Civilian Casualties

US-led Coalition, Russian Military

1 named

الفردوس, near Raqqa, Syria, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

In an incident previously not tracked by Airwars, the Coalition later confirmed the death of one civilian near Raqqa. In its February 2019 report, the Coalition noted the following: “the Coalition conducted one artillery strike on ISIS defensive fighting positions. Regrettably, one civilian was unintentionally killed as a result of this strike” It was later

Summary

Known belligerent

الفردوس, near Raqqa, Syria, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

In an incident previously not tracked by Airwars, the Coalition later confirmed the death of one civilian near Raqqa. In its February 2019 report, the Coalition noted the following: “Coalition aircraft conducted two airstrikes and one artillery strike. The airstrikes targeted one ISIS weapons cache and one ISIS command and control facility. Regrettably, one civilian

Summary

Known belligerent

الكشكية, Al Kashkiya, Deir Ezzor, Syria

CJTF–OIR for August 1, 2017 – August 2, 2017

Original

Annotated

Report Date

August 2, 2017

On Aug. 1, Coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes consisting of 16 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted nine strikes consisting of 10 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed three ISIS well-heads.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, one strike destroyed an ISIS oil refinery.

* Near Raqqah, seven strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units and destroyed four fighting positions, two ISIS headquarters, an IED, an ammunition cache, and a fuel supply point.

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

* Near Al Huwayjah, one strike destroyed a piece of ISIS engineering equipment and a front-end loader.

* Near Rawah, one strike destroyed a VBIED.

* Near Tal Afar, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed four front-end loaders, a supply cache and a command and control node.

Additionally, seven strikes consisting of 10 engagements were conducted in Syria and Iraq on July 30-31 that closed within the last 24 hours.

* On July 30, near Raqqah, Syria, four strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units.

* On July 31, near Raqqah, Syria, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units.

* On July 31, near Kisik, Iraq, one strike illuminated an area.

Report Date

August 2, 2017

Report Summary

19 total strikes
15 in Syria
4 in Iraq

Report Summary

12 total strikes
3 in Iraq (13275 – 13279)
9 in Syria (10966 – 10999)

Amendments

+2* in Iraq
+ 25* in Syria

Confirmed Actions

On Aug. 1, Coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes consisting of 16 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted nine strikes consisting of 10 engagements against ISIS targets.

August 1, 2017

Syria: 9 strikes

Iraq: 3 strikes

Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed three ISIS well-heads.

Near Dayr Az Zawr, one strike destroyed an ISIS oil refinery.

Near Raqqah, seven strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units and destroyed four fighting positions, two ISIS headquarters, an IED, an ammunition cache, and a fuel supply point.

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

Near Al Huwayjah, one strike destroyed a piece of ISIS engineering equipment and a front-end loader.

Near Rawah, one strike destroyed a VBIED.

Near Tal Afar, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed four front-end loaders, a supply cache and a command and control node.

Additionally, seven strikes consisting of 10 engagements were conducted in Syria and Iraq on July 30-31 that closed within the last 24 hours.

July 30, 2017

Syria: 4 strikes

On July 30, near Raqqah, Syria, four strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units.

July 31, 2017

Syria: 2 strikes

Iraq: 1 strikes

On July 31, near Raqqah, Syria, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units.

On July 31, near Kisik, Iraq, one strike illuminated an area.

Australian MoD for August 1, 2017 – August 2, 2017

Original

Annotated

Report Date

August 2, 2017

Original Report

Web link

01 Aug 2017

Operation OKRA – ADF Airstrikes for the period 13 – 27 Jul 2017

Over the period 13 – 27 Jul 2017, Air Task Group strike operations focused on supporting Iraqi Security Force operations to clear and secure Mosul and Al Qayyarah from Daesh forces.

On 14 Jul, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck a Daesh fighting position with a guided munition.

On 15 Jul, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Al Qayyarah. The Australian aircraft struck a Daesh fighting position with guided munitions.

On 18 Jul, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Al Qayyarah. The Australian aircraft struck two Daesh fighting positions with guided munitions over several hours of support.

Report Date

August 2, 2017

Original Report

Web link

01 Aug 2017

Operation OKRA – ADF Airstrikes for the period 13 – 27 Jul 2017

Over the period 13 – 27 Jul 2017, Air Task Group strike operations focused on supporting Iraqi Security Force operations to clear and secure Mosul and Al Qayyarah from Daesh forces.

