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

227. July 21, 2017, near, Raqqah, Syria, via social media report.

228. July 22, 2017 near Bajari, Syria via Airwars report.

229. July 23, 2017 near Nazlet Shahata, Syria via Airwars report.

230. July 25, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

231. July 26, 2017 near Abu Kamal, Syria via Airwars report.

232. July 27, 2017 near Tarmiyah, Iraq via Airwars report.

233. July 28, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

234. Aug. 1, 2017, near Al Qa’im, Iraq, via Airwars report.

235. Aug. 1, 2017, near Kadiya (Duhok), Iraq, via self-report.

236. Aug. 2, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

237. Aug. 3, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via self-report.

238. Aug. 4, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via media report.

239. Aug. 4, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

240. Aug. 5, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

241. Aug. 5, 2017 near Al Fadaghmi, via Airwars report.

242. Aug. 6, 2017, near Ash Shaddadi, Syria, via self-report.

243. Aug. 6, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

244. Aug. 6, 2017 near Al Mayadin, Syria via Airwars report.

245. Aug. 6, 2017 near Al Shirkat, Iraq via Airwars report.

246. Aug. 6, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

247. Aug. 6, 2017 near Al Bouliayal, Syria via Airwars report.

248. Aug. 7, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

249. Aug. 7, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

250. Aug. 7, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

251. Aug. 7, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report

252. Aug. 9, 2017 near Etwiem, Iraq, via Airwars report.

253. Aug. 9, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

254. Aug. 10, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

255. Aug. 11, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

256. Aug. 12, 2017, near Al Mazara’ (Tal Afar), Iraq, via social media report.

257. Aug. 12, 2017 near Hatla, Syria, via Airwars report.

258. Aug. 12, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

259. Aug. 12, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

260. Aug. 12, 2017 near Marqadah, Syria via Airwars report.

261. Aug. 13, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

262. Aug. 13, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

263. Aug. 15, 2017 near Al Mesrab, Syria via Airwars report.

264. Aug. 16, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via social media report.

265. Aug. 18, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

266. Aug. 18, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

267. Aug. 19, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

268. Aug. 19, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

269. Aug. 19, 2017 near Dasheisha, Syria via Airwars report.

270. Aug. 19, 2017 near Anah, Iraq via Airwars report.

271. Aug. 19, 2017 near Al Qaim, Iraq via Airwars report.

272. Aug. 19, 2017 near Tal Afar, Iraq via Airwars report.

273. Aug. 19, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

274. Aug. 19, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

275. Aug. 19, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

276. Aug. 19, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

277. Aug. 20, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via media report.

278. Aug. 20, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

279. Aug. 20, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

280. Aug. 20, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

281. Aug. 20, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

282. Aug. 21, 2017, near Tal Afar, Iraq via Airwars report.

283. Aug. 21, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

284. Aug. 21, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

285. Aug. 21, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

286. Aug. 22, 2017 near Shaddadi, Syria via Airwars report.

287. Aug. 22, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

288. Aug. 23, 2017 near Al Mayadin, Syria via Airwars report.

289. Aug. 23, 2017 near Tal Jayer, Syria via Airwars report.

290. Aug. 23, 2017 near Karabla, Qaiem, Iraq via Airwars report.

291. Aug. 23, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

292. Aug. 24, 2017 near Deir Ez-Zoor, Syria via Airwars report.

293. Aug. 25, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

294. Aug. 26, 2017 near Al Mayadin, Syria via Airwars report.

295. Aug. 27, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

296. Sep. 5, 2017 near Al Naim (Dawar al Naim), Syria via social media report.

297. Sept. 8, 2017, near An Nadah, Syria via media report.

298. Sept. 14, 2017, near Mayadin, Syria, via Airwars report.

299. Sept. 19, 2017, near Hawijah, Iraq via social media report.

300. Oct. 2, 2017, near Al Tawassoeiyah, Syria via social media report.

301. Oct. 10, 2017, near Dayr az Zawr, Syria via self-report.

302. Oct. 17, 2017, near Abu Kamal, Syria via self-report.

303. Oct. 19, 2017, near Abu Kamal, Syria via self-report.

304. Oct. 31 2017, near Al Qaim, Iraq via self-report.

305. Nov. 11, 2017 near Dashishah, Hassakah, Syria via s self-report.

306. Nov. 28, 2017 near El Qata, Syria via self-report.

307. Nov. 30, 2017 near Darnaj, Syria via self-report.

308. Dec. 1, 2017 near Al Burham, Syria via self-report.

309. Dec. 22, 2017 near Hajin, Syria via social media report.

310. Dec. 25, 2017 near Kharayij, Syria via self-report.

311. Dec. 30, 2017 near Al Bahrah, Syria via social media report.

312. Jan. 14, 2018 near Hajin, Syria, via social media report and Airwars report.

313. Jan. 20, 2018 near Al Bahrah, Syria via self-report.

314. Jan. 20, 2018 near Al Kashmah, Syria via self-report.

315. Jan. 27 2018 near Al-Baghdadi, Iraq via social media report.

316. Feb. 2, 2018 near Al Bahra, Syria via social media report.

317. Feb. 6, 2018 near Al Shafaa, Syria via self-report.

318. Feb. 7, 2018 near Al Asbah Farms, Syria via self-report.

319. Feb. 9, 2018 near Al Shafaa, Syria via self-report.

320. Feb. 9, 2018 near Al Bahrah, Syria via self-report.

321. Apr 2, 2018 near al Qayyarah, Iraq via self-report.

Report Date

June 1, 2018

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve Monthly Civilian Casualty Report

SOUTHWEST ASIA– Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve is committed to working by, with and through our Iraqi Security Forces and Syrian Democratic Forces partners to defeat Daesh in designated parts of Iraq and Syria, and helping set the conditions for follow-on operations to increase regional stability.

CJTF-OIR provides our partners appropriate equipment, advice and assistance to achieve our mission and attain the lasting defeat of Daesh. Support to partners also includes precision strikes preceded by a rigorous targeting process that aims at all times to minimize effects on non-combatant populations and civilian infrastructure.

The Coalition conducted a total of 29,358 strikes between August 2014 and end of April 2018. During this period, based on information available, CJTF-OIR assesses at least 892 civilians have been unintentionally killed by Coalition strikes since the start of Operation Inherent Resolve.

