Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident date

September 5, 2017

Incident Code

CS1449

LOCATION

Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

One civilian was reported killed in an alleged Coalition strike in Raqqa City, according to Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently. There is no additional information known at present.

Summary

First published
September 5, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

September 5, 2017

Incident Code

CS1450

LOCATION

Firdous, Raqqa, Syria

Step News Agency reported that 17 civilians died in a Coalition strike on a five-storey residential building in Al Firdous street. According to Nhadshmot and 24 Raqqa, the Coalition “targeted the National Hospital area”. No names have been linked to this event to date, and no addiitonal details are presently known.

Summary

First published
September 5, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
17
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 5, 2017

Incident Code

CS1446

LOCATION

Al Naim roundabout, Raqqa, Syria

Between 12 and 14 people, including women and children, reportedly died in suspected US-led Coalition airstrikes on Raqqa City’s Naim roundabout area. According to local reports, the Coalition targeted downtown Raqqa close to the al Naim roundabout where civilians were present, reportedly injuring “dozens” in addition those killed. Wagea news said “International Alliance aircraft” was

Summary

First published
September 5, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
12 – 14
(2 children4 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
US-led Coalition
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Incident date

September 5, 2017

Incident Code

CS1447

LOCATION

Al Kasra, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Euphrates Post reported two civilians killed “as a result of air strikes on the town of Al-Kasra yesterday”. One of the comments below the post challenged one of the fatality reports, saying that on of the named civilians, Shihab Khalaf al Mahmoud was instead just lightly injured. The home was destroyed, the relative said. No further

Summary

First published
September 5, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 2
Civilians reported injured
0–1
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
Named victims
2 named
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Incident date

September 5, 2017

Incident Code

CS1448

LOCATION

Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

Local media reported on the death of a man following alleged US-led Coalition airstrikes on Raqqa city. The two known sources said the US-led Coalition was responsible for the attack. At present there is limited information regarding the details of the incident. Airwars will add to the entry when new information arises.

Summary

First published
September 5, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
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 September 4, 2017 – September 5, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

September 5, 2017

On Sept. 4, Coalition military forces conducted 37 strikes consisting of 41 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 28 strikes consisting of 32 engagements against ISIS targets.

•Near Dayr Az Zawr, five strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units and destroyed four vehicles and a VBIED.

•Near Raqqah, 23 strikes [2-3 British] engaged seven ISIS tactical units; destroyed 20 fighting positions, four oil stills, three oil trucks, two logistics nodes, and a command and control node; and suppressed two fighting positions.

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

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

•Near Al Huwayjah, six strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed five oil storage tanks, four ISIS-held buildings, a VBIED, an IED facility, a vehicle and a fighting position.

•Near Al Qaim, two strikes destroyed two fighting positions and an ISIS weapons storage facility.

Additionally, 14 strikes consisting of 14 engagements were conducted in Syria on Sept. 2-3 that closed within the last 24 hours.

•On Sept. 2, near Raqqah, 10 strikes engaged 10 ISIS tactical units and destroyed a fighting position.

•On Sept. 3, near Raqqah, four strikes destroyed a VBIED and a fighting position and suppressed two fighting positions.

Report Date

September 5, 2017

Report Summary

  • 51 total strikes
  • 42 in Syria
  • 9 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 37 total strikes
  • 9 in Iraq (13579 – 13587)
  • 28 in Syria (12573 – 12618)

Amendments

  • +1 * +15* +2* in Syria

Confirmed Actions

US, UK

On Sept. 4, Coalition military forces conducted 37 strikes consisting of 41 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 28 strikes consisting of 32 engagements against ISIS targets.

September 4, 2017
Syria: 28 strikes
Iraq: 9 strikes
Near Dayr Az Zawr, five strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units and destroyed four vehicles and a VBIED.
Near Raqqah, 23 strikes [2-3 British] engaged seven ISIS tactical units; destroyed 20 fighting positions, four oil stills, three oil trucks, two logistics nodes, and a command and control node; and suppressed two fighting positions.
In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted nine strikes consisting of nine engagements against ISIS targets.
Near Al Asad, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit.
Near Al Huwayjah, six strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed five oil storage tanks, four ISIS-held buildings, a VBIED, an IED facility, a vehicle and a fighting position.
Near Al Qaim, two strikes destroyed two fighting positions and an ISIS weapons storage facility.

