Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident date

September 28, 2017

Incident Code

CS1539

LOCATION

Al Mayadin, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Deir Ezzor 24 reported that “warplanes” carried out a raids “focused on the Al-Rayaheen kindergarten near the mosque Othman bin Affan and near the headquarters of the Hesba of the organization [IS]. Many were wounded.” No additional details are presently known.

Summary

First published
September 28, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
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Incident date

September 28, 2017

Incident Code

CS1540

LOCATION

Al Taybeh, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Up to seven women allegedly died in an airstrike on al Taybeh, according to a local media outlet. However the deaths had previously been reported on July 28th. Three women died in an airstrike on al Taybeh, according to Deir Ezzor 24. Though its source didn’t say who was responsible, they listed three victims. However,

Summary

First published
September 28, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 7
(3–7 women)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
Named victims
3 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

September 28, 2017

Incident Code

CS1537

LOCATION

Al Badou area, Raqqa, Syria

Local media reported that an unspecififed number of civilians were wounded in a strike near the water company or water foundation in Raqqah’s al Badou neighbourhood. The Step News Agency blamed the Coalition, while other sources also reported a raid on the area but did not apportion blame. No further details are currently available.

Summary

First published
September 28, 2017
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
US-led Coalition, Unknown
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Incident date

September 28, 2017

Incident Code

CS1538

LOCATION

Al Mayadin, Deir Ezzor, Syria

At least seven civilians were reported killed and dozens more wounded in air and/or rocket/artillery strikes on Al Mayadin – though the death toll looked likely to rise with multiple reports saying that up to 21 other civilians were still trapped under the rubble. It is currently unclear who was responsible for this incident, with

Summary

First published
September 28, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
7
(2 children2 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
US-led Coalition, Russian Military, Syrian Democratic Forces
Named victims
6 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

September 28, 2017

Incident Code

RS2557

LOCATION

الشحيل , Al Shuhail, Deir Ezzor, Syria

One woman and one child died and two more children were wounded in an alleged Russian airstrike on al Shuhail, according to local media. According to the Smart News Agency, “a woman and her child were killed and two other children were wounded by air strikes by warplanes believed to be  Russian on a town

Summary

First published
September 28, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 2
(1 child1 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 belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
2 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

September 28, 2017

Incident Code

RS2556

LOCATION

بزيت , Bzeit, Idlib, Syria

Three civilians from the same family were killed in an alleged Russian airstrike on Bzeit, according to sources on the ground. Local media reported multiple deaths and injuries from two air alleged Russian airstrikes on the town of Bzeit on September 28th, according to local media. Smart News Agency and Step News Agency reported the

Summary

First published
September 28, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 3
(1–2 children1 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
3 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

September 28, 2017

Incident Code

RS2555

LOCATION

المعزولة, Al-Ma'zola village, Idlib, Syria

Up to three civilians including a woman and her husband died in an alleged Russian or Assad regime airstrike on Al-Ma’zola, loval media reported. The Step News Agency reported the death of a woman – and blamed Russia. However, according to the Syrian Network for Human Rights, “a woman and her husband killed in Syrian

Summary

First published
September 28, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 3
(1 woman1 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
View Incident

Incident date

September 28, 2017

Incident Code

RS2554

LOCATION

سهل الروجبلدة الحمو , Hamou town in al Roj plain in the Idlib western countryside, Idlib, Syria

Between three and eight civilians including women and children were killed and up to 15 other non-combatants wounded after an alleged Russian or Assad regime airstrike on the village of al Hamou on September 28th, according to local sources. Most sources reported seven or eight people killed, whereas the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported

Summary

First published
September 28, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 8
(3–4 children3 women)
Civilians reported injured
2–15
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
7 named, 2 families identified
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Incident date

September 28, 2017

Incident Code

RS2552

LOCATION

جديد بكارة , Jadid Bkara, Deir Ezzor, Syria

A total of four civilians including a child and two women were killed in raids by warplanes as well as artillery bombardments on the town of Jadid Bkara on September 28th, according to local sources. The reporting mentioned both the regime forces and the Russian forces as responsible for the bombardments. According to the Syrian

Summary

First published
September 28, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4
(1 child2 women)
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, Syrian Regime
Named victims
4 named, 1 familiy identified
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CJTF–OIR for September 27, 2017 – September 28, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

September 28, 2017

On Sept. 27, Coalition military forces conducted 44 strikes consisting of 66 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 35 strikes consisting of 39 engagements against ISIS targets.

