Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident date

January 5, 2018

Incident Code

RS2850

LOCATION

الغدقة , al Ghadka, Idlib, Syria

One or two civilians including a child died in an alleged Russian or regime airstrike on al Ghadka, local media reported. According to @shahed-alep, “two were killed and wounded as a result of helicopters targeting the town of al Ghardka in the countryside of Idlib”. Sources named Taj al- Din al- Othman Madani, an adult male,

Summary

First published
January 5, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 2
(1 child1 man)
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

January 5, 2018

Incident Code

RS2851

LOCATION

عربين, Arbeen, Damascus, Syria

Three civilians were killed and dozens more were wounded in air and artillery strikes which hit Arbeen, local media reported. Sources blamed both the Syrian regime and Russia for the raids. Baladi News was the only source to specify that three civilians were killed. According to the Smart News Agency, an entire family was killed

Summary

First published
January 5, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

January 5, 2018

Incident Code

RS2849

LOCATION

مالحة, Malha, Idlib, Syria

At least one civilian was killed and others were wounded in airstrikes which struck Malha, according to local media. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame, most attributing blame to Russia, while one source blamed the Syrian regime. However, the Step News Agency blamed both belligerents. They did not report on any civilian

Summary

First published
January 5, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 2
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

January 5, 2018

Incident Code

RS2848

LOCATION

مسرابا, Masraba, Damascus, Syria

Warplanes struck the residential neighbourhood of Masraba, killing one man and wounding dozens of civilians, local media reported. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime. Dozens of civilians were allegedly injured, including two children and three women. @Halap-today tweeted that the renewed Russian airstrikes hit Masraba, Madera and Irbid. They did not report on

Summary

First published
January 5, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
9–24
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
1 named
View Incident

CJTF–OIR for January 4, 2018 – January 5, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

January 5, 2018

Between Dec. 29, 2017 and Jan. 4, 2018 Coalition military forces conducted 58 strikes consisting of 84 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

On Jan. 4 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted four strikes consisting of five engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, four strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS supply route, a fighting position and a VBIED.

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

On Jan. 3 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted nine strikes consisting of 12 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, nine strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units and destroyed two ISIS lines of communication, a heavy weapon, four fighting positions, an ISIS vehicle, a logistics center and an ISIS supply route.

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

On Jan. 2 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted nine strikes consisting of 10 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, nine strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed an ISIS supply route, an indirect fire weapon, two fighting positions, two heavy machine guns, two UAVs and an ISIS line of communication.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Jan. 2, 2018.

On Jan. 1 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted four strikes consisting of six engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, four strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS command and control center, two fighting positions, an ISIS vehicle, two heavy machine guns and three ISIS tunnel entrances.

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

On Dec. 31 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes consisting of eight engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, eight strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units and destroyed a heavy weapon, an ISIS headquarters, eight ISIS supply routes, a fighting position and two ISIS-held buildings.

On Dec. 31 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of four engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Bayji, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS fighting position.

On Dec. 30 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 10 strikes consisting of 17 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, 10 strikes engaged nine ISIS tactical units and destroyed two ISIS command and control centers, a fighting position, an ISIS headquarters and two ISIS vehicles.

On Dec. 30 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of seven engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Bayji, one strike engaged and ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS tunnel system.

• Near Mosul, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed five ISIS fighting positions, two tunnel entrances and a weapons cache.

On Dec. 29 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 10 strikes consisting of 15 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, 10 strikes engaged nine ISIS tactical units and destroyed nine ISIS fighting positions and two logistics centers.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 29, 2017.

Report Date

January 5, 2018

Report Summary

  • 58 total strikes
  • 54 in Syria
  • 4 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 58 total strikes
  • 54 in Syria (14564 – 14617)
  • 4 in Iraq (14131 – 14134)

Confirmed Actions

US

Between Dec. 29, 2017 and Jan. 4, 2018 Coalition military forces conducted 58 strikes consisting of 84 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

January 4, 2018
Syria: 4 strikes

On Jan. 4 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted four strikes consisting of five engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, four strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS supply route, a fighting position and a VBIED.

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

January 3, 2018
Syria: 9 strikes

On Jan. 3 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted nine strikes consisting of 12 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, nine strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units and destroyed two ISIS lines of communication, a heavy weapon, four fighting positions, an ISIS vehicle, a logistics center and an ISIS supply route.

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

January 2, 2018
Syria: 9 strikes

On Jan. 2 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted nine strikes consisting of 10 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, nine strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed an ISIS supply route, an indirect fire weapon, two fighting positions, two heavy machine guns, two UAVs and an ISIS line of communication.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Jan. 2, 2018.

January 1, 2018
Syria: 4 strikes

On Jan. 1 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted four strikes consisting of six engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, four strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS command and control center, two fighting positions, an ISIS vehicle, two heavy machine guns and three ISIS tunnel entrances.

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

December 31, 2018
Syria: 8 strikes
Iraq: 1 strikes

On Dec. 31 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes consisting of eight engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, eight strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units and destroyed a heavy weapon, an ISIS headquarters, eight ISIS supply routes, a fighting position and two ISIS-held buildings.

On Dec. 31 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of four engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Bayji, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS fighting position.
December 30, 2018
Syria: 10 strikes
Iraq: 3 strikes

On Dec. 30 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 10 strikes consisting of 17 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, 10 strikes engaged nine ISIS tactical units and destroyed two ISIS command and control centers, a fighting position, an ISIS headquarters and two ISIS vehicles.