On 14 Jul, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck a Daesh fighting position with a guided munition.

On 15 Jul, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Al Qayyarah. The Australian aircraft struck a Daesh fighting position with guided munitions.

On 18 Jul, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Al Qayyarah. The Australian aircraft struck two Daesh fighting positions with guided munitions over several hours of support.

LOCATION

Between one and four civilians including a child died in an alleged Coalition airstrike on al Kashkiya village, Deir Ezzor, according to local sources. 7al reported: “Abu Ayman al-Ali, an activist from the village of Deir al-Zour, told al-Hal, said that ‘raids by international coalition forces targeted civilian houses in the center of al-Kashkiya town.”

Summary

1 – 4

(1 child)

حي التوسعية, Al Tawwassoui'ya neighbourhood, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

Eleven members of the same family died in an alleged Coalition airstrike on their home in Raqqa’s Al Tawwassoui’ya neighbourhood, according to local media. AlRaqqa Ahlna, Sohaeb Al Haskwi and Haska Rasd reported the deaths of 10 civilians, naming 3. However, the majority of sources put the death toll at 12: Haitham Khaldun Sheikh Makhlaf,

Summary

10 – 14

(2 men)

3 named, 1 familiy identified

LOCATION

الرقة‎, Raqqa, Syria

One civilian male was named as killed in an alleged Coalition airstrike by multiple local sources. According to Palmyra Revolution Coordination Committee, “Mr. Abdul Razzaq Ali Kanawi, displaced from the city of Palmyra, was killed when his house was targeted by aircraft of the international coalition in the city of Raqqa yesterday. Some of his

Summary

مقلة, Muqla, banks of Euphrates, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

Several civilians were killed and wounded in airstrikes on boats on the Euphrates river near the village of Makla, according to local media – though it was unclear whether the US-led Coalition or Russia were to blame for the casualties. According to Sound and Picture, “Coalition aircraft targeted civilian boats along the banks of the

Summary

US-led Coalition, Russian Military

LOCATION

One civilian male was killed in an alleged Coalition airstrike in Raqqa, according to multiple local sources. There are no other details at this time.

Summary

حارة البوسرايا, Al Bousraya area, Mo'ataz street, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

In a major casualty incident, between 10 and 50 civilians died, including entire families, and dozens more were wounded in an alleged Coalition airstrike in the Al Bousraya area of Raqqa, according to local sources. Since further research was conducted by Amnesty it appears only 16 civilians were living in the building which was struck.

Summary

(2 children2–6 women2–3 men)

10 – 50

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

12–24

Cause of injury / death

16 named, 5 families identified

الخميسية, Al-Khamesiya, Raqqa, Syria

LOCATION

A “number” of civilians were killed and wounded in an airstrike in al Khamissiya, east of Raqqa City – though it was not clear who was responsible. Some sources attributed responsibility to the Coalition, some to Russia and some to Assad’s regime. Raqqa24 reported that there was “mass destruction” in al Khamissiya from Coalition aircraft

Summary

1 – 2

1–2

Russian Military, US-led Coalition, Syrian Regime

دير الزور, Deir ez-Zor, Deir Ezzor, Syria

CJTF–OIR for July 31, 2017 – August 1, 2017

Original

Annotated

Report Date

August 1, 2017

On July 31, Coalition military forces conducted 29 strikes consisting of 35 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and I0raq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 20 strikes consisting of 23 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Al Shadaddi, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a command and control node and an ISIS-held building.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, three strikes destroyed 13 ISIS oil stills, an oil storage barrel and an ISIS chemical weapons factory.

* Near Raqqah, 16 strikes [1-2 British] engaged 11 ISIS tactical units and destroyed 14 fighting positions, a tactical vehicle, a mortar system and a VBIED facility.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted nine strikes consisting of 12 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Al Huwayjah, three strikes destroyed two ISIS financial headquarters, three VBIED factories, and an explosives cache.

* Near Al Qaim, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two staging areas.

* Near Mosul, one strike suppressed a mortar team.

* Near Rawah, three strikes [1 Aus] engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a VBIED storage facility, a vehicle and a weapons storage facility.

* Near Tal Afar, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed four fighting positions and two supply caches.