•Near Dayr Az Zawr, two strikes [1 British?] destroyed four ISIS supply routes and an ISIS headquarters.

•Near Raqqah, 33 strikes engaged 10 ISIS tactical units and destroyed 23 fighting positions, a vehicle, and an ISIS headquarters; and suppressed three ISIS tactical units.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted nine strikes consisting of 27 engagements against ISIS targets.

•Near Al Qaim, three strikes destroyed two weapons caches and an ISIS headquarters.

•Near Huwijah, four strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed six vehicles, an ISIS-held building, a command and control node, an ISIS staging area and a VBIED.

•Near Ramadi, two strikes [1-2 British] engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed six tactical vehicles and two vehicles.

Additionally, eight strikes consisting of 10 engagements were conducted in Syria and Iraq on Sept. 26 that closed within the last 24 hours.

•On Sept. 26, near Raqqah, Syria, seven strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed 16 VBIEDs, three vehicles, two ISIS supply routes, a fighting position and suppressed two fighting positions.

•On Sept. 26, near Huwijah, Iraq, one strike destroyed 60 vehicles.

Report Date

September 28, 2017

Report Summary

  • 52 total strikes
  • 42 in Syria
  • 10 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 44 total strikes
  • 9 in Iraq (13784 – 13794)
  • 35 in Syria (13569 – 13611)

Amendments

  • +2* in Iraq
  • +4* +4* in Syria

Confirmed Actions

US, UK

On Sept. 27, Coalition military forces conducted 44 strikes consisting of 66 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

September 27, 2017
Syria: 35 strikes
Iraq: 9 strikes

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 35 strikes consisting of 39 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Dayr Az Zawr, two strikes [1 British?] destroyed four ISIS supply routes and an ISIS headquarters.
Near Raqqah, 33 strikes engaged 10 ISIS tactical units and destroyed 23 fighting positions, a vehicle, and an ISIS headquarters; and suppressed three ISIS tactical units.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted nine strikes consisting of 27 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Al Qaim, three strikes destroyed two weapons caches and an ISIS headquarters.
Near Huwijah, four strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed six vehicles, an ISIS-held building, a command and control node, an ISIS staging area and a VBIED.
Near Ramadi, two strikes [1-2 British] engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed six tactical vehicles and two vehicles.
September 26, 2017
Syria: 7 strikes
Iraq: 1 strikes

Additionally, eight strikes consisting of 10 engagements were conducted in Syria and Iraq on Sept. 26 that closed within the last 24 hours.

On Sept. 26, near Raqqah, Syria, seven strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed 16 VBIEDs, three vehicles, two ISIS supply routes, a fighting position and suppressed two fighting positions.
On Sept. 26, near Huwijah, Iraq, one strike destroyed 60 vehicles.

UK MoD for September 27, 2017 – September 28, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

September 28, 2017

Wednesday 27 September – a Reaper killed several terrorists near Dayr az Zawr; Tornados and Typhoons struck eight targets in Iraq near Ramadi, including a convoy of trucks carrying a large number of extremists…On Wednesday 27 September, a Reaper continued operations north-east of Dayr az Zawr, where it used a pair of Hellfires against a dispersed group of terrorists armed with rocket-propelled grenades. In Iraq, Tornados and Typhoons responded to reports of Daesh activity several miles south-east of Ramadi. Two groups of terrorists on foot were hit with Paveway IVs, as was a further group manning a trench. A convoy of trucks carrying a large number of terrorists had also been spotted, and our aircraft tracked down and attacked five of these vehicles using a combination of Paveways and Brimstone missiles.

Report Date

September 28, 2017

Wednesday 27 September – a Reaper killed several terrorists near Dayr az Zawr; Tornados and Typhoons struck eight targets in Iraq near Ramadi, including a convoy of trucks carrying a large number of extremists…On Wednesday 27 September, a Reaper continued operations north-east of Dayr az Zawr, where it used a pair of Hellfires against a dispersed group of terrorists armed with rocket-propelled grenades. In Iraq, Tornados and Typhoons responded to reports of Daesh activity several miles south-east of Ramadi. Two groups of terrorists on foot were hit with Paveway IVs, as was a further group manning a trench. A convoy of trucks carrying a large number of terrorists had also been spotted, and our aircraft tracked down and attacked five of these vehicles using a combination of Paveways and Brimstone missiles.