In the month of April, CJTF-OIR carried over 476 open reports from previous months and received four new reports. The assessment of 159 civilian casualty reports have been completed. Five reports were determined to be credible, resulting in nine unintentional civilian deaths, while 149 were assessed to be non-credible and five to be duplicate. A total of 321 reports are still open.

Credible Reports– In each of five incidents, the investigation assessed that although all feasible precautions were taken and the decision to strike complied with the law of armed conflict, unintended civilian casualties regrettably occurred.

1. January 9, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via media report. During a strike which destroyed Daesh vehicle-borne improvised explosive device used to attack Coalition and partner forces two civilians were unintentionally killed.

2. November 1, 2017, near Al Hiri village, Deir Ezzour, Syria via self-report. During a strike on Daesh-travelled roadway two civilians were unintentionally wounded and three civilians were unintentionally killed when they entered the impact area.

3. November 16, 2017, near al Shadadi, Syria, via self-report. During a strike on Daesh-held building two civilians were unintentionally injured.

4. December 28, 2017, near Rayhaniyah, Syria, via self-report. During an attack two civilians were unintentionally injured and three civilians were unintentionally killed when they crossed into the impact area.

5. January 18, 2018, near Abu Kamal, Syria, via self-report. During a strike on Daesh-held building a scooter entered the impact area moments before the impact. One civilian was unintentionally killed.

Non Credible Reports–After a thorough review of the facts and circumstances of each civilian casualty report, CJTF-OIR assessed the following 149 reports as non-credible. At this time there is insufficient information to assess that, more likely than not, a Coalition strike resulted in civilian casualties.

1. November 7, 2016, near Khaniz al Salman village, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find civilians were harmed in this strike.

2. December 23, 2016, near al Tabaqa, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find civilians were harmed in this strike.

3. March 26, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report. After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find civilians were harmed in this strike.

4. April 15, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report. After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find civilians were harmed in this strike.

5. April 18, 2017 near Al Tabqah, Syria via Airwars report. After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find civilians were harmed in this strike.

6. April 23, 2017, near al Hazimah, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find civilians were harmed in this strike.

7. June 18, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find civilians were harmed in this strike.

8. Jun 23, 2017, near Abu Kamal, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

9. June 28, 2017, near Kasrat Afnan, Syria via Airwars report. After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find civilians were harmed in this strike.

10. July 4, 2017, near Tal al Jayer, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

11. July 5, 2017, near al Bouhamed, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

12. July 5, 2017, near Dahla, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

13. July 5, 2017, near Hareer Hatem, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

14. July 6, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

15. July 6, 2017, near Madan, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

16. July 7, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

17. July 7, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

18. July 7, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

19. July 7, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

20. July 8, 2017, near Mohsen, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

21. July 8, 2017, near al Mayadin, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

22. July 8, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

23. July 8, 2017, near Ma’dan, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

24. July 9, 2017, near Mohsen, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

25. July 10, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

26. July 12, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

27. July 12, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

28. July 12, 2017, near Al Sa’ada al Gharbiya, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

29. July 12, 2017, near al Mayadin, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

30. July 13, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

31. July 13, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

32. July 14, 2017, near Salhiya, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

33. July 14, 2017, near al Baghouz, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

34. July 15, 2017, near al Mayadin, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

35. July 15, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

36. July 15, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

37. July 15, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

38. July 16, 2017, near Subha, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

39. July 16, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

40. July 16, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

41. July 17, 2017, near al Kashkiya, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

42. July 17, 2017, near Jadid Ekaidat, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

43. July 17, 2017, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

44. July 18, 2017, near Sabkha, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

45. July 18, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

46. July 19, 2017, near Jabli, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

47. July 19, 2017, near al Boulial, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

48. July 20, 2017, near Ma’adan, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

49. July 21, 2017, near al Mayadin, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

50. July 21, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

51. July 21, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

52. July 21, 2017, near Mayadin, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

53. July 22, 2017, near Sabkhawi, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

54. July 23, 2017, near Jumaili, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

55. July 23, 2017, near Shumeteya, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

56. July 24, 2017, near al Rashad, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

57. July 24, 2017, near Sabah al Kahir, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

58. July 24, 2017, near al Mayadin, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

59. July 24, 2017, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

60. July 25, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

61. July 25, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

62. July 25, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

63. July 25, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

64. July 25, 2017, near al Mayadin, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

65. July 26, 2017, near al Tayba, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

66. July 26, 2017, near Abu Kamal, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

67. July 27, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

68. July 27, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

69. July 27, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

70. July 27, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

71. July 27, 2017, near al Qaiem, Iraq, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

72. July 27, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

73. July 28, 2017, near Graneej, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

74. July 28, 2017, near al Mayadin, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

75. July 28, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

76. July 28, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

77. July 28, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

78. July 29, 2017, near Anah, Iraq, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

79. July 30, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

80. July 30, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

81. July 31, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

82. July 31, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

83. July 31, 2017, near al A’shara, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

84. July 31, 2017, near Dablan, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

85. July 31, 2017, near Dablan, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

86. July 31, 2017, near Deir ez-Zor, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

87. August 1, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

88. August 1, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

89. August 1, 2017, near Makla, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

90. August 1, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

91. August 1, 2017, near al Kashkiya, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

92. August 1, 2017, near Tel Afar, Iraq, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

93. August 2, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

94. August 2, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

95. August 2, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

96. August 2, 2017, near Tabani, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

97. August 2, 2017, near Abu Kamal, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

98. August 3, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

99. August 3, 2017, near Maizeela, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

100. August 3, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

101. August 4, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

102. August 4, 2017, near Orme al Kubra, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

103. August 4, 2017, near al Abbasiyah, Salah al-Din, Iraq, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

104. August 4, 2017, near Hamra Buweitiya, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

105. August 4, 2017, near al Tabani, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

106. Aug. 4, 2017 near Al Hammadi, Syria via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

107. August 5, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

108. August 6, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

109. August 6, 2017, near Kashkiyah, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

110. August 7, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

111. August 7, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

112. August 7, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

113. August 7, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

114. August 7, 2017, near Dasheisha, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

115. August 7, 2017, near al Mayadin, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

116. August 8, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

117. August 9, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

118. August 9, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

119. August 9, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

120. August 15, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

121. August 16, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

122. August 16, 2017, near Subaikhan, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

123. August 16, 2017, near al Zabari, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

124. August 17, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

125. August 17, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

126. August 18, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

127. August 23, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

128. August 24, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

129. August 25, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

130. August 25, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

131. August 25, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

132. August 26, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

133. August 27, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

134. August 27, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

135. August 27, 2017, near Tel Afer, Iraq, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

136. August 27, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

137. August 27, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

138. August 28, 2017, near Tarif, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

139. August 28, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

140. August 28, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

141. August 29, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

142. August 29, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

143. August 30, 2017, T2 near Iraqi-Syria border, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

144. August 30, 2017, near al Qaiem, Iraq, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

145. August 30, 2017, near al Hawaij, Syria, via Airwars report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

146. October 4, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via social media report. The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

147. Jan. 26, 2018 near Al Bahrah, Syria via social media report. After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find civilians were harmed in this strike.