Additionally, 26 strikes consisting of 35 engagements were conducted in Syria and Iraq on July 29-30 that closed within the last 24 hours.

* On July 29, near Raqqah, Syria, 10 strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units; destroyed three command and control nodes, a storage facility, and a fighting position; and damaged nine fighting positions.

* On July 30, near Al Huwayjah, Iraq, one strike destroyed a VBIED factory.

* On July 30, near Al Shadaddi, Syria, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed six VBIEDs, four ISIS-held buildings and a command and control node.

* On July 30, near Raqqah, Syria, 11 strikes engaged six ISIS tactical units, destroyed four fighting positions, and suppressed an ISIS tactical unit.

* On July 30, near Tal Afar, Iraq, two strikes destroyed three tunnels, two front-end loaders and illuminated an area.

Report Date

August 1, 2017

Report Summary

55 total strikes
43 in Syria
12 in Iraq

Report Summary

29 total strikes
9 in Iraq (13265 – 13274)
20 in Syria (10941 – 10965)

Amendments

+1* in Iraq
+2* +3* in Syria

Confirmed Actions

US, UK, Australia

On July 31, Coalition military forces conducted 29 strikes consisting of 35 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and I0raq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 20 strikes consisting of 23 engagements against ISIS targets.

July 31, 2017

Syria: 20 strikes

Iraq: 9 strikes

Near Al Shadaddi, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a command and control node and an ISIS-held building.

Near Dayr Az Zawr, three strikes destroyed 13 ISIS oil stills, an oil storage barrel and an ISIS chemical weapons factory.

Near Raqqah, 16 strikes [1-2 British] engaged 11 ISIS tactical units and destroyed 14 fighting positions, a tactical vehicle, a mortar system and a VBIED facility.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted nine strikes consisting of 12 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Al Huwayjah, three strikes destroyed two ISIS financial headquarters, three VBIED factories, and an explosives cache.

Near Al Qaim, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed two staging areas.

Near Mosul, one strike suppressed a mortar team.

Near Rawah, three strikes [1 Aus] engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a VBIED storage facility, a vehicle and a weapons storage facility.

Near Tal Afar, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed four fighting positions and two supply caches.

Additionally, 26 strikes consisting of 35 engagements were conducted in Syria and Iraq on July 29-30 that closed within the last 24 hours.

July 29, 2017

Syria: 10 strikes

On July 29, near Raqqah, Syria, 10 strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units; destroyed three command and control nodes, a storage facility, and a fighting position; and damaged nine fighting positions.

July 30, 2017

Iraq: 3 strikes

Syria: 13 strikes

On July 30, near Al Huwayjah, Iraq, one strike destroyed a VBIED factory.

On July 30, near Al Shadaddi, Syria, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed six VBIEDs, four ISIS-held buildings and a command and control node.

On July 30, near Raqqah, Syria, 11 strikes engaged six ISIS tactical units, destroyed four fighting positions, and suppressed an ISIS tactical unit.

On July 30, near Tal Afar, Iraq, two strikes destroyed three tunnels, two front-end loaders and illuminated an area.

UK MoD for July 31, 2017 – August 1, 2017

Original

Annotated

Report Date

August 1, 2017

Original Report

Web link

Monday 31 July – Typhoons attacked a Daesh defensive position and two sniper teams in Raqqa…Royal Air Force Tornado, Typhoon and Reaper aircraft have continued to fly daily armed reconnaissance missions against Daesh over Syria and Iraq, and have delivered a number of air strikes against terrorist targets in Raqqa. On Monday 31 July, two flights of Typhoons, based at RAF Akrotiri, delivered successful attacks with Paveway IV guided bombs against a defensive position from which Daesh were firing on the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), and against two sniper teams.

Report Date

August 1, 2017

Original Report

Web link

Australian MoD for July 31, 2017 – August 1, 2017

Original

Annotated

Report Date

August 1, 2017

Original Report

Web link

On 31 Jul, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Rawah. The Australian aircraft struck a Daesh fighting vehicle with a guided munition.

Report Date

August 1, 2017

Original Report

Web link

On 31 Jul, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Rawah. The Australian aircraft struck a Daesh fighting vehicle with a guided munition.

