Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident date

September 12, 2017

Incident Code

CS1475

LOCATION

Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

Two civilians, father and son died following alleged US-led Coalition airstrikes on Raqqa city – or as a result of ISIS actions in the city. Discrepancies in the sources show Revolutionary Command Council in the city of Palmyra and Death page suspected the the men were executed by members of the so-called Islamic State organization.

Summary

First published
September 12, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
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, ISIS
Named victims
2 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

September 12, 2017

Incident Code

CS1476 RS2434

LOCATION

Khisham town, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Local reports documented four civilians killed in airstrikes on Khisham town,13 kilometres east of Deir Ghaza, eastern Deir Ezzor. Euphrates Post referred to “warplanes” and alleged that they targeted “the house of Awad al-Azar in the town of Khisham, opposite the divider, killing four people and wounding many civilians yesterday evening”, though they did not

Summary

First published
September 12, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
School
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
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
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Incident date

September 12, 2017

Incident Code

CS1474

LOCATION

Al Badou, Raqqa, Syria

At least 12 civilians including up to seven children and three women died in alleged Coalition air and artillery strikes on residential homes in Raqqa’s Al Badou neighbourhood, according to multiple local sources. Hadi Abdullah also put the death toll at least 11 with dozens more wounded, while Smart put the death toll at 12.

Summary

First published
September 12, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
11 – 14
(5–7 children2–3 women6–11 men)
Civilians reported injured
2–36
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
11 named, 3 families identified
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Incident date

September 12, 2017

Incident Code

CS1473

LOCATION

Al Shahabat village, Deir Ezzor, Syria

In a mass civilian casualty incident, two families of up to twelve people died in alleged US-led Coalition airstrikes on al Shahabat village in the western Deir Ezzor countryside at “dawn” on September 12th, according to local media. An initial report by Euphrates Post document “five martyrs from one family”, the figure rose to 11

Summary

First published
September 12, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
11 – 12
(5–7 children3 women1 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
11 named, 2 families identified
View Incident

Incident date

September 12, 2017

Incident Code

RS2432

LOCATION

قرية الجيعة, Al-Jaya'a, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Al-Jaya’a village in Deir Ezzor Governorate was hit by air strikes on September 12th 2017, reportedly killing one girl and injuring five civilians from the same family.  Multiple sources accused the Russian forces of carrying out these strikes. No further information was provided as to the identity of the girl killed or the members of

Summary

First published
September 12, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 child)
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
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Incident date

September 12, 2017

Incident Code

RS2430

LOCATION

قرية المسرب, Al-Masrab, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Warplanes conducted airstrikes on an internally displaced persons camp by the Euphrates river in the village of Al-Masrab on September 12th 2017. Euphrates Post was the only source to report this event. They reported civilian casualties, but the identities or number of those killed or wounded is unknown. No belligerent was directly blamed by sources

Summary

First published
September 12, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 2
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Unknown
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Incident date

September 11, 2017

Incident Code

RS2429

LOCATION

بلدة الطريف , bank of the Euphrates, Deir Ezzor, Syria

One civilian was killed and others were injured when warplanes bombed the bank of the Euphrates in al Tareef in western Deir Ezzor Governorate on 12th September 2017, local media reported. Multiple sources, including the Syrian Human Rights Committee, identified the martyr as Ahmad Al Salama Al-Hamad. It is unclear which belligerent was responsible for

Summary

First published
September 12, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
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, Unknown
Named victims
1 named
View Incident

Incident date

September 12, 2017

Incident Code

RS2433

LOCATION

موحسن, Mohassein, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Between one and three men were killed in airstrikes on Mohassein, local media reported. Sources all attributed the blame to Russia or “military aircraft”. Airwars researchers believe that Hamza Mahmoud al-Fathi al-Nasser was possibly a militant, however we are unclear so have left him in the death count. In addition to this, sources claim that

Summary

First published
September 12, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 3
(1–3 men)
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
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CJTF–OIR for September 11, 2017 – September 12, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

September 12, 2017

On Sept. 11, Coalition military forces conducted 41 strikes consisting of 50 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 38 strikes consisting of 42 engagements against ISIS targets.

