Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident date

July 27, 2017

Incident Code

CS1285a

LOCATION

Raqqa, Syria

In the Amnesty and Airwars’s joint April 2019 report “War in Raqqa: Rhetoric versus Reality”, five civilians were reportedly killed in alleged Coalition artillery strikes 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. According to Amnesty field notes

Summary

First published
July 27, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5
(1 child3 women1 man)
Civilians reported injured
3
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
Named victims
5 named, 1 familiy identified
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CJTF–OIR for July 26, 2017 – July 27, 2017
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Annotated

Report Date

July 27, 2017

On July 26, Coalition military forces conducted 22 strikes consisting of 35 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 18 strikes consisting of 21 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Abu Kamal, two strikes destroyed an ISIS financial exchange facility and a VBIED factory.

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

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, three strikes destroyed three ISIS well-heads.

* Near Raqqah, 12 strikes engaged eight ISIS tactical units and destroyed five vehicles, four fighting positions, three supply caches, a command and control node and an ISIS communications facility.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted four strikes consisting of 14 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Al Qaim, one strike destroyed an ISIS weapons cache.

* Near Mosul, one strike illuminated an area.

* Near Rawah, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a malfunctioning piece of Coalition equipment and a vehicle.

Additionally, 16 strikes were conducted in Syria on July 20, July 21, July 23 and July 25 that closed within the last 24 hours.

* On July 20, near Raqqah, one strike destroyed six fighting positions and suppressed a mortar team.

* On July 21, near Raqqah, one strike destroyed 14 fighting positions and suppressed a mortar team.

* On July 23, near Raqqah, two strikes damaged nine fighting positions.

* On July 25, near Raqqah, 12 strikes engaged seven ISIS tactical units and destroyed five mortar positions, a VBIED storage facility, a VBIED, and ISIS equipment.

Report Date

July 27, 2017

Report Summary

  • 38 total strikes
  • 34 in Syria
  • 4 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 22 total strikes
  • 4 in Iraq (13225 – 13234)
  • 18 in Syria (10785 – 10821)

Amendments

  • +6* in Iraq
  • 18* +1* in Syria

Confirmed Actions

US, UK

On July 26, Coalition military forces conducted 22 strikes consisting of 35 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 18 strikes consisting of 21 engagements against ISIS targets.

July 26, 2017
Syria: 18 strikes
Iraq: 4 strikes
Near Abu Kamal, two strikes destroyed an ISIS financial exchange facility and a VBIED factory.
Near Al Shadaddi, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a vehicle.
Near Dayr Az Zawr, three strikes destroyed three ISIS well-heads.
Near Raqqah, 12 strikes engaged eight ISIS tactical units and destroyed five vehicles, four fighting positions, three supply caches, a command and control node and an ISIS communications facility.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted four strikes consisting of 14 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Al Qaim, one strike destroyed an ISIS weapons cache.
Near Mosul, one strike illuminated an area.
Near Rawah, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a malfunctioning piece of Coalition equipment and a vehicle.

Additionally, 16 strikes were conducted in Syria on July 20, July 21, July 23 and July 25 that closed within the last 24 hours.

July 20, 2017
Syria: 1 strikes
On July 20, near Raqqah, one strike destroyed six fighting positions and suppressed a mortar team.
July 21, 2017
Syria: 1 strikes
On July 21, near Raqqah, one strike destroyed 14 fighting positions and suppressed a mortar team.
July 23, 2017
Syria: 2 strikes
On July 23, near Raqqah, two strikes damaged nine fighting positions.
July 25, 2017
Syria: 12 strikes
On July 25, near Raqqah, 12 strikes engaged seven ISIS tactical units and destroyed five mortar positions, a VBIED storage facility, a VBIED, and ISIS equipment.

UK MoD for July 26, 2017 – July 27, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

July 27, 2017

Wednesday 26 July – a Reaper destroyed a terrorist truck in eastern Syria..A Royal Air Force Reaper flew an armed reconnaissance mission over eastern Syria on Wednesday 26 July. A group of armed terrorists were observed boarding a truck, and the Reaper’s crew tracked the vehicle as it headed west along a desert road, some 20 miles south-south-east of Hasakah, before engaging with a Hellfire missile once it was in an isolated location. The missile scored a direct hit which destroyed the truck.

Report Date

July 27, 2017

Wednesday 26 July – a Reaper destroyed a terrorist truck in eastern Syria..A Royal Air Force Reaper flew an armed reconnaissance mission over eastern Syria on Wednesday 26 July. A group of armed terrorists were observed boarding a truck, and the Reaper’s crew tracked the vehicle as it headed west along a desert road, some 20 miles south-south-east of Hasakah, before engaging with a Hellfire missile once it was in an isolated location. The missile scored a direct hit which destroyed the truck.

CJTF–OIR for July 26, 2017 – July 27, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

July 27, 2017

Coalition removes ISIS leaders from battlefield

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Coalition airstrikes killed several senior ISIS propagandists and facilitators in Iraq and Syria.

The removal of these key ISIS leaders disrupts ISIS’s propaganda production, distribution, and the ability to fund ISIS’ terrorist activities.

Abu Sulayman al-Iraqi, a senior ISIS propaganda official, was killed by a Coalition airstrike near Mosul, Iraq in early July. Al-Iraqi provided strategic guidance and production oversight for ISIS propaganda that recruited, indoctrinated and directed terrorists around the world.