French MoD for September 27, 2017 – September 28, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

September 28, 2017

Notes

In the past week, 20 strikes that were carried out by French planes. They were concentrated around Hawijah where command centers were targeted, but they also participated in the Battle of Rawah.

Totals since 19/09/14: 7185 sorties / 1395 strikes / 2175 objectives neutralized.

Of which since 27/09/15 in Syria: 149 strikes / 295 objectives neutralized.

Results of the TF WAGRAM from 20 to 26 September inclusive: 33 shooting missions carried out.Total results since the beginning of the TFW mission: 1518 missions carried out.

OPÉRATION CHAMMAL

SITUATION

En Irak et en Syrie, les fronts sont nombreux. Plusieurs opérations sont menées simultanément. Les plus importantes ont lieu :

dans l’Anbar ;

autour d’Akashat ;

dans la poche d’Hawijah ;

autour de Deir-Ez-Zor ;

à Raqqah.

Sur l’ensemble de ces fronts, Daech n’a pas rencontré le moindre succès depuis des semaines. Partout, il recule. L’organisation, la résistance et l’acharnement de sa défense dépendent essentiellement du caractère désespéré ou non de son combat.

ACTIVITE DE LA SEMAINE

Volet terrestre

En Irak, reprise des actions offensives irakienne sur plusieurs fronts simultanés

Après le succès de Tal-Afar, Akashat, déserté par Daech, est passé aux mains des Forces de sécurité irakiennes tandis que les combats dans l’Anbar ont été couronnés de succès, Anah étant tombé vendredi après une résistance désorganisée.

Les premières actions autour d’Hawijah sont engagées, même si une résistance plus forte est attendue à mesure que les forces irakiennes avanceront. Les artilleurs français de la TF Wagram participent à cette opération en appui des forces irakiennes.

En Syrie, combats acharnés à Raqqah et progression rapide vers Mayadin

Les FDS continuent d’enregistrer des progrès à Raqqah. Elles mènent maintenant des opérations simultanées dans toute la ville qui est conquise à plus de 70%. Daech est maintenant principalement retranché dans le centre, plus précisément dans la zone de l’hôpital et du stade.

A Deir-Ez-Zor, les forces fidèles au régime poursuivent leurs opérations pour reprendre la ville que les familles et les leaders de Daech ont fuie pour se diriger vers le sud-est. Deux têtes de pont ont été construites entre les rives de l’Euphrate.

Les actions de formation se poursuivent.

Les trois ans de Chammal célébrés la semaine dernière sont l’occasion de faire un premier bilan de ce volet de l’engagement français en Irak.

Depuis avril 2015, une centaine de militaires français sont déployés à Bagdad au sein des Task Force (TF) Narvik et Monsabert afin d’améliorer les capacités de commandement et les savoir-faire tactiques des troupes irakiennes.

En un peu plus de deux années, la TF Monsabert aura formé environ 1800 soldats de la 6e division d’infanterie irakienne, division confrontée quotidiennement aux modes d’action terroristes.

La TF Narvik accompagne la formation des commandos irakiens de l’Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (ICTS) qui sont en première ligne dans le combat contre Daech. Depuis sa mise en place, elle aura formé plus de 5700 soldats de l’ICTS. Ces soldats ont été engagés lors de nombreuses missions d’envergure menées contre le groupe terroriste (reprise des villes de Ramadi, Hit, Falloujah mais aussi Mossoul et Tal Afar).

L’engagement des soldats français va plus loin que la formation des soldats irakiens. Pendant ces années de présence et de soutien, les TF Narvik et Monsabert ont participé à la création d’infrastructures dédiées à des instructions spécifiques. Cet ensemble de réalisations (une salle d’instruction à la lutte EEI, une salle « piégée » pour faire des mises en situation ou encore un espace d’entraînement pédagogique) permettra à l’Irak d’entretenir des compétences incontournables pour assurer dans le long terme la sécurité des populations civiles.

Volet aérien

Cette semaine, 20 frappes qui ont été réalisées par les chasseurs français. Elles se sont concentrées autour Hawijah où des centres de commandements ont notamment été ciblés mais elles ont aussi participé à la bataille de Rawah.