Additionally, 14 strikes consisting of 14 engagements were conducted in Syria on Sept. 2-3 that closed within the last 24 hours.

September 2, 2017
Syria: 10 strikes
On Sept. 2, near Raqqah, 10 strikes engaged 10 ISIS tactical units and destroyed a fighting position.
September 3, 2017
Syria: 4 strikes
On Sept. 3, near Raqqah, four strikes destroyed a VBIED and a fighting position and suppressed two fighting positions.

UK MoD for September 4, 2017 – September 5, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

September 5, 2017

Monday 4 September – Typhoons provided close air support to the Syrian Democratic Forces in Raqqa, striking six Daesh positions including a heavy machine-gun and two sniper teams…Royal Air Force Typhoons, supported by a Voyager air refuelling tanker, flew close air support for the Syrian Democratic Forces as they continued to battle Daesh inside Raqqa. Our aircraft delivered six attacks with Paveway IV guided bombs against Daesh positions, often having to strike targets very close to the Syrian Democratic Forces, including a heavy machine-gun and two sniper teams.

Report Date

September 5, 2017

Monday 4 September – Typhoons provided close air support to the Syrian Democratic Forces in Raqqa, striking six Daesh positions including a heavy machine-gun and two sniper teams…Royal Air Force Typhoons, supported by a Voyager air refuelling tanker, flew close air support for the Syrian Democratic Forces as they continued to battle Daesh inside Raqqa. Our aircraft delivered six attacks with Paveway IV guided bombs against Daesh positions, often having to strike targets very close to the Syrian Democratic Forces, including a heavy machine-gun and two sniper teams.

Incident date

September 4, 2017

Incident Code

CS1444

LOCATION

Hamda barrier on road to Al-Hool camp, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Local sources reported that two civilians, an elderly man and woman, were killed following airstrikes in Eastern Deir Ezzor. The civilians killed were displaced from the town of Al-Matarada, Deir Ezzor, and they were travelling in a van toward the Al-Hool refugee camp in the southern countryside. The US-led Coalition was not blamed for the

Summary

First published
September 4, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(1 woman1 man)
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 4, 2017

Incident Code

CS1445

LOCATION

Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

Local media reported on the death of on civilian following alleged US-led Coalition airstrikes on Raqqa City. All sources blamed the Coalition for the attack and loss of life. Eldorar news reported “69 air raids launched by the international coalition aircraft” in a 48 hour period, resulting in the death of 20 civilians and the wounding

Summary

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

September 4, 2017

Incident Code

CS1443

LOCATION

National hospital, Raqqa, Syria

Eighteen civilians were reported killed and many others wounded following airstrikes on the National Hospital in the besieged city of Raqqa. According to Syrianpc the civilians were subject to both “aerial bombardment” and “artillery” whilst inside the hospital. Al Hassaka Marsad said “hundreds” were injured; due to “monitoring of the armed Kurdish units” people were

Summary

First published
September 4, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
18 – 20
Civilians reported injured
30
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 4, 2017

Incident Code

CS1441

LOCATION

Raqqa city: Traffic Park, Raqqa, Syria

At least one man was locally reported killed following alleged artillery shelling near the Traffic Park in Raqqa. Both the Coalition and the US individually later admitted responsibility According to local reports at the time, father of six Abdul Ghani Ahmed al-Yusuf al-Bashir was killed when a shell fell near Traffic Park. While some sources

Summary

First published
September 4, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Declared strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4
(1 man)
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Confirmed
A specific belligerent has accepted responsibility for civilian harm.
Known belligerent
US-led Coalition
Known target
ISIS
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

September 4, 2017

Incident Code

CS1445a

LOCATION

Raqqa, Syria

In the Amnesty and Airwars’s joint April 2019 report “War in Raqqa: Rhetoric versus Reality”, 15 civilians were reportedly killed in alleged Coalition airstrikes in Raqqa. Although Airwars assesses single sourced incidents as “weak”, researchers have assessed this incident “fair” due to the depth of material provided by Amnesty. Only five of the victims were

Summary

First published
September 4, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
15
(3 children2 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, 1 familiy identified
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CJTF–OIR for September 3, 2017 – September 4, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

September 4, 2017

On Sept. 3, Coalition military forces conducted 31 strikes consisting of 35 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 25 strikes consisting of 27 engagements against ISIS targets.

•Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed 10 ISIS oil stills.