Bassam al-Jayfus, who handled ISIS funds for terror attacks, was killed by a Coalition airstrike in Mayadin, Syria, July 18, 2017. His death causes a disruption to ISIS’s multi-national money laundering network, which is used to pay for foreign terrorist fighters as well as terror plotting and attacks throughout the world.

Between May 25-27, ISIS senior media official Rayaan Meshaal was killed by a Coalition airstrike conducted near Mayadin, Syria. Meshaal was the head and founder of Amaq, ISIS’s official propaganda media outlet. Meshaal oversaw, authorized and disseminated ISIS digital propaganda to instigate and direct terror and recruit foreign terrorist fighters.

Abu-Khattab al-Rawi, an ISIS media emir, was killed by a Coalition airstrike in Ba’aj, Iraq, May 17, 2017. His death was previously announced by U.S. CENTCOM, May 26, 2017.

Abu-Sayf al-’Isawi, an ISIS media emir, was killed by a Coalition airstrike in al-Qa’im, Iraq, April 27, 2017.

Abu Ali al-Janubi, ISIS’s senior media director, was killed by a Coalition airstrike in Mayadin, Syria, April 16, 2017.

Ibrahim al-Ansari, an ISIS propaganda official, was killed by a Coalition airstrike in al-Qa’im, Iraq, March 25, 2017. His death was previously announced by the CJTF-OIR, March 31, 2017.

The deaths of these terrorists eliminates senior leaders and facilitators with extensive experience and training, and degrades ISIS’s ability to plan and conduct attacks on civilian targets in Iraq and Syria, as well throughout the region and in the West.

The Coalition will continue to exert pressure on ISIS senior leaders and associates across multiple networks in order to degrade, disrupt, and dismantle ISIS structures and remove the extremist terrorists throughout Iraq and Syria.

Report Date

July 27, 2017

Coalition removes ISIS leaders from battlefield

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Coalition airstrikes killed several senior ISIS propagandists and facilitators in Iraq and Syria.

The removal of these key ISIS leaders disrupts ISIS’s propaganda production, distribution, and the ability to fund ISIS’ terrorist activities.

Abu Sulayman al-Iraqi, a senior ISIS propaganda official, was killed by a Coalition airstrike near Mosul, Iraq in early July. Al-Iraqi provided strategic guidance and production oversight for ISIS propaganda that recruited, indoctrinated and directed terrorists around the world.

Bassam al-Jayfus, who handled ISIS funds for terror attacks, was killed by a Coalition airstrike in Mayadin, Syria, July 18, 2017. His death causes a disruption to ISIS’s multi-national money laundering network, which is used to pay for foreign terrorist fighters as well as terror plotting and attacks throughout the world.

Between May 25-27, ISIS senior media official Rayaan Meshaal was killed by a Coalition airstrike conducted near Mayadin, Syria. Meshaal was the head and founder of Amaq, ISIS’s official propaganda media outlet. Meshaal oversaw, authorized and disseminated ISIS digital propaganda to instigate and direct terror and recruit foreign terrorist fighters.

Abu-Khattab al-Rawi, an ISIS media emir, was killed by a Coalition airstrike in Ba’aj, Iraq, May 17, 2017. His death was previously announced by U.S. CENTCOM, May 26, 2017.

Abu-Sayf al-’Isawi, an ISIS media emir, was killed by a Coalition airstrike in al-Qa’im, Iraq, April 27, 2017.

Abu Ali al-Janubi, ISIS’s senior media director, was killed by a Coalition airstrike in Mayadin, Syria, April 16, 2017.

Ibrahim al-Ansari, an ISIS propaganda official, was killed by a Coalition airstrike in al-Qa’im, Iraq, March 25, 2017. His death was previously announced by the CJTF-OIR, March 31, 2017.

The deaths of these terrorists eliminates senior leaders and facilitators with extensive experience and training, and degrades ISIS’s ability to plan and conduct attacks on civilian targets in Iraq and Syria, as well throughout the region and in the West.

The Coalition will continue to exert pressure on ISIS senior leaders and associates across multiple networks in order to degrade, disrupt, and dismantle ISIS structures and remove the extremist terrorists throughout Iraq and Syria.

French MoD for July 26, 2017 – July 27, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

July 27, 2017

Notes

France reports that on July 17th, a C135-FR from the refueling group 2/91 “Bretagne” carried out an operational mission in northern Iraq. Orbiting for several hours over the Iraqi-Syrian theater, the tanker delivered 18 tons of fuel to four American fighters.

Chammal : mission au nord Irak pour le C135-FR au profit des chasseurs de la Coalition internationale

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Mise à jour : 27/07/2017

Le 17 juillet 2017, un C135-FR du groupement de ravitaillement en vol 2/91 « Bretagne » réalise une mission opérationnelle au nord de l’Irak. Orbitant plusieurs heures au-dessus du théâtre irako-syrien, le tanker délivre notamment 18 tonnes de carburant au profit de quatre chasseurs américains qui virent ensuite sur l’aile pour se replacer en appui des forces amies au sol combattant Daech.

L’engagement des moyens français déployés dans l’opération Chammal, versant français de l’opération Inherent Resolve, coïncide avec celui d’une Coalition concentrée désormais sur le soutien aux offensives visant à reprendre Raqqa en Syrie et à consolider la reconquête récente de Mossoul en Irak.

Le ravitaillement en vol, réalisé côté français par le C135-FR, est la pierre angulaire qui permet aux chasseurs alliés de mener à bien leurs missions de renseignement ou d’appui aérien, plusieurs heures durant, en Irak comme en Syrie.