SORTIES AIR hebdo :

Bilan du 20 au 26 septembre inclus :

Bilan missions AIR : 49 sorties / 20 frappes / 23 objectifs neutralisés.

Détail :

9 sorties dédiées ISR (ATL2 et Rafale) ;

1 sortie dédiées C2 ;

4 sorties RAV ;

35 sorties de bombardement (Rafale et ATL2).

Bilan total depuis le 19/09/14 : 7185 sorties / 1395 frappes / 2175 objectifs neutralisés.

Dont depuis le 27/09/15 en Syrie : 149 frappes / 295 objectifs neutralisés.

Bilan de la TF WAGRAM du 20 au 26 septembre inclus : 33 missions de tirs réalisées.

Bilan total depuis le début de la mission de la TFW : 1518 missions réalisées.

Report Date

September 28, 2017

Notes

In the past week, 20 strikes that were carried out by French planes. They were concentrated around Hawijah where command centers were targeted, but they also participated in the Battle of Rawah.

Totals since 19/09/14: 7185 sorties / 1395 strikes / 2175 objectives neutralized.

Of which since 27/09/15 in Syria: 149 strikes / 295 objectives neutralized.

Results of the TF WAGRAM from 20 to 26 September inclusive: 33 shooting missions carried out.Total results since the beginning of the TFW mission: 1518 missions carried out.

OPÉRATION CHAMMAL

SITUATION

En Irak et en Syrie, les fronts sont nombreux. Plusieurs opérations sont menées simultanément. Les plus importantes ont lieu :

dans l’Anbar ;

autour d’Akashat ;

dans la poche d’Hawijah ;

autour de Deir-Ez-Zor ;

à Raqqah.

Sur l’ensemble de ces fronts, Daech n’a pas rencontré le moindre succès depuis des semaines. Partout, il recule. L’organisation, la résistance et l’acharnement de sa défense dépendent essentiellement du caractère désespéré ou non de son combat.

ACTIVITE DE LA SEMAINE

Volet terrestre

En Irak, reprise des actions offensives irakienne sur plusieurs fronts simultanés

Après le succès de Tal-Afar, Akashat, déserté par Daech, est passé aux mains des Forces de sécurité irakiennes tandis que les combats dans l’Anbar ont été couronnés de succès, Anah étant tombé vendredi après une résistance désorganisée.

Les premières actions autour d’Hawijah sont engagées, même si une résistance plus forte est attendue à mesure que les forces irakiennes avanceront. Les artilleurs français de la TF Wagram participent à cette opération en appui des forces irakiennes.

En Syrie, combats acharnés à Raqqah et progression rapide vers Mayadin

Les FDS continuent d’enregistrer des progrès à Raqqah. Elles mènent maintenant des opérations simultanées dans toute la ville qui est conquise à plus de 70%. Daech est maintenant principalement retranché dans le centre, plus précisément dans la zone de l’hôpital et du stade.

A Deir-Ez-Zor, les forces fidèles au régime poursuivent leurs opérations pour reprendre la ville que les familles et les leaders de Daech ont fuie pour se diriger vers le sud-est. Deux têtes de pont ont été construites entre les rives de l’Euphrate.

Les actions de formation se poursuivent.

Les trois ans de Chammal célébrés la semaine dernière sont l’occasion de faire un premier bilan de ce volet de l’engagement français en Irak.

Depuis avril 2015, une centaine de militaires français sont déployés à Bagdad au sein des Task Force (TF) Narvik et Monsabert afin d’améliorer les capacités de commandement et les savoir-faire tactiques des troupes irakiennes.

En un peu plus de deux années, la TF Monsabert aura formé environ 1800 soldats de la 6e division d’infanterie irakienne, division confrontée quotidiennement aux modes d’action terroristes.

La TF Narvik accompagne la formation des commandos irakiens de l’Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (ICTS) qui sont en première ligne dans le combat contre Daech. Depuis sa mise en place, elle aura formé plus de 5700 soldats de l’ICTS. Ces soldats ont été engagés lors de nombreuses missions d’envergure menées contre le groupe terroriste (reprise des villes de Ramadi, Hit, Falloujah mais aussi Mossoul et Tal Afar).