On Dec. 30 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of seven engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Bayji, one strike engaged and ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS tunnel system.
Near Mosul, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed five ISIS fighting positions, two tunnel entrances and a weapons cache.
December 29, 2018
Syria: 10 strikes

On Dec. 29 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 10 strikes consisting of 15 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, 10 strikes engaged nine ISIS tactical units and destroyed nine ISIS fighting positions and two logistics centers.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 29, 2017.

French MoD for January 4, 2018 – January 5, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

January 5, 2018

Notes

In the last week air activity focused on intelligence and armed reconnaissance missions. It resulted in 18 sorties (report from 28 December to 3 January) during which a strike was carried out in Syria in support of the action of the Syrian Democratic Forces to seize Abu Hammam. Task Force Wagram carried out three firefighting missions for the benefit of the Iraqi security forces in the Euphrates Valley.

CHAMMAL
VISITE DU Chef d’état-major des armées SUR LA BASE AERIENNE PROJETEE AU LEVANT
Lundi 1er janvier 2018 le général d’armée François Lecointre, après avoir rendu visite la veille aux militaires déployés au Liban dans le cadre de l’opération DAMAN, a présenté ses vœux aux personnels engagés sur la base aérienne projetée (BAP) au Levant.
« L’essentiel des coups portés l’ont été à partir de la BAP » a déclaré le CEMA durant son discours d’ouverture, « la BAP a permis de défaire Daech. Je voulais vous dire que vous pouvez être fiers, votre action a été déterminante». Le général Lecointre a souligné que l’action des armées a non seulement permis de défaire Daech mais également de renforcer les liens avec les alliés de la France.
« Nous pensons à vos familles, c’est toujours une situation un peu douloureuse. Je vous souhaite une très bonne année » a conclu le CEMA.
Le général Lecointre a ensuite visité les installations de la base aérienne avant d’aller à la rencontre du personnel déployé pour échanger avec chaque militaire présent.

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE
Bien que Daech n’existe plus en tant que proto-Etat, la menace terroriste perdure. En Syrie, Daech contrôle encore plusieurs points du territoire, tandis que les opérations de sécurisation se poursuivrent en Irak.
Poursuite des combats en Syrie
En Syrie, après une pause opérationnelle liée à de mauvaises conditions météos, les combats se poursuivent en se concentrant le long de l’Euphrate où plusieurs poches daechies importantes subsistent dans la région située entre Abu Kamal et Al Mayadin.
Malgré une défense farouche des terroristes, les forces démocratiques syriennes ont pris pied cette semaine dans la localité d’Abu Hammam.
Opérations de sécurisation et de contrôle de zone en Irak
En Irak, les forces de sécurité irakiennes restent mobilisées pour contrer toute tentative terroriste de déstabilisation de la situation. La semaine écoulée depuis Noël a été marquée par la poursuite des opérations de sécurisation, de fouille et de contrôle de zone.
Ces opérations se concentrent notamment autour des grandes villes de l’est du pays et sur le plateau d’Hawijah où une opération de ratissage a été menée dans la région des Monts Hamrin pour en chasser les groupes terroristes qui y avaient trouvé refuge.
En parallèle les forces de sécurité irakiennes s’attachent à consolider leur contrôle de la frontière irako-syrienne en renforçant leur dispositif déployé dans les dernières semaines de 2017.

ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE
la Task Force Wagram en appui des opérations de sécurisation
La Task Force Wagram poursuit son appui aux opérations de sécurisation menées dans la vallée de l’Euphrate. Cette semaine, trois missions de tirs ont été réalisées au profit des forces de sécurité irakiennes.
Depuis le début de sa mission, la TF Wagram a réalisé 1598 missions de tirs.
Activité aérienne
Cette semaine, l’activité aérienne s’est concentrée sur des missions de renseignement et de reconnaissance armée.
Elle a donné lieu à 18 sorties aériennes (bilan du 28 décembre au 03 janvier) au cours desquelles une frappe a été réalisée en Syrie en appui de l’action des Forces Démocratiques Syriennes pour s’emparer de Abu Hammam.
Au total, depuis le 19 septembre 2014, le bilan de l’activité aérienne s’élève à 7641 sorties, 1426 frappes et 2214 objectifs neutralises.

Report Date

January 5, 2018

Notes

In the last week air activity focused on intelligence and armed reconnaissance missions. It resulted in 18 sorties (report from 28 December to 3 January) during which a strike was carried out in Syria in support of the action of the Syrian Democratic Forces to seize Abu Hammam. Task Force Wagram carried out three firefighting missions for the benefit of the Iraqi security forces in the Euphrates Valley.

CHAMMAL

VISITE DU Chef d’état-major des armées SUR LA BASE AERIENNE PROJETEE AU LEVANT

Lundi 1er janvier 2018 le général d’armée François Lecointre, après avoir rendu visite la veille aux militaires déployés au Liban dans le cadre de l’opération DAMAN, a présenté ses vœux aux personnels engagés sur la base aérienne projetée (BAP) au Levant.

« L’essentiel des coups portés l’ont été à partir de la BAP » a déclaré le CEMA durant son discours d’ouverture, « la BAP a permis de défaire Daech. Je voulais vous dire que vous pouvez être fiers, votre action a été déterminante». Le général Lecointre a souligné que l’action des armées a non seulement permis de défaire Daech mais également de renforcer les liens avec les alliés de la France.

« Nous pensons à vos familles, c’est toujours une situation un peu douloureuse. Je vous souhaite une très bonne année » a conclu le CEMA.

Le général Lecointre a ensuite visité les installations de la base aérienne avant d’aller à la rencontre du personnel déployé pour échanger avec chaque militaire présent.

