Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident date

June 25, 2017

Incident Code

CS1076

LOCATION

الرقة‎, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

At least one and as many as 20 civilians, including women and children, were reportedly killed and others injured following alleged Coalition and SDF shelling in Raqqa. Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently (RBSS) and others said that the casualties came as a result of more than 80 artillery shells being fired into the city. RBSS

Summary

First published
June 25, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 20
(1–9 children)
Civilians reported injured
5–12
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

June 25, 2017

Incident Code

RS2306

LOCATION

ابو قاطور, Abu Qator, Homs, Syria

A single source reported that “activists pointed out that the raids targeted a prison near the village of Abu Qatour, belonging to the area of Jab Jarrah (about 55 km east of Homs), killing six members of the organisation and wounding four prisoners [civilians] who were transferred to hospitals in Deir Ezzor province.” The source

Summary

First published
June 25, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
Civilians reported injured
4
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
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CJTF–OIR for June 24, 2017 – June 25, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

June 25, 2017

On June 24, Coalition military forces conducted 37 strikes consisting of 79 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 34 strikes consisting of 50 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Abu Kamal, three strikes destroyed 15 ISIS oil storage tanks, eight ISIS oil barrels, six ISIS oil stills, and a vehicle.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, six strikes engaged three ISIS tactical units and destroyed three ISIS-held buildings, two command and control nodes, an ISIS staging area, a mortar system, a tactical vehicle, and an ISIS oil refinery.

* Near Raqqah, 25 strikes [1 British] engaged 17 ISIS tactical units; destroyed 16 fighting positions, five vehicles, two ammo caches, a recoilless rifle, a supply cache, and an UAS launch site; and suppressed an ISIS tactical unit.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of 29 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Mosul, three strikes [1 Australian] engaged three ISIS tactical units; destroyed 11 fighting positons, a medium machine gun, a heavy machine gun, a mortar system; damaged two fighting positions; and suppressed an ISIS tactical unit and a sniper team.

Additionally, 13 strikes were conducted in Syria and Iraq on June 22-23 that closed within the last 24 hours.

* On June 22, near Raqqah, Syria, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units; destroyed two fighting positions, two vehicles, a weapons cache, and an ISIS staging area; and damaged 14 fighting positions.

* On June 23, near Abu Kamal, Syria, one strike destroyed 29 VBIEDs and damaged a front-end loader.

* On June 23, near Raqqah, Syria, seven strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units and suppressed two ISIS tactical units.

* On June 23, near Mosul, Iraq, three strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units; destroyed three fighting positions, two medium machine guns, a sniper position, and a rocket-propelled grenade system; and suppressed four mortar teams and a sniper position.

Report Date

June 25, 2017

Report Summary

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

Report Summary

  • 37 total strikes
  • 3 in Iraq (13010 – 13016)
  • 34 in Syria (9768 – 9804)

Amendments

  • +4* in Iraq
  • +2* +1* in Syria

Confirmed Actions

US, UK, Australia

On June 24, Coalition military forces conducted 37 strikes consisting of 79 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 34 strikes consisting of 50 engagements against ISIS targets.

June 24, 2017
Syria: 34 strikes
Iraq: 3 strikes
Near Abu Kamal, three strikes destroyed 15 ISIS oil storage tanks, eight ISIS oil barrels, six ISIS oil stills, and a vehicle.
Near Dayr Az Zawr, six strikes engaged three ISIS tactical units and destroyed three ISIS-held buildings, two command and control nodes, an ISIS staging area, a mortar system, a tactical vehicle, and an ISIS oil refinery.
Near Raqqah, 25 strikes [1 British] engaged 17 ISIS tactical units; destroyed 16 fighting positions, five vehicles, two ammo caches, a recoilless rifle, a supply cache, and an UAS launch site; and suppressed an ISIS tactical unit.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of 29 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Mosul, three strikes [1 Australian] engaged three ISIS tactical units; destroyed 11 fighting positons, a medium machine gun, a heavy machine gun, a mortar system; damaged two fighting positions; and suppressed an ISIS tactical unit and a sniper team.

Additionally, 13 strikes were conducted in Syria and Iraq on June 22-23 that closed within the last 24 hours.