L’engagement des soldats français va plus loin que la formation des soldats irakiens. Pendant ces années de présence et de soutien, les TF Narvik et Monsabert ont participé à la création d’infrastructures dédiées à des instructions spécifiques. Cet ensemble de réalisations (une salle d’instruction à la lutte EEI, une salle « piégée » pour faire des mises en situation ou encore un espace d’entraînement pédagogique) permettra à l’Irak d’entretenir des compétences incontournables pour assurer dans le long terme la sécurité des populations civiles.

Volet aérien

Cette semaine, 20 frappes qui ont été réalisées par les chasseurs français. Elles se sont concentrées autour Hawijah où des centres de commandements ont notamment été ciblés mais elles ont aussi participé à la bataille de Rawah.

SORTIES AIR hebdo :

Bilan du 20 au 26 septembre inclus :

Bilan missions AIR : 49 sorties / 20 frappes / 23 objectifs neutralisés.

Détail :

9 sorties dédiées ISR (ATL2 et Rafale) ;

1 sortie dédiées C2 ;

4 sorties RAV ;

35 sorties de bombardement (Rafale et ATL2).

Bilan total depuis le 19/09/14 : 7185 sorties / 1395 frappes / 2175 objectifs neutralisés.

Dont depuis le 27/09/15 en Syrie : 149 frappes / 295 objectifs neutralisés.

Bilan de la TF WAGRAM du 20 au 26 septembre inclus : 33 missions de tirs réalisées.

Bilan total depuis le début de la mission de la TFW : 1518 missions réalisées.

Incident date

October 17, 2017

Incident Code

CS1635

LOCATION

Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

Euphrates Post, amongst other sources, reported that “the bodies of Ramadhan Sheikh’s family were found in the rubble after being lost for nearly two months in the city of Raqqa. They’re from Jabila neighbourhood in Deir Ezzor”. DCHRS listed eight victims, including Mr Ramadhan Sheikh, his wife and six of his children. It is currently

Summary

First published
September 27, 2017
Last updated
March 23, 2022
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
7
(6 children1 woman)
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
Named victims
7 named, 1 familiy identified
View Incident

Incident date

September 27, 2017

Incident Code

CS1611

LOCATION

Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

In Raqqa, at least 28 and as many as 42 civilians from seven families displaced from Palmyra, Deir Ezzor and Raqqa were killed as an alleged Coalition air strike destroyed the building they were sheltering in, multiple local and international media reported. Among the killed were at least ten women and five children. This strike

Summary

First published
September 27, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
28 – 42
(5–11 children9–10 women6–13 men)
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
42 named, 7 families identified
View Incident

Incident date

September 27, 2017

Incident Code

CS1536

LOCATION

Imam al Nawawi mosque, al Nahda neighbourhood, Raqqa, Syria

According to family members and local reports, four civilians including, Fawaz Yousef Sulaiman Al-Zureiqat aka Abu Yusuf, died in a Coalition strike on the al Nahda neighbourhood, near the al Imam al Nawawi mosque. Mr al Zureiqat’s death was also reported by his nephew, who noted that “We note the death of my uncle Fawaz

Summary

First published
September 27, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4
(4 men)
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
4 named
View Incident

Incident date

September 27, 2017

Incident Code

CS1534

LOCATION

White Garden area, Raqqa, Syria

Between 29 and 35 civilians died in an alleged Coalition airstrike on the al Hadika al Baidaa area of Raqqah, according to local media. @24Raqqa put the death toll at 29, “including women and children”. But according to Raqqa Now and Almanar, more than 35 died. All sources blamed the US-led Coalition.

Summary

First published
September 27, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
29 – 35
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

September 27, 2017

Incident Code

CS1535

LOCATION

الرقة, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

Two civilian males died in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Raqqah, according to local sources. Few additional details are presently known, though Mr Habal was said to have died in his home. Ismail Akkush was, according to extensive Amnesty field research, killed alongside three other men, as reported in Airwars incident CS1536. We have therefore

Summary

First published
September 27, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(2 men)
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
View Incident

Incident date

September 27, 2017

Incident Code

RS2553

LOCATION

الحوايج البومصعة, al Hawaij al Bou masa’a crossing, Deir Ezzor, Syria

As many as 13 people were reportedly killed and dozens were reportedly injured after an airstrike, believed to be Russian, on al Hawayj al Boumsa’a crossing, according to Euphrates Post reporting. The date of the airstrike is unclear, but on September 27th Euphrates Post shared some pictures of the aftermath.

Summary

First published
September 27, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
13
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
View Incident

Incident date

September 27, 2017

Incident Code

RS2551

LOCATION

خان شيخون , Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib, Syria

Al Tamana’a the Free media office of the town on Facebook said: “A number of civilians were injured as a result of four air strikes by Russian warplanes carrying cluster bombs targeting the eastern neighborhood of Khan Shikhun in the southern Idlib countryside.” A woman was injured by bombs from warplanes, believed to be Russian,

Summary

First published
September 27, 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

Incident date

September 27, 2017

Incident Code

RS2550

LOCATION

قرية الزعينية , al Zayniyeh village, Idlib, Syria

One person was killed and six others injured as a result of airstrikes, likely to be Russian, reportedly targeted houses in the village of al Zayniyeh, according to Smart News. Other sources reported one adult male killed and a number of other civilians wounded.

Summary

First published
September 27, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
2–6
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, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

September 27, 2017

Incident Code

RS2549

LOCATION

سنجار العوجة , Al A'wja and Sinjar, Idlib, Syria

A woman was killed and others were injured as a result of an airstrike, likely to be Russian, on the road between al A’wja and Sinjar in rural Idlib, according to an Idlib Media Centre Facebook post. No further details are currently available.

Summary

First published
September 27, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 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
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Incident date

September 27, 2017

Incident Code

RS2548

LOCATION

اليعقوبية, al Ya’koubiya town, Idlib, Syria

One child was reportedly killed and as many as 15 others were wounded in an airstrike on the village of al Ya’koubiya by warplanes, according to the Idlib Media Centre. Sources all either attributed the blame to Russia or did not blame a belligerent. The local hospital published a list of 13 named victims who

Summary

First published
September 27, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 child)
Civilians reported injured
12–15
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
13 named
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Incident date

September 27, 2017

Incident Code

RS2547

LOCATION

Bdama, Idlib, Syria

Six people were wounded after an airstrike, believed to be Russian, hit the town of Bdama near Idlib, according to local media. The planes struck several sites holding armed groups, according to media, including Jisr al-Shughour, Bdama, Qunya, al-Sanameh, Yacoubiya, and Abu al-Dahour. There was much material damage. No further details are currently available.

Summary

First published
September 27, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
Civilians reported injured
6
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

September 27, 2017

Incident Code

RS2546

LOCATION

التمانعة , Al-Taman'a, Idlib, Syria

Four civilians were reportedly injured by an airstrike, likely to be Russian, on the town of al Tamana’a in Idlib on September 27th, according to local media. Sources all blamed Russian C25 planes for the raids. According to “Al Tamana’a the Free media office of the town”, there were more than 18 Russian raids on

Summary

First published
September 27, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
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 September 26, 2017 – September 27, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

September 27, 2017

On Sept. 26, Coalition military forces conducted 48 strikes consisting of 54 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 37 strikes consisting of 38 engagements against ISIS targets.

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

•Near Dayr Az Zawr, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed five vehicles.

•Near Raqqah, 35 strikes engaged 15 ISIS tactical units and destroyed 26 fighting positions, four vehicles, four ISIS supply routes, a heavy machine gun and suppressed five ISIS tactical units.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes consisting of 16 engagements against ISIS targets.

•Near Al Qaim, three strikes [1 Aus] engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS headquarters, an IED, and a vehicle.

•Near Huwijah, three strikes [1 Aus] engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed four fighting positions, two VBIEDs, two vehicles, and two IEDs.

•Near Rawah, five strikes destroyed two ISIS-held buildings, a VBIED, a VBIED factory, a VBIED storage facility and damaged an ISIS supply route.

Additionally, five strikes consisting of 14 engagements were conducted in Syria on Sept. 25 that closed within the last 24 hours.

•On Sept. 25, near Dayr Az Zawr, Syria, three strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a vehicle, a fighting position, a heavy machine gun, and an IED.

•On Sept. 25, near Huwijah, Iraq, two strikes destroyed 10 vehicles, six ISIS boats, three fighting positions, a command and control node, a tactical vehicle, a dump truck and damaged a fighting position.

Report Date

September 27, 2017

Report Summary

  • 53 total strikes
  • 40 in Syria
  • 13 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 48 total strikes
  • 11 in Iraq (13772 – 13783)
  • 37 in Syria (13525 – 13568)

Amendments

  • +1* in Iraq
  • +7* in Syria

Confirmed Actions

US, Australia

On Sept. 26, Coalition military forces conducted 48 strikes consisting of 54 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

September 26, 2017
Syria: 37 strikes
Iraq: 11 strikes

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 37 strikes consisting of 38 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Al Shadaddi, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit.
Near Dayr Az Zawr, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed five vehicles.
Near Raqqah, 35 strikes engaged 15 ISIS tactical units and destroyed 26 fighting positions, four vehicles, four ISIS supply routes, a heavy machine gun and suppressed five ISIS tactical units.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes consisting of 16 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Al Qaim, three strikes [1 Aus] engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS headquarters, an IED, and a vehicle.
Near Huwijah, three strikes [1 Aus] engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed four fighting positions, two VBIEDs, two vehicles, and two IEDs.
Near Rawah, five strikes destroyed two ISIS-held buildings, a VBIED, a VBIED factory, a VBIED storage facility and damaged an ISIS supply route.

Additionally, five strikes consisting of 14 engagements were conducted in Syria on Sept. 25 that closed within the last 24 hours.

September 25, 2017
Syria: 3 strikes
Iraq: 2 strikes
On Sept. 25, near Dayr Az Zawr, Syria, three strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a vehicle, a fighting position, a heavy machine gun, and an IED.
On Sept. 25, near Huwijah, Iraq, two strikes destroyed 10 vehicles, six ISIS boats, three fighting positions, a command and control node, a tactical vehicle, a dump truck and damaged a fighting position.

Australian MoD for September 26, 2017 – September 27, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

September 27, 2017

On 26 Sep 17, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi Security Forces during operations in the vicinity of Kirkuk, Hawijah and Al Qaim. The Australian aircraft struck a Daesh building containing an Improvised Explosive Device, two Daesh defensive positions and a Daesh vehicle with guided munitions.

Report Date

September 27, 2017

On 26 Sep 17, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi Security Forces during operations in the vicinity of Kirkuk, Hawijah and Al Qaim. The Australian aircraft struck a Daesh building containing an Improvised Explosive Device, two Daesh defensive positions and a Daesh vehicle with guided munitions.

Incident date

September 26, 2017

Incident Code

CS1532

LOCATION

الصور, Al Soor, Safia neighbourhood, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Local sources reported “a number of civilians were killed” following airstrikes they believed were likely conducted by US-led Coalition aircraft. According to sources, the bombs contained white phosphorous – a chemical weapon sometimes proscribed under international law. Al Mayadeen, a pro-regime news organisation, reported “the attack [allegedly by the Coalition] led to the deaths of

Summary

First published
September 26, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 3
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
US-led Coalition
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Incident date

September 26, 2017

Incident Code

CS1533 RS2543

LOCATION

البلعوم, Al Mayadin, Al Baloum neighbourhood, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Up to five civilians, including one woman and one child, were reported killed following airstrikes on Al Mayadin, Deir Ezzor governorate. The Coalition and Russian warplanes were blamed by local media. According to Al Natek, Russian raids targeted the city resulting in four civilians deaths. Smart also believed the attack was carried out by Russian

Summary

First published
September 26, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 5
(1 child1 woman2 men)
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
US-led Coalition, Russian Military
Named victims
4 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

September 26, 2017

Incident Code

CS1531

LOCATION

Al Badou neighbourhood, Raqqa, Syria

Between 21 and 40 civilians, the majority women and children, were reported killed in alleged US-led Coalition airstrikes on Al Badou neighbourhood, Raqqah city. Initially the citizen journalist group, Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently (RBSS), reported 40 civilians were killed following alleged US-led Coalition. According to RBSS, the strikes hit an apartment building and all

Summary

First published
September 26, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
21 – 40
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
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Incident date

September 26, 2017

Incident Code

CS1530

LOCATION

السمرة, Al Raqqah Samra, Raqqa, Syria

Local sources reported that civilians died following alleged US-led Coalition strikes on sites near al Raqqa al Samra district. Subsequent reports documented the death of Hajj Abdullah Ali al-Khalaf al-Mqtash (pictured), with all sources considered the US-led Coalition to be the culprit. Qasioun asserted that a “number of civilians died and more were wounded” after

Summary

First published
September 26, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(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
US-led Coalition
Named victims
1 named
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