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE

Bien que Daech n’existe plus en tant que proto-Etat, la menace terroriste perdure. En Syrie, Daech contrôle encore plusieurs points du territoire, tandis que les opérations de sécurisation se poursuivrent en Irak.

Poursuite des combats en Syrie

En Syrie, après une pause opérationnelle liée à de mauvaises conditions météos, les combats se poursuivent en se concentrant le long de l’Euphrate où plusieurs poches daechies importantes subsistent dans la région située entre Abu Kamal et Al Mayadin.

Malgré une défense farouche des terroristes, les forces démocratiques syriennes ont pris pied cette semaine dans la localité d’Abu Hammam.

Opérations de sécurisation et de contrôle de zone en Irak

En Irak, les forces de sécurité irakiennes restent mobilisées pour contrer toute tentative terroriste de déstabilisation de la situation. La semaine écoulée depuis Noël a été marquée par la poursuite des opérations de sécurisation, de fouille et de contrôle de zone.

Ces opérations se concentrent notamment autour des grandes villes de l’est du pays et sur le plateau d’Hawijah où une opération de ratissage a été menée dans la région des Monts Hamrin pour en chasser les groupes terroristes qui y avaient trouvé refuge.

En parallèle les forces de sécurité irakiennes s’attachent à consolider leur contrôle de la frontière irako-syrienne en renforçant leur dispositif déployé dans les dernières semaines de 2017.

ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE

la Task Force Wagram en appui des opérations de sécurisation

La Task Force Wagram poursuit son appui aux opérations de sécurisation menées dans la vallée de l’Euphrate. Cette semaine, trois missions de tirs ont été réalisées au profit des forces de sécurité irakiennes.

Depuis le début de sa mission, la TF Wagram a réalisé 1598 missions de tirs.

Activité aérienne

Cette semaine, l’activité aérienne s’est concentrée sur des missions de renseignement et de reconnaissance armée.

Elle a donné lieu à 18 sorties aériennes (bilan du 28 décembre au 03 janvier) au cours desquelles une frappe a été réalisée en Syrie en appui de l’action des Forces Démocratiques Syriennes pour s’emparer de Abu Hammam.

Au total, depuis le 19 septembre 2014, le bilan de l’activité aérienne s

Netherlands MoD for January 4, 2018 – January 5, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

January 5, 2018

Notes

The Netherlands report that Dutch F-16s made their first operational flight since taking over from Belgium, on January 5th, over Iraq and East Syria.

Nederlandse F-16’s weer actief boven Irak en Oost-Syrië

Nieuwsbericht | 05-01-2018 | 19:00

Nederlandse F-16’s hebben vandaag hun eerste operationele vlucht gemaakt boven Irak en Oost-Syrië. De jachtvliegtuigen maken deel uit van de coalitie die ISIS militair wil verslaan. Bij het vertrek waren minister Ank Bijleveld-Schouten en Commandant Luchtstrijdkrachten luitenant-generaal Dennis Luyt aanwezig.

Een vlieger geeft minister Bijleveld uitleg over zijn F-16 in een hangaar.Toon opties

Minister Bijleveld benadrukte nut en de noodzaak van deelname aan de coalitie. “ISIS is bijna verslagen, maar de strijd is nog niet voorbij. De dreiging en ideologie van ISIS zijn nog niet verdwenen. Irak heeft nog steeds steun nodig om ISIS te verslaan, heroverde gebieden te stabiliseren en de terugkeer van ISIS te voorkomen.”

Samenwerking met Jordanië

Bijleveld arriveerde gistermiddag in Jordanië en bracht eerst een bezoek aan minister-president Hani al-Mulki. Zij spraken over veiligheidskwesties en politieke ontwikkelingen in de regio en de samenwerking tussen Jordanië en Nederland. Vandaag bezocht zij het Nederlandse detachement en sprak daar uitgebreid met personeel.

Minister Bijleveld in gesprek met Nederlanse militairen van het F-16-detachement in Jordanië.Toon opties

Verschuiving

Volgens Commandant Luchtstrijdkrachten Dennis Luyt verandert wel de operationele inzet van de jachtvliegtuigen. “In de eerdere fases van de strijd lag de nadruk meer op geplande doelen zoals munitiedepots, opslagplaatsen en ISIS hoofdkwartieren. Nu verschuift dat meer naar ondersteuning van de grondtroepen en informatievergaring.”

“De Iraakse en coalitiestrijdkrachten leunen zwaar op ondersteuning vanuit de lucht. Jachtvliegtuigen hebben hoe dan ook een afschrikwekkende functie. We moeten er als coalitie echt voor waken te vroeg te vertrekken uit Irak”, aldus minister Bijleveld vanuit Jordanië.

Training Iraakse veiligheidstroepen

Nederland doet meer in de strijd tegen ISIS. In Irak trainen ongeveer 150 instructeurs de Iraakse veiligheidstroepen en Koerdische Peshmerga-strijders. Bijleveld wijst erop dat met militaire inzet alleen de strijd tegen ISIS niet is winnen. “Zo is het van groot belang dat we ons ook blijven richten op het stoppen van de stroom buitenlandse strijders, het aanpakken van inkomstenbronnen van ISIS en het ontkrachten van de ISIS-ideologie.”

Eind vorig jaar kwam er groen licht voor de verlenging van de Nederlandse deelname in de strijd tegen ISIS. De F-16’s kwamen boven Irak ook al van oktober 2014 tot juli 2016 in actie. Vanaf het eerste kwartaal van 2016 voerden de F-16’s naast Irak ook missies uit boven Oost-Syrië.