June 22, 2017
Syria: 2 strikes
On June 22, near Raqqah, Syria, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units; destroyed two fighting positions, two vehicles, a weapons cache, and an ISIS staging area; and damaged 14 fighting positions.
June 23, 2017
Syria: 8 strikes
Iraq: 3 strikes
On June 23, near Abu Kamal, Syria, one strike destroyed 29 VBIEDs and damaged a front-end loader.
On June 23, near Raqqah, Syria, seven strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units and suppressed two ISIS tactical units.
On June 23, near Mosul, Iraq, three strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units; destroyed three fighting positions, two medium machine guns, a sniper position, and a rocket-propelled grenade system; and suppressed four mortar teams and a sniper position.

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

Report Date

June 25, 2017

Saturday 24 June – Typhoons eliminated a sniper team in Raqqa…In similar fashion, a pair of Paveway IV-armed Tornados eliminated a terrorist sniper team in Raqqa on Saturday 24 June.

Report Date

June 25, 2017

Saturday 24 June – Typhoons eliminated a sniper team in Raqqa…In similar fashion, a pair of Paveway IV-armed Tornados eliminated a terrorist sniper team in Raqqa on Saturday 24 June.

Australian MoD for June 24, 2017 – June 25, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

June 25, 2017

On 24 Jun, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck five Daesh fighting positions with guided munitions over several hours of support.

Report Date

June 25, 2017

On 24 Jun, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck five Daesh fighting positions with guided munitions over several hours of support.

Incident date

June 24, 2017

Incident Code

CS1156

LOCATION

منطقة مدرسة خديجة, Khadija School area, Raqqa, Syria

A civilian male was killed by Coalition airstrikes which hit his home in the Al Dar’iya neighbourhood of Raqqa, local sources reported. Two children who lived opposite the victim were also wounded in the raid. The alliance later accepted responsibility for the death. The incident occurred between 12 and 1 pm, according to local media

Summary

First published
June 24, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Confirmed
A specific belligerent has accepted responsibility for civilian harm.
Known belligerent
US-led Coalition
Named victims
3 named
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Incident date

June 24, 2017

Incident Code

CS1072

LOCATION

ﻤﺪﺭﺳﺔ ﻋﺪﻧﺎﻥ ﺍﻟﻤﺎﻟﻜﻲ, Ar Raqqah (Adnan al Maliki School, unknown location), Raqqa, Syria

Eight civilians, including between five and seven children, were killed in an alleged Coalition airstrike near Adnan al Maliki School in Raqqa, local sources reported. Al Hasaka Arabea and Step News Agency alleged that the Coalition was responsible. Raqqa Ahluna blamed the US-led Coalition for the death of five children. It reported that their names were

Summary

First published
June 24, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
8
(5–7 children)
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

June 24, 2017

Incident Code

CS1073

LOCATION

الرقة‎, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

A family, believed to be comprised of five people including two women and one child, were reportedly killed following an alleged Coalition airstrike in Raqqa, local sources reported. Both sources which reported the incident, RBSS and Al Ragga Truth, alleged that the Coalition was responsible.  

Summary

First published
June 24, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5
(1 child2 women2 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, 2 families identified
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Incident date

June 24, 2017

Incident Code

CS1074

LOCATION

الجسر العتيق, Jisir Qadim (Old Bridge), Raqqa, Syria

Smart News Agency reported that “nine civilians were killed and wounded in an aerial bombardment by the international coalition near the old bridge (Jisir Qadim) south of the city of Raqqa, northeast of Syria, as the “Syrian Democratic Forces” advanced to points in the city, a private source told SMART Saturday. “The source said that

Summary

First published
June 24, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4
Civilians reported injured
5
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
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Incident date

June 24, 2017

Incident Code

CS1075

LOCATION

معدان, Ma'adan, Raqqa, Syria

One civilian male was reportedly killed in alleged Coalition airstrikes on Ma’adan, Raqqa, local sources reported. Euphrates Post and Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently identified the victim by name. Al Ragga Truth reported that a total of 15 strikes took place and several sources shared images of some of the destruction – which included the