Le ravitaillement en vol : une capacité stratégique synonyme d’interopérabilité

Le lendemain, le C135-FR reviendra sur un autre circuit de ravitaillement en vol, assurant cette fois le soutien en carburant de deux EA6B américains et de deux Tornado allemands en mission de reconnaissance et de soutien. Grâce à ses deux systèmes distincts de ravitaillement en vol (deux nacelles en bout d’aile ou un panier-perche rigide en point central), le tanker français peut ravitailler des avions comme les fameux AWACS, les Eurofighters européens ou le Rafale français.

« Cette double capacité de ravitaillement confère aux Français une place de choix sur le théâtre. C’est une capacité rare de pouvoir ravitailler la quasi-totalité des avions de la Coalition. En effet, nombre de ravitailleurs étrangers ne disposent que d’un seul dispositif de ravitaillement » précise le capitaine Cyril, chef du détachement.

Pour mettre en œuvre une telle capacité et réaliser six vols en huit jours, à peine le C135 déployé sur le théâtre, une petite vingtaine de spécialistes s’affaire jour et nuit et compose l’ensemble de ce détachement en provenance de la base aérienne d’Istres.

Fort de l’engagement de deux équipages complets pour maintenir un tempo opérationnel maximal, ce détachement s’appuie également sur des expertises variées allant du « Boomer », qui manœuvre la perche et surveille la dangereuse phase de ravitaillement en vol, à l’officier renseignement, sans oublier la douzaine de mécaniciens spécialisés dans chaque domaine d’un l’aéronef précieux pour réussir les opérations modernes.

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

July 27, 2017

Notes

France reports that on July 17th, a C135-FR from the refueling group 2/91 “Bretagne” carried out an operational mission in northern Iraq. Orbiting for several hours over the Iraqi-Syrian theater, the tanker delivered 18 tons of fuel to four American fighters.

Chammal : mission au nord Irak pour le C135-FR au profit des chasseurs de la Coalition internationale

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Mise à jour : 27/07/2017

Le 17 juillet 2017, un C135-FR du groupement de ravitaillement en vol 2/91 « Bretagne » réalise une mission opérationnelle au nord de l’Irak. Orbitant plusieurs heures au-dessus du théâtre irako-syrien, le tanker délivre notamment 18 tonnes de carburant au profit de quatre chasseurs américains qui virent ensuite sur l’aile pour se replacer en appui des forces amies au sol combattant Daech.

L’engagement des moyens français déployés dans l’opération Chammal, versant français de l’opération Inherent Resolve, coïncide avec celui d’une Coalition concentrée désormais sur le soutien aux offensives visant à reprendre Raqqa en Syrie et à consolider la reconquête récente de Mossoul en Irak.

Le ravitaillement en vol, réalisé côté français par le C135-FR, est la pierre angulaire qui permet aux chasseurs alliés de mener à bien leurs missions de renseignement ou d’appui aérien, plusieurs heures durant, en Irak comme en Syrie.

Le ravitaillement en vol : une capacité stratégique synonyme d’interopérabilité

Le lendemain, le C135-FR reviendra sur un autre circuit de ravitaillement en vol, assurant cette fois le soutien en carburant de deux EA6B américains et de deux Tornado allemands en mission de reconnaissance et de soutien. Grâce à ses deux systèmes distincts de ravitaillement en vol (deux nacelles en bout d’aile ou un panier-perche rigide en point central), le tanker français peut ravitailler des avions comme les fameux AWACS, les Eurofighters européens ou le Rafale français.

« Cette double capacité de ravitaillement confère aux Français une place de choix sur le théâtre. C’est une capacité rare de pouvoir ravitailler la quasi-totalité des avions de la Coalition. En effet, nombre de ravitailleurs étrangers ne disposent que d’un seul dispositif de ravitaillement » précise le capitaine Cyril, chef du détachement.

Pour mettre en œuvre une telle capacité et réaliser six vols en huit jours, à peine le C135 déployé sur le théâtre, une petite vingtaine de spécialistes s’affaire jour et nuit et compose l’ensemble de ce détachement en provenance de la base aérienne d’Istres.

Fort de l’engagement de deux équipages complets pour maintenir un tempo opérationnel maximal, ce détachement s’appuie également sur des expertises variées allant du « Boomer », qui manœuvre la perche et surveille la dangereuse phase de ravitaillement en vol, à l’officier renseignement, sans oublier la douzaine de mécaniciens spécialisés dans chaque domaine d’un l’aéronef précieux pour réussir les opérations modernes.

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.

French MoD for July 26, 2017 – July 27, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

July 27, 2017

Notes

General Parisot said: “The fight continues, and hundreds of thousands of people count on the coalition to free them from the yoke of Daesh. The French population is also counting on us to eliminate these terrorists who threaten our territory. Let us be convinced that what we are doing in the Levant is essential for our collective security.” General Cholley adds: “Daech has no sanctuary, we will conquer them.”

Chammal : « Daech n’a plus aucun sanctuaire, nous les vaincrons »

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Dimanche 23 juillet, 18h30, les hommes et femmes du détachement CHAMMAL auprès du Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF) au Koweït sont rassemblés et font face au général de brigade aérienne Cholley qui passe le relai au général de brigade aérienne Parisot en tant que représentant national principal de théâtre (SNR-O) de la Coalition internationale contre Daech.

SNR-O mais également directeur du CJ-9, en charge des questions civilo-militaires et du RETEX au sein du CJTF, le général Cholley, en place depuis juillet 2016, aura conduit un mandat intense, aux enjeux complexes.