148. February 4, 2018, near al Bahrah village, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.

149. February 26, 2018, near al Sha’fah, Syria, via self-report. After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find civilians were harmed in this strike.

Duplicate Reports– Five reports were assessed to be duplicates of other reports that have been or are currently being assessed this month.

1. March 6, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report. It is a duplicate of an open allegation awaiting assessment.

2. June 15, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. It is a duplicate of an open allegation awaiting assessment.

3. June 16, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. It is a duplicate of an open allegation awaiting assessment.

4. July 27, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report. It is a duplicate of an open allegation awaiting assessment.

5. August 21, 2017, near Tal Afer, Iraq, via self-report. It is a duplicate of an open allegation awaiting assessment.

Open Reports– 321 reports of civilian casualties are still being assessed:

1. Nov. 7, 2014 near Al-Tanak Oilfield, Iraq via regional human rights organization report.

2. Feb. 23, 2015, near Jesse (Al Hasakah), Syria, via Airwars report.

3. Aug. 3, 2015, near Al Hasakah, Syria, via Airwars report.

4. Aug. 24, 2015, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

5. Nov. 7, 2015, near Qayyarah, Iraq, via media report.

6. Nov. 24, 2015, near Abu Jarbua (Al Hasakah), Syria, via Airwars report.

7. Feb. 23, 2016, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

8. March 19, 2016, near Qayyarah, Iraq, via media report.

9. April 18, 2016, near Sudayrah, Salah al-Din, Iraq, via Airwars report.

10. May 19, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

11. May 21, 2016, near Qayyarah, Iraq, via media report.

12. May 28, 2016, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

13. June 1, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

14. June 2, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

15. Sept. 22, 2016 near Qayyarah, Iraq via media report.

16. Oct. 13, 2016 near Qayyarah, Iraq via media report.

17. Oct. 24, 2016 near Mosul, Iraq via Airwars report.

18. Oct. 29, 2016 near Qayyarah, Iraq via media report.

19. Nov. 1, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

20. Nov. 5, 2016 near Qayyarah, Iraq via media report.

21. Nov. 5, 2016 near Qayyarah, Iraq via media report.

22. Nov. 6, 2016, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

23. Nov. 18, 2016 near Qayyarah, Iraq via media report.

24. Nov. 18, 2016 near Qayyarah, Iraq via media report.

25. Nov. 18, 2016 near Qayyarah, Iraq via media report.

26. Nov. 18, 2016 near Qayyarah, Iraq via media report.

27. Nov. 18, 2016 near Qayyarah, Iraq via media report.

28. Nov. 19, 2016, near Al Abbara (Raqqah), Syria, via Airwars report.

29. Nov. 19, 2016, near Tal Al Samen, Syria, via Airwars report.

30. Nov. 20, 2016 near Qayyarah, Iraq via media report.

31. Nov. 23, 2016 near Qayyarah, Iraq via media report.

32. Nov. 24, 2016, near Al Jarnia (Raqqah), Syria, via Airwars report.

33. Nov. 28, 2016, near Abu Kamal, Syria, via Airwars report.

34. Dec. 6, 2016, near Al Abbara (Raqqah), Syria, via Airwars report.

35. Jan. 5, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

36. Jan. 6, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

37. Jan. 6, 2017, near Sowaydiya Kabira, Syria, via Airwars report.

38. Jan. 7, 2017, near Kasrat Sheikh Al Juma’a (Raqqah), Syria, via self-report.

39. Jan. 7, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

40. Jan. 8, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

41. Jan. 8, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

42. Jan. 12, 2017, near Beza’a, Syria, via Airwars report.

43. Jan. 13, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

44. Jan. 14, 2017, near Al Mayadin, Syria, via Airwars report.

45. Jan. 21, 2017, near Al Tabqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

46. Jan. 25, 2017, near Sahil Al Khashab (Raqqah), Syria, via Airwars report.

47. Jan. 27, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

48. Jan. 29, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

49. Feb. 10, 2017, near Hatra, Iraq, via Airwars report.

50. Feb. 12, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

51. Feb. 14, 2017, near Qasr Al Matahin, Iraq, via Airwars report.

52. Feb. 20, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

53. Feb. 20, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

54. Feb. 23, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

55. Feb. 24, 2017, near Mazir, Iraq, via Airwars report.

56. Feb. 25, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

57. Feb. 25, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

58. March 1, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

59. March 1, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

60. March 6, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

61. March 8, 2017, near Al Karamah, Syria via Airwars report.

62. March 8, 2017, near Al Rashid, Syria, via Airwars report.

63. March 11, 2017, near Al Karamah, Syria, via Airwars report.

64. March 13, 2017, near Al Mosul Al Jadida, Iraq, via Airwars report.

65. March 14, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

66. March 14, 2017, near Al Thawrah (Tabaqah), Syria, via Airwars report.

67. March 14, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

68. March 14, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

69. March 16, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

70. March 16, 2017, near the Euphrates Dam, Syria, via Airwars report.

71. March 16, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

72. March 17, 2017, near Al Safsaf, Syria, via Airwars report.

73. March 18, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq via Airwars report.

74. March 18, 2017, near Shabhar (Raqqah), Syria, via Airwars report.

75. March 18, 2017, near Azersjkhan, Syria, via Airwars report.

76. March 19, 2017, near Hamra Blassem (Raqqah), Syria, via Airwars report.

77. March 20, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

78. March 21, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

79. March 21, 2017, near Al Jadida, Syria, via Airwars report.

80. March 22, 2017, near Ratlah, Syria, via Airwars report.

81. March 22, 2017, near Al Thani, Syria, via Airwars report.

82. March 22, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq via Airwars report.

83. March 22, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

84. March 22, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

85. March 25, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

86. March 25, 2017, near Shoa’ib al Zaker, Syria, via Airwars report.

87. March 25, 2017, near Al Thawrah (Tabaqah), Syria, via Airwars report.

88. March 25, 2017, near Al Thawrah (Tabaqah), Syria, via Airwars report.

89. March 25, 2017, near Al Mayadin, Syria, via Airwars report.

90. March 26, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

91. March 26, 2017, near Al-Thawrah (Tabaqah), Syria, via Airwars report.

92. March 27, 2017, near Al-Thawrah (Tabaqah), Syria, via Airwars report.

93. March 27, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

94. March 27, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

95. March 28, 2017, near Mudar, Syria, via Airwars report.

96. March 28, 2017, near Khatouniya, Syria, via Airwars report.

97. March 29, 2017, near Shoa’ib al Zaker, Syria, via Airwars report.

98. March 29, 2017, near Al Safsaf, Syria, via Airwars report.

99. March 30, 2017, near Al Mansoura, Syria, via Airwars report.

100. March 30, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