•Near Dayr Az Zawr, seven strikes [1 British?] engaged four ISIS tactical units and destroyed two vehicles, a tactical vehicle, a VBIED, and a fighting position.

•Near Raqqah, 31 strikes [1 British] engaged seven ISIS tactical units and destroyed 24 fighting positions, 17 vehicles, three logistics nodes, an ISIS headquarters, an IED, and a command and control node.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of eight engagements against ISIS targets.

•Near Bayji, one strike destroyed four ISIS tunnel entrances.

•Near Hawijah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a command and control node and four tunnels.

•Near Rawah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two ISIS-held buildings.

Additionally, 15 strikes consisting of 21 engagements were conducted in Syria and Iraq on Sept. 10 that closed within the last 24 hours.

•On Sept. 10, near Dayr Az Zawr, Syria, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit.

•On Sept. 10, near Raqqah, Syria, 11 strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units; destroyed 14 vehicles, three fighting positions, a logistics node, and an anti-air artillery system; and suppressed a fighting position.

•On Sept. 10, near Hawijah, Iraq, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two vehicles and an ISIS headquarters.

•On Sept. 10, near Rawah, Iraq, one strike destroyed three ISIS-held buildings.

Report Date

September 12, 2017

Report Summary

  • 56 total strikes
  • 50 in Syria
  • 6 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 41 total strikes
  • 3 in Iraq (13628 – 13630)
  • 38 in Syria (12861 – 12917)

Amendments

  • +18* +1* in Syria

Confirmed Actions

US, UK

On Sept. 11, Coalition military forces conducted 41 strikes consisting of 50 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

September 11, 2017
Syria: 38 strikes
Iraq: 3 strikes

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 38 strikes consisting of 42 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Dayr Az Zawr, seven strikes [1 British?] engaged four ISIS tactical units and destroyed two vehicles, a tactical vehicle, a VBIED, and a fighting position.
Near Raqqah, 31 strikes [1 British] engaged seven ISIS tactical units and destroyed 24 fighting positions, 17 vehicles, three logistics nodes, an ISIS headquarters, an IED, and a command and control node.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of eight engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Bayji, one strike destroyed four ISIS tunnel entrances.
Near Hawijah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a command and control node and four tunnels.
Near Rawah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two ISIS-held buildings.

Additionally, 15 strikes consisting of 21 engagements were conducted in Syria and Iraq on Sept. 10 that closed within the last 24 hours.

September 10, 2017
Syria: 12 strikes
Iraq: 3 strikes
On Sept. 10, near Dayr Az Zawr, Syria, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit.
On Sept. 10, near Raqqah, Syria, 11 strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units; destroyed 14 vehicles, three fighting positions, a logistics node, and an anti-air artillery system; and suppressed a fighting position.
On Sept. 10, near Hawijah, Iraq, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two vehicles and an ISIS headquarters.
On Sept. 10, near Rawah, Iraq, one strike destroyed three ISIS-held buildings.

UK MoD for September 11, 2017 – September 12, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

September 12, 2017

Monday 11 September – Tornados destroyed two sniper positions in Raqqa, and attacked a Daesh-held compound and terrorists on a motorcycle near Dayr az Zawr…A flight of Royal Air Force Tornados supported the Syrian Democratic Forces fighting in Raqqa on Monday 11 September, when Paveway IV guided bombs were used to destroy two sniper positions. A second Tornado flight patrolled north-east of Dayr az Zawr, where they attacked a group of terrorists in a compound with a Paveway IV. Survivors of the attack then attempted to move to another position on a motorcycle, but were successfully engaged with a Brimstone missile.

Report Date

September 12, 2017

Monday 11 September – Tornados destroyed two sniper positions in Raqqa, and attacked a Daesh-held compound and terrorists on a motorcycle near Dayr az Zawr…A flight of Royal Air Force Tornados supported the Syrian Democratic Forces fighting in Raqqa on Monday 11 September, when Paveway IV guided bombs were used to destroy two sniper positions. A second Tornado flight patrolled north-east of Dayr az Zawr, where they attacked a group of terrorists in a compound with a Paveway IV. Survivors of the attack then attempted to move to another position on a motorcycle, but were successfully engaged with a Brimstone missile.

