Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident date

April 7, 2017

Incident Code

CS669

LOCATION

رطلة, Ratlah, Raqqa, Syria

Smart News Agency reported the death of three civilians inlcuding two children and the injury of four more in an alleged Coalition strike on Rata. Other sources put the death toll at four including two children, though they did not identify who was responsible for the “raids”.  

Summary

First published
April 7, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 4
(2 children)
Civilians reported injured
4
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
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Incident date

April 7, 2017

Incident Code

CS668

LOCATION

حمرة غانم, Hamra Ghanem, Raqqa, Syria

Between five and seven civilians – five from the same family including one or two women and three children – died in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Hamra Ghanem, according to local sources. Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently reported the death of five civilians in a Coalition strike on “the house of Bashir Yusuf Sultan

Summary

First published
April 7, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5 – 7
(3 children1–2 women)
Civilians reported injured
4–10
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
7 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

April 7, 2017

Incident Code

CS667

LOCATION

رابعة, Rabi'a, Raqqa, Syria

Smart reported that a “likely” Coalition raid on Rabia mosque killed “the servant of the mosque [the imam] and his seven-year-old son,” saying that ISIL cancelled Friday prayers in the village following the deaths. No further details are currently available.  

Summary

First published
April 7, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(1 child)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
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Incident date

April 7, 2017

Incident Code

RS2086

LOCATION

الزكاة, Al Zakat village, Hama, Syria

Local media named 22-year-old Ahmad Khaled al Daher al Kaisouha as killed in an alleged Russian airstrike on Al Zakat village. According to Hama News Centre, the victim died “due to his wounds sustained in a Russian raid on the village of al Zakat in northern Hama.”  

Summary

First published
April 7, 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
Russian Military
Named victims
1 named
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UK MoD for April 7, 2017 – April 7, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

April 7, 2017

Friday 7 April – A Reaper provided close support over Mosul, destroying two terrorist mortar teams…On Friday 7 April, a Reaper remotely piloted aircraft flew overwatch for Iraqi troops in west Mosul. Coalition surveillance aircraft identified two Daesh mortar teams: one firing from the doorway of a building, the other from a small courtyard. The Reaper’s crew were able to conduct successful attacks with Hellfire missiles which accounted for both teams.

Incident date

April 7, 2017

Incident Code

RS2090

LOCATION

دوما, Douma, Damascus, Syria

One child was killed and two others injured in airstrike in Douma, according to local media sources – though it was unclear whether Russia or the Assad regime was responsible. Freedomraise News, who attributed responsibility for the event to Assad’s regime, detailed that “two rocket attacks were carried out at 4:30 pm today, the first hit

Summary

First published
April 7, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 child)
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

April 7, 2017

Incident Code

RS2089

LOCATION

بداما, Bdama, Idlib, Syria

Two civilians were reportedly injured following an airstrike in Bdama, Idlib, according to local media sources. It is not clear who was responsible for the event, whilst the majority of the sources blamed Russia, one mentioned the Assad regime. Step News reported that “Russian air force carried out a massive airstrike targeting the town of

Summary

First published
April 7, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

April 7, 2017

Incident Code

RS2088

LOCATION

اللطامنة, Lataminah, Hama, Syria

Four civilians were named as being killed in an alleged Russian airstrike in al Latamna, Hama.  The Violations Documentation Centre in Syria listed their deaths as a result of “warplane shelling” from “Russian troops”. The death toll included one child and one woman. The only other known source that reported on this event was the Syrian

Summary

First published
April 7, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4
(1 child1 woman2 men)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Named victims
4 named
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Incident date

April 7, 2017

Incident Code

RS2087

LOCATION

حيش, Heesh, Idlib, Syria

Up to 16 civilians were killed and six others wounded following an airstrike in Heesh, Idlib, according to local media sources – though it is not clear who was responsible for the event. Whilst most sources attributed responsibility to Russian warplanes, some mentioned Assad’s regime and others didn’t positively identify a belligerent. Smart News, who

Summary

First published
April 7, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
9 – 16
(2 children5 women2 men)
Civilians reported injured
6–7
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
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CJTF–OIR for April 6, 2017 – April 7, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

April 7, 2017

On April 6, Coalition military forces conducted 24 strikes consisting of 58 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes consisting of 16 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed an ISIS well head.

• Near Ar Raqqah, four strikes engaged three ISIS tactical units; and destroyed four fighting positions and a tactical vehicle.

• Near Dayr Az Zawr, one strike destroyed an ISIS well head.

• Near Tabqah, eight strikes engaged six ISIS tactical units; destroyed three fighting positions and a VBIED; and suppressed two ISIS tactical units.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted 10 strikes consisting of 42 engagements coordinated with and in support of the government of Iraq against ISIS targets.

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

• Near Al Qaim, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit; and destroyed an improvised weapons facility and a vehicle.

• Near Bayji, one strike destroyed a tactical vehicle.

• Near Mosul, six strikes [1 British] engaged four ISIS tactical units; destroyed four mortar systems, three fighting positions, two VBIED factories, two command and control nodes, a rocket system, and a tactical vehicle; and suppressed six mortar teams and two ISIS tactical units.

• Near Qayyarah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and an ISIS staging area; and destroyed a supply cache and an artillery system.

Report Date

April 7, 2017

Report Summary

  • 24 total strikes
  • 14 in Syria
  • 10 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 24 total strikes
  • 10 in Iraq (11606 – 11615)
  • 14 in Syria (7899 – 7912)

Confirmed Actions

US, UK

On April 6, Coalition military forces conducted 24 strikes consisting of 58 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes consisting of 16 engagements against ISIS targets.

April 6, 2017
Syria: 14 strikes
Iraq: 10 strikes
Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed an ISIS well head.
Near Ar Raqqah, four strikes engaged three ISIS tactical units; and destroyed four fighting positions and a tactical vehicle.
Near Dayr Az Zawr, one strike destroyed an ISIS well head.
Near Tabqah, eight strikes engaged six ISIS tactical units; destroyed three fighting positions and a VBIED; and suppressed two ISIS tactical units.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted 10 strikes consisting of 42 engagements coordinated with and in support of the government of Iraq against ISIS targets.

Near Al Huwayjah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a vehicle