101. March 30, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

102. March 30, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

103. March 30, 2017, near Al Safsaf, Syria, via Airwars report.

104. March 30, 2017, near Al Huzaymah (Raqqah), Syria, via Airwars report.

105. April 5, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

106. April 8, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

107. April 10, 2017, near Sekak (Mosul), Iraq, via Airwars report.

108. April 11, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

109. April 12, 2017, near Al Hazimah, Syria, via Airwars report.

110. April 16, 2017, near Al Tabqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

111. April 16, 2017, near Kabish, Syria, via Airwars report.

112. April 19, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

113. April 20, 2017, near Maysaloun farms, Syria, via Airwars report.

114. April 21, 2017, near Al Qarya, Syria, via Airwars report.

115. April 22, 2017, near Mosul (Thawra), Iraq, via self-report.

116. April 24, 2017, near Al Rahiat, Syria, via Airwars report.

117. April 26, 2017, near Debsi Afnan, Syria, via Airwars report.

118. April 26, 2017, near Al Tabqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

119. April 28, 2017, near Al Mansoura, Syria, via Airwars report.

120. April 28, 2017, near Tabaqa, Syria, via Airwars report.

121. April 29, 2017, near Al Mansoura, Syria, via Airwars report.

122. May 4, 2017, near Meshrfa, Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

123. May 6, 2017, near Mayadin, Syria, via Airwars report.

124. May 8, 2017, near Wadah, Syria via Airwars report.

125. May 8, 2017, near Kdeiran, Syria via Airwars report.

126. May 8, 2017, near Al Awaal (Al Tabqah), Syria via Airwars report.

127. May 9, 2017, near Abu Kamal, Syria, via Airwars report.

128. May 10, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

129. May 11, 2017, near Hamra Blassem, Syria, via Airwars report.

130. May 12, 2017, near Quriya, Syria, via Airwars report.

131. May 13, 2017, near Between two Bridges, Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

132. May 15, 2017, near Al Makef, Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

133. May 16, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

134. May 18, 2017, near Hunaida, Syria, via Airwars report.

135. May 21, 2017, near Kdeiran, Syria, via Airwars report.

136. May 21, 2017, near al Salhabiya, Syria, via Airwars report.

137. May 21, 2017, near Al Ruweih, Syria, via Airwars report.

138. May 23, 2017, near Kdeiran, Syria, via Airwars report.

139. May 23, 2017, near Al Duweir, Syria, via Airwars report.

140. May 26, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

141. May 27, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via news media report.

142. May 28, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via self-report.

143. May 28, 2017, near Al Hamam, Syria, via Airwars report.

144. May 28, 2017, near Al Mansoura, Syria, via Airwars report.

145. May 28, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

146. May 29, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

147. May 29, 2017, near Qorya, Syria, via Airwars report.

148. June 1, 2017, near Sbeikhan, Syria, via Airwars report.

149. June 2, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

150. June 3, 2017, near Zanjili, Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

151. June 3, 2017 near Hawi al Hawa, Syria, via Airwars report.

152. June 3, 2017, near al Jisr al Qadim, Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

153. June 4, 2017, near Abu al Naital, Syria, via Airwars report.

154. June 5, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via media report.

155. June 7, 2017, near Mahkan, Syria, via Airwars report.

156. June 8, 2017, near Zanjili, Mosul, Iraq, via Airwars report.

157. June 8, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

158. June 9, 2017 near Sin’a, Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

159. June 9, 2017 near Dariyah, Raqqah, Syria via human rights organization report.

0. June 10, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via human rights organization report.

161. June 11, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq via Airwars report.

162. June 11, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

163. June 12, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

164. June 12, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

165. June 12, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

166. June 12, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq via Airwars report.

167. June 13, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq via Airwars report.

168. June 14, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

169. June 15, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

170. June 15, 2017, near Between two bridges, Syria, via Airwars report.

171. June 15, 2017, near Al Badu, Syria, via Airwars report.

172. June 15, 2017, near Sharia Jama al Qademeh (Raqqah), Syria via humanitarian organization report.

173. June 16, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

174. June 16, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

175. June 17, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

176. June 17, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

177. June 17, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

178. June 18, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

179. June 18, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

180. June 19, 2017 near Shifa, Mosul, Iraq via Airwars report.

181. June 20, 2017, near Kasrat Faraj, Syria via Airwars report.

182. June 21, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

183. June 22, 2017 near Al Saaha, Mosul, Iraq via Airwars report.

184. June 23, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq via Airwars report.

185. June 23, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

186. June 24, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

187. June 24, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report

188. June 24, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

189. June 24, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

190. June 25, 2017, near Ratlah, Syria via Airwars report.

191. June 25, 2017, near Bokrus Tahtani, Syria via Airwars report.

192. June 26, 2017, near Al Mayadin, Syria via Airwars report.

193. June 27, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq via Airwars report.

194. June 28, 2017, near Kasrat Afnan, Syria via Airwars report.

195. June 29, 2017, near Bab Lakash, Syria via Airwars report.

196. June 30, 2017, near Al Dashaisha, Syria via Airwars report.

197. July 1, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via human rights organization report.

198. July 1, 2017 near al-Dariiya, Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

199. July 1, 2017 near al-Mashlab, Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

200. July 1, 2017 near Hossain, Dier Azzor, Syria via Airwars report.

201. July 2, 2017 near Al Soor, Syria via Airwars report.

202. July 2, 2017 near Mosul, Iraq via Airwars report.

203. July 2, 2017 near Mosul, Iraq via Airwars report.

204. July 2, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

205. July 3, 2017 near Kasrat Srour, Syria via Airwars report.

206. July 3, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

207. July 4, 2017 near Ratlah, Syria via Airwars report.

208. July 4, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

209. July 5, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

210. July 6, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

211. July 7, 2017 near Anah, Iraq via Airwars report.