En un an, les opérations des forces irakiennes, kurdes et arabes appuyées par la coalition ont permis de reprendre une grande partie des territoires sous le joug d’un ennemi barbare. Plusieurs symboles de Daech sont tombés et des villes ont été reprises au prix de lourdes pertes.

Tabqah libérée, Raqqah encerclée, les terroristes sont acculés en Syrie mais pas encore vaincus. En Irak, la libération de Mossoul, après neuf mois de combats d’une rare violence, est une victoire indéniable mais elle ne marque pas la fin de Daech dans le pays. L’ennemi a toujours des bastions et a su adapter ses modes opératoires vers l’insurrection ; mais comme le souligne le général Cholley avant son départ du théâtre : « Daech n’a plus aucun sanctuaire, nous les vaincrons ».

Ces défis, le général Parisot et les partenaires sont déjà prêts à les relever tandis que les militaires français au Levant poursuivent sans relâche leur mission.

La Task Force Wagram maintient ses appuis feu au profit des forces irakiennes pour éviter toute contre-attaque de Daech vers Mossoul. La Task Force Monsabert réalise des missions « advise and assist » de plus en plus intégrées avec la 6ème division irakienne. La Task Force Narvik, par l’instruction donnée aux troupes d’élite de l’Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (ICTS), qui se sont illustrées par leur professionnalisme au combat, contribue à régénérer les forces irakiennes afin de conduire les prochaines opérations.

Depuis le ciel, le chammal[1] porte les aéronefs français, qu’ils soient chasse, transport, ravitailleur ou de surveillance, pour soutenir la progression des troupes partenaires au sol et frapper dans la profondeur les capacités militaires de Daech. De la planification des opérations aériennes réalisées par la coalition au Qatar jusqu’au déclenchement des missions aériennes sur la base aérienne projetée en Jordanie, depuis les EAU ou plus ponctuellement du porte-avions, les aviateurs français perdurent leurs efforts pour ne laisser aucun répit aux terroristes.

Le général Parisot précise : « Le combat continue, et des centaines de milliers de personnes comptent sur la coalition pour les libérer du joug de Daech. La population française compte également sur nous pour éliminer ces terroristes qui menacent notre territoire. Soyons convaincus que ce que nous faisons au Levant est essentiel pour notre sécurité collective ».

Lancée depuis le 19 septembre 2014, l’opération Chammal est le volet français de l’Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR). Il 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 (Task Force Narvik et Monsabert) et un pilier « appui », consistant à soutenir l’action des forces locales engagées au sol contre Daech et à frapper les capacités militaires du groupe terroriste par l’action combinée des moyens aériens déployés, de la TF Wagram et des bâtiments de la marine nationale.

[1] Le chammal est un vent de nord-ouest soufflant sur l’Irak et le Golfe Persique.

Report Date

July 27, 2017

Notes

General Parisot said: “The fight continues, and hundreds of thousands of people count on the coalition to free them from the yoke of Daesh. The French population is also counting on us to eliminate these terrorists who threaten our territory. Let us be convinced that what we are doing in the Levant is essential for our collective security.” General Cholley adds: “Daech has no sanctuary, we will conquer them.”

Chammal : « Daech n’a plus aucun sanctuaire, nous les vaincrons »

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Mise à jour : 27/07/2017

Dimanche 23 juillet, 18h30, les hommes et femmes du détachement CHAMMAL auprès du Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF) au Koweït sont rassemblés et font face au général de brigade aérienne Cholley qui passe le relai au général de brigade aérienne Parisot en tant que représentant national principal de théâtre (SNR-O) de la Coalition internationale contre Daech.

SNR-O mais également directeur du CJ-9, en charge des questions civilo-militaires et du RETEX au sein du CJTF, le général Cholley, en place depuis juillet 2016, aura conduit un mandat intense, aux enjeux complexes.

En un an, les opérations des forces irakiennes, kurdes et arabes appuyées par la coalition ont permis de reprendre une grande partie des territoires sous le joug d’un ennemi barbare. Plusieurs symboles de Daech sont tombés et des villes ont été reprises au prix de lourdes pertes.

Tabqah libérée, Raqqah encerclée, les terroristes sont acculés en Syrie mais pas encore vaincus. En Irak, la libération de Mossoul, après neuf mois de combats d’une rare violence, est une victoire indéniable mais elle ne marque pas la fin de Daech dans le pays. L’ennemi a toujours des bastions et a su adapter ses modes opératoires vers l’insurrection ; mais comme le souligne le général Cholley avant son départ du théâtre : « Daech n’a plus aucun sanctuaire, nous les vaincrons ».

Ces défis, le général Parisot et les partenaires sont déjà prêts à les relever tandis que les militaires français au Levant poursuivent sans relâche leur mission.

La Task Force Wagram maintient ses appuis feu au profit des forces irakiennes pour éviter toute contre-attaque de Daech vers Mossoul. La Task Force Monsabert réalise des missions « advise and assist » de plus en plus intégrées avec la 6ème division irakienne. La Task Force Narvik, par l’instruction donnée aux troupes d’élite de l’Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service (ICTS), qui se sont illustrées par leur professionnalisme au combat, contribue à régénérer les forces irakiennes afin de conduire les prochaines opérations.