Report Date

January 5, 2018

Notes

The Netherlands report that Dutch F-16s made their first operational flight since taking over from Belgium, on January 5th, over Iraq and East Syria.

Nederlandse F-16’s weer actief boven Irak en Oost-Syrië

Nieuwsbericht | 05-01-2018 | 19:00

Nederlandse F-16’s hebben vandaag hun eerste operationele vlucht gemaakt boven Irak en Oost-Syrië. De jachtvliegtuigen maken deel uit van de coalitie die ISIS militair wil verslaan. Bij het vertrek waren minister Ank Bijleveld-Schouten en Commandant Luchtstrijdkrachten luitenant-generaal Dennis Luyt aanwezig.

Een vlieger geeft minister Bijleveld uitleg over zijn F-16 in een hangaar.Toon opties

Minister Bijleveld benadrukte nut en de noodzaak van deelname aan de coalitie. “ISIS is bijna verslagen, maar de strijd is nog niet voorbij. De dreiging en ideologie van ISIS zijn nog niet verdwenen. Irak heeft nog steeds steun nodig om ISIS te verslaan, heroverde gebieden te stabiliseren en de terugkeer van ISIS te voorkomen.”

Samenwerking met Jordanië

Bijleveld arriveerde gistermiddag in Jordanië en bracht eerst een bezoek aan minister-president Hani al-Mulki. Zij spraken over veiligheidskwesties en politieke ontwikkelingen in de regio en de samenwerking tussen Jordanië en Nederland. Vandaag bezocht zij het Nederlandse detachement en sprak daar uitgebreid met personeel.

Minister Bijleveld in gesprek met Nederlanse militairen van het F-16-detachement in Jordanië.Toon opties

Verschuiving

Volgens Commandant Luchtstrijdkrachten Dennis Luyt verandert wel de operationele inzet van de jachtvliegtuigen. “In de eerdere fases van de strijd lag de nadruk meer op geplande doelen zoals munitiedepots, opslagplaatsen en ISIS hoofdkwartieren. Nu verschuift dat meer naar ondersteuning van de grondtroepen en informatievergaring.”

“De Iraakse en coalitiestrijdkrachten leunen zwaar op ondersteuning vanuit de lucht. Jachtvliegtuigen hebben hoe dan ook een afschrikwekkende functie. We moeten er als coalitie echt voor waken te vroeg te vertrekken uit Irak”, aldus minister Bijleveld vanuit Jordanië.

Training Iraakse veiligheidstroepen

Nederland doet meer in de strijd tegen ISIS. In Irak trainen ongeveer 150 instructeurs de Iraakse veiligheidstroepen en Koerdische Peshmerga-strijders. Bijleveld wijst erop dat met militaire inzet alleen de strijd tegen ISIS niet is winnen. “Zo is het van groot belang dat we ons ook blijven richten op het stoppen van de stroom buitenlandse strijders, het aanpakken van inkomstenbronnen van ISIS en het ontkrachten van de ISIS-ideologie.”

Eind vorig jaar kwam er groen licht voor de verlenging van de Nederlandse deelname in de strijd tegen ISIS. De F-16’s kwamen boven Irak ook al van oktober 2014 tot juli 2016 in actie. Vanaf het eerste kwartaal van 2016 voerden de F-16’s naast Irak ook missies uit boven Oost-Syrië.

Netherlands MoD for January 4, 2018 – January 5, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

January 5, 2018

Notes

The Netherlands report that Dutch F-16s stationed in Jordan have attacked an ISIS formation in support of ground troops. This happened near the city of Abu Kamal in the province of Dayr az Zawr, Syria. The fighter planes supported ground troops during 6 missions, 4 of which were over the Iraqi provinces of Ninawa, Sala ad-Din and Anbar and in the vicinity of Kirkuk. The 5th was above Eastern Syria. Only weapons were deployed during the 6th mission in East Syria.

Weekoverzicht Defensieoperaties

Nieuwsbericht | 10-01-2018 | 16:44

De in Jordanië gestationeerde Nederlandse F-16’s hebben ter ondersteuning van grondtroepen een ISIS-opstelling aangevallen. Dit gebeurde nabij de stad Abu Kamal in de provincie Dayr az Zawr in het oosten van Syrië. Nederland neemt boven Irak en Oost-Syrië in coalitieverband deel aan de strijd tegen terreurorganisatie ISIS. Een overzicht van Defensieoperaties in de week van 3 tot en met 9 januari 2018.

De jachtvliegtuigen ondersteunden grondtroepen tijdens 6 missies, waarvan 4 boven de Iraakse provincies Ninawa, Sala ad-Din en Anbar en in de omgeving van Kirkuk. De 5e was boven Oost-Syrië. Alleen tijdens de 6e missie in Oost-Syrië zijn wapens ingezet.

Report Date

January 5, 2018

Notes

The Netherlands report that Dutch F-16s stationed in Jordan have attacked an ISIS formation in support of ground troops. This happened near the city of Abu Kamal in the province of Dayr az Zawr, Syria. The fighter planes supported ground troops during 6 missions, 4 of which were over the Iraqi provinces of Ninawa, Sala ad-Din and Anbar and in the vicinity of Kirkuk. The 5th was above Eastern Syria. Only weapons were deployed during the 6th mission in East Syria.

Weekoverzicht Defensieoperaties

Nieuwsbericht | 10-01-2018 | 16:44

De in Jordanië gestationeerde Nederlandse F-16’s hebben ter ondersteuning van grondtroepen een ISIS-opstelling aangevallen. Dit gebeurde nabij de stad Abu Kamal in de provincie Dayr az Zawr in het oosten van Syrië. Nederland neemt boven Irak en Oost-Syrië in coalitieverband deel aan de strijd tegen terreurorganisatie ISIS. Een overzicht van Defensieoperaties in de week van 3 tot en met 9 januari 2018.