Summary

First published
June 24, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

June 24, 2017

Incident Code

CS1070

LOCATION

الحديقة البيضا, Ar Raqqah: Hadika Al Bayda (White Garden), Raqqa, Syria

A named civilian female was killed following an alleged Coalition airstrike in the Al Hadaika al Baidaa area of Raqqa, according to local sources. Al-Hassaka Rasd moreover reported that the strike killed “the family of Haj Shorabi al Khamissi along with their neighbours”. All identified sources pointed to the Coalition as the culprit. In February

Summary

First published
June 24, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 4
(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
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Incident date

June 24, 2017

Incident Code

CS1071

LOCATION

الرقة‎, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

A named civilian male was killed following an alleged Coalition airstrike in Raqqa, Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently reported. Mohab Naser also named the vicitm as killed by “warplanes”, but didn’t identify the culprit. No further details were available.  

Summary

First published
June 24, 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
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Incident date

June 24, 2017

Incident Code

CS1069

LOCATION

حي الدرعية, Dari'ya, Raqqa, Syria

One named civilian female was killed in the Al Dari’ya neighbourhood of Raqqa after a mortar shell struck her home, local sources reported. The Syrian Network for Human Rights blamed the SDF for her death. According to Baladi, “two women were killed by artillery shelling of the Qusd militia on the area of the White

Summary

First published
June 24, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 12
(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
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Incident date

June 24, 2017

Incident Code

ISSY001b

LOCATION

البعث, Al Ba’th, Quneitra, Syria

Two people were killed in alleged Israeli strikes on Al Ba’th city on June 24, 2017. Sources were conflicted as to whether the people killed were civilians or members of the Syrian army. Khabar Agency reported that Israel struck Syrian army facilities after 10 shells were fired from the Syrian side of the border toward

Summary

First published
June 24, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Declared strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0 – 2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Known belligerent
Israeli Military
Known target
Free Syrian Army
Belligerents reported killed
0–2
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Incident date

June 24, 2017

Incident Code

RS2305

LOCATION

عقيربات, Akeirbat, Hama, Syria

There were reports of unspecific numbers of civilian casualties in Akeirbat following airstrikes on the vicinity. @MasarPressNet attributed blame to “warplanes” who “launched several raids on Akeirabat”. However, the Step News Agency reported that “Russian warplanes launched several raids targeting the area of Akeirbat and its environs in the eastern suburb of Hama [with] reports

Summary

First published
June 24, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 2
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Unknown
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CJTF–OIR for June 23, 2017 – June 24, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

June 24, 2017

On June 23, Coalition military forces conducted 34 strikes consisting of 85 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 31 strikes consisting of 43 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Abu Kamal, six strikes destroyed 10 ISIS oil storage tanks, four front-end loaders, two vehicles, a VBIED facility and a pump jack.

* Near Al Shadaddi, one strike destroyed an ISIS VBIED factory.

* Near As Hasakah, two strikes destroyed four artillery systems and two tanks.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, one strike destroyed a front-end loader.

* Near Raqqah, 21 strikes [1 British] engaged 15 ISIS tactical units; destroyed 10 fighting positions, six vehicles, a VBIED, an ISIS staging area, a tactical vehicle, a mortar tube, and a mortar system; damaged an ISIS supply route; and suppressed an ISIS tactical unit.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of 42 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Mosul, two strikes [1 British, 1 Australian] engaged two ISIS tactical units and two snipers; destroyed 14 fighting positons, five medium machine guns, four mortar systems, three supply caches, two rocket-propelled grenade systems, and a sniper position; and suppressed a mortar team.

* Near Rawah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS staging area.

Additionally, six strikes were conducted in Syria and Iraq on June 21-22 that closed within the last 24 hours.

* On June 21, near Raqqah, Syria, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit; destroyed four ISIS staging areas, three vehicles, three fighting positons, and a VBIED; damaged a VBIED factory; and suppressed an ISIS tactical unit.

* On June 22, near Raqqah, Syria, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed two fighting positions.

* On June 22, near Kisik, Iraq, one strike damaged six ISIS supply routes.

* On June 22, near Mosul, Iraq, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units; destroyed seven vehicles, two medium machine guns, two rocket-propelled grenade systems, an ISIS staging area, a fighting positon, and a VBIED; and suppressed two mortar teams.