Depuis le ciel, le chammal[1] porte les aéronefs français, qu’ils soient chasse, transport, ravitailleur ou de surveillance, pour soutenir la progression des troupes partenaires au sol et frapper dans la profondeur les capacités militaires de Daech. De la planification des opérations aériennes réalisées par la coalition au Qatar jusqu’au déclenchement des missions aériennes sur la base aérienne projetée en Jordanie, depuis les EAU ou plus ponctuellement du porte-avions, les aviateurs français perdurent leurs efforts pour ne laisser aucun répit aux terroristes.

Le général Parisot précise : « Le combat continue, et des centaines de milliers de personnes comptent sur la coalition pour les libérer du joug de Daech. La population française compte également sur nous pour éliminer ces terroristes qui menacent notre territoire. Soyons convaincus que ce que nous faisons au Levant est essentiel pour notre sécurité collective ».

Lancée depuis le 19 septembre 2014, l’opération Chammal est le volet français de l’Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR). Il 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 (Task Force Narvik et Monsabert) et un pilier « appui », consistant à soutenir l’action des forces locales engagées au sol contre Daech et à frapper les capacités militaires du groupe terroriste par l’action combinée des moyens aériens déployés, de la TF Wagram et des bâtiments de la marine nationale.

[1] Le chammal est un vent de nord-ouest soufflant sur l’Irak et le Golfe Persique.

French MoD for July 26, 2017 – July 27, 2017
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Report Date

July 27, 2017

Notes

In the last week France reports carrying out two strikes in Raqqah, destroying two ISIL combat positions. Task Force (TF) Wagram carried out 21 artillery strikes in Mosul. The overall record of air activity since September 19th 2014 amounts to 1,324 strikes, 2,092 targets destroyed and 6,857 sorties.

OPÉRATION CHAMMAL

SITUATION

En Syrie,

Dans la ville de Raqqah, Daech continue de perdre du terrain, jour après jour, face aux Forces Démocratiques Syriennes. Les combattants terroristes continuent néanmoins de disposer de solides positions défensives dans le cœur de la ville, à partir desquelles ils mènent des contre-attaques régulières et des actions de harcèlement.

En Irak,

Les forces de sécurités irakiennes poursuivent leurs opérations de sécurisation de la ville de Mossoul, face à des équipes isolées de combattants qui continuent de mener des actions symboliques de harcèlement. Dans le même temps, Daech consolide ses positions autour de Tal Afar, pour tenter de résister à l’offensive prochaine de la Coalition pour libérer aussi cette ville.

Daech poursuit par ailleurs ses actions de diversion et de harcèlement, en se concentrant dans les régions de l’Anbar et d’Hawijah. Certaines actions ont également été menées cette semaine dans l’Ouest de l’Irak, dans la région de Rutbah.

ACTIVITÉS DE LA FORCE

Cette semaine, les aéronefs ont réalisé 45 sorties aériennes dont 31 de reconnaissance armée et d’appui au sol (CAS), ainsi que 04 missions de recueil de renseignement et 06 de ravitaillement en vol.

Un C135-FR récemment déployé a en effet réalisé de nombreuses missions en quelques jours à peine, soutenant ainsi, à son niveau, la bascule des efforts de la Coalition vers les autres bastions de Daech.

Deux frappes ont été menées dans le cadre de la bataille de Raqqah, détruisant deux positions de combattants ennemies, au contact des troupes alliées engagées. De ces positions, des tireurs de Daech tenaient sous leur feu les soldats alliés à une centaine de mètres à peine.

La Task Force (TF) Wagram a réalisé 21 missions de tir dont 07 de harcèlement et 14 d’éclairement. Ces missions interdisent une offensive de contre des terroristes vers Mossoul.

Le bilan global de l’activité aérienne depuis le 19 septembre 2014 s’élève à 1 324 frappes, 2 092 objectifs détruits et 6 857 sorties.

Le bilan global de l’activité artillerie atteint 1 331 missions.

Report Date

July 27, 2017

Notes

In the last week France reports carrying out two strikes in Raqqah, destroying two ISIL combat positions. Task Force (TF) Wagram carried out 21 artillery strikes in Mosul. The overall record of air activity since September 19th 2014 amounts to 1,324 strikes, 2,092 targets destroyed and 6,857 sorties.

OPÉRATION CHAMMAL

SITUATION

En Syrie,

Dans la ville de Raqqah, Daech continue de perdre du terrain, jour après jour, face aux Forces Démocratiques Syriennes. Les combattants terroristes continuent néanmoins de disposer de solides positions défensives dans le cœur de la ville, à partir desquelles ils mènent des contre-attaques régulières et des actions de harcèlement.

En Irak,

Les forces de sécurités irakiennes poursuivent leurs opérations de sécurisation de la ville de Mossoul, face à des équipes isolées de combattants qui continuent de mener des actions symboliques de harcèlement. Dans le même temps, Daech consolide ses positions autour de Tal Afar, pour tenter de résister à l’offensive prochaine de la Coalition pour libérer aussi cette ville.

Daech poursuit par ailleurs ses actions de diversion et de harcèlement, en se concentrant dans les régions de l’Anbar et d’Hawijah. Certaines actions ont également été menées cette semaine dans l’Ouest de l’Irak, dans la région de Rutbah.

ACTIVITÉS DE LA FORCE

Cette semaine, les aéronefs ont réalisé 45 sorties aériennes dont 31 de reconnaissance armée et d’appui au sol (CAS), ainsi que 04 missions de recueil de renseignement et 06 de ravitaillement en vol.

Un C135-FR récemment déployé a en effet réalisé de nombreuses missions en quelques jours à peine, soutenant ainsi, à son niveau, la bascule des efforts de la Coalition vers les autres bastions de Daech.