•Near Dayr Az Zawr, three strikes destroyed 30 ISIS oil barrels, three oil stills, a well-head and a VBIED.

•Near Raqqah, 21 strikes engaged nine ISIS tactical units and destroyed 13 fighting positions, two pieces of ISIS communications infrastructure, two vehicles, a VBIED, a command and control node, and a logistics node.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of eight engagement against ISIS targets.

•Near Al Huwayjah, three strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and a destroyed a command and control node, an ISIS UAS site, an ammunition cache, a VBIED facility and an ISIS-held building.

•Near Baghdad, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit.

•Near Al Qaim, two strikes destroyed an ISIS headquarters, a crane, and a front-end loader.

Additionally, 10 strikes consisting of 10 engagements were conducted in Syria on Sept. 1-2 that closed within the last 24 hours.

•On Sept. 1, near Raqqah, five strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units.

•On Sept. 2, near Raqqah, five strikes engaged three ISIS tactical units and suppressed two fighting positions.

Report Date

September 4, 2017

Report Summary

  • 41 total strikes
  • 35 in Syria
  • 6 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 31 total strikes
  • 6 in Iraq (13573 – 13578)
  • 25 in Syria (12531 – 12572)

Amendments

  • +4* +1* +10* +2* in Syria

Confirmed Actions

US

On Sept. 3, Coalition military forces conducted 31 strikes consisting of 35 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 25 strikes consisting of 27 engagements against ISIS targets.

September 3, 2017
Syria: 25 strikes
Iraq: 6 strikes
Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed 10 ISIS oil stills.
Near Dayr Az Zawr, three strikes destroyed 30 ISIS oil barrels, three oil stills, a well-head and a VBIED.
Near Raqqah, 21 strikes engaged nine ISIS tactical units and destroyed 13 fighting positions, two pieces of ISIS communications infrastructure, two vehicles, a VBIED, a command and control node, and a logistics node.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted six strikes consisting of eight engagement against ISIS targets.

Near Al Huwayjah, three strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and a destroyed a command and control node, an ISIS UAS site, an ammunition cache, a VBIED facility and an ISIS-held building.
Near Baghdad, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit.
Near Al Qaim, two strikes destroyed an ISIS headquarters, a crane, and a front-end loader.
Additionally, 10 strikes consisting of 10 engagements were conducted in Syria on Sept. 1-2 that closed within the last 24 hours.
September 1, 2017
Syria: 10 strikes
On Sept. 1, near Raqqah, five strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units.
On Sept. 2, near Raqqah, five strikes engaged three ISIS tactical units and suppressed two fighting positions.

French MoD for September 3, 2017 – September 4, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

September 4, 2017

Notes

France reports that Rafales took part in the battle of Tal Afar in order to support the actions of the Iraqi troops on the ground, fighting for the liberation of the city. Over the past few days, pilots and Rafale aircraft deployment teams have begun an intensive period of air missions in support of the ground troops. During these missions, known as CAS [Close Air Support] missions, the Rafales were part of the Coalition aircraft which stand ready to directly support the action of the ground troops engaged against Daesh.

Chammal : les Rafale Français appuient les troupes au sol dans la bataille de Tal Afar

Mise à jour : 03/09/2017

Dans la nuit du 20 août dernier, le premier ministre Irakien Haider al-Abadi annonce le début de la bataille pour reprendre Tal Afar, dernier bastion de l’Etat Islamique depuis la libération de Mossoul. L’offensive est menée par les forces gouvernementales irakiennes et soutenue par la coalition dans le cadre de l’Opération Inherent Resolve (OIR), mobilisant une soixantaine de nations dans la lutte contre Daesh.

Présents au Levant depuis 2014, les Rafale de l’Armée de l’Air ont pris part à la bataille de Tal Afar afin de soutenir les actions des troupes irakiennes au sol, combattant pour la libération de cette ville de la province de Ninive en Irak, encore aux mains de l’Etat Islamique.

Au cours des derniers jours, les pilotes et les équipes de mise en œuvre des aéronefs Rafale ont débutés une période intensive de missions aériennes en appui des troupes au sol. Au cours de ces missions, appelées missions CAS (Close Air Support), les Rafale intègrent le cortège des avions de la coalition qui se tiennent prêts à appuyer directement l’action des troupes au sol engagées contre Daech. A la demande, et en respectant un processus de ciblage rigoureux et un contrôle national permanent, les aéronefs peuvent être amenés à conduire des frappes aériennes, à l’aide de bombes guidées laser ou GPS, afin de réduire les capacités de Daech et de faciliter la progression des troupes soutenues par la coalition.