Report Date

June 24, 2017

Report Summary

  • 40 total strikes
  • 34 in Syria
  • 6 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 34 total strikes
  • 3 in Iraq (13004 – 13009)
  • 31 in Syria (9730 – 9767)

Amendments

  • +3* in Iraq
  • +7* in Syria

Confirmed Actions

US, UK, Australia

On June 23, Coalition military forces conducted 34 strikes consisting of 85 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 31 strikes consisting of 43 engagements against ISIS targets.

June 23, 2017
Syria: 31 strikes
Iraq: 3 strikes
Near Abu Kamal, six strikes destroyed 10 ISIS oil storage tanks, four front-end loaders, two vehicles, a VBIED facility and a pump jack.
Near Al Shadaddi, one strike destroyed an ISIS VBIED factory.
Near As Hasakah, two strikes destroyed four artillery systems and two tanks.
Near Dayr Az Zawr, one strike destroyed a front-end loader.
Near Raqqah, 21 strikes [1 British] engaged 15 ISIS tactical units; destroyed 10 fighting positions, six vehicles, a VBIED, an ISIS staging area, a tactical vehicle, a mortar tube, and a mortar system; damaged an ISIS supply route; and suppressed an ISIS tactical unit.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of 42 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Mosul, two strikes [1 British, 1 Australian] engaged two ISIS tactical units and two snipers; destroyed 14 fighting positons, five medium machine guns, four mortar systems, three supply caches, two rocket-propelled grenade systems, and a sniper position; and suppressed a mortar team.
Near Rawah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS staging area.

Additionally, six strikes were conducted in Syria and Iraq on June 21-22 that closed within the last 24 hours.

June 21, 2017
Syria: 1 strikes
On June 21, near Raqqah, Syria, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit; destroyed four ISIS staging areas, three vehicles, three fighting positons, and a VBIED; damaged a VBIED factory; and suppressed an ISIS tactical unit.
June 22, 2017
Syria: 2 strikes
Iraq: 3 strikes
On June 22, near Raqqah, Syria, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed two fighting positions.
On June 22, near Kisik, Iraq, one strike damaged six ISIS supply routes.
On June 22, near Mosul, Iraq, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units; destroyed seven vehicles, two medium machine guns, two rocket-propelled grenade systems, an ISIS staging area, a fighting positon, and a VBIED; and suppressed two mortar teams.

Australian MoD for June 23, 2017 – June 24, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

June 24, 2017

On 23 Jun, Australian F/A-18 Hornets conducted a strike operation in the Middle Euphrates River Valley, Syria. The Australian aircraft struck a Daesh weapons cache with guided munitions.

On 23 Jun, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck five Daesh fighting positions and a Daesh heavy weapons site with guided munitions over several hours of support.

Report Date

June 24, 2017

On 23 Jun, Australian F/A-18 Hornets conducted a strike operation in the Middle Euphrates River Valley, Syria. The Australian aircraft struck a Daesh weapons cache with guided munitions.

On 23 Jun, Australian F/A-18 Hornets supported Iraqi forces during operations in Mosul. The Australian aircraft struck five Daesh fighting positions and a Daesh heavy weapons site with guided munitions over several hours of support.

UK MoD for June 23, 2017 – June 24, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

June 24, 2017

Friday 23 June – Tornados and Typhoons hit three Daesh sniper teams in Mosul, and a truck-bomb and armoured personnel carrier in Raqqa…The next day [June 23rd], a mixed Tornado and Typhoon pair used two Paveway IVs to target successfully a large group of Daesh fighters operating with a truck-bomb and an armoured personnel carrier in Raqqa, while in Mosul a Tornado flight conducted three precision attacks with Brimstone missiles on sniper positions.

Report Date

June 24, 2017

Friday 23 June – Tornados and Typhoons hit three Daesh sniper teams in Mosul, and a truck-bomb and armoured personnel carrier in Raqqa…The next day [June 23rd], a mixed Tornado and Typhoon pair used two Paveway IVs to target successfully a large group of Daesh fighters operating with a truck-bomb and an armoured personnel carrier in Raqqa, while in Mosul a Tornado flight conducted three precision attacks with Brimstone missiles on sniper positions.