Incident date

September 11, 2017

Incident Code

RS2425

LOCATION

الخريطة , Al-Kharita, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Four to six civilians were killed and several others were injured in an ‘aerial bombardment’ on the town of al-Kharita in Deir Ezzor Governorate on September 11th 2017. Sources claimed warplanes belonging either to Russian forces or the Syrian regime conducted these air raids on a camp for internally displaced people that was set up

Summary

First published
September 11, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4 – 6
(0–3 children0–3 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
Named victims
6 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

September 11, 2017

Incident Code

RS2424

LOCATION

قرية الحوايج, al-Hawaij river crossing, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Alleged Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes at al-Hawaij river crossing in Deir Ezzor killed between seven and 26 civilians and wounded between two and 24 others, according to sources on the ground. Sources blamed both Russia and the Syrian regime. The civilians were reported to have been crossing from one side of the Euphrates to

Summary

First published
September 11, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
7 – 30
(1–5 children1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
2–76
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
30 named, 3 families identified
View Incident

Incident date

September 11, 2017

Incident Code

CS1470

LOCATION

Abu Khashab junction, Deir Ezzor, Syria

News of dead and wounded civilians at the Abu Kashab junction, Deir Ezzor countryside, was reported by a single source. Al Natek Network did not specify an actor, the report referring only to “airstrikes”. Airwars researchers tracked claims of both the Coalition and the SDF near the location at the time.

Summary

First published
September 11, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
View Incident

Incident date

September 11, 2017

Incident Code

CS1471

LOCATION

Al Ferdos, Raqqa, Syria

Raqqa is being Slaughtered Silently named one civilian as killed “as a result of the shelling” of Raqqa. However, there is the possibility that this may be the same incident as CS1469, in the neighbourhood of Al Ferdous, on September 11th.

Summary

First published
September 11, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
Named victims
1 named
View Incident

Incident date

September 11, 2017

Incident Code

CS1472

LOCATION

Al Dasheisha, Al Hassakah, Syria

Three civilians were reported “seriously wounded” following an “aerial bombardment” by the US-led Coalition, local sources alleged. The raid reportedly took place at Al Dashisha village 35km southeast of al Shaddadi. According to Baladi, “shelling that targeted the village, caused the destruction of shops” and “other rockets targets the warehouses of grain causing an outbreak

Summary

First published
September 11, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
Civilians reported injured
3
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 11, 2017

Incident Code

CS1469

LOCATION

Al Ferdos, Raqqa, Syria

Several civilians died and were wounded in alleged Coaltion airstrikes on Raqqa’s Al Ferdous neighbourhood, according to local media. Sources reported that a mosque was also destroyed in a strike. According to the Syrian Press Center, there was “an aerial bombardment and artillery shelling of residential buildings in Al Ferdous, Al Jamili and Al Naeem

Summary

First published
September 11, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
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
View Incident

Incident date

September 11, 2017

Incident Code

RS2426

LOCATION

معبار حطلة , Hatla Crossing, Deir Ezzor, Syria

One civilian, Mousa ‘Abd al-Salam al-Kharabah, was killed in an airstrike on the Hatla crossing in Deir Ezzor governorate on September 11th 2017, according to local media. It is unclear who was responsible for the strikes. The Violation Documentation Centre in Syria blamed the ‘Syrian government and its militias’, but does not directly identify the

Summary

First published
September 11, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Unknown
Named victims
1 named
View Incident

Incident date

September 11, 2017

Incident Code

RS2427

LOCATION

مخيم الحوادي, al-Hawadi Camp, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Russian warplanes allegedly bombed the al-Hawadi camp for displaced persons in the town of Zaghir Shamiya in Deir Ezzor, killing between eight and 16 civilians on September 11th 2017. Women and children were among the slain. The initial bombs struck the tent of the Jassem al-Ahdi family, killing all members of the family, including four

Summary

First published
September 11, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
8 – 16
(4–5 children1–2 women)
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
Russian Military
Named victims
10 named, 1 familiy identified
View Incident

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

Report Date

September 11, 2017

On Sept. 9-10, Coalition military forces conducted 78 strikes consisting of 91 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, on Sept. 9, Coalition military forces conducted 38 strikes consisting of 42 engagements against ISIS targets.

•Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS headquarters.
•Near Dayr Az Zawr, three strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two fighting positions and a vehicle.
•Near Raqqah, 34 strikes engaged eight ISIS tactical units; destroyed 21 fighting positions, 16 vehicles, four heavy machine guns, two command and control nodes, a logistics node, and engineering equipment; and suppressed six fighting positions.

In Iraq, on Sept. 9, Coalition military forces conducted nine strikes consisting of 15 engagements against ISIS targets.
•Near Al Huwayjah, three strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed two command and control nodes, two weapons caches, a vehicle, an ISIS headquarters and an ISIS-held building.
•Near Al Qaim, one strike destroyed an ISIS staging area.
•Near Rawah, five strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed seven command and control nodes, a VBIED, an ISIS-held building, and a vehicle.

In Syria, on Sept. 10, Coalition military forces conducted 26 strikes consisting of 28 engagements against ISIS targets.

•Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed a VBIED factory.
•Near Dayr Az Zawr, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS UAS, a VBIED facility, a VBIED, a vehicle and a tactical vehicle.
•Near Raqqah, 23 strikes engaged eight ISIS tactical units; destroyed 20 fighting positions, two logistics nodes, and a vehicle; and suppressed two fighting positions.

In Iraq, on Sept. 10, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes consisting of six engagements against ISIS targets.

•Near Al Huwayjah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two vehicles.
•Near Al Qaim, one strike destroyed an explosives factory.
•Near Rutbah, two strikes destroyed an ISIS training camp and a VBIED facility.
•Near Rawah, one strike destroyed two command and control nodes.

Additionally, 20 strikes consisting of 32 engagements were conducted in Syria on Sept. 8 that closed within the last 48 hours.
•On Sept. 8, near Raqqah, 20 strikes engaged 11 ISIS tactical units; destroyed 15 vehicles, six logistics nodes, four fighting positions, and an IED; and suppressed three fighting positions.

Report Date

September 11, 2017

Report Summary

  • 98 total strikes
  • 84 in Syria
  • 14 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 31 total strikes
  • 5 in Iraq (13620 – 13627)
  • 26 in Syria (12822 – 12860)

Amendments

  • +3* in Iraq
  • + 12* +1 in Syria

Confirmed Actions

US

On Sept. 9-10, Coalition military forces conducted 78 strikes consisting of 91 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

September 9, 2017
Syria: 64 strikes
Iraq: 9 strikes

In Syria, on Sept. 9, Coalition military forces conducted 38 strikes consisting of 42 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS headquarters.
Near Dayr Az Zawr, three strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two fighting positions and a vehicle.
Near Raqqah, 34 strikes engaged eight ISIS tactical units; destroyed 21 fighting positions, 16 vehicles, four heavy machine guns, two command and control nodes, a logistics node, and engineering equipment; and suppressed six fighting positions.

In Iraq, on Sept. 9, Coalition military forces conducted nine strikes consisting of 15 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Al Huwayjah, three strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed two command and control nodes, two weapons caches, a vehicle, an ISIS headquarters and an ISIS-held building.
Near Al Qaim, one strike destroyed an ISIS staging area.
Near Rawah, five strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed seven command and control nodes, a VBIED, an ISIS-held building, and a vehicle.

In Syria, on Sept. 10, Coalition military forces conducted 26 strikes consisting of 28 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed a VBIED factory.
Near Dayr Az Zawr, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS UAS, a VBIED facility, a VBIED, a vehicle and a tactical vehicle.
Near Raqqah, 23 strikes engaged eight ISIS tactical units; destroyed 20 fighting positions, two logistics nodes, and a vehicle; and suppressed two fighting positions.
September 10, 2017
Iraq: 5 strikes

In Iraq, on Sept. 10, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes consisting of six engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Al Huwayjah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two vehicles.
Near Al Qaim, one strike destroyed an explosives factory.
Near Rutbah, two strikes destroyed an ISIS training camp and a VBIED facility.
Near Rawah, one strike destroyed two command and control nodes.