De jachtvliegtuigen ondersteunden grondtroepen tijdens 6 missies, waarvan 4 boven de Iraakse provincies Ninawa, Sala ad-Din en Anbar en in de omgeving van Kirkuk. De 5e was boven Oost-Syrië. Alleen tijdens de 6e missie in Oost-Syrië zijn wapens ingezet.

Netherlands MoD for January 3, 2018 – January 4, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

January 4, 2018

Notes

The Netherlands report that six F-16 fighter planes departed on the morning of Wednesday 3rd January from Air Base Volkel to the Middle East. The Dutch aircraft will take part in the international coalition that fights against terrorist organization ISIS. The F-16s, including two spare aircraft, operate from Jordan. It is the second time that the Netherlands is using fighter aircraft against IS. The last time was from October 2014 to July 2016. Belgium then took over from the Netherlands. Now it is the other way round. At the end of last year, the green light came for the new Dutch participation. Earlier today [January 3rd] and last week, 150 soldiers of the F-16 detachment left from Eindhoven Air Base. The Royal Netherlands Air Force also deployed a force protection detachment. This protected the Belgian F-16 unit. The Air Force also supplied a KDC-10 tanker plane and C-130 Hercules transport plane. The press release adds: “Despite the fact that the Islamic terror organization has almost been defeated, the battle has not yet fully been fought. The threat remains. There is still a need for the fighter planes of the coalition.”

F-16’s naar Midden-Oosten voor strijd tegen terreur

Nieuwsbericht | 03-01-2018 | 16:03

6 F-16-gevechtsvliegtuigen zijn woensdagochtend vertrokken vanaf Vliegbasis Volkel naar het Midden-Oosten. De Nederlandse toestellen nemen daar deel aan de internationale coalitie die strijdt tegen terreurorganisatie ISIS.

Archieffoto van de 6 F-16’s die in juni 2016 terugkeerden van de eerste missie tegen ISIS.

Archieffoto van de 6 F-16’s die in juni 2016 terugkeerden van de eerste missie tegen ISIS.

De F-16’s, waaronder 2 reservetoestellen, opereren vanuit Jordanië. Het is de 2e keer dat Nederland jachtvliegtuigen inzet tegen IS. De vorige keer was van oktober 2014 tot juli 2016. Toen loste België Nederland af. Nu is het andersom. Eind vorig jaar kwam er groen licht voor de nieuwe Nederlandse deelname. Eerder vandaag en vorige week vertrokken al 150 militairen van het F-16 detachement vanaf vliegbasis Eindhoven.

Nog altijd behoefte

Ondanks dat de islamitische terreurorganisatie bijna is verslagen, is de strijd nog niet volledig gestreden. De dreiging blijft. Er is dan ook nog altijd behoefte aan jachtvliegtuigen bij de coalitie.

De Koninklijke Luchtmacht zette daarnaast een force protection detachement in. Deze beschermde de Belgische F-16-eenheid. Ook leverde de luchtmacht een KDC-10-tankervliegtuig en C-130 Hercules-transportvliegtuig.

Report Date

January 4, 2018

Notes

The Netherlands report that six F-16 fighter planes departed on the morning of Wednesday 3rd January from Air Base Volkel to the Middle East. The Dutch aircraft will take part in the international coalition that fights against terrorist organization ISIS. The F-16s, including two spare aircraft, operate from Jordan. It is the second time that the Netherlands is using fighter aircraft against IS. The last time was from October 2014 to July 2016. Belgium then took over from the Netherlands. Now it is the other way round. At the end of last year, the green light came for the new Dutch participation. Earlier today [January 3rd] and last week, 150 soldiers of the F-16 detachment left from Eindhoven Air Base. The Royal Netherlands Air Force also deployed a force protection detachment. This protected the Belgian F-16 unit. The Air Force also supplied a KDC-10 tanker plane and C-130 Hercules transport plane. The press release adds: “Despite the fact that the Islamic terror organization has almost been defeated, the battle has not yet fully been fought. The threat remains. There is still a need for the fighter planes of the coalition.”

F-16’s naar Midden-Oosten voor strijd tegen terreur

Nieuwsbericht | 03-01-2018 | 16:03

6 F-16-gevechtsvliegtuigen zijn woensdagochtend vertrokken vanaf Vliegbasis Volkel naar het Midden-Oosten. De Nederlandse toestellen nemen daar deel aan de internationale coalitie die strijdt tegen terreurorganisatie ISIS.

Archieffoto van de 6 F-16’s die in juni 2016 terugkeerden van de eerste missie tegen ISIS.

Archieffoto van de 6 F-16’s die in juni 2016 terugkeerden van de eerste missie tegen ISIS.

De F-16’s, waaronder 2 reservetoestellen, opereren vanuit Jordanië. Het is de 2e keer dat Nederland jachtvliegtuigen inzet tegen IS. De vorige keer was van oktober 2014 tot juli 2016. Toen loste België Nederland af. Nu is het andersom. Eind vorig jaar kwam er groen licht voor de nieuwe Nederlandse deelname. Eerder vandaag en vorige week vertrokken al 150 militairen van het F-16 detachement vanaf vliegbasis Eindhoven.

Nog altijd behoefte

Ondanks dat de islamitische terreurorganisatie bijna is verslagen, is de strijd nog niet volledig gestreden. De dreiging blijft. Er is dan ook nog altijd behoefte aan jachtvliegtuigen bij de coalitie.