Deux frappes ont été menées dans le cadre de la bataille de Raqqah, détruisant deux positions de combattants ennemies, au contact des troupes alliées engagées. De ces positions, des tireurs de Daech tenaient sous leur feu les soldats alliés à une centaine de mètres à peine.

La Task Force (TF) Wagram a réalisé 21 missions de tir dont 07 de harcèlement et 14 d’éclairement. Ces missions interdisent une offensive de contre des terroristes vers Mossoul.

Le bilan global de l’activité aérienne depuis le 19 septembre 2014 s’élève à 1 324 frappes, 2 092 objectifs détruits et 6 857 sorties.

Le bilan global de l’activité artillerie atteint 1 331 missions.

Incident date

July 26, 2017

Incident Code

CS1280

LOCATION

البوكمال, Abu Kamal, Deir Ezzor, Syria

In an incident not previously tracked by Airwars, the Coalition later confirmed the death of a civilian near Abu Kamal, Syria. Their October 2017 civilian casualty report noted: “During a Coalition strike that destroyed an ISIS-held building, it was assessed that one civilian was unintentionally killed.” Since the target of the strike was a building,

Summary

First published
July 26, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Airwars civilian harm grading
Confirmed
A specific belligerent has accepted responsibility for civilian harm.
Known belligerent
US-led Coalition
View Incident

Incident date

July 26, 2017

Incident Code

CS1279

LOCATION

البوكمال, Abu Kamal, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Between nine and 11 civilians – many from the same family- died and dozens more were injured in airstrikes on Abu Kamal, local media reported. While most reports pointed towards the US-led Coalition, a number did not identify the warplanes responsible, while the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that it was unclear whether the

Summary

First published
July 26, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
9 – 11
(1–5 children1–2 women)
Civilians reported injured
12–25
Airwars civilian harm grading
Confirmed
A specific belligerent has accepted responsibility for civilian harm.
Known belligerent
US-led Coalition
Named victims
9 named, 2 families identified
View Incident

Incident date

July 26, 2017

Incident Code

CS1278

LOCATION

البوكمال, Abu Kamal, Deir Ezzor, Syria

A number of civilians were reportedly injured following an alleged Coalition airstrike in Abu Kamal in eastern Deir Ezzor, local sources reported. The strike reportedly targeted an ISIL vehicle in Al Bareed Street near the home of Mujheem al Dandal, injuring those nearby. Only one of the four sources alleged that the Coalition was responsible

Summary

First published
July 26, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
Civilians reported injured
2–4
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

July 26, 2017

Incident Code

CS1277

LOCATION

بلدة الطيبة, Al Tayba, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Up to 15 civilians including nine people from the same family died and dozens more were injured in airstrikes near Taybah in Mayadin, according to local sources – though reports were conflicted as to whether the Coalition or Russia were to blame. The Step News Agency, Smart News Agency and Zamanalwasl were among sources pointing

Summary

First published
July 26, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
9 – 15
(4–5 children2–5 women)
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
US-led Coalition, Russian Military
Named victims
9 named, 1 familiy identified
View Incident

Incident date

July 26, 2017

Incident Code

CS1275

LOCATION

دوار الساعة, near Al Sa'a roundabout, Raqqa, Syria

One civilian male died in an alleged Coalition air or artillery strike on Raqqa, according to multiple local sources. On July 29th, Palmyra Media Centre reported: “Anwar Mohammed Salim was killed several days ago in coalition forces near al Sa’aa roundabout and today the news of his death arrived.” Asfet Al Sahraa, posting in Martyrs

Summary

First published
July 26, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
Named victims
1 named
View Incident

Incident date

July 26, 2017

Incident Code

CS1276

LOCATION

الرقة‎, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

Between 29 and 36 civilians died in air and artillery strikes in Raqqa over the previous 24 hours, according to local sources. Most reports blamed the Coalition – though one also said that Russia had carried out strikes in the city. It should be noted that the numbers given in these reports are general numbers

Summary

First published
July 26, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
29 – 36
Civilians reported injured
50
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
View Incident

Incident date

July 26, 2017

Incident Code

CS1274

LOCATION

الرقة‎, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

An elderly male was killed following alleged aerial bombardment of Raqqa, according to local media. There are no other details available at this time.

Summary

First published
July 26, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
Named victims
1 named
View Incident

CJTF–OIR for July 25, 2017 – July 26, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

July 26, 2017

On July 25, Coalition military forces conducted 27 strikes consisting of 32 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 25 strikes consisting of 30 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, one strike destroyed an ISIS oil tanker trailer and a well-head.

* Near Raqqah, 24 strikes engaged 14 ISIS tactical units; destroyed six fighting positions, four observation points, three sniper positions, two command and control nodes, two supply caches, two mortar systems, a VBIED, an ISIS communication tower, a front-end loader, an ammunition cache, a tactical vehicle, and a heavy machine gun; and suppressed a supply route.

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

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

* Near Kisik, one strike destroyed six ISIS rocket systems and an ISIS-held building.

Additionally, 13 strikes were conducted in Syria and Iraq on July 24 that closed within the last 24 hours.

* On July 24, near Kisik, Iraq, one strike damaged four ISIS vehicles.

* On July 24, near Qayyarah, Iraq, one strike suppressed an ISIS tactical unit.

* On July 24, near Raqqah, Syria, 10 strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units and destroyed five fighting positions, three oil refinement stills, a vehicle, a command and control node, and a weapons cache.

* On July 24, near Abu Kamal, Syria, one strike destroyed three ISIS oil stills and a vehicle.