LOCATION

According to SANA on August 1st, the official Syrian news agency, “US coalition planes killed 60 civilians in raids on villages and towns in the eastern suburb of Deir al-Zour during the past few hours.” However, Euphrates Post “noted that the news reported by the media of the regime is totally untrue”.

Summary

دبلان, Dablan, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

One woman, the wife of Saleh al-Awaid, died in an airstrike on Dablan, according to local sources. None of the sources apportioned blame. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights referred only to “warplanes,” while @DeirEzzor24 said the victim died from an injury after a bombing by “military aircraft”. According to Dblan net, cluster bombs were

Summary

(1 woman)

10–16

دبلان, Dablan, Ta'as, area behind the mosque, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

More than five civilians were wounded in an airstrike on a water tank behind the mosque in the Ta’as area of Dablan, according to local media – though only once source said that the Coalition was responsible, with others not apportioning blame. According to Euphrates Post, “The military aircraft launched several simultaneous air strikes with

Summary

US-led Coalition, Unknown

5 named, 1 familiy identified

LOCATION

Fifteen civilians reportedly died in alleged Coalition and SDF actions at Raqqa, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. No further details are currently available. In their August 2020 civilian casualty report, the US-led Coalition assessed reports that they were responsible for civilian harm in this strike as “non-credible”, stating that the allegation provided

Summary

LOCATION

One civilian male died in Raqqa, according to local media, though sources were conflicted as to whether he was killed by an SDF sniper or by artillery. Ahmad al Shibli , RBSS and Raqqa Media Center all blamed artillery for his death. Airwars understands that only the Coalition has access to artillery in Raqqa. However,

Summary

US-led Coalition, Syrian Democratic Forces

1 named

العشارة, Al A'shara, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Two civilians were wounded in an airstrike on Al A’shara, according to local media – though reports were conflicted as to whether this was the work of the US-led Coalition or Russia. According to sources, the residential neighbourhood was struck with cluster bombs – believed to be Russian. Fresh Syria pointed at the Coalition, while

Summary

US-led Coalition, Russian Military

2 named

LOCATION

A 14-year-old boy died following an injury sustained in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Raqqa, according to local sources. Revolution Coordination Committee in Palmyra reported “the martyrdom of the child Mohammed Ali Hassan Taha (14 years old), displaced from Palmyra, died following being injured by a shell from the bombing of the international coalition on the

Summary

(1 child)

LOCATION

Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently reported the death “of the children of ‘Khaled al-Issa‘ by the bombing of the international coalition aircraft on the city of Al-Raqqa.” No further details are currently available.

Summary

(2 children)

2 named, 1 familiy identified

قرية الكشمة, Al Kasham, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

Ten civilians were reported injured in airstrikes on Al Kasham village according to local media – though it was unclear who was responsible, with allegations against the Coalition, Russia and the Syrian regime. According to Euphrates Post, one male also died in a Russian strike on the village. The source also named the following two civilians

Summary

2–10

US-led Coalition, Russian Military, Syrian Regime

1 named

رسم العوايد, Rasim Awaed, Hama, Syria

LOCATION

On July 31, 2017, three civilians were reportedly killed, and others were wounded, in alleged Russian and or Syrian regime raids in Rasim Awaed, near Akirbat town in Hama, according to local media. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame. Baladi News blamed the Syrian regime, while all others attributed blame to Russia.

Summary

Heavy weapons and explosive munitions

Cause of injury / death

Russian Military, Syrian Regime

دبلان, Dablan, Deir Ezzor, Syria

LOCATION

One woman was killed from injuries sustained in the morning of July 31st, following an airstrike on Dablan. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame. None explicitly blamed Russian warplanes, however there was Russian bombing in and around the vicinity at the time of the strike. Other sources blamed “military aircraft” or “unknown”

Summary

(1 woman)

12–24

Russian Military, Unknown

5 named, 4 families identified

CJTF–OIR for July 30, 2017 – July 31, 2017

Original

Annotated

Report Date

July 31, 2017

On July 30, Coalition military forces conducted 23 strikes consisting of 27 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 16 strikes consisting of 17 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Al Shadaddi, one strike destroyed an ISIS vehicle.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS-held building.