De retour sur la base aérienne des Emirats-Arabes-Unis, ce jeudi 24 août 2017, les pilotes français se posent après de longues heures de vol au-dessus du désert et des combats. « Les missions durent en moyenne 7h30, mais cela dépend de quelle plateforme nous décollons », indique le commandant Matthieu commandant d’un escadron de chasse 3006intégré à l’opération Chammal.

De retour de mission, après de nombreuses heures passées dans son cockpit, suivi d’un débriefing méticuleux récapitulant son vol, le commandant nous délivre ces précisions : « Nous sommes partis à deux Rafale de notre plateforme des Emirats Arabes Unis, le Cne Romain, qui effectuait sa première mission CAS et moi-même. Il y avait également une patrouille de Rafale français qui a décollé de la base aérienne projetée du Levant. L’ensemble de la mission est planifiée et conduite par le CAOC (Combined Air and space Operations Center), le centre de commandement de la coalition qui se trouve au Qatar. »

Avant de « décrocher » de sa mission, le commandant Matthieu nous confie : « En trois ans de nombreux pilotes de Rafale ont servi sur l’Opération Chammal, tous quasiment, des plus anciens, aux jeunes pilotes, qui ont parfois fait leurs baptême du feu au Levant dans la lutte contre Daech ».

Sur le tarmac, autour des deux Rafale, les mécaniciens sont déjà à l’œuvre, les avions doivent-être reconfigurés. Les armuriers remontent déjà les bombes sur l’un des aéronefs. Cette semaine, les pilotes français engagés au Levant ont effectués plusieurs frappes aériennes pour appuyer l’avancée des soldats irakiens sur Tal Afar. Là-bas, les combats se poursuivent, dans quelques heures, les chasseurs repartiront pour une nouvelle mission d’appui aérien.

Lancée depuis le 19 septembre 2014, l’opération Chammal représente la participation française à l’OIR (Opération Inherent Resolve) et mobilise aujourd’hui près de 1 200 militaires. A la demande du gouvernement irakien et en coordination avec les alliés de la France présents dans la région, l’opération Chammal repose sur deux piliers complémentaires : un pilier « formation », au profit d’unités de sécurité nationales irakiennes et un pilier « appui », consistant à soutenir l’action des forces locales engagées au sol contre Daech au travers de la Task Force Wagram et à frapper les capacités militaires du groupe terroriste à l’aide du système d’armes Rafale.

Report Date

September 4, 2017

Notes

France reports that Rafales took part in the battle of Tal Afar in order to support the actions of the Iraqi troops on the ground, fighting for the liberation of the city. Over the past few days, pilots and Rafale aircraft deployment teams have begun an intensive period of air missions in support of the ground troops. During these missions, known as CAS [Close Air Support] missions, the Rafales were part of the Coalition aircraft which stand ready to directly support the action of the ground troops engaged against Daesh.

Chammal : les Rafale Français appuient les troupes au sol dans la bataille de Tal Afar

Mise à jour : 03/09/2017

Dans la nuit du 20 août dernier, le premier ministre Irakien Haider al-Abadi annonce le début de la bataille pour reprendre Tal Afar, dernier bastion de l’Etat Islamique depuis la libération de Mossoul. L’offensive est menée par les forces gouvernementales irakiennes et soutenue par la coalition dans le cadre de l’Opération Inherent Resolve (OIR), mobilisant une soixantaine de nations dans la lutte contre Daesh.

Présents au Levant depuis 2014, les Rafale de l’Armée de l’Air ont pris part à la bataille de Tal Afar afin de soutenir les actions des troupes irakiennes au sol, combattant pour la libération de cette ville de la province de Ninive en Irak, encore aux mains de l’Etat Islamique.

Au cours des derniers jours, les pilotes et les équipes de mise en œuvre des aéronefs Rafale ont débutés une période intensive de missions aériennes en appui des troupes au sol. Au cours de ces missions, appelées missions CAS (Close Air Support), les Rafale intègrent le cortège des avions de la coalition qui se tiennent prêts à appuyer directement l’action des troupes au sol engagées contre Daech. A la demande, et en respectant un processus de ciblage rigoureux et un contrôle national permanent, les aéronefs peuvent être amenés à conduire des frappes aériennes, à l’aide de bombes guidées laser ou GPS, afin de réduire les capacités de Daech et de faciliter la progression des troupes soutenues par la coalition.