Report Date

July 26, 2017

Report Summary

  • 40 total strikes
  • 36 in Syria
  • 4 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 27 total strikes
  • 2 in Iraq (13223 – 13224)
  • 25 in Syria (10749 – 10784)

Amendments

  • + 12* in Syria

Confirmed Actions

US

On July 25, Coalition military forces conducted 27 strikes consisting of 32 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 25 strikes consisting of 30 engagements against ISIS targets.

July 25, 2017
Syria: 25 strikes
Iraq: 2 strikes
Near Dayr Az Zawr, one strike destroyed an ISIS oil tanker trailer and a well-head.
Near Raqqah, 24 strikes engaged 14 ISIS tactical units; destroyed six fighting positions, four observation points, three sniper positions, two command and control nodes, two supply caches, two mortar systems, a VBIED, an ISIS communication tower, a front-end loader, an ammunition cache, a tactical vehicle, and a heavy machine gun; and suppressed a supply route.

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

Near Al Huwayjah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a vehicle.
Near Kisik, one strike destroyed six ISIS rocket systems and an ISIS-held building.

Additionally, 13 strikes were conducted in Syria and Iraq on July 24 that closed within the last 24 hours.

July 24, 2017
Iraq: 2 strikes
Syria: 11 strikes
On July 24, near Kisik, Iraq, one strike damaged four ISIS vehicles.
On July 24, near Qayyarah, Iraq, one strike suppressed an ISIS tactical unit.
On July 24, near Raqqah, Syria, 10 strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units and destroyed five fighting positions, three oil refinement stills, a vehicle, a command and control node, and a weapons cache.
On July 24, near Abu Kamal, Syria, one strike destroyed three ISIS oil stills and a vehicle.

Incident date

July 25, 2017

Incident Code

CS1272

LOCATION

الرقة‎, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

One woman died in an alleged Coalition air or artillery strike on Raqqa, local media reported. According to the Syrian Network for Human Rights, A civilian female was killed after Coalition warplanes allegedly “fired missiles” into the city of Raqqa, However, Lwaa Usod Al Kalamon referred to her as “a daughter of the city of

Summary

First published
July 25, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 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
1 named
View Incident

Incident date

July 25, 2017

Incident Code

CS1273

LOCATION

الرقة‎, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

Local media reported that 18 civilians had died and up to 50 had been wounded in the last 48 hours – however, sources were conflicted as to whether the deaths were caused by the US-led Coalition or Russia. It should also be noted that these are general numbers and Airwars has not yet been able

Summary

First published
July 25, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
18
Civilians reported injured
12–50
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
View Incident

Incident date

July 25, 2017

Incident Code

CS1271

LOCATION

ساحة شماس, Shammas Square, Raqqa, Syria

Three civilians died in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Shammas Square in Raqqa. All sources blamed the Coalition for the victims’ deaths. There are no other details at this time.

Summary

First published
July 25, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
(1 man)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
Named victims
3 named
View Incident

Incident date

July 25, 2017

Incident Code

CS1269

LOCATION

ميادين, Al Mayadin, near Al-Arbaeen Street, Deir Ezzor, Syria

At least five civilians and possibly dozens more were killed and more than 17 wounded in alleged Coalition airstrikes on Mayadin, according to local sources. 7al.net reported: “Saad al-Hamad, a resident of the city of Al-Mayadeen, told Al-Hilal’s website that the international coalition aircraft carried out more than four raids in the center of the

Summary

First published
July 25, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5 – 24
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
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
Named victims
2 named
View Incident

Incident date

July 25, 2017

Incident Code

CS1270

LOCATION

الفردوس, Fardous, Raqqa, Syria

A girl was killed following alleged artillery fire into the Al Fardous district of Raqqa, a number of local sources reported. The majority of the sources that reported the incident alleged that SDF militias were responsible, however Airwars is aware that only the Coalition has access to artillery fire therefore if this munition was in

Summary

First published
July 25, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 child)
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

July 25, 2017

Incident Code

CS1268

LOCATION

حي الدرعية, Dari’eya, Raqqa, Syria

Seven civilians from the same family died in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Raqqa’s Dari’eya neighbourhood. According to Baladi, the victims died when their home was struck by the Coalition. Shahbapress added that an unspecified number of other civilians were injured. The Syrian Network for Human Rights, who also attributed the event to the Coalition,

Summary

First published
July 25, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
7
(3 children2 women2 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
8 named, 1 familiy identified
View Incident

Incident date

July 25, 2017

Incident Code

CS1266

LOCATION

الرقة‎, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

Local sources reported the death of one woman and the injuring of her child in an alleged Coalition airstrike or artillery shelling in Raqqa – though one source said that she died in shelling by ISIS. According to Revolution Coordination Committee in Palmyra “the young woman Khadija Nasreddin Fahad Al-A’mawi, died as a result of

Summary

First published
July 25, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
1
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
Named victims
1 named
View Incident

Incident date

July 25, 2017

Incident Code

CS1267

LOCATION

الرقة‎, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

Local sources reported the death of one male civilian. Reports said he was killed by artillery shelling. It is Airwars understanding that only the Coalition is using artillery in Raqqa. Other sources – all blaming artillery shelling for the man’s death – said that he had been captured by IS and detained for the past

Summary

First published
July 25, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
Named victims
1 named
View Incident

Incident date

July 25, 2017

Incident Code

RS2367 CS1268a

LOCATION

الخميسية, Al-Khamesiya, Raqqa, Syria

A mother and child were killed in an airstrike on the neighbourhood of Al-Khamesiya. Although sources explain it was a mother and child, the mother was 17 years old, so Airwars have classified her as a child.  Most sources blamed Russian aircraft for this event, however, the wording of a Baladi report suggested that the

Summary

First published
July 25, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(2 children)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, US-led Coalition
Named victims
2 named
View Incident

Incident date

July 25, 2017

Incident Code

RS2369

LOCATION

البوحمد, Bouhamad, Raqqa, Syria

Seven civilians were killed, and 15 others were wounded, following an airstrike on Bouhamad, which was described by local media as a “massacre”. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame, with most attributing the blame to Russian warplanes, however Baladi News attributed blame to the Syrian regime.  Seven civilians were named as killed.