Additionally, 20 strikes consisting of 32 engagements were conducted in Syria on Sept. 8 that closed within the last 48 hours.

September 8, 2017
Syria: 20 strikes
On Sept. 8, near Raqqah, 20 strikes engaged 11 ISIS tactical units; destroyed 15 vehicles, six logistics nodes, four fighting positions, and an IED; and suppressed three fighting positions.

Australian MoD for September 10, 2017 – September 11, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

September 11, 2017

Operation OKRA – ADF Airstrikes for the period 25 Aug – 07 Sep 17

Over the period 25 Aug – 07 Sep 17, Air Task Group strike operations focused on supporting Iraqi Security Force operations to clear and secure Tikrit, Tal Afar, Avghani, and Al Qaim from Daesh forces.

On 26 Aug 17, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in the vicinity of Tikrit. The Australian aircraft struck a Daesh House Borne Improvised Explosive Device (HBIED) with guided munitions.

On 27 Aug 17, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in the vicinity of Tal Afar. The Australian aircraft struck a Daesh Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED), a Daesh logistics vehicle and two Daesh fighting positions with guided munitions.

On 28 Aug 17, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in the vicinity of Avghani. The Australian aircraft struck ten Daesh fighting positions with guided munitions.

On 29 Aug 17, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in the vicinity of Avghani. The Australian aircraft struck thirteen Daesh fighting positions with guided munitions.

On 30 Aug 17, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in the vicinity of Avghani. The Australian aircraft struck seven Daesh fighting positions with guided munitions.

On 1 Sep 17, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in the vicinity of Al Qaim. The Australian aircraft struck a Daesh; command and control facility, munitions storage and logistic facility with guided munitions.

Report Date

September 11, 2017

Operation OKRA – ADF Airstrikes for the period 25 Aug – 07 Sep 17

Over the period 25 Aug – 07 Sep 17, Air Task Group strike operations focused on supporting Iraqi Security Force operations to clear and secure Tikrit, Tal Afar, Avghani, and Al Qaim from Daesh forces.

On 26 Aug 17, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in the vicinity of Tikrit. The Australian aircraft struck a Daesh House Borne Improvised Explosive Device (HBIED) with guided munitions.

On 27 Aug 17, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in the vicinity of Tal Afar. The Australian aircraft struck a Daesh Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED), a Daesh logistics vehicle and two Daesh fighting positions with guided munitions.

On 28 Aug 17, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in the vicinity of Avghani. The Australian aircraft struck ten Daesh fighting positions with guided munitions.

On 29 Aug 17, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in the vicinity of Avghani. The Australian aircraft struck thirteen Daesh fighting positions with guided munitions.

On 30 Aug 17, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in the vicinity of Avghani. The Australian aircraft struck seven Daesh fighting positions with guided munitions.

On 1 Sep 17, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in the vicinity of Al Qaim. The Australian aircraft struck a Daesh; command and control facility, munitions storage and logistic facility with guided munitions

Incident date

September 10, 2017

Incident Code

CS1466

LOCATION

Al Badou, Raqqa, Syria

Between 15 and 21 civilians died and 50 others were injured following an aerial offensive by the US-led Coalition, according to local media. Step New Agency reported that the Coalition had carried out a raid on Al Badou neighbourhood, north of the Al Ma’ri school, which resulted in civilians killed and injured. The death toll

Summary

First published
September 10, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
15 – 21
Civilians reported injured
50
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 10, 2017

Incident Code

CS1467

LOCATION

Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

An entire family of up to six people died in alleged airstrikes on Raqqa city. The family were originally displaced from Deir Ezzor, and died as a result of “aerial and artillery bombardment”, according to local sources.

Summary

First published
September 10, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
6
(1 woman1 man)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
Named victims
1 named, 1 familiy identified
View Incident

Incident date

September 10, 2017

Incident Code

CS1468

LOCATION

نزلة شحادة, Nazlah Shahadah/Furat neighbourhood, Raqqa, Syria

Local sources reported on major numbers of civilian casualties following alleged US-led Coalition strikes on Raqqa city’s Nazlat Shahada area during an SDF offensive. Baladi News said people who have just left the city of Raqqa alleged “more than 400 bodies” under the rubble of buildings, “mostly in the Nazlah Shahada and the industrial” area.