De retour sur la base aérienne des Emirats-Arabes-Unis, ce jeudi 24 août 2017, les pilotes français se posent après de longues heures de vol au-dessus du désert et des combats. « Les missions durent en moyenne 7h30, mais cela dépend de quelle plateforme nous décollons », indique le commandant Matthieu commandant d’un escadron de chasse 3006intégré à l’opération Chammal.

De retour de mission, après de nombreuses heures passées dans son cockpit, suivi d’un débriefing méticuleux récapitulant son vol, le commandant nous délivre ces précisions : « Nous sommes partis à deux Rafale de notre plateforme des Emirats Arabes Unis, le Cne Romain, qui effectuait sa première mission CAS et moi-même. Il y avait également une patrouille de Rafale français qui a décollé de la base aérienne projetée du Levant. L’ensemble de la mission est planifiée et conduite par le CAOC (Combined Air and space Operations Center), le centre de commandement de la coalition qui se trouve au Qatar. »

Avant de « décrocher » de sa mission, le commandant Matthieu nous confie : « En trois ans de nombreux pilotes de Rafale ont servi sur l’Opération Chammal, tous quasiment, des plus anciens, aux jeunes pilotes, qui ont parfois fait leurs baptême du feu au Levant dans la lutte contre Daech ».

Sur le tarmac, autour des deux Rafale, les mécaniciens sont déjà à l’œuvre, les avions doivent-être reconfigurés. Les armuriers remontent déjà les bombes sur l’un des aéronefs. Cette semaine, les pilotes français engagés au Levant ont effectués plusieurs frappes aériennes pour appuyer l’avancée des soldats irakiens sur Tal Afar. Là-bas, les combats se poursuivent, dans quelques heures, les chasseurs repartiront pour une nouvelle mission d’appui aérien.

Lancée depuis le 19 septembre 2014, l’opération Chammal représente la participation française à l’OIR (Opération Inherent Resolve) et mobilise aujourd’hui près de 1 200 militaires. A la demande du gouvernement irakien et en coordination avec les alliés de la France présents dans la région, l’opération Chammal repose sur deux piliers complémentaires : un pilier « formation », au profit d’unités de sécurité nationales irakiennes et un pilier « appui », consistant à soutenir l’action des forces locales engagées au sol contre Daech au travers de la Task Force Wagram et à frapper les capacités militaires du groupe terroriste à l’aide du système d’armes Rafale.

CJTF–OIR for September 3, 2017 – September 4, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

September 4, 2017

SDF clear Great Mosque of Raqqah

SOUTHWEST ASIA – The Coalition congratulates the Syrian Democratic Forces on the successful clearance of the Great Mosque of Raqqah, Sept. 2.

The seizure of the Old City of Raqqah and especially the Great Mosque is a milestone in the ongoing battle to defeat ISIS in Raqqah and all of Syria. The SDF and Syrian Arab Coalition also evacuated thousands of civilians and went to great lengths to limit damage to infrastructure, including to the ancient mosque.

The Great Mosque is the oldest mosque in the city and has been under ISIS control since 2014 when the terrorist group captured the city from the people of Syria. ISIS deliberately and consistently uses protected civilian infrastructure such as schools, hospitals and mosques as headquarters, weapons factories and finance hubs.

“The liberation of this historic landmark is a testimony to the dedication and courage of the SDF as they fight to defeat ISIS in Raqqah,” said Coalition Spokesman Col. Ryan Dillon. “The SDF have made consistent incremental gains in the urban terrain of the city, fighting block by block, and applying increasing pressure on ISIS each day while evacuating civilians along the way.”

The Coalition contributes to the defeat of ISIS by providing the SDF with equipment, training, intelligence, precision fire support and military advice to leaders. The Coalition continues to work by, with, and through the SDF as they fight to defeat ISIS in Raqqah and throughout Syria.

Report Date

September 4, 2017

SDF clear Great Mosque of Raqqah

SOUTHWEST ASIA – The Coalition congratulates the Syrian Democratic Forces on the successful clearance of the Great Mosque of Raqqah, Sept. 2.