Summary

First published
July 25, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
7
(1 child)
Civilians reported injured
15
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
7 named
View Incident

Incident date

July 25, 2017

Incident Code

RS2368

LOCATION

السبخة, Sabkha, Raqqa, Syria

Up to 30 civilians died in an airstrike on a camp for displaced people in Sabkha in the eastern Raqqa countryside, according to sources on the ground. The majority of reports blamed Russia for this event. According to the Step News Agency, “15 civilians were killed in air strikes targeting a displaced people’s camp near

Summary

First published
July 25, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
10 – 30
(0–4 children0–4 women)
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
10 named, 1 familiy identified
View Incident

Incident date

July 24, 2017

Incident Code

CS1273a

LOCATION

Raqqa, Syria

In the Amnesty and Airwars’s joint April 2019 report “War in Raqqa: Rhetoric versus Reality”, one civilian was reportedly killed in alleged Coalition artillery strike 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. The report stated that “Islam

Summary

First published
July 25, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 child)
Civilians reported injured
1
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
Named victims
2 named, 1 familiy identified
View Incident

CJTF–OIR for July 24, 2017 – July 25, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

July 25, 2017

On July 24, Coalition military forces conducted 27 strikes consisting of 29 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 engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a vehicle.

* Near Al Shadaddi, seven strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units and destroyed two staging areas, two command and control nodes, an IED storage area, an observation post and a fighting position.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, five strikes destroyed 14 ISIS oil stills and five well-heads.

* Near Raqqah, 12 strikes [1 or more British] engaged nine ISIS tactical units; destroyed seven fighting positions, a VBIED, and a mortar system; and damaged a fighting position.

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

* Near Al Qaim, one strike suppressed an ISIS tactical unit.

* Near Rawah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a supply cache.

Additionally, 13 strikes were conducted in Syria and Iraq on July 20 and July 23 that closed within the last 24 hours.

* On July 20, near Raqqah, Syria, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a fighting position.

* On July 23, near Raqqah, Syria, nine strikes engaged three ISIS tactical units; destroyed six fighting positions, a vehicle, and a tunnel entrance; and damaged a supply route.

* On July 23, near Kisik, Iraq, three strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit, destroyed a fighting position, and suppressed a mortar team.

Report Date

July 25, 2017

Report Summary

  • 40 total strikes
  • 35 in Syria
  • 5 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 27 total strikes
  • 2 in Iraq (13219 – 13222)
  • 25 in Syria (10710 – 10748)

Amendments

  • +2* in Iraq
  • +11* +1* +2* in Syria

Confirmed Actions

US, UK

On July 24, Coalition military forces conducted 27 strikes consisting of 29 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

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

July 24, 2017
Syria: 25 strikes
Iraq: 2 strikes
Near Abu Kamal, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a vehicle.
Near Al Shadaddi, seven strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units and destroyed two staging areas, two command and control nodes, an IED storage area, an observation post and a fighting position.
Near Dayr Az Zawr, five strikes destroyed 14 ISIS oil stills and five well-heads.
Near Raqqah, 12 strikes [1 or more British] engaged nine ISIS tactical units; destroyed seven fighting positions, a VBIED, and a mortar system; and damaged a fighting position.

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

Near Al Qaim, one strike suppressed an ISIS tactical unit.
Near Rawah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a supply cache.

Additionally, 13 strikes were conducted in Syria and Iraq on July 20 and July 23 that closed within the last 24 hours.

July 20, 2017
Syria: 1 strikes
On July 20, near Raqqah, Syria, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a fighting position.
July 23, 2017
Syria: 9 strikes
Iraq: 3 strikes
On July 23, near Raqqah, Syria, nine strikes engaged three ISIS tactical units; destroyed six fighting positions, a vehicle, and a tunnel entrance; and damaged a supply route.
On July 23, near Kisik, Iraq, three strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit, destroyed a fighting position, and suppressed a mortar team.

UK MoD for July 24, 2017 – July 25, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

July 25, 2017

Monday 24 July – Tornados and Typhoons hit three positions in Raqqa…

Three more Paveway IVs were dropped on 24 July, targeting a further three terrorist firing points.

Report Date

July 25, 2017

Monday 24 July – Tornados and Typhoons hit three positions in Raqqa…

Three more Paveway IVs were dropped on 24 July, targeting a further three terrorist firing points.

Incident date

July 24, 2017

Incident Code

CS1263

LOCATION

الرشاد, Al Hittila, Al Rashad, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Euphrates Post reported the death of one civilian female in an airstrike on Al-Rashad, though it didn’t say who was responsible for her death. Alghad Al Soury blamed “the air force” – usually a reference to regime attacks.  

Summary

First published
July 24, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 woman)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
Named victims
1 named
View Incident