Incident date

June 23, 2017

Incident Code

CS1067

LOCATION

ابو كمال, Abu Kamal, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Euphrates Post reported that a number of civilians alongside members of ISIL were killed following airstrikes in Deir Ezzor, near the “car exhibition area”, the Yamamah school and ISIL’s armoury near the Alkhabra Company. Responsibility for the attack was not apportioned by the source. Other sources reported Coalition strikes in the vicinity of the school.

Summary

First published
June 23, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
6
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
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Incident date

June 23, 2017

Incident Code

CS1068

LOCATION

الطواطحة, Tawatha, Deir Ezzor, Syria

One man was reportedly wounded after a water tanker in Al Tawatha village near Abu Kamal in the east of Deir Ezzor was allegedly struck by a Coalition airstrike. The man was said to be injured in the leg due to shrapnel exploding off the tanker. According to Baladi News, “Coalition aircraft targeted a pipeline

Summary

First published
June 23, 2017
Last updated
March 9, 2023
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
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
Geolocation
Village
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Incident date

June 23, 2017

Incident Code

CS1066

LOCATION

محيميدة, Mheimdeh, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Up to 17 civilians including women and children died in an airstrike on Mheimdeh, Deir ez-Zor, according to local media – though it was unclear who was responsible for the deaths, with many sources pointing towards Russia, some to the regime and others not identifying the culprit. Free Deir Radio put the death toll at

Summary

First published
June 23, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
10 – 17
(4 children)
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
US-led Coalition, Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
10 named, 2 families identified
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Incident date

June 23, 2017

Incident Code

CS1064

LOCATION

كسرة الفرج, Kasrat Faraj, Raqqa, Syria

A civilian male died in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Kasrat Faraj, according to Raqqa Truth. Other sources reported Coalition strikes within the vicinity but made no mention of civilian casualties, apart from Nesjorj which noted: “Coalition air raids last night on the villages of Kusra Afnan and Kasrat Faraj, resulting in the deaths and injuries

Summary

First published
June 23, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
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
1 named
View Incident

Incident date

June 23, 2017

Incident Code

CS1065

LOCATION

الرقة‎, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

Ragga Truth named one civilian male, Saleh Hameed Al-Harith, as killed in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Raqqa. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights also reported one death and blamed the Coalition. Mohab Naser named another victim of shelling as Ala’a Al-Deen Mohammed Khair Dandal.  

Summary

First published
June 23, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(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
2 named
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Incident date

June 23, 2017

Incident Code

CS1063

LOCATION

الرقة‎, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

A named adult civilian male was reported as a victim of an alleged Coalition airstrike on Raqqa, according to local sources. Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently (RBSS) published an image of the victim with a beard. Taha Mossa Al-Hamza – who claimed to be a relative of the victim – left a comment on the

Summary

First published
June 23, 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

June 23, 2017

Incident Code

CS1060

LOCATION

الرقة‎, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

A name civilian male was killed in bombing or shelling in Raqqa, according to Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently and Raqqa_r_w_b. However neither source said who was responsible for his death or provided any further details.  

Summary

First published
June 23, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
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
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Incident date

June 23, 2017

Incident Code

CS1061

LOCATION

المربع الامني (امن الدولة), Ar Raqqah: Amn Al Dawla (Security Box), Raqqa, Syria

According to Sharqiya Voice, “10 martyrs displaced from the province of Deir al-Azur died in the Amn Al-Dawla area in Raqqa, as a result of bombing by the international coalition aircraft.” Raqqa Post placed the death toll at seven. It is possible that this event is the same as a previous on June 21st, namely

Summary

First published
June 23, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
10
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
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Incident date

June 23, 2017

Incident Code

CS1059

LOCATION

منطقة العبارات النهرية, Euphrates river, Raqqa, Syria

Three or four civilians died in an alleged Coalition airstrike on boats/ferries on the Euphrates River, according to local media. Both Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently (RBSS) and Hasaka Rasd blamed the US-led Coalition. Besides the three named victims, there was reportedly another unidentified civilian victim who was working on the river ferry. According to RFS,

Summary

First published
June 23, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 4
(1 child2 men)
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
5 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

June 23, 2017

Incident Code

RS2301

LOCATION

محيمدة, Muheimeda, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Sources on the ground reported that as many as 17 civilians were killed, and dozens more were wounded, following airstrikes on Muheimeda in the early hours of the morning. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame. The majority of sources attributed blame to the Syrian regime, others pointed to Russian warplanes, however there