The seizure of the Old City of Raqqah and especially the Great Mosque is a milestone in the ongoing battle to defeat ISIS in Raqqah and all of Syria. The SDF and Syrian Arab Coalition also evacuated thousands of civilians and went to great lengths to limit damage to infrastructure, including to the ancient mosque.

The Great Mosque is the oldest mosque in the city and has been under ISIS control since 2014 when the terrorist group captured the city from the people of Syria. ISIS deliberately and consistently uses protected civilian infrastructure such as schools, hospitals and mosques as headquarters, weapons factories and finance hubs.

“The liberation of this historic landmark is a testimony to the dedication and courage of the SDF as they fight to defeat ISIS in Raqqah,” said Coalition Spokesman Col. Ryan Dillon. “The SDF have made consistent incremental gains in the urban terrain of the city, fighting block by block, and applying increasing pressure on ISIS each day while evacuating civilians along the way.”

The Coalition contributes to the defeat of ISIS by providing the SDF with equipment, training, intelligence, precision fire support and military advice to leaders. The Coalition continues to work by, with, and through the SDF as they fight to defeat ISIS in Raqqah and throughout Syria.

Incident date

September 3, 2017

Incident Code

CS1439

LOCATION

Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

Three men were documented as victims of suspected US-led Coalition airstrikes on Raqqa City. The specific location of the incident was not reported, though all sources blamed the US-led Coalition. Further information will be added to the entry when it arises.  

Summary

First published
September 3, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
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
Named victims
3 named
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Incident date

September 5, 2017

Incident Code

CS1440

LOCATION

مسجد الامام النووي, Ar Raqqah: Near Imam Al Nawawi mosque, Raqqa, Syria

Ten civilians were reported killed in an alleged Coalition airstrike in the Nahdah neighbourhood of Raqqa. Initially only reported on by one source, 3 of the victims were identified: Ahmad Al Tufi, also known as Lattoufi Lattoufi (adult, male), his wife and Layal Ramzi Ahmed Al Tufi (adult, female). During investigations of this event for

Summary

First published
September 3, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
10
(7 children2 women1 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
10 named, 1 familiy identified
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CJTF–OIR for September 2, 2017 – September 3, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

September 3, 2017

On Sept. 2, Coalition military forces conducted 23 strikes consisting of 31 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 22 strikes consisting of 30 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Al Hawl, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a VBIED.

• Near Dayr Az Zawr, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed four oil stills.

• Near Raqqah, 19 strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units and destroyed five fighting positions, four logistics nodes, three IEDs, two staging areas, a mortar system, a vehicle, and a command and control node.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.

• Near Al Qaim, one strike destroyed a VBIED facility.

Additionally, 14 strikes consisting of 20 engagements were conducted in Syria on Sept. 1 that closed within the last 24 hours.

• On Sept. 1, near Al Hawl, Syria, one strike destroyed an ISIS UAS.

• On Sept. 1, near Dayr Az Zawr, Syria, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a vehicle.

• On Sept. 1, near Raqqah, Syria, 12 strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units and destroyed four command and control nodes, four logistics nodes, three fighting positions, three VBIEDs, and two heavy machine guns.

Report Date

September 3, 2017

Report Summary

  • 37 total strikes
  • 36 in Syria
  • 1 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 23 total strikes
  • 1 in Iraq (13572)
  • 22 in Syria (12483 – 12530)

Amendments

  • +5* +10* +11* in Syria

Confirmed Actions

US, UK

On Sept. 2, Coalition military forces conducted 23 strikes consisting of 31 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 22 strikes consisting of 30 engagements against ISIS targets.

September 2, 2017
Syria: 22 strikes
Iraq: 1 strikes
Near Al Hawl, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a VBIED.
Near Dayr Az Zawr, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed four oil stills.
Near Raqqah, 19 strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units and destroyed five fighting positions, four logistics nodes, three IEDs, two staging areas, a mortar system, a vehicle, and a command and control node.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of one engagement against ISIS targets.

Near Al Qaim, one strike destroyed a VBIED facility.

Additionally, 14 strikes consisting of 20 engagements were conducted in Syria on Sept. 1 that closed within the last 24 hours.