Summary

First published
September 10, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
24 – 400
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
View Incident

Incident date

September 10, 2017

Incident Code

CS1465

LOCATION

Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

Two civilians, a wife and husband were reported killed following airstrikes on the city of Raqqa. The exact location within the city is currently unknown. Three out of five sources blamed the Coalition, the other two referred to an “aerial bombardment”, without identifying the culprit. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights commented that the incident

Summary

First published
September 10, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(1 woman1 man)
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, 1 familiy identified
View Incident

Incident date

September 10, 2017

Incident Code

CS1463

LOCATION

الجميلي, Ar Raqqah: Jumaili neighbourhood, Raqqa, Syria

Two to four civilians were reportedly killed in Coalition air or artillery strikes on the al Jumaili neighbourhood of Raqqa City. There was some conflict of information regarding the culprit, though most sources blamed the US-led Coalition. Sources that did not mention the Coalition referred to “artillery shelling” and “airstrikes”. Airwars understands that only the

Summary

First published
September 10, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 4
(3 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
3 named
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Incident date

September 10, 2017

Incident Code

CS1464

LOCATION

فردوس, Ar Raqqah: west of Fardous mosque, Raqqa, Syria

In September 2017, it was reported that 7 civilians were killed in the Al Fardous neighbourhood in Raqqa, following alleged US-led Coalition airstrikes. Alraqqa Ahlna identified three of the victims and said that an additional “three young men and one woman” were killed but they remained unidentified as the bodies were still under rubble. A

Summary

First published
September 10, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5 – 7
(1 woman5 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
5 named
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Incident date

September 10, 2017

Incident Code

R2279

LOCATION

وادي العذيب, Al-Atheeb Valley, Hama, Syria

Four civilians, including one woman, were killed when warplanes bombed an internally displaced persons camp in the al-Atheeb Valley near Akeirbat, in Hama Governorate. This attack on 10th September 2017 was suspected to have been carried out by Russian aircrafts. One of the survivors told RFS Media Office that the group of IDPs was stuck

Summary

First published
September 10, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4
(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
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Incident date

September 10, 2017

Incident Code

RS2422

LOCATION

معبار الحويجة, بلدة البوليل, al-Hawayj crossings, al Boulial town, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Between 15 and 39 civilians including up to nine children were killed and dozens more were wounded in a what local media called a ‘horrific massacre’ when alleged Russian airstrikes hit al-Huwayj crossings on the Euphrates river in the town of al-Boulial on September 10th 2017, local sources reported. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights

Summary

First published
September 10, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
34 – 39
(2–9 children)
Civilians reported injured
12–20
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
22 named
View Incident

CJTF–OIR for September 9, 2017 – September 10, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

September 10, 2017

On Sept. 9-10, Coalition military forces conducted 78 strikes consisting of 91 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, on Sept. 9, Coalition military forces conducted 38 strikes consisting of 42 engagements against ISIS targets.

•Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS headquarters.
•Near Dayr Az Zawr, three strikes [1 British] engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two fighting positions and a vehicle.
•Near Raqqah, 34 strikes engaged eight ISIS tactical units; destroyed 21 fighting positions, 16 vehicles, four heavy machine guns, two command and control nodes, a logistics node, and engineering equipment; and suppressed six fighting positions.

In Iraq, on Sept. 9, Coalition military forces conducted nine strikes consisting of 15 engagements against ISIS targets.
•Near Al Huwayjah, three strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed two command and control nodes, two weapons caches, a vehicle, an ISIS headquarters and an ISIS-held building.
•Near Al Qaim, one strike destroyed an ISIS staging area.
•Near Rawah, five strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed seven command and control nodes, a VBIED, an ISIS-held building, and a vehicle.

In Syria, on Sept. 10, Coalition military forces conducted 26 strikes consisting of 28 engagements against ISIS targets.
•Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed a VBIED factory.
•Near Dayr Az Zawr, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS UAS, a VBIED facility, a VBIED, a vehicle and a tactical vehicle.
•Near Raqqah, 23 strikes engaged eight ISIS tactical units; destroyed 20 fighting positions, two logistics nodes, and a vehicle; and suppressed two fighting positions.