212. July 7, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

213. July 8, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

214. July 11, 2017 near Qasr al Banat, Syria via Airwars report.

215. July 12, 2017, near Kashkash Zyanat (Ash Shaddadi), Syria, via Airwars report.

216. July 12, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

217. July 13, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria via social media report.

218. July 13, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

219. July 14, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

220. July 15, 2017 near al Badou, Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

221. July 16, 2017, near Kashkash Zyanat (Ash Shaddadi), Syria, via social media report.

222. July 16, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

223. July 17, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

224. July 17, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

225. July 18, 2017, near Sabikan, Syria, via Airwars report.

226. July 18, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

227. July 21, 2017, near, Raqqah, Syria, via social media report.

228. July 22, 2017 near Bajari, Syria via Airwars report.

229. July 23, 2017 near Nazlet Shahata, Syria via Airwars report.

230. July 25, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

231. July 26, 2017 near Abu Kamal, Syria via Airwars report.

232. July 27, 2017 near Tarmiyah, Iraq via Airwars report.

233. July 28, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

234. Aug. 1, 2017, near Al Qa’im, Iraq, via Airwars report.

235. Aug. 1, 2017, near Kadiya (Duhok), Iraq, via self-report.

236. Aug. 2, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

237. Aug. 3, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via self-report.

238. Aug. 4, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via media report.

239. Aug. 4, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

240. Aug. 5, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

241. Aug. 5, 2017 near Al Fadaghmi, via Airwars report.

242. Aug. 6, 2017, near Ash Shaddadi, Syria, via self-report.

243. Aug. 6, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

244. Aug. 6, 2017 near Al Mayadin, Syria via Airwars report.

245. Aug. 6, 2017 near Al Shirkat, Iraq via Airwars report.

246. Aug. 6, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

247. Aug. 6, 2017 near Al Bouliayal, Syria via Airwars report.

248. Aug. 7, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

249. Aug. 7, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

250. Aug. 7, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

251. Aug. 7, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report

252. Aug. 9, 2017 near Etwiem, Iraq, via Airwars report.

253. Aug. 9, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

254. Aug. 10, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

255. Aug. 11, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria, via Airwars report.

256. Aug. 12, 2017, near Al Mazara’ (Tal Afar), Iraq, via social media report.

257. Aug. 12, 2017 near Hatla, Syria, via Airwars report.

258. Aug. 12, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

259. Aug. 12, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

260. Aug. 12, 2017 near Marqadah, Syria via Airwars report.

261. Aug. 13, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

262. Aug. 13, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

263. Aug. 15, 2017 near Al Mesrab, Syria via Airwars report.

264. Aug. 16, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via social media report.

265. Aug. 18, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

266. Aug. 18, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

267. Aug. 19, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

268. Aug. 19, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

269. Aug. 19, 2017 near Dasheisha, Syria via Airwars report.

270. Aug. 19, 2017 near Anah, Iraq via Airwars report.

271. Aug. 19, 2017 near Al Qaim, Iraq via Airwars report.

272. Aug. 19, 2017 near Tal Afar, Iraq via Airwars report.

273. Aug. 19, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

274. Aug. 19, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

275. Aug. 19, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

276. Aug. 19, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

277. Aug. 20, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via media report.

278. Aug. 20, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

279. Aug. 20, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

280. Aug. 20, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

281. Aug. 20, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

282. Aug. 21, 2017, near Tal Afar, Iraq via Airwars report.

283. Aug. 21, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

284. Aug. 21, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

285. Aug. 21, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

286. Aug. 22, 2017 near Shaddadi, Syria via Airwars report.

287. Aug. 22, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

288. Aug. 23, 2017 near Al Mayadin, Syria via Airwars report.

289. Aug. 23, 2017 near Tal Jayer, Syria via Airwars report.

290. Aug. 23, 2017 near Karabla, Qaiem, Iraq via Airwars report.

291. Aug. 23, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

292. Aug. 24, 2017 near Deir Ez-Zoor, Syria via Airwars report.

293. Aug. 25, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

294. Aug. 26, 2017 near Al Mayadin, Syria via Airwars report.

295. Aug. 27, 2017 near Raqqah, Syria via Airwars report.

296. Sep. 5, 2017 near Al Naim (Dawar al Naim), Syria via social media report.

297. Sept. 8, 2017, near An Nadah, Syria via media report.

298. Sept. 14, 2017, near Mayadin, Syria, via Airwars report.

299. Sept. 19, 2017, near Hawijah, Iraq via social media report.

300. Oct. 2, 2017, near Al Tawassoeiyah, Syria via social media report.

301. Oct. 10, 2017, near Dayr az Zawr, Syria via self-report.

302. Oct. 17, 2017, near Abu Kamal, Syria via self-report.

303. Oct. 19, 2017, near Abu Kamal, Syria via self-report.

304. Oct. 31 2017, near Al Qaim, Iraq via self-report.

305. Nov. 11, 2017 near Dashishah, Hassakah, Syria via s self-report.

306. Nov. 28, 2017 near El Qata, Syria via self-report.

307. Nov. 30, 2017 near Darnaj, Syria via self-report.

308. Dec. 1, 2017 near Al Burham, Syria via self-report.

309. Dec. 22, 2017 near Hajin, Syria via social media report.

310. Dec. 25, 2017 near Kharayij, Syria via self-report.

311. Dec. 30, 2017 near Al Bahrah, Syria via social media report.

312. Jan. 14, 2018 near Hajin, Syria, via social media report and Airwars report.

313. Jan. 20, 2018 near Al Bahrah, Syria via self-report.

314. Jan. 20, 2018 near Al Kashmah, Syria via self-report.

315. Jan. 27 2018 near Al-Baghdadi, Iraq via social media report.

316. Feb. 2, 2018 near Al Bahra, Syria via social media report.

317. Feb. 6, 2018 near Al Shafaa, Syria via self-report.

318. Feb. 7, 2018 near Al Asbah Farms, Syria via self-report.

319. Feb. 9, 2018 near Al Shafaa, Syria via self-report.

320. Feb. 9, 2018 near Al Bahrah, Syria via self-report.

321. Apr 2, 2018 near al Qayyarah, Iraq via self-report.

UK MoD for May 30, 2018 – May 31, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

May 31, 2018

Wednesday 30 May – Tornados demolished a Daesh-held building in eastern Syria, close to the Euphrates…Armed reconnaissance sorties also continued daily in support of the Syrian Democratic Forces in the east of the country. Two Paveway IVs from a Tornado flight scored direct hits on a Daesh strongpoint in a building to the north of Hajin, in the Euphrates valley, on Wednesday 30 May.