De Koninklijke Luchtmacht zette daarnaast een force protection detachement in. Deze beschermde de Belgische F-16-eenheid. Ook leverde de luchtmacht een KDC-10-tankervliegtuig en C-130 Hercules-transportvliegtuig.

Incident date

January 3, 2018

Incident Code

RS2846

LOCATION

عربين , Arbeen, Damascus, Syria

The Smart News Agency reported: “The Civil Defense in the countryside of Damascus said six civilians from one family, including two children and a woman, were killed and others injured, as a result of Russian raids overnight on residential neighborhoods in the city of Arbeen.”. The Step News Agency also put the death toll at

Summary

First published
January 3, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
6
(2 children1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Belligerents reported killed
2
View Incident

Incident date

January 3, 2018

Incident Code

RS2842

LOCATION

مشفى السلام,, Ma'arat Nu'man - Al Salam hospital, Idlib, Syria

An alleged Russian ore regime airstrike hit Ma’arat Nu’man’s Al Salam hospital, killing up to five civilians including a newly born baby, according to sources on the ground. RFS put the death toll at two with 10 more wounded. Alquds blamed the regime, reporting that the hospital was put out of service, and that a man

Summary

First published
January 3, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Healthcare facility
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 5
(1 child)
Civilians reported injured
10
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
4 named
View Incident

Incident date

January 3, 2018

Incident Code

RS2843

LOCATION

قطرة, Qatra, Idlib, Syria

A male child was killed and an unspecified number of other civilians wounded in suspected Russian airstrikes in Qatra. Local media either blamed Russia or did not attribute blame to a belligerent. One source reported sighting “military aircraft”. Media reported that “great destruction” was caused. There are no other details at this time.

Summary

First published
January 3, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 child)
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Named victims
1 named
View Incident

Incident date

January 3, 2018

Incident Code

RS2847

LOCATION

العنز, Al-Anz, Hama, Syria

Two civilians were wounded in airstrikes which struck the vicinity of Al-Anz. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame. Elaph News blamed both the Syrian regime and Russia, reported that civilians were wounded in strikes on the towns of Latamna, Murk, Shakuzia, Rihan and Anz. Smart News specified that two civilians were injured

Summary

First published
January 3, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
View Incident

Incident date

January 3, 2018

Incident Code

RS2853

LOCATION

تل الطوقان, Tal Al-Toukan, Idlib, Syria

Seven civilians were killed – including an entire family of five – according to local media in airstrikes on Tal Al-Toukan. Dozens were also wounded in the raids. Sources blamed bot the Syrian regime and Russia for the raids which damaged a Mosque as well as residential homes. Mustafa Haj Yousuf, director of the Syrian

Summary

First published
January 3, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5 – 7
(1 child3 women1 man)
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
5 named
View Incident

Incident date

January 3, 2018

Incident Code

RS2844

LOCATION

مسرابا, Masraba, Damascus, Syria

In what has been described by local media as a “massacre”, 23 civilians were reported killed and as many as 80 more were wounded in airstrikes on the residential neighbourhood of Masraba. Local media was conflicted as to who was to blame. Most sources attributed the civilian harm to Russia, however a number of sources

Summary

First published
January 3, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
11 – 23
(1–3 children4–13 women1 man)
Civilians reported injured
40–80
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
20 named
View Incident

Incident date

February 2, 2018

Incident Code

RS2841

LOCATION

معرة النعمان , Ma’arat Al-Nu’man, Idlib, Syria

An unspecified number of civilians were wounded in an alleged Russian or Assad regime airstrike on an ancient museum in Ma’arat al-Nu’man, local media reported. According to Enabbaladi, “an air strike carried out by a military aircraft belonging to the Assad forces yesterday, Tuesday, January 2, targeted the archaeological museum in the city of Ma’arat

Summary

First published
January 2, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
View Incident

Incident date

January 2, 2018

Incident Code

RS2840

LOCATION

عربين, Arbeen, Damascus, Syria

One was killed and several civilians were wounded – including women and children – in a continuous air and artillery bombardment which hit the residential neighbourhood of Arbeen, local media reported. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame. Many blamed Russia, some blamed the Syrian regime and others remained impartial. @syriahr – who

Summary

First published
January 2, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2–17
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
View Incident

Incident date

January 2, 2018

Incident Code

RS2839

LOCATION

اورم الكبرى, Urme Al-Kobra, Idlib, Syria

A single source reported that civilians were “killed and wounded by raids of warplanes are likely to be Russian on the town of Urme Al-Kubra south Idlib”. There are no other details at this time.

Summary

First published
January 2, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 2
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
View Incident

Incident date

January 2, 2018

Incident Code

RS2838

LOCATION

اورم الجوز, Urme Al-Jooz, Idlib, Syria

One man was killed, and as many as five civilians were injured  – including a woman – in airstrikes on Urme Al-Jooz, local sources reported. Only two sources blamed Russian raids, while the others did not attribute blame. Footage published shows fires engulfing infrastructure. The Syrian Civil Defence wrestled to put out the flames. Local

Summary

First published
January 2, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
2–5
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
View Incident

Incident date

January 2, 2018

Incident Code

RS2837

LOCATION

سراقب, Saraqeb, Idlib, Syria

A bakery was hit with alleged Russian warplanes, causing the death of one civilian and the injury of another in Saraqeb. Most sources reported that Russian warplanes were to blame for the raids. DCHRS however reported that a civilian was “was shot by unknown source”. The bakery was reportedly rendered out of use, and there

Summary

First published
January 2, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
1
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Unknown
Named victims
1 named
View Incident

Incident date

January 2, 2018

Incident Code

RS2836

LOCATION

الهيمانية, Al-Haymaniya, Hama, Syria

A young man was killed by airstrikes which raided the village of Al-Haymaniya in Hama. Sources either blamed Russia or did not attribute blame. A number of civilians were reportedly injured however local media did not specify how many. According to Baladi, “Russian warplanes launched air raids with high-explosive missiles on the village of Haymaneya

Summary

First published
January 2, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Named victims
1 named
View Incident

Incident date

January 2, 2018

Incident Code

RS2835

LOCATION

التح, Al-Tah, Idlib, Syria

Two children were reportedly wounded in airstrikes conducted in Al-Tah. Most sources said  that Russian warplanes were to blame for the raids. There were no reports of civilian deaths. Baladi News did not report on civilian harm, stating only that “Russian warplanes launched dozens of intensive raids on several cities and towns of the southern

Summary

First published
January 2, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
View Incident

Incident date

January 2, 2018

Incident Code

RS2834

LOCATION

خان السبل, Khan Al-Subul, Idlib, Syria

Local media reported a “massacre” whereby as many and seven civilians died and dozens more were wounded in Khan Al-Subul. Most sources blamed Russia, however some blamed the Syrian regime. A number of sources reported sighting warplanes but did not identify them. The warplanes struck residential homes, according to local media, with seven consecutive raids,

Summary

First published
January 2, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5 – 7
(4–5 children1–3 women1 man)
Civilians reported injured
10–24
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Russian Military
View Incident

CJTF–OIR for December 31, 2017 – January 1, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

January 1, 2018

Between Dec. 29, 2017 and Jan. 4, 2018 Coalition military forces conducted 58 strikes consisting of 84 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

On Jan. 4 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted four strikes consisting of five engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, four strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS supply route, a fighting position and a VBIED.

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

On Jan. 3 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted nine strikes consisting of 12 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, nine strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units and destroyed two ISIS lines of communication, a heavy weapon, four fighting positions, an ISIS vehicle, a logistics center and an ISIS supply route.

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

On Jan. 2 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted nine strikes consisting of 10 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, nine strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed an ISIS supply route, an indirect fire weapon, two fighting positions, two heavy machine guns, two UAVs and an ISIS line of communication.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Jan. 2, 2018.

On Jan. 1 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted four strikes consisting of six engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, four strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS command and control center, two fighting positions, an ISIS vehicle, two heavy machine guns and three ISIS tunnel entrances.

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

On Dec. 31 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes consisting of eight engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, eight strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units and destroyed a heavy weapon, an ISIS headquarters, eight ISIS supply routes, a fighting position and two ISIS-held buildings.

On Dec. 31 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of four engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Bayji, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS fighting position.

On Dec. 30 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 10 strikes consisting of 17 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, 10 strikes engaged nine ISIS tactical units and destroyed two ISIS command and control centers, a fighting position, an ISIS headquarters and two ISIS vehicles.

On Dec. 30 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of seven engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Bayji, one strike engaged and ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS tunnel system.

• Near Mosul, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed five ISIS fighting positions, two tunnel entrances and a weapons cache.

On Dec. 29 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 10 strikes consisting of 15 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, 10 strikes engaged nine ISIS tactical units and destroyed nine ISIS fighting positions and two logistics centers.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 29, 2017.

Report Date

January 1, 2018

Report Summary

  • 58 total strikes
  • 54 in Syria
  • 4 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 58 total strikes
  • 54 in Syria (14534 – 14587)
  • 4 in Iraq (14131 – 14134)

Confirmed Actions

US

Between Dec. 29, 2017 and Jan. 4, 2018 Coalition military forces conducted 58 strikes consisting of 84 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

January 4, 2017
Syria: 4 strikes

On Jan. 4 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted four strikes consisting of five engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, four strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS supply route, a fighting position and a VBIED.

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

January 3, 2017
Syria: 9 strikes

On Jan. 3 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted nine strikes consisting of 12 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, nine strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units and destroyed two ISIS lines of communication, a heavy weapon, four fighting positions, an ISIS vehicle, a logistics center and an ISIS supply route.

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

January 2, 2017
Syria: 9 strikes

On Jan. 2 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted nine strikes consisting of 10 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, nine strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed an ISIS supply route, an indirect fire weapon, two fighting positions, two heavy machine guns, two UAVs and an ISIS line of communication.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Jan. 2, 2018.

January 1, 2017
Syria: 4 strikes

On Jan. 1 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted four strikes consisting of six engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, four strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS command and control center, two fighting positions, an ISIS vehicle, two heavy machine guns and three ISIS tunnel entrances.

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

December 31, 2017
Syria: 8 strikes
Iraq: 1 strikes

On Dec. 31 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes consisting of eight engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, eight strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units and destroyed a heavy weapon, an ISIS headquarters, eight ISIS supply routes, a fighting position and two ISIS-held buildings.

On Dec. 31 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of four engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Bayji, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS fighting position.
December 30, 2017
Syria: 10 strikes
Iraq: 3 strikes

On Dec. 30 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 10 strikes consisting of 17 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, 10 strikes engaged nine ISIS tactical units and destroyed two ISIS command and control centers, a fighting position, an ISIS headquarters and two ISIS vehicles.

On Dec. 30 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of seven engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Bayji, one strike engaged and ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS tunnel system.
Near Mosul, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed five ISIS fighting positions, two tunnel entrances and a weapons cache.
December 29, 2017
Syria: 10 strikes

On Dec. 29 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 10 strikes consisting of 15 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, 10 strikes engaged nine ISIS tactical units and destroyed nine ISIS fighting positions and two logistics centers.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 29, 2017.

CJTF–OIR for December 31, 2017 – January 1, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

January 1, 2018

On On Dec. 31, Coalition military forces conducted 28 strikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 19 strikes using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted nine strikes coordinated with and in support of the government of Iraq using attack, bomber, fighter, rotary, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.

Syria

• Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed an oil tanker truck. • Near Al Shadaddi, one strike destroyed a VBIED.
• Near Ar Raqqah, 15 strikes engaged nine ISIL tactical units; destroyed four VBIEDs, eight fighting positions, two heavy machine guns, and a supply route; and damaged an ISIL tactical vehicle.
• Near Ayn Isa, two strikes engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a fighting position and an antiair artillery piece.

Iraq

• Near Bayji, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a rocket rail.
• Near Haditha, two strikes damaged four ISIL defensive berms.
• Near Kisik, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL tactical vehicle.
• Near Mosul, three strikes engaged three ISIL tactical units; destroyed three front-end loaders, a bulldozer, five mortars, two supply caches, a truck, inoperable coalition equipment, two VBIEDs, and a barge; suppressed three ISIL mortar teams; and damaged 19 ISIL supply routes and a defensive berm.

Report Date

January 1, 2018

Report Summary

  • 25 total strikes
  • 18 in Syria
  • 7 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 28 total strikes
  • 9 in Iraq (10772 – 10780)
  • 19 in Syria (6297 – 6315)

Confirmed Actions

US

On On Dec. 31, Coalition military forces conducted 28 strikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 19 strikes using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted nine strikes coordinated with and in support of the government of Iraq using attack, bomber, fighter, rotary, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.

Syria

December 31, 2017
Syria: 18 strikes
Iraq: 7 strikes
Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed an oil tanker truck. Near Al Shadaddi, one strike destroyed a VBIED.
Near Ar Raqqah, 15 strikes engaged nine ISIL tactical units; destroyed four VBIEDs, eight fighting positions, two heavy machine guns, and a supply route; and damaged an ISIL tactical vehicle.
Near Ayn Isa, two strikes engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a fighting position and an antiair artillery piece.

Iraq

Near Bayji, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a rocket rail.
Near Haditha, two strikes damaged four ISIL defensive berms.
Near Kisik, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and an ISIL tactical vehicle.
Near Mosul, three strikes engaged three ISIL tactical units; destroyed three front-end loaders, a bulldozer, five mortars, two supply caches, a truck, inoperable coalition equipment, two VBIEDs, and a barge; suppressed three ISIL mortar teams; and damaged 19 ISIL supply routes and a defensive berm.

UK MoD for December 31, 2017 – January 1, 2018
Original
Annotated

Report Date

January 1, 2018

On Saturday 31 December, Reaper remotely piloted aircraft from the Royal Air Force were operating over Iraq. A Reaper aircraft enabled the destruction of a Daesh mortar position which was firing on Iraqi ground troops. The Reaper’s reconnaissance enabled a coalition aircraft to successfully remove the imminent terrorist threat to the Iraqi forces.

Report Date

January 1, 2018

On Saturday 31 December, Reaper remotely piloted aircraft from the Royal Air Force were operating over Iraq. A Reaper aircraft enabled the destruction of a Daesh mortar position which was firing on Iraqi ground troops. The Reaper’s reconnaissance enabled a coalition aircraft to successfully remove the imminent terrorist threat to the Iraqi forces.

Incident date

December 31, 2017

Incident Code

CS1706

LOCATION

السوسة, Sussah, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Up to 12 civilians died in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Sussah, according to local media. Deir Ezzor 24 was one of many sources blaming the Coalition. It put the death toll at five. However, most other sources said that a dozen civilians died, with Eldorar adding that dozens more were injured. Baladi reported that

Summary

First published
December 31, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5 – 12
(5 children)
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
Named victims
1 named, 1 familiy identified
View Incident

Incident date

December 31, 2017

Incident Code

RS2833

LOCATION

كفر حرمة, Ma’aret Harma, Idlib, Syria

Between one and five civilians, including one woman, were killed and up to “dozens” more were left wounded following aerial shelling of Ma’aret Harma, Idlib, local media reported. Sources were conflicted as to whether this was the work of Russia or the Assad regime. Following the incident, Fresh News’ correspondent reported that a woman was

Summary

First published
December 31, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 5
(1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
2–24
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime, Unknown
Named victims
1 named
View Incident

Incident date

December 31, 2017

Incident Code

RS2832

LOCATION

معرة النعمان, Ma'ret Al Nu'man, Idlib, Syria

One civilian was killed and several others were left wounded as an alleged Assad or Russian-waged airstrike hit Ma’ret Al Nu’man, Idlib, local media reported. @aladeyeh and Masar Press, who both identified Russia as the culprit, reported one fatality and two wounded. Meanwhile, @OsamaKaial reported that the strike had wounded several civilians. It was the

Summary

First published
December 31, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
View Incident

Incident date

December 31, 2017

Incident Code

RS2831

LOCATION

الهلبة, al-Halba, Idlib, Syria

One or two civilians, reportedly both children, were killed and several other non-combatants were left wounded following aerial shelling of al-Halba, Idlib, carried out by either Russia or the Syrian regime, local media reported. While most sources reported one fatality, a few sources reported the death of two civilians, such as the Violations Documentation Center

Summary

First published
December 31, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 2
(1–2 children)
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
2 named, 1 familiy identified
View Incident