In Iraq, on Sept. 10, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes consisting of six engagements against ISIS targets.
•Near Al Huwayjah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two vehicles.
•Near Al Qaim, one strike destroyed an explosives factory.
•Near Rutbah, two strikes destroyed an ISIS training camp and a VBIED facility.
•Near Rawah, one strike destroyed two command and control nodes.

Additionally, 20 strikes consisting of 32 engagements were conducted in Syria on Sept. 8 that closed within the last 48 hours.
•On Sept. 8, near Raqqah, 20 strikes engaged 11 ISIS tactical units; destroyed 15 vehicles, six logistics nodes, four fighting positions, and an IED; and suppressed three fighting positions.

Report Date

September 10, 2017

Report Summary

  • 98 total strikes
  • 84 in Syria
  • 14 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 47 total strikes
  • 9 in Iraq (13611 – 13619)
  • 38 in Syria (12784 – 12821)

Confirmed Actions

US, UK, Australia

On Sept. 9-10, Coalition military forces conducted 78 strikes consisting of 91 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

September 9, 2017
Syria: 38 strikes
Iraq: 9 strikes

In Syria, on Sept. 9, Coalition military forces conducted 38 strikes consisting of 42 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS headquarters.
Near Dayr Az Zawr, three strikes [1 British] engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two fighting positions and a vehicle.
Near Raqqah, 34 strikes engaged eight ISIS tactical units; destroyed 21 fighting positions, 16 vehicles, four heavy machine guns, two command and control nodes, a logistics node, and engineering equipment; and suppressed six fighting positions.

In Iraq, on Sept. 9, Coalition military forces conducted nine strikes consisting of 15 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Al Huwayjah, three strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed two command and control nodes, two weapons caches, a vehicle, an ISIS headquarters and an ISIS-held building.
Near Al Qaim, one strike destroyed an ISIS staging area.
Near Rawah, five strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed seven command and control nodes, a VBIED, an ISIS-held building, and a vehicle.
September 10, 2017
Syria: 26 strikes
Iraq: 5 strikes

In Syria, on Sept. 10, Coalition military forces conducted 26 strikes consisting of 28 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed a VBIED factory.
Near Dayr Az Zawr, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS UAS, a VBIED facility, a VBIED, a vehicle and a tactical vehicle.
Near Raqqah, 23 strikes engaged eight ISIS tactical units; destroyed 20 fighting positions, two logistics nodes, and a vehicle; and suppressed two fighting positions.

In Iraq, on Sept. 10, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes consisting of six engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Al Huwayjah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two vehicles.
Near Al Qaim, one strike destroyed an explosives factory.
Near Rutbah, two strikes destroyed an ISIS training camp and a VBIED facility.
Near Rawah, one strike destroyed two command and control nodes.

Additionally, 20 strikes consisting of 32 engagements were conducted in Syria on Sept. 8 that closed within the last 48 hours.

September 8, 2017
Syria: 20 strikes
On Sept. 8, near Raqqah, 20 strikes engaged 11 ISIS tactical units; destroyed 15 vehicles, six logistics nodes, four fighting positions, and an IED; and suppressed three fighting positions.

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

Report Date

September 10, 2017

Saturday 9 September – a Reaper destroyed a motorcycle and trailer carrying three terrorists north-east of Dayr az Zawr… The following day [Sept 9th], another Reaper flew a further patrol in the same area of Syria, and tracked a group of three terrorists on a motorcycle and trailer. The Reaper’s crew waited patiently until the targets were in open countryside before firing a Hellfire which scored a direct hit.

Report Date

September 10, 2017

Saturday 9 September – a Reaper destroyed a motorcycle and trailer carrying three terrorists north-east of Dayr az Zawr… The following day [Sept 9th], another Reaper flew a further patrol in the same area of Syria, and tracked a group of three terrorists on a motorcycle and trailer. The Reaper’s crew waited patiently until the targets were in open countryside before firing a Hellfire which scored a direct hit.