Report Date

May 31, 2018

Wednesday 30 May – Tornados demolished a Daesh-held building in eastern Syria, close to the Euphrates…Armed reconnaissance sorties also continued daily in support of the Syrian Democratic Forces in the east of the country. Two Paveway IVs from a Tornado flight scored direct hits on a Daesh strongpoint in a building to the north of Hajin, in the Euphrates valley, on Wednesday 30 May.

Netherlands MoD for May 30, 2018 – May 31, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

May 31, 2018

Notes

After one week of no reported airstrikes, the Dutch report that they fired weapons at ISIS HQs near Abu Kamal and Hajin, in Syria in the last week. The MoD reported flying eight missions between May 23rd-29th; with only these two seeing weapon deployments.

Weekoverzicht Defensieoperaties

De mortiergroep van de langeafstandsverkenningseenheid in Mali is gecertificeerd voor het gebruik van 81 mm mortieren. Het meer dan 7 maanden durende schietverbod is daarmee voor de eenheid opgeheven. Een overzicht van Defensieoperaties in de week van 23 tot en met 29 mei 2018.

Het schietverbod werd vorig jaar afgekondigd nadat de prestaties van het wapen bleken af te wijken. Dat was het gevolg van drukverlies tijdens het droppen van mortieren in de schietbuis. Ruim een week geleden werd de mortiergroep van de Nederlandse NAVO-bijdrage in Litouwen om dezelfde reden opnieuw gecertificeerd.

Midden-Oosten

Nederlandse F-16’s vielen ter ondersteuning van grondtroepen bij 2 missies ISIS-hoofdkwartieren aan. Dat gebeurde in de omgeving van Abu Kamal en Hajin in de provincie Deir Al Zour in Oost-Syrië.

De jachtvliegtuigen ondersteunden de grondtroepen de afgelopen week tijdens 8 missies. Bij 2 daarvan werden wapens ingezet. Nederland neemt boven Irak en Oost-Syrië in coalitieverband deel aan de strijd tegen terreurorganisatie ISIS.

Militaire instructeurs in Irak leren Koerdische strijders gebieden te beveiligen. Daarbij staan onder meer wapenhandelingen, medische verzorging, oorlogsrecht en civiel-militaire samenwerking op het programma. Door de coalitie opgeleide instructeurs verzorgen zelf ook al een deel van de opleiding.

Een Nederlands chirurgisch team opereert in een Amerikaans role 2-hospitaal in westelijk Irak. Het team werkt nauw samen met Noorse medici.

Report Date

May 31, 2018

Notes

After one week of no reported airstrikes, the Dutch report that they fired weapons at ISIS HQs near Abu Kamal and Hajin, in Syria in the last week. The MoD reported flying eight missions between May 23rd-29th; with only these two seeing weapon deployments.

Weekoverzicht Defensieoperaties

Nieuwsbericht | 30-05-2018 | 12:00

De mortiergroep van de langeafstandsverkenningseenheid in Mali is gecertificeerd voor het gebruik van 81 mm mortieren. Het meer dan 7 maanden durende schietverbod is daarmee voor de eenheid opgeheven. Een overzicht van Defensieoperaties in de week van 23 tot en met 29 mei 2018.

Het schietverbod werd vorig jaar afgekondigd nadat de prestaties van het wapen bleken af te wijken. Dat was het gevolg van drukverlies tijdens het droppen van mortieren in de schietbuis. Ruim een week geleden werd de mortiergroep van de Nederlandse NAVO-bijdrage in Litouwen om dezelfde reden opnieuw gecertificeerd.

Midden-Oosten

Nederlandse F-16’s vielen ter ondersteuning van grondtroepen bij 2 missies ISIS-hoofdkwartieren aan. Dat gebeurde in de omgeving van Abu Kamal en Hajin in de provincie Deir Al Zour in Oost-Syrië.

De jachtvliegtuigen ondersteunden de grondtroepen de afgelopen week tijdens 8 missies. Bij 2 daarvan werden wapens ingezet. Nederland neemt boven Irak en Oost-Syrië in coalitieverband deel aan de strijd tegen terreurorganisatie ISIS.

Militaire instructeurs in Irak leren Koerdische strijders gebieden te beveiligen. Daarbij staan onder meer wapenhandelingen, medische verzorging, oorlogsrecht en civiel-militaire samenwerking op het programma. Door de coalitie opgeleide instructeurs verzorgen zelf ook al een deel van de opleiding.

Een Nederlands chirurgisch team opereert in een Amerikaans role 2-hospitaal in westelijk Irak. Het team werkt nauw samen met Noorse medici.

Published

May 30, 2018

Written by

Airwars Staff

Three months after the capture of Raqqa from so-called Islamic State, the Raqqa Reconstruction Committee (RCC) began the hard job of helping to resurrect the largely destroyed city, while recovering the remains of thousands killed in heavy fighting. RCC’s work is often dangerous. Since the end of hostilities in October 2017, hundreds of civilians have been wounded or killed by mines and IEDS left behind by ISIS. Still, the committee works daily to uncover the dead, seeking out mass graves and informal burial sites across the city. The mental and physical challenges faced by recovery crews are extraordinary. There is still little reprieve from death in this city.

In late May, Airwars spoke at length with a key member of the Raqqa Reconstruction Committee. For security reasons, they have asked to remain anonymous. The interview was originally conducted in Arabic and has been lightly edited for clarity.

https://twitter.com/RaqqaRc/status/991721200413003776

Airwars: Please tell us about the Raqqa Reconstruction Committee?

Raqqa Reconstruction Council: The reconstruction committee receives a lot of help through the Civil Council. We’re not sure where the money originates, but it’s all through the Council.

We started with the most important things to do after liberating the city. The civil defense duties were the most important. There were so many dead people – whether civilian or militant – so we made a team and called it the First Responding Team. It included Civil Defence duties such as the fire department and first aid.