September 1, 2017
Syria: 14 strikes
On Sept. 1, near Al Hawl, Syria, one strike destroyed an ISIS UAS.
On Sept. 1, near Dayr Az Zawr, Syria, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a vehicle.
On Sept. 1, near Raqqah, Syria, 12 strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units and destroyed four command and control nodes, four logistics nodes, three fighting positions, three VBIEDs, and two heavy machine guns.

UK MoD for September 2, 2017 – September 3, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

September 3, 2017

Saturday 2 September – Typhoons bombed a vehicle and trailer in eastern Syria…On Saturday 2 September, Typhoons patrolled over eastern Syria, and used a Paveway to attack a lorry and trailer being used by Daesh some twelve miles south-east of As Shadaddi, close to the border with Iraq.

Report Date

September 3, 2017

Saturday 2 September – Typhoons bombed a vehicle and trailer in eastern Syria…On Saturday 2 September, Typhoons patrolled over eastern Syria, and used a Paveway to attack a lorry and trailer being used by Daesh some twelve miles south-east of As Shadaddi, close to the border with Iraq.

Incident date

September 2, 2017

Incident Code

CS1438

LOCATION

دوار النعيم, Al Naim roundabout, Raqqa, Syria

The citizen journalist group, Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently, reported on the death of 14 civilians following alleged “shelling” by the US-led Coalition, near the al Naim roundabout, Raqqa City centre. In a subsequent report, also from RBSS, one man and his wife and his brother. Despite reports reporting that as many as 14 civilians

Summary

First published
September 2, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
11 – 14
(2 children3 women8 men)
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
Named victims
3 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

September 2, 2017

Incident Code

RS2416

LOCATION

جب الجراح قرية الدرويشية , Al Darwishiyah village, near Jab al Jarrah, 89 km east of Homs city, Homs, Syria

Thirteen  civilians – including women and children – were killed in an alleged Russian airstrike in Al-Darwishiya in Jab Al-Jarrah, a village under the control of the Islamic State, on September 2nd, according the Smart News Agency. Multiple sources indicated coordination between regime forces and the warplanes. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights,

Summary

First published
September 2, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
13
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

September 2, 2017

Incident Code

RS2414

LOCATION

الجابرية , Al-Jabriya, Homs, Syria

Three to four civilians were reportedly killed and others injured in an airstrike in Al-Jabriya in the eastern Homs countryside. Several sources, including the head of the local district, Ahmed Hamwi, accused Russian warplanes of carrying out the attack. Zaman Masdar reported that the shelling took place between the villages of Al-Abd, Hamdi Omar, Suha,

Summary

First published
September 2, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 4
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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Australian MoD for September 1, 2017 – September 2, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

September 2, 2017

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 2, 2017

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.

UK MoD for September 1, 2017 – September 2, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

September 2, 2017

Friday 1 September – Typhoons destroyed a terrorist position in Raqqa, whilst a mixed Tornado and Typhoon pair struck three targets at a large Daesh complex in western Iraq…Typhoons continued operations over Raqqa on Friday 1 September, when they used a Paveway IV to destroy a Daesh-held building from which fire was being directed at the Syrian Democratic Forces. A mixed Tornado and Typhoon pair conducted reconnaissance before joining a coalition strike on a large, dispersed terrorist site near Al Qaim in western Iraq. The RAF targets at the complex were accommodation and storage blocks, and an anti-aircraft position. All three were struck by Paveway IVs.

Report Date

September 2, 2017

Friday 1 September – Typhoons destroyed a terrorist position in Raqqa, whilst a mixed Tornado and Typhoon pair struck three targets at a large Daesh complex in western Iraq…Typhoons continued operations over Raqqa on Friday 1 September, when they used a Paveway IV to destroy a Daesh-held building from which fire was being directed at the Syrian Democratic Forces. A mixed Tornado and Typhoon pair conducted reconnaissance before joining a coalition strike on a large, dispersed terrorist site near Al Qaim in western Iraq. The RAF targets at the complex were accommodation and storage blocks, and an anti-aircraft position. All three were struck by Paveway IVs.

CJTF–OIR for September 1, 2017 – September 2, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

September 2, 2017

On Sept. 1, Coalition military forces conducted 25 strikes consisting of 43 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 22 strikes consisting of 40 engagements against ISIS targets.

*Near Dayr Az Zawr, five strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed 11 oil stills, four vehicles, an ISIS-held building, a bulldozer, a fuel truck, and an artillery system.