* Near Raqqah, 14 strikes [1 British] engaged 12 ISIS tactical units; destroyed nine fighting positions, three supply caches, two ISIS-held buildings, a vehicle, a tunnel, and a command and control node; and suppressed a fighting position.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted seven strikes consisting of 10 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Al Huwayjah, two strikes destroyed an ISIS oil refinement still and a front-end loader and suppressed a front-end loader.

* Near Al Qaim, one strike destroyed an ISIS vehicle.

* Near Bayji, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a vehicle.

* Near Kisik, one strike engaged an ISIS mortar team and damaged two command and control nodes and two ISIS-held buildings.

* Near Rawah, one strike destroyed an ISIS-held building and a tactical vehicle.

* Near Tal Afar, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit.

Additionally, five strikes were conducted in Syria and Iraq on July 29 that closed within the last 24 hours.

* On July 29, near Al Qaim, Iraq, one strike destroyed an ISIS headquarters.

* On July 29, near Dayr Az Zawr, Syria, one strike destroyed five ISIS oil refinement stills.

* On July 29, near Kisik, Iraq, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit.

* On July 29, near Rawah, Iraq, one strike destroyed a command and control node.

Report Date

July 31, 2017

Report Summary

28 total strikes
17 in Syria
11 in Iraq

Report Summary

23 total strikes
7 in Iraq (13256 – 13264)
16 in Syria (10905 – 10940)

Amendments

+2* in Iraq
+13* +4* +3* in Syria

Confirmed Actions

US, UK

On July 30, Coalition military forces conducted 23 strikes consisting of 27 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 16 strikes consisting of 17 engagements against ISIS targets.

July 30, 2017

Syria: 16 strikes

Iraq: 7 strikes

Near Al Shadaddi, one strike destroyed an ISIS vehicle.

Near Dayr Az Zawr, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS-held building.

Near Raqqah, 14 strikes [1 British] engaged 12 ISIS tactical units; destroyed nine fighting positions, three supply caches, two ISIS-held buildings, a vehicle, a tunnel, and a command and control node; and suppressed a fighting position.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted seven strikes consisting of 10 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Al Huwayjah, two strikes destroyed an ISIS oil refinement still and a front-end loader and suppressed a front-end loader.

Near Al Qaim, one strike destroyed an ISIS vehicle.

Near Bayji, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a vehicle.

Near Kisik, one strike engaged an ISIS mortar team and damaged two command and control nodes and two ISIS-held buildings.

Near Rawah, one strike destroyed an ISIS-held building and a tactical vehicle.

Near Tal Afar, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit.

Additionally, five strikes were conducted in Syria and Iraq on July 29 that closed within the last 24 hours.

July 29, 2017

Iraq: 4 strikes

Syria: 1 strikes

On July 29, near Al Qaim, Iraq, one strike destroyed an ISIS headquarters.

On July 29, near Dayr Az Zawr, Syria, one strike destroyed five ISIS oil refinement stills.

On July 29, near Kisik, Iraq, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit.

On July 29, near Rawah, Iraq, one strike destroyed a command and control node.

UK MoD for July 30, 2017 – July 31, 2017

Original

Annotated

Report Date

July 31, 2017

Original Report

Web link

Sunday 30 July – a Tornado and Typhoon pair eliminated two terrorist snipers in Raqqa…On Sunday 30 July, a further mixed pair of aircraft conducted successful Paveway strikes when the SDF came under fire from two snipers as they continued to clear areas of Raqqa from Daesh control.

Report Date

July 31, 2017

Original Report

Web link

Sunday 30 July – a Tornado and Typhoon pair eliminated two terrorist snipers in Raqqa...On Sunday 30 July, a further mixed pair of aircraft conducted successful Paveway strikes when the SDF came under fire from two snipers as they continued to clear areas of Raqqa from Daesh control.

LOCATION

The child, Yousef Haj Abdullah, was named as a victim of an alleged Coalition airstrike on Raqqa, by multiple local sources. There are no other details at this time.

Summary

(1 child)

LOCATION

Four civilians died in air and artillery or mortar shelling in Raqqa, according to local sources. Alraqqa Ahlna listed two civilians as killed by air and artillery strikes. Mohammed Ali Swaid was named as dead “after being hit by a mortar shell from SDF militia on al Thakana”, according to Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently. Airwars

Summary

3 – 4

(1 child1 woman2 men)

US-led Coalition, Syrian Democratic Forces

4 named, 1 familiy identified