We worked on getting people with relevant experience in these fields. Since we did not have forensic doctors, we had to bring [them in] from outside to supervise the process of collecting bodies. At first the team was made up of volunteers, and then we got financial support. We were asked by families – at the beginning we used unsophisticated tools and when we got funding we were able to buy better tools to dig, and a bulldozer, all the cars and bags and everything else we needed. And now we are expanding.

After attending to individual requests, we were faced with mass graves. We developed teams that would roam the city and make initial assessments. We had an initial evaluation of gardens, parks and empty lots and other related areas. We then made estimates about where there might be bodies. We started this on January 8th 2018.  

Airwars: You’ve said that there are thousands of open reports of bodies in Raqqa. How many bodies have been recovered and how many people do you think died in the city? RRC: Since we began working, we have recovered almost 700 bodies, but we don’t have an overall estimate of the number of people who died in the city. There are estimates on social media about Raqqa which put it at two, three or four thousand, but as a team we can’t tell how many civilians were killed overall. I can refer you to the UN, which mentioned that 80 percent of the city was destroyed as of April 1st. As a personal estimation, when I entered the city – I was among the first people to enter on October 21st, 2017 – I made the same assessment.

From the northern side it’s even worse, and could be 90 or 100 percent, but [the level of destruction] goes down when you move south and east, to 40 percent or 10 percent. But in the city generally, it’s 80 percent.

Airwars: Have you found mass graves?

RRC: There were buildings where we recovered 10 bodies and other buildings were we got 20 and 30, but we wouldn’t call it a mass grave. Mass graves are bodies buried by people, not under the rubble.

Some people came and told us they have someone buried in a specific park and asked if we could remove the body and rebury them. Then we asked why they were buried in the park, and they would tell us: during the final stages [of fighting] when there was heavy bombardment of cars, people couldn’t move the bodies in a normal fashion. They would gather all the bodies together and in the evening ISIS would bury them in the closest place.

Bodies would be put in bags and the ground was already dug so they would bring the bodies – they would put two, three, four bodies together and bury them in this ground. So it was due to initial assessments in the city and people’s testimonies and from working in the city. Once we started working on day one we started uncovering other places.

Airwars: The bodies in the mass graves, are they women, men, children, civilians, or fighters? How many are there?

RRC: The bodies belonged to women, children and men – for the latter we can’t tell if they were civilians or fighters. Some of them were militants but very few. The rest of the men, we can’t tell who’s a militant and who is a civilian.  It’s written on the bags [by whoever buried them] ‘a man, a woman, a child, a civilian.” Very, very few had written that this was a militant. But this does not mean that the rest are not militants.

We don’t have a final death toll of the number of women, men and children but we have so far recovered 150 bodies from Al-Rashid Stadium, and 27 bodies from  Hadika Baiyda [“White Garden” – a residential garden area of the city] where the second mass grave is.

Workers dig out bodies in a mass grave at the al-Rashid Stadium (Image courtesy of Raqqa Reconstruction Committee)

Airwars: Are bodies still being recovered from under the rubble?

RCC: We are still recovering them. Lately we’ve been busy with mass graves. We have more than one team – most of the team members are directed to the mass graves specifically, because it’s summer and the way they were buried was not 100% proper so sometimes there’s a smell. We try to allocate most of our efforts towards the mass graves but there is another team working on people under the rubble.

Airwars: How do you think people died in Raqqa? From airstrikes, artillery, from being shot?

RRC: Most likely, the majority died from aerial bombardment. Of course there were those who died from artillery but we could tell the difference with artillery. If there is partial destruction in the building then it’s artillery, but when it’s completely destroyed it is an airstrike. 

Airwars: Do you know how much artillery and how much airstrike destruction there was?

RRC: Probably 35% by artillery and the rest is airstrikes. It’s just an estimation.

Airwars: You told us that it’s summer, and that you want to recover the bodies. Could you please tell us more about the possible diseases you face from the heat and the decomposition of the bodies?

RRC: On the ground, until now we haven’t seen signs of diseases. But from initial assessments in the streets, there are areas where there’s a smell and other places there isn’t a smell but one thing that’s common is that the city is full of flies.

Airwars: What is the process when you recover bodies? When you have recovered 150 bodies from the stadium, what do you do to document those you have recovered?

RRC: When we recover multiple bodies [usually in bags], we put them near where they were recovered. With the presence of the forensic doctor, we open the body bag, and we try to identify the body. Then we write down what is written on the bag – whether it’s a number or a name. We identify the body if we can, as belonging to a woman, a child, a militant or a civilian; if the body is wrapped [in a Kafan] or wearing clothes.

We write the description of the clothes or the Kafan. Of course we haven’t seen a full body recovered. By that I mean that bodies have started to decompose even though they are in bags, but decomposed so you wouldn’t be able to tell what kind of injury the body had, whether it’s a head wound, or shrapnels or a cut. We write the condition of what we’ve seen. We place the remains in another bag which does not leak smells, and then transfer it to the cemetery and bury it properly.

https://twitter.com/RaqqaRc/status/993958197546364928

Airwars: How much of a problem are unexploded munitions in Raqqa?

RRC: This is a very important point. The war has ended but a new one has just started. If you follow what ISIS releases [electronically], ISIS sent a message to the SDF and the civilians in general – people in this area – that we have left this land but will fight you for years. This was a remark alluding to the explosives which were intentionally planted, and other unexploded munitions.

For example, a few days ago, a guy was driving a bulldozer to help build a new house. There was an explosion while he was on the bulldozer, and in a 300 meter perimeter — or even half the perimeter was 300 meters — we couldn’t find him.

The danger is huge. Civilians have suffered badly, especially in the beginning when they entered the city in the first two months, when people returned to their homes. Explosives and mines were left in ways you wouldn’t imagine. Like if you opened the fridge, or the house door, or a window, and sometimes even if you opened the water tap or turned the switch or the water meters in the buildings – these are places that wouldn’t occur to you.

They even put explosives wired to a loofah. There was a woman with her children. They left Ain Essa camp and went back to her house in the city. After almost a week, she needed to use the loofah, so she moved it and it exploded and she died with her children. This danger is there from the beginning and it’s still present in the city and even the countryside. We have plenty of water stations that we have to rebuild and make work again, also power cables, government and public buildings, streets and even barriers. We assume that mines are everywhere.

Airwars: What about unexploded bombs and missiles?

RRC: There’s not a lot, only a few. ISIS’s strategy was to leave ammunition which would explode. We have discovered more than one ammunition factory. There is also some unexploded ammunition still in some parks, though not as many as the mines. They could be from SDF or anyone. We can’t tell whose ammunition it is. 