*Near Raqqah, 17 strikes [1 British] engaged four ISIS tactical units and destroyed 16 fighting positions, three logistics nodes, two command and control nodes, and a VBIED.

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

*Near Al Qaim, three strikes [1 British] destroyed two ISIS fuel storage sites, an ISIS-held building, a front-end loader, a weapons storage area and an excavator.

Additionally, 15 strikes consisting of 20 engagements were conducted in Syria on Aug. 30-31 that closed within the last 24 hours.

*On Aug. 30, near Raqqah, Syria, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed a fighting position.

*On Aug. 31, near Raqqah, Syria, 13 strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units and destroyed four fighting positions, three command and control nodes and a tunnel.

Report Date

September 2, 2017

Report Summary

  • 40 total strikes
  • 37 in Syria
  • 3 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 25 total strikes
  • 3 in Iraq (13569 – 13571)
  • 22 in Syria (12442 – 12482)

Amendments

  • +14* +5* in Syria

Confirmed Actions

US, UK, Australia

On Sept. 1, Coalition military forces conducted 25 strikes consisting of 43 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

September 1, 2017
Syria: 22 strikes
Iraq: 3 strikes

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 22 strikes consisting of 40 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Dayr Az Zawr, five strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed 11 oil stills, four vehicles, an ISIS-held building, a bulldozer, a fuel truck, and an artillery system.
Near Raqqah, 17 strikes [1 British] engaged four ISIS tactical units and destroyed 16 fighting positions, three logistics nodes, two command and control nodes, and a VBIED.

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

Near Al Qaim, three strikes [1 British] destroyed two ISIS fuel storage sites, an ISIS-held building, a front-end loader, a weapons storage area and an excavator.

Additionally, 15 strikes consisting of 20 engagements were conducted in Syria on Aug. 30-31 that closed within the last 24 hours.

August 30, 2017
Syria: 2 strikes
On Aug. 30, near Raqqah, Syria, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed a fighting position.
August 31, 2017
Syria: 13 strikes
On Aug. 31, near Raqqah, Syria, 13 strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units and destroyed four fighting positions, three command and control nodes and a tunnel.

Incident date

September 1, 2017

Incident Code

CS1436

LOCATION

Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

Five civilians died following alleged US-led Coalition airstrikes on Raqqa City on the first day of Eid al-Adha, local media reported. Syrianpc said other people were wounded in the attack. Multiple sources named victims. All sources asserted the US-led Coalition was responsible. No further information is available at present.

Summary

First published
September 1, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5
(3 men)
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
5 named, 2 families identified
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Incident date

September 1, 2017

Incident Code

CS1437

LOCATION

الرقة‎ , Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

On January 11th 2018, Rami Assaf reported that “news of the martyrdom of the family of Mr. Ahmed Al-Hanan from Muhsin in rural Deir Al-Zour has now been confirmed. They were killed four months ago as a result of the bombing of the International Coalition against the city of Raqqa. Their bodies were found today

Summary

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

September 1, 2017

Incident Code

CS1435

LOCATION

Al Shmeitiya, Deir Ezzor, Syria

On September 1, 2017, up to seven civilians died in an airstrike on Al Shmeitiya, according to local media. While most sources didn’t identify the belligerent, two reports attributed the event to Russia. In three sequential reports the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights noted the deaths of between two and four civilians following airstrikes on

Summary

First published
September 1, 2017
Last updated
June 20, 2024
Strike status
Contested strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 7
(1 woman2 men)
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
US-led Coalition, Russian Military
Named victims
2 named
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Incident date

September 1, 2017

Incident Code

CS1434

LOCATION

Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

Two civilians were reported killed after suspected US-led Coalition strikes on Raqqa City. Two of those killed were named by Euphrates Post and Hasaka Rasd. The sources said the two killed were originally from Deir Al-Zour. All sources attributed the deaths to “bombing by the International Coalition”, though no specific location for the deaths was

Summary

First published
September 1, 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 1, 2017

Incident Code

RS2415

LOCATION

دير الزور , Deir Ezzor, Syria

“Russian criminal aircraft” were accused of carrying out between 80 and 100 air raids on Deir Ezzor governorate over the 24 hours prior to September 2nd. Multiple civilian casualties were reported, but the numbers are unclear. Almodon reported that “dozens” of civilians – men, women and children – were killed in the alleged Russian bombardment

Summary

First published
September 1, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 24
Civilians reported injured
2–24
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
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