Summary

First published
June 23, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
6 – 17
(4 children2 women)
Civilians reported injured
12–25
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
9 named, 1 familiy identified
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CJTF–OIR for June 22, 2017 – June 23, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

June 23, 2017

On June 22, Coalition military forces conducted 32 strikes consisting of 103 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 28 strikes consisting of 49 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Abu Kamal, seven strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed nine ISIS oil stills, four dump trucks, three cement mixers, three vehicles, three tactical vehicles, two cranes, a weapons cache, a pump jack, and a manifold.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, one strike destroyed six ISIS oil stills.

* Near Palmyra, one strike destroyed four ISIS tunnel entrances.

* Near Raqqah, 19 strikes engaged 14 ISIS tactical units; destroyed 12 fighting positions, two vehicles, and an IED cache; and damaged an ISIS supply route.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted four strikes consisting of 54 engagements against ISIS targets.

* Near Bayji, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed six tactical vehicles and four ISIS staging areas.

* Near Mosul, three strikes [1 British] engaged three ISIS tactical units and a sniper; destroyed 16 fighting positions, eight medium machine guns, three mortar systems, an artillery system, an ISIS-held building, and a rocket-propelled grenade system; damaged a fighting position; and suppressed two mortar teams and an ISIS tactical unit.

Additionally, one strike was conducted in Iraq on June 21 that closed within the last 24 hours.

* On June 21, near Mosul, Iraq, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit.

Report Date

June 23, 2017

Report Summary

  • 33 total strikes
  • 28 in Syria
  • 5 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 32 total strikes
  • 4 in Iraq (12997 – 13003)
  • 28 in Syria (9698 – 9729)

Amendments

  • +3* in Iraq
  • +2* +2* in Syria

Confirmed Actions

US, UK

On June 22, Coalition military forces conducted 32 strikes consisting of 103 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 28 strikes consisting of 49 engagements against ISIS targets.

June 22, 2017
Syria: 28 strikes
Iraq: 4 strikes
Near Abu Kamal, seven strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed nine ISIS oil stills, four dump trucks, three cement mixers, three vehicles, three tactical vehicles, two cranes, a weapons cache, a pump jack, and a manifold.
Near Dayr Az Zawr, one strike destroyed six ISIS oil stills.
Near Palmyra, one strike destroyed four ISIS tunnel entrances.
Near Raqqah, 19 strikes engaged 14 ISIS tactical units; destroyed 12 fighting positions, two vehicles, and an IED cache; and damaged an ISIS supply route.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted four strikes consisting of 54 engagements against ISIS targets.

Near Bayji, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed six tactical vehicles and four ISIS staging areas.
Near Mosul, three strikes [1 British] engaged three ISIS tactical units and a sniper; destroyed 16 fighting positions, eight medium machine guns, three mortar systems, an artillery system, an ISIS-held building, and a rocket-propelled grenade system; damaged a fighting position; and suppressed two mortar teams and an ISIS tactical unit.

Additionally, one strike was conducted in Iraq on June 21 that closed within the last 24 hours.

June 21, 2017
Iraq: 1 strikes
On June 21, near Mosul, Iraq, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit.

UK MoD for June 22, 2017 – June 23, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

June 23, 2017

Thursday 22 June – Tornados and Typhoons engaged six terrorist positions in Mosul, including four defended by machine-gun teams…On Thursday 22 June, Tornados and Typhoons conducted attacks with Paveway IVs against six Daesh targets in western Mosul, with some strikes being called in by Iraqi forces positioned extremely close to the terrorist locations. Four machine-gun teams were amongst the threats successfully dealt with by our aircraft.

Report Date

June 23, 2017

Thursday 22 June – Tornados and Typhoons engaged six terrorist positions in Mosul, including four defended by machine-gun teams…On Thursday 22 June, Tornados and Typhoons conducted attacks with Paveway IVs against six Daesh targets in western Mosul, with some strikes being called in by Iraqi forces positioned extremely close to the terrorist locations. Four machine-gun teams were amongst the threats successfully dealt with by our aircraft.