Airwars: When you recover the bodies and bury them again, do people know the location of the new graves? Or if people want to know if you have recovered a body, can they find out? Is there anything online or names in the new cemetery?

RRC: They are buried in a part of the city’s cemetery designated for these new bodies. It’s east of the city in a place called Tal Al-Bai’ya. We bury them individually. We leave marks here; if we have names [from the bags] we write them down. If not, we write numbers and we have in our files that body number X was found in such and such an area, and buried in this new area. If someone gives us information about a specific person, we would check and see if we have a match.

Airwars: Has anyone been able to identify or claim bodies? For example has anybody come to you and told you about a family member, and then it was possibly to identify them subsequently?

RRC: People can sometimes identify bodies while we are retrieving them, particularly where we recover the dead after receiving a family request. So we’d give people an appointment, for example a Saturday, so they would come and we then recover the bodies.

[Conversely] the bodies we recover from the rubble, nobody can identify even family members. The bodies have been exposed to the air and have decomposed, with only a few pieces left which cannot be identified. Not even their parents can identify them.

As for the mass grave, if someone had left a mark — some families for example left a mark in front of a hole, saying that a person related to me died in this hole —  then they can guess which person it is from the exact spot. When we find documents then some people recognize the victims – or from their clothes or the personal items they have on them. But these situations are very rare and only for those under the rubble, not the mass graves. Nobody was able to identify any body [in the mass graves].

Recovery crews handle a previously buried body at the Al-Rashid Stadium (via RRC).

Airwars: You have recovered 150 bodies from the stadium and 27 from Hadika Baiyda. Were you able to identify anyone?

RRC: No, not at all. We ourselves couldn’t identify them but there were some individual cases, I mean, for example Al-Rashid Stadium is different from Hadika Baiyda (White Garden).

Al-Rashid Stadium burials were done by ISIS members, because it is very close to the National Hospital in Raqqa. but  Hadika Baiyda was among many residential buildings. This area was besieged and bombarded especially in the last phase [of the battle for Raqqa.] People here were buried individually but there were also mass burials as well. Due to the bombardment, people weren’t able to take them to the cemetery, but buried them in the garden temporarily and left a mark.

Those buried individually, most people know who they belong to. Some people came back and were able to recover the body of their family because they were buried individually by their families, so these graves are known. But the bodies which weren’t recovered, we think their families left Raqqa and left Syria and never came back. If they went back, they would have recovered these bodies and reburied them properly.  

However, Hadika Bayda burials were carried out by the families. Due to the bombardment, they couldn’t go to the cemetery, which is almost 3km from the city center. People couldn’t transport the dead bodies in cars, because the cars were targeted by aircraft thinking they belonged to ISIS.

So people started digging in the garden to bury their families, and the same applies for other gardens and parks. Many of these people who buried their family members and and left the city, or who managed to flee, later came back and recovered the body even before we had started our project, and sometimes they ask us to recover them and rebury them in the city cemetery.

However for those who went to Turkey or Lebanon or any other country and couldn’t come back, they couldn’t recover the body. While they of course know where they buried their relatives, that knowledge is lost to us in Raqqa.

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Airwars: Family members who come to ask you to recover their loved one’s bodies, do they tell you how they were killed?

RRC: Of the people coming to us, we don’t have statistics about how their loved ones died. But some have told us they were killed by ISIS snipers, when civilians tried to leave in the last days before the city was given to the SDF. Some said their relatives were killed by [air] bombardment, some by artillery. It seems to me the majority were killed by either air or artillery attacks. There are so many killed and under the buildings.

These graves – people used parks and stadiums due to air strikes. The bodies there definitely were not killed by ISIS because ISIS when they killed people, they had no manners. If you remember what they did in Shehaytat, in Deir Ezzor, they killed 750 people in cold blood, ISIS would show them in videos and on their media. But these people [in Raqqa] were killed in bombardments.

Airwars: You mentioned that the bodies in the stadium are not identified?

RRC: Yes, and I will tell you a story, A mother came looking for her son. He left the city when the SDF created a safe passage for civilians to leave. This guy took one of those passages, but he was shot by a sniper, that’s what his mother told us, so his friends who were with him took him to the National Hospital, but he died in the hospital and was buried at night in Al-Rashid Stadium.

His mother came to ask about him and gave us his name, but we didn’t have names. We showed her the documentations and marks of the bodies we found, a woman here, a child there, a man there, but there are no features, so she couldn’t tell where he was buried and even if she sees all the bodies, she wouldn’t be able to identify her son [due to the state of the remains]. If the body was not left with a mark from the person who was burying it, it is impossible to identify it at all. This was for Al-Rashid Stadium.

Airwars: You work with dead bodies on a daily basis. This must be very difficult for you due to the number of those killed, and the families who come to ask about their loved ones. How do you cope with this kind of work?

RRC: It’s such suffering. Working with dead bodies is still dangerous because you’re recovering bodies and you don’t know what’s buried inside. The mine removal teams are active in the city, but small things might put people in danger. We have recovered militants’ bodies and the explosive belts were still on them, and this puts the whole team in danger. Thank God, it still hasn’t happened [an explosion].

This job is difficult and dangerous. We’re still doing it and adapting, but working in the mass graves is highly dangerous both physically and mentally for team members. We have given days off to members of the team. We transfer them to another team to search for bodies under the rubble, and step away from the mass graves.

Working in mass graves creates a shock and leaves you in a state where you don’t want to eat or drink or even have a healthy life. So in order to adapt, we rotate the team members, some of them work in the mass graves, some search for bodies in the city, others recover bodies from under the rubble, and that allow us to keep a minimum effect mentally and physically on team members.

UK MoD for May 28, 2018 – May 29, 2018
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Report Date

May 29, 2018

Monday 28 May – Tornados bombed two terrorists in northern Iraq…On Monday 28 May, a Tornado flight responded to a similar request for assistance when two Daesh extremists were spotted on a hillside in northern Iraq, some miles to the north of Makhmur; our aircraft delivered an attack with a Paveway IV.

Report Date

May 29, 2018

Monday 28 May – Tornados bombed two terrorists in northern Iraq…On Monday 28 May, a Tornado flight responded to a similar request for assistance when two Daesh extremists were spotted on a hillside in northern Iraq, some miles to the north of Makhmur; our aircraft delivered an attack with a Paveway IV.