Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident date

December 13, 2017

Incident Code

CS1696 RS2799

LOCATION

الجردي الشرقي, Al Jarthi al Sharqi, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Up to 33 named civilians including 16 children and six women died and at least 10 more were wounded in airstrikes on al Jarthi al Sharqi, according to local media. VDC-SY reported that the airstrike was conducted on the 12th of December, whereas our research shows it was in fact on the 13th of December.

Summary

First published
December 13, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
11 – 33
(16 children6 women5 men)
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
US-led Coalition, Russian Military
Named victims
33 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

December 13, 2017

Incident Code

CS1697a

LOCATION

هجين, near Hajin, Syria, Deir Ezzor, Syria

In an incident not previously tracked by Airwars, the Coalition later confirmed the injury of one civilian near Hajin. In its March 2018 report, the Coalition noted: “During a coalition strike which killed a known high-level ISIS member a civilian scooter inadvertently crossed into the strike area and it is assessed that one civilian was

Summary

First published
December 13, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
9
Airwars civilian harm grading
Confirmed
A specific belligerent has accepted responsibility for civilian harm.
Known belligerent
US-led Coalition
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Incident date

December 13, 2017

Incident Code

RS2798

LOCATION

تل الضمان, Tal Al-Daman, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria

In airstrikes which reportedly “targeted” a medical centre in Tal Al-Daman, Aleppo, one civilian was killed and others were wounded. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame, with most blaming Russia, while a few blamed the Syrian regime. One source didn’t identify the warplanes responsible. Smart News Agency was the only local media

Summary

First published
December 13, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian infrastructure
Healthcare facility
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
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UK MoD for December 12, 2017 – December 13, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

December 13, 2017

Tuesday 12 December – a Reaper struck a group of terrorists firing on the Syrian Democratic Forces in the east of the country…The Syrian Democratic Forces have continued to clear a number of villages held by Daesh along the Euphrates in eastern Syria, between Abu Kamal and Mayadin. Royal Air Force Reapers have provided significant support to these operations, their very long endurance, precision weaponry and advanced surveillance equipment allowing them to maintain effective overwatch for the SDF advances on the ground. On Tuesday 12 December, a Reaper identified a small group of Daesh extremists firing on the SDF. The Reaper’s crew kept very close watch on a number of civilians, including women and children, who were evacuating the village, and waited until they were clear of the area before conducting a successful attack on the terrorists with a Hellfire missile.

Report Date

December 13, 2017

Tuesday 12 December – a Reaper struck a group of terrorists firing on the Syrian Democratic Forces in the east of the country...The Syrian Democratic Forces have continued to clear a number of villages held by Daesh along the Euphrates in eastern Syria, between Abu Kamal and Mayadin. Royal Air Force Reapers have provided significant support to these operations, their very long endurance, precision weaponry and advanced surveillance equipment allowing them to maintain effective overwatch for the SDF advances on the ground. On Tuesday 12 December, a Reaper identified a small group of Daesh extremists firing on the SDF. The Reaper’s crew kept very close watch on a number of civilians, including women and children, who were evacuating the village, and waited until they were clear of the area before conducting a successful attack on the terrorists with a Hellfire missile.

CJTF–OIR for December 12, 2017 – December 13, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

December 13, 2017

Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria and Iraq

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Between Dec. 11 and Dec. 14, Coalition military forces conducted 42 strikes consisting of 53 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

On Dec. 14 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 10 strikes consisting of 13 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, nine strikes engaged six ISIS tactical units and destroyed six ISIS vehicles and a fighting position.

• Near At Tanf, one strike destroyed a weapons cache and two ISIS caves.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 14, 2017.

On Dec. 13 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes consisting of 17 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, nine strikes engaged nine ISIS tactical units and destroyed three ISIS vehicles and an ISIS headquarters.

• Near At Tanf, five strikes engaged three ISIS tactical units and destroyed three ISIS vehicles, four cave entrances and a tactical vehicle.

On Dec. 13 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Rutbah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS vehicle.

• Near Tuz, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two ISIS tents and a bunker.

On Dec. 12 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted seven strikes consisting of seven engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, seven strikes [1 British?] ngaged seven ISIS tactical units and destroyed two ISIS vehicles and a heavy weapon.

On Dec. 12 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Al Baghdadi, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit.

• Near Rutbah, one strike destroyed two ISIS-held buildings.

On Dec. 11 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of seven engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, six strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units and destroyed three heavy weapons.

On Dec. 11 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of five engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Hawayjah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two ISIS meeting facilities.

Report Date

December 13, 2017

Report Summary

  • 42 total strikes
  • 37 in Syria
  • 5 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 9 total strikes
  • 2 in Iraq (14111 – 14112)
  • 7 in Syria (14420 – 14426)

Confirmed Actions

US, UK

Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria and Iraq

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Between Dec. 11 and Dec. 14, Coalition military forces conducted 42 strikes consisting of 53 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

December 14, 2017
Syria: 10 strikes

On Dec. 14 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 10 strikes consisting of 13 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, nine strikes engaged six ISIS tactical units and destroyed six ISIS vehicles and a fighting position.
Near At Tanf, one strike destroyed a weapons cache and two ISIS caves.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 14, 2017.

December 13, 2017
Syria: 14 strikes
Iraq: 2 strikes

On Dec. 13 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes consisting of 17 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, nine strikes engaged nine ISIS tactical units and destroyed three ISIS vehicles and an ISIS headquarters.
Near At Tanf, five strikes engaged three ISIS tactical units and destroyed three ISIS vehicles, four cave entrances and a tactical vehicle.

On Dec. 13 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Rutbah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS vehicle.
Near Tuz, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two ISIS tents and a bunker.
December 12, 2017
Syria: 7 strikes
Iraq: 2 strikes

On Dec. 12 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted seven strikes consisting of seven engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, seven strikes [1 British?] ngaged seven ISIS tactical units and destroyed two ISIS vehicles and a heavy weapon.

On Dec. 12 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Al Baghdadi, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit.
Near Rutbah, one strike destroyed two ISIS-held buildings.
December 11, 2017
Syria: 6 strikes
Iraq: 1 strikes

On Dec. 11 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of seven engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, six strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units and destroyed three heavy weapons.

On Dec. 11 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of five engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hawayjah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two ISIS meeting facilities.

Incident date

December 12, 2017

Incident Code

CS1695 RS2797

LOCATION

الجردي الغربي, Al Jarthi al Gharbi, Deir Ezzor, Syria

One civilian male was named as killed in an airstrike on al Jarthi al Gharbi. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame, some attributing blame to the US-led Coalition, and others to Moscow. The Syrian Network for Human Rights blamed Syrian regime warplanes for his death. But according to Al Haall, Russia was

Summary

First published
December 12, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
4
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
US-led Coalition, Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

December 12, 2017

Incident Code

RS2795

LOCATION

التمانعة, Taman'a, Idlib, Syria

A shepherd was injured and ten sheep were killed in alleged Russian “rocket-propelled grenade” fire on Taman’a. There were no reports of civilian deaths. Members of the Syrian Civil Defence reportedly inspected the vicinity and rescued one man from the rubble. He was taken to a medical point. There are no other details at this

Summary

First published
December 12, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
Civilians reported injured
1
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
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Incident date

December 12, 2017

Incident Code

RS2796

LOCATION

رملة, Ramla village, Khanasser district, southern Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria

A single source, the Smart News Agency, reported that “On Tuesday [Dec 12th] civilians were wounded as a result of an air strike that is likely to be a Russian attack on the village of Ramla, south of Aleppo, north of Aleppo.” According to Smart, ten wounded civilians were transferred to medical points in the

Summary

First published
December 12, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
Civilians reported injured
10
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
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Incident date

December 12, 2017

Incident Code

RS2794

LOCATION

الحمرا, Civilian convoy between the villages of Bouyoud and al Andreen in al Hamra district, eastern Hama, Hama, Syria

Between two and five civilians were wounded in an airstrike which struck a bus or car carrying civilians in Al-Hamra, local media said. Sources all attributed blame to Russia. The wounded were transferred to medical points. According to ‘Al Latamna youth group’ on Facebook, ” two civilians were wounded in an air strike by Russian

Summary

First published
December 12, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
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
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CJTF–OIR for December 11, 2017 – December 12, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

December 12, 2017

Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria and Iraq

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Between Dec. 11 and Dec. 14, Coalition military forces conducted 42 strikes consisting of 53 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

On Dec. 14 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 10 strikes consisting of 13 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, nine strikes engaged six ISIS tactical units and destroyed six ISIS vehicles and a fighting position.

• Near At Tanf, one strike destroyed a weapons cache and two ISIS caves.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 14, 2017.

On Dec. 13 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes consisting of 17 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, nine strikes engaged nine ISIS tactical units and destroyed three ISIS vehicles and an ISIS headquarters.

• Near At Tanf, five strikes engaged three ISIS tactical units and destroyed three ISIS vehicles, four cave entrances and a tactical vehicle.

On Dec. 13 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Rutbah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS vehicle.

• Near Tuz, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two ISIS tents and a bunker.

On Dec. 12 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted seven strikes consisting of seven engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, seven strikes engaged seven ISIS tactical units and destroyed two ISIS vehicles and a heavy weapon.

On Dec. 12 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Al Baghdadi, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit.

• Near Rutbah, one strike destroyed two ISIS-held buildings.

On Dec. 11 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of seven engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, six strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units and destroyed three heavy weapons.

On Dec. 11 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of five engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Hawayjah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two ISIS meeting facilities.

Report Date

December 12, 2017

Report Summary

  • 42 total strikes
  • 37 in Syria
  • 5 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 7 total strikes
  • 1 in Iraq (14110)
  • 6 in Syria (14415 – 14419)

Confirmed Actions

US

Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria and Iraq

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Between Dec. 11 and Dec. 14, Coalition military forces conducted 42 strikes consisting of 53 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

December 14, 2017
Syria: 10 strikes

On Dec. 14 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 10 strikes consisting of 13 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, nine strikes engaged six ISIS tactical units and destroyed six ISIS vehicles and a fighting position.
Near At Tanf, one strike destroyed a weapons cache and two ISIS caves.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 14, 2017.

December 13, 2017
Syria: 14 strikes
Iraq: 2 strikes

On Dec. 13 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes consisting of 17 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, nine strikes engaged nine ISIS tactical units and destroyed three ISIS vehicles and an ISIS headquarters.
Near At Tanf, five strikes engaged three ISIS tactical units and destroyed three ISIS vehicles, four cave entrances and a tactical vehicle.

On Dec. 13 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Rutbah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS vehicle.
Near Tuz, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two ISIS tents and a bunker.
December 12, 2017
Syria: 7 strikes
Iraq: 2 strikes

On Dec. 12 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted seven strikes consisting of seven engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, seven strikes engaged seven ISIS tactical units and destroyed two ISIS vehicles and a heavy weapon.

On Dec. 12 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Al Baghdadi, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit.
Near Rutbah, one strike destroyed two ISIS-held buildings.
December 11, 2017
Syria: 6 strikes
Iraq: 1 strikes

On Dec. 11 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of seven engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, six strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units and destroyed three heavy weapons.

On Dec. 11 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of five engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Hawayjah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two ISIS meeting facilities.

Incident date

December 11, 2017

Incident Code

RS2793

LOCATION

البوحمد, Al Buhamad, Raqqa, Syria

A man was reportedly killed when remnants from an unexploaded rocket detonated. Sources all agreed that the missile was from a previous Russian bombing, though the date of the bombing is unknown. There are no other details at this time.

Summary

First published
December 11, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
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
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CJTF–OIR for December 10, 2017 – December 11, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

December 11, 2017

Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria and Iraq

Note: CJTF-OIR Strike Releases are now published on Mondays and Fridays. Strikes conducted on Friday through Sunday will be reported every Monday. Strikes conducted on Monday through Thursday will be reported every Friday. Our intent is to reduce the number of reports while maintaining transparency.

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Between Dec. 8 and Dec. 10, Coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes consisting of 27 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

On Dec. 10 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes consisting of 13 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, eight strikes engaged eight ISIS tactical units and destroyed two fighting positions, a mortar system, a tactical vehicle and an ISIS headquarters.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 10, 2017.

On Dec. 9 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of five engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed an ISIS vehicle and an ISIS line of communication.

• Near Al Shadaddi, one strike engaged an ISIS mortar team.

On Dec. 9 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of six engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Tuz, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS truck.

On Dec. 8 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of three engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a tactical vehicle and a fighting position.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq against ISIS targets on Dec. 8, 2017.

Report Date

December 11, 2017

Report Summary

  • 14 total strikes
  • 13 in Syria
  • 1 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 8 total strikes
  • 0 in Iraq (14109)
  • 8 in Syria (14407 – 14414)

Confirmed Actions

US, UK

Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria and Iraq

Note: CJTF-OIR Strike Releases are now published on Mondays and Fridays. Strikes conducted on Friday through Sunday will be reported every Monday. Strikes conducted on Monday through Thursday will be reported every Friday. Our intent is to reduce the number of reports while maintaining transparency.

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Between Dec. 8 and Dec. 10, Coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes consisting of 27 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

December 10, 2017
Syria: 8 strikes

On Dec. 10 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes consisting of 13 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, eight strikes engaged eight ISIS tactical units and destroyed two fighting positions, a mortar system, a tactical vehicle and an ISIS headquarters.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 10, 2017.

December 9, 2017
Syria: 3 strikes
Iraq: 1 strikes

On Dec. 9 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of five engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed an ISIS vehicle and an ISIS line of communication.
Near Al Shadaddi, one strike engaged an ISIS mortar team.

On Dec. 9 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of six engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Tuz, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS truck.
December 8, 2017
Syria: 2 strikes

On Dec. 8 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of three engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a tactical vehicle and a fighting position.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq against ISIS targets on Dec. 8, 2017.

UK MoD for December 10, 2017 – December 11, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

December 11, 2017

Sunday 10 December – a Reaper conducted a strike in eastern Syria, and supported multiple attacks by coalition aircraft whilst supporting the Syrian Democratic Forces…On Sunday 10 December, a Reaper provided further support to the Syrian Democratic Forces in eastern Syria. Our aircraft tracked various groups of terrorists which allowed them to be struck by a series of attacks by coalition fast jets, and conducted one attack using its own Hellfire weaponry.

Report Date

December 11, 2017

Sunday 10 December – a Reaper conducted a strike in eastern Syria, and supported multiple attacks by coalition aircraft whilst supporting the Syrian Democratic Forces…On Sunday 10 December, a Reaper provided further support to the Syrian Democratic Forces in eastern Syria. Our aircraft tracked various groups of terrorists which allowed them to be struck by a series of attacks by coalition fast jets, and conducted one attack using its own Hellfire weaponry.

CJTF–OIR for December 10, 2017 – December 11, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

December 11, 2017

Dec. 10, 2017

Release # 20171210-01

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Coalition congratulates Iraqis

SOUTHWEST ASIA – The Coalition congratulates the Government of Iraq on its announcement of the liberation of Iraq from Daesh.

“Much work remains, and we will continue to work by, with and through our Iraqi partners to ensure the enduring defeat of Daesh and prevent its ability to threaten civilization, regionally and globally,” said Lt. Gen. Paul E. Funk II, commander of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve.

Report Date

December 11, 2017

Dec. 10, 2017

Release # 20171210-01

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Coalition congratulates Iraqis

SOUTHWEST ASIA – The Coalition congratulates the Government of Iraq on its announcement of the liberation of Iraq from Daesh.

“Much work remains, and we will continue to work by, with and through our Iraqi partners to ensure the enduring defeat of Daesh and prevent its ability to threaten civilization, regionally and globally,” said Lt. Gen. Paul E. Funk II, commander of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve.

Incident date

December 10, 2017

Incident Code

CS1694

LOCATION

ابو حمام, Al Diyaf in Abu Hamam, Deir Ezzor, Syria

The Euphrates Post reported “The martyrdom of Ali Hamoud al-Tarihah and the wounding of Saleh al-Badri as a result of air raids by the international coalition that targeted his home in the area of Al Diyaf in the town of Abu Hamam”. The Syrian Network for Human Rights also blamed the Coalition for the victim’s

Summary

First published
December 10, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
1–5
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
2 named
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Incident date

December 10, 2017

Incident Code

RS2792

LOCATION

برج سبنة, the villages of Burj Sabna and Abu Tina, Aleppo, Syria

A civilian was killed, and four others were wounded, in a series of ten airstrikes on Burj Sabna, Aleppo, local media reported. All sources attributed blame to Moscow. Surface rockets and cluster bombs were reportedly used in the raids, which were a renewed attack from previous weeks. According to Step News, the “villages of Burj

Summary

First published
December 10, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
4
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
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CJTF–OIR for December 9, 2017 – December 10, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

December 10, 2017

Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria and Iraq

Note: CJTF-OIR Strike Releases are now published on Mondays and Fridays. Strikes conducted on Friday through Sunday will be reported every Monday. Strikes conducted on Monday through Thursday will be reported every Friday. Our intent is to reduce the number of reports while maintaining transparency.

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Between Dec. 8 and Dec. 10, Coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes consisting of 27 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

On Dec. 10 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes consisting of 13 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, eight strikes engaged eight ISIS tactical units and destroyed two fighting positions, a mortar system, a tactical vehicle and an ISIS headquarters.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 10, 2017.

On Dec. 9 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of five engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed an ISIS vehicle and an ISIS line of communication.

• Near Al Shadaddi, one strike engaged an ISIS mortar team.

On Dec. 9 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of six engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Tuz, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS truck.

On Dec. 8 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of three engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a tactical vehicle and a fighting position.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq against ISIS targets on Dec. 8, 2017.

Report Date

December 10, 2017

Report Summary

  • 14 total strikes
  • 13 in Syria
  • 1 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 4 total strikes
  • 1 in Iraq (14109)
  • 3 in Syria (14404 – 14406)

Confirmed Actions

US, UK

Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria and Iraq

Note: CJTF-OIR Strike Releases are now published on Mondays and Fridays. Strikes conducted on Friday through Sunday will be reported every Monday. Strikes conducted on Monday through Thursday will be reported every Friday. Our intent is to reduce the number of reports while maintaining transparency.

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Between Dec. 8 and Dec. 10, Coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes consisting of 27 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

December 10, 2017
Syria: 8 strikes

On Dec. 10 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes consisting of 13 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, eight strikes engaged eight ISIS tactical units and destroyed two fighting positions, a mortar system, a tactical vehicle and an ISIS headquarters.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 10, 2017.

December 9, 2017
Syria: 3 strikes
Iraq: 1 strikes

On Dec. 9 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of five engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed an ISIS vehicle and an ISIS line of communication.
Near Al Shadaddi, one strike engaged an ISIS mortar team.

On Dec. 9 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of six engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Tuz, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS truck.
December 8, 2017
Syria: 2 strikes

On Dec. 8 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of three engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a tactical vehicle and a fighting position.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq against ISIS targets on Dec. 8, 2017.

UK MoD for December 9, 2017 – December 10, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

December 10, 2017

Saturday 9 December – Tornados struck a group of terrorists and their vehicle in northern Iraq…Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced on Saturday 9 December that Iraqi forces had successfully restored control over the entire border with Syria. Coalition aircraft continue to be on hand to support the Iraqi security forces against any isolated pockets of Daesh extremists that might be found, and two RAF Tornado GR4s carried out such a mission on Saturday night. A coalition surveillance aircraft had identified a dispersed group of terrorists in a remote area of countryside some 40 miles north-west of Tikrit, and the Tornados were tasked with their destruction. Two Paveway IV guided bombs were used, along with a Brimstone missile which destroyed the terrorists’ nearby truck.

Report Date

December 10, 2017

Saturday 9 December – Tornados struck a group of terrorists and their vehicle in northern Iraq…Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced on Saturday 9 December that Iraqi forces had successfully restored control over the entire border with Syria. Coalition aircraft continue to be on hand to support the Iraqi security forces against any isolated pockets of Daesh extremists that might be found, and two RAF Tornado GR4s carried out such a mission on Saturday night. A coalition surveillance aircraft had identified a dispersed group of terrorists in a remote area of countryside some 40 miles north-west of Tikrit, and the Tornados were tasked with their destruction. Two Paveway IV guided bombs were used, along with a Brimstone missile which destroyed the terrorists’ nearby truck.

Incident date

December 9, 2017

Incident Code

CS1693

LOCATION

سويدان جزيرة, Suwaydan Jazeera, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Euphrates Post reported the death of “Haj Hamad Taha al-Salem from the town of Suwaydan Jazira, who was killed as a result of air strikes targeting the perimeter of Al-Huda mosque (also known as al-Sayyid mosque)”. The victim was also named by Asharq al Arabi. According to Al Araby al Jadid, “a civilian was killed

Summary

First published
December 9, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
1
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
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CJTF–OIR for December 8, 2017 – December 9, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

December 9, 2017

Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria and Iraq

Note: CJTF-OIR Strike Releases are now published on Mondays and Fridays. Strikes conducted on Friday through Sunday will be reported every Monday. Strikes conducted on Monday through Thursday will be reported every Friday. Our intent is to reduce the number of reports while maintaining transparency.

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Between Dec. 8 and Dec. 10, Coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes consisting of 27 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

On Dec. 10 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes consisting of 13 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, eight strikes engaged eight ISIS tactical units and destroyed two fighting positions, a mortar system, a tactical vehicle and an ISIS headquarters.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 10, 2017.

On Dec. 9 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of five engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed an ISIS vehicle and an ISIS line of communication.

• Near Al Shadaddi, one strike engaged an ISIS mortar team.

On Dec. 9 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of six engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Tuz, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS truck.

On Dec. 8 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of three engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a tactical vehicle and a fighting position.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq against ISIS targets on Dec. 8, 2017.

Report Date

December 9, 2017

Report Summary

  • 14 total strikes
  • 13 in Syria
  • 1 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 2 total strikes
  • 0 in Iraq (14108)
  • 2 in Syria (14403)

Confirmed Actions

US

Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria and Iraq

Note: CJTF-OIR Strike Releases are now published on Mondays and Fridays. Strikes conducted on Friday through Sunday will be reported every Monday. Strikes conducted on Monday through Thursday will be reported every Friday. Our intent is to reduce the number of reports while maintaining transparency.

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Between Dec. 8 and Dec. 10, Coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes consisting of 27 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

December 10, 2017
Syria: 8 strikes

On Dec. 10 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes consisting of 13 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, eight strikes engaged eight ISIS tactical units and destroyed two fighting positions, a mortar system, a tactical vehicle and an ISIS headquarters.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq on Dec. 10, 2017.

December 9, 2017
Syria: 3 strikes
Iraq: 1 strikes

On Dec. 9 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of five engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed an ISIS vehicle and an ISIS line of communication.
Near Al Shadaddi, one strike engaged an ISIS mortar team.

On Dec. 9 in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of six engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Tuz, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS truck.
December 8, 2017
Syria: 2 strikes

On Dec. 8 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of three engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a tactical vehicle and a fighting position.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq against ISIS targets on Dec. 8, 2017.

Incident date

December 8, 2017

Incident Code

RS2790

LOCATION

مخيم البارودية, Baroodiya refugee camp in the village of Jib al-Sukkar in the eastern countryside of Hama., Hama, Syria

An adult female was killed in an airstrike which “targeted” Baroodiya refugee camp in the village of Jib al-Sukkar in the eastern countryside of Hama, local media said. All sources blamed Russian warplanes for the airstrikes. Five civilians were reportedly wounded in the raids. There are no other details at this time.

Summary

First published
December 8, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
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
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

December 8, 2017

Incident Code

RS2789

LOCATION

الزرزور, Al-Zarzoor village in the vicinity of Alkhwain village in the Idlib countryside, Idlib, Syria

As many as nine civilians were killed and three others were wounded in airstrikes on Al-Zarzoor, according to local media. All sources blamed Moscow except for Barada News who attributed blame to the Syrian regime. One source reported that Russia bombed the vicinity four times. Initial reporting suggested that only five civilians had been killed

Summary

First published
December 8, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5 – 9
(4 children2 women)
Civilians reported injured
3
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, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

December 8, 2017

Incident Code

RS2788

LOCATION

ثروت, Tharwat, Hama, Syria

Two civilians were “lightly wounded” in airstrikes on Tharwat village in eastern Hama governorate, according to local media. There were no reports of any civilian deaths. Both sources blamed Russian missiles for the attack which reportedly occurred 58 km east of Hama city. According to Smart News, the wounded civilians were transported to a medical

Summary

First published
December 8, 2017
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
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Incident date

December 8, 2017

Incident Code

RS2787

LOCATION

جب ابيض, Jib Abyad village, Aleppo, Syria

A woman was reportedly killed in airstrikes which struck Jib Abyad, Aleppo after midnight. Local media was conflicted as to who was to blame, with Syrian Network for Human Rights blaming the “Russian-Syrian alliance”, while most others blamed Moscow. Most sources reported on the “the martyrdom of a woman and the injury of a man”

Summary

First published
December 8, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 woman)
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

December 8, 2017

Incident Code

RS2791

LOCATION

Um Willat village in the southern countryside of idlib, Idlib, Syria

One or two civilians were wounded in an alleged Russian airstrike on Um Willat village in the southern countryside of idlib, according to sources on the ground. The Step News Agency and EdlibEmc1 said that one civilian was wounded. Moreover, EdlibEmc1, published its report on December 8th, while all other sources reported the civilian harm on

Summary

First published
December 8, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1–2
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

CJTF–OIR for December 7, 2017 – December 8, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

December 8, 2017

Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria and Iraq

Note: CJTF-OIR Strike Releases are now published on Mondays and Fridays. Strikes conducted on Friday through Sunday will be reported every Monday. Strikes conducted on Monday through Thursday will be reported every Friday. Our intent is to reduce the number of reports while maintaining transparency.

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Between Dec. 4 and Dec. 7, 2017, Coalition military forces conducted 18 strikes consisting of 40 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

On Dec. 7 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes consisting of nine engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, five strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units and destroyed an ISIS headquarters, two fighting positions and an ISIS vehicle.

On Dec. 6 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted four strikes consisting of 10 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, four strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed three ISIS vehicles, 13 ISIS watercraft and two ISIS-held buildings.

On Dec. 5 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes consisting of 20 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, eight strikes engaged eight ISIS tactical units and destroyed 17 ISIS watercraft, an improvised explosive device, an ISIS line of communication, an ISIS headquarters, a heavy weapon, an ISIS vehicle and an ISIS motorcycle.

On Dec. 4 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.

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

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq Dec. 4 – 7, 2017.

Report Date

December 8, 2017

Report Summary

  • 18 total strikes
  • 18 in Syria

Report Summary

  • 5 total strikes
  • 0 in Iraq (14108)
  • 5 in Syria (14398 – 14402)

Confirmed Actions

US

Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria and Iraq

Note: CJTF-OIR Strike Releases are now published on Mondays and Fridays. Strikes conducted on Friday through Sunday will be reported every Monday. Strikes conducted on Monday through Thursday will be reported every Friday. Our intent is to reduce the number of reports while maintaining transparency.

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Between Dec. 4 and Dec. 7, 2017, Coalition military forces conducted 18 strikes consisting of 40 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

December 7, 2017
Syria: 5 strikes

On Dec. 7 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes consisting of nine engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, five strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units and destroyed an ISIS headquarters, two fighting positions and an ISIS vehicle.
December 6, 2017
Syria: 4 strikes

On Dec. 6 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted four strikes consisting of 10 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, four strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed three ISIS vehicles, 13 ISIS watercraft and two ISIS-held buildings.
December 5, 2017
Syria: 8 strikes

On Dec. 5 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes consisting of 20 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, eight strikes engaged eight ISIS tactical units and destroyed 17 ISIS watercraft, an improvised explosive device, an ISIS line of communication, an ISIS headquarters, a heavy weapon, an ISIS vehicle and an ISIS motorcycle.
December 4, 2017
Syria: 1 strikes

On Dec. 4 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS fighting position.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq Dec. 4 – 7, 2017.

French MoD for December 7, 2017 – December 8, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

December 8, 2017

Notes

The Wagram Task Force [artillery] is now fully dedicated to supporting the Iraqi security forces in their security and raking operations in the Euphrates Valley and the Jezirah Desert. This week, as part of this mission, five firefighting missions were carried out for the benefit of the Iraqi security forces. Since the beginning of its mission, TF Wagram has carried out 1587 shooting missions. In the last week, air activity has focused on intelligence missions for the benefit of Iraqi security forces and Syrian democratic forces. This resulted in 26 air sorties (balance sheet from November 29 to December 05). During these sorties no strikes were conducted. Totals since Sept 19th 2014:

7541 sorties / 1422 strikes / 2209 targets destroyed.

OPÉRATION CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THÉÂTRE

En zone irako-syrienne, la situation a peu évolué cette semaine :

En Irak, un premier ratissage du désert de Jézirah a été réalisé. Il a permis de mettre à jour de nombreuses caches d’armes et de matériels.

En Syrie, le rythme des opérations a marqué le pas du fait d’une météo dégradée et d’une forte résistance de Daech dans ses derniers bastions.

EFFORT DE LA COALITION

L’effort de la coalition se porte actuellement sur la sécurisation et le nettoyage des dernières poches terroristes restantes.

ÉVOLUTION DE LA SITUATION

Opération de ratissage du désert de Jézirah et de fouilles dans les zones récemment libérées

Dans le but de démanteler les structures et les cellules dormantes de Daech avant qu’elles ne se réactivent, des opérations de ratissage et de fouille sont menées sur l’ensemble du théâtre irakien.

La résistance opposée par Daech dans le désert de Jézirah est faible : les terroristes refusent l’affrontement en abandonnant une grande quantité de matériel.

Dans la partie est de l’Irak, les opérations de sécurisation conduites par les forces de sécurité irakiennes ont permis de mettre à jour de nombreuses caches d’armes ou de matériel, notamment autour de Mossoul, Rawah, Hawijah et Tal Afar.

Daech : une organisation affaiblie…

En 2015, Daech au Levant comptait entre 35000 et 45000 terroristes. Aujourd’hui, ils sont moins de 3000 dont la plupart sont actuellement traqués dans les régions désertiques. En outre, l’organisation terroriste ne contrôle aujourd’hui plus aucune emprise territoriale d’importance.

… qui conserve néanmoins sa capacité de nuisance

En Irak, privé de toute emprise territoriale Daech semble maintenant s’orienter vers des modes d’action asymétriques. Le 27 novembre, un important attentat a notamment eu lieu dans la banlieue de Bagdad sur le marché de Nahrawan, faisant une dizaine de morts et plus d’une vingtaine de blessés.

En Syrie, les combats dans la vallée de l’Euphrate sont particulièrement âpres. Acculés, sans possibilité de fuir et voyant leur espace de manœuvre se réduire, les terroristes n’ont pas d’autre choix que d’essayer de survivre en intensifiant le combat. Daech y oppose donc une résistance farouche tant aux forces démocratiques syriennes qu’aux forces pro-régime.

Début du retour des réfugiés

En Irak comme en Syrie, le retour des réfugiés s’accélère bien que la situation humanitaire soit encore précaire. A Raqqa des ONG ont ainsi commencé à intervenir afin d’aider les premiers retours autorisés de réfugiés.

ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE

La Task Force Wagram en appui des opérations de ratissage menées dans la vallée de l’Euphrate et le désert de Jézirah

La Task Force Wagram est maintenant totalement dédiée à l’appui des forces de sécurité irakiennes dans leurs opérations de sécurisation et de ratissage de la vallée de l’Euphrate et du désert de Jézirah. Cette semaine, et dans le cadre de cette mission, cinq missions de tirs ont été réalisées au profit des forces de sécurité irakiennes.

Depuis le début de sa mission, la TF Wagram, a réalisé 1587 missions de tirs.

Activité aérienne

Cette semaine, l’activité aérienne s’est concentrée sur des missions de renseignement au profit des forces de sécurité irakiennes et des forces démocratiques syriennes.

Elle a donné lieu à 26 sorties aériennes (bilan du 29 novembre au 05 décembre). Au cours de ces sorties aucune frappe n’a été réalisée.

Bilan total depuis le 19/09/14 :

7541 sorties / 1422 frappes / 2209 objectifs neutralisés.

Report Date

December 8, 2017

Notes

The Wagram Task Force [artillery] is now fully dedicated to supporting the Iraqi security forces in their security and raking operations in the Euphrates Valley and the Jezirah Desert. This week, as part of this mission, five firefighting missions were carried out for the benefit of the Iraqi security forces. Since the beginning of its mission, TF Wagram has carried out 1587 shooting missions. In the last week, air activity has focused on intelligence missions for the benefit of Iraqi security forces and Syrian democratic forces. This resulted in 26 air sorties (balance sheet from November 29 to December 05). During these sorties no strikes were conducted. Totals since Sept 19th 2014:

7541 sorties / 1422 strikes / 2209 targets destroyed.

OPÉRATION CHAMMAL

SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THÉÂTRE

En zone irako-syrienne, la situation a peu évolué cette semaine :

En Irak, un premier ratissage du désert de Jézirah a été réalisé. Il a permis de mettre à jour de nombreuses caches d’armes et de matériels.

En Syrie, le rythme des opérations a marqué le pas du fait d’une météo dégradée et d’une forte résistance de Daech dans ses derniers bastions.

EFFORT DE LA COALITION

L’effort de la coalition se porte actuellement sur la sécurisation et le nettoyage des dernières poches terroristes restantes.

ÉVOLUTION DE LA SITUATION

Opération de ratissage du désert de Jézirah et de fouilles dans les zones récemment libérées

Dans le but de démanteler les structures et les cellules dormantes de Daech avant qu’elles ne se réactivent, des opérations de ratissage et de fouille sont menées sur l’ensemble du théâtre irakien.

La résistance opposée par Daech dans le désert de Jézirah est faible : les terroristes refusent l’affrontement en abandonnant une grande quantité de matériel.

Dans la partie est de l’Irak, les opérations de sécurisation conduites par les forces de sécurité irakiennes ont permis de mettre à jour de nombreuses caches d’armes ou de matériel, notamment autour de Mossoul, Rawah, Hawijah et Tal Afar.

Daech : une organisation affaiblie…

En 2015, Daech au Levant comptait entre 35000 et 45000 terroristes. Aujourd’hui, ils sont moins de 3000 dont la plupart sont actuellement traqués dans les régions désertiques. En outre, l’organisation terroriste ne contrôle aujourd’hui plus aucune emprise territoriale d’importance.

… qui conserve néanmoins sa capacité de nuisance

En Irak, privé de toute emprise territoriale Daech semble maintenant s’orienter vers des modes d’action asymétriques. Le 27 novembre, un important attentat a notamment eu lieu dans la banlieue de Bagdad sur le marché de Nahrawan, faisant une dizaine de morts et plus d’une vingtaine de blessés.

En Syrie, les combats dans la vallée de l’Euphrate sont particulièrement âpres. Acculés, sans possibilité de fuir et voyant leur espace de manœuvre se réduire, les terroristes n’ont pas d’autre choix que d’essayer de survivre en intensifiant le combat. Daech y oppose donc une résistance farouche tant aux forces démocratiques syriennes qu’aux forces pro-régime.

Début du retour des réfugiés

En Irak comme en Syrie, le retour des réfugiés s’accélère bien que la situation humanitaire soit encore précaire. A Raqqa des ONG ont ainsi commencé à intervenir afin d’aider les premiers retours autorisés de réfugiés.

ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE

La Task Force Wagram en appui des opérations de ratissage menées dans la vallée de l’Euphrate et le désert de Jézirah

La Task Force Wagram est maintenant totalement dédiée à l’appui des forces de sécurité irakiennes dans leurs opérations de sécurisation et de ratissage de la vallée de l’Euphrate et du désert de Jézirah. Cette semaine, et dans le cadre de cette mission, cinq missions de tirs ont été réalisées au profit des forces de sécurité irakiennes.

Depuis le début de sa mission, la TF Wagram, a réalisé 1587 missions de tirs.

Activité aérienne

Cette semaine, l’activité aérienne s’est concentrée sur des missions de renseignement au profit des forces de sécurité irakiennes et des forces démocratiques syriennes.

Elle a donné lieu à 26 sorties aériennes (bilan du 29 novembre au 05 décembre). Au cours de ces sorties aucune frappe n’a été réalisée.

Bilan total depuis le 19/09/14 :

7541 sorties / 1422 frappes / 2209 objectifs neutralisés.

CJTF–OIR for December 6, 2017 – December 7, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

December 7, 2017

Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria and Iraq

Note: CJTF-OIR Strike Releases are now published on Mondays and Fridays. Strikes conducted on Friday through Sunday will be reported every Monday. Strikes conducted on Monday through Thursday will be reported every Friday. Our intent is to reduce the number of reports while maintaining transparency.

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Between Dec. 4 and Dec. 7, 2017, Coalition military forces conducted 18 strikes consisting of 40 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

On Dec. 7 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes consisting of nine engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, five strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units and destroyed an ISIS headquarters, two fighting positions and an ISIS vehicle.

On Dec. 6 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted four strikes consisting of 10 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, four strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed three ISIS vehicles, 13 ISIS watercraft and two ISIS-held buildings.

On Dec. 5 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes consisting of 20 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, eight strikes engaged eight ISIS tactical units and destroyed 17 ISIS watercraft, an improvised explosive device, an ISIS line of communication, an ISIS headquarters, a heavy weapon, an ISIS vehicle and an ISIS motorcycle.

On Dec. 4 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.

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

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq Dec. 4 – 7, 2017.

Report Date

December 7, 2017

Report Summary

  • 18 total strikes
  • 18 in Syria

Report Summary

  • 4 total strikes
  • 0 in Iraq (14108)
  • 4 in Syria (14394 – 14397)

Confirmed Actions

US

Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria and Iraq

Note: CJTF-OIR Strike Releases are now published on Mondays and Fridays. Strikes conducted on Friday through Sunday will be reported every Monday. Strikes conducted on Monday through Thursday will be reported every Friday. Our intent is to reduce the number of reports while maintaining transparency.

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Between Dec. 4 and Dec. 7, 2017, Coalition military forces conducted 18 strikes consisting of 40 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

December 7, 2017
Syria: 5 strikes

On Dec. 7 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes consisting of nine engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, five strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units and destroyed an ISIS headquarters, two fighting positions and an ISIS vehicle.
December 6, 2017
Syria: 4 strikes

On Dec. 6 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted four strikes consisting of 10 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, four strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed three ISIS vehicles, 13 ISIS watercraft and two ISIS-held buildings.
December 5, 2017
Syria: 8 strikes

On Dec. 5 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted eight strikes consisting of 20 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, eight strikes engaged eight ISIS tactical units and destroyed 17 ISIS watercraft, an improvised explosive device, an ISIS line of communication, an ISIS headquarters, a heavy weapon, an ISIS vehicle and an ISIS motorcycle.
December 4, 2017
Syria: 1 strikes

On Dec. 4 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS fighting position.

There were no reported strikes conducted in Iraq Dec. 4 – 7, 2017.

Incident date

December 6, 2017

Incident Code

CS1692

LOCATION

ابو حمام, Abu Hamam, Deir Ezzor, Syria

According to the Step News Agency, “The International Air Force bombed the towns of Abu Hammam, Hajin and Alshakiya in the eastern countryside and no damage was reported.” However, Al Haal and Qasioun said that SDF artillery strikes wounded a number of civilians. Airwars understands that the SDF does not have access to artillery, therefore

Summary

First published
December 6, 2017
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
US-led Coalition
View Incident

Incident date

December 6, 2017

Incident Code

RS2786

LOCATION

ابو الظهور, Abu Zuhur, Idlib, Syria

Two to three civilians were reportedly wounded following alleged Russian airstrikes which struck civilian homes, a bakery and a school in Abu Zuhur. According to sourced, a bakery, a school and various civilian houses were destroyed in the raids. Footage of the aftermath shows buildings burning down. Initial reporting by Zamanalwasl reported that the strikes

Summary

First published
December 6, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian infrastructure
School
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
Civilians reported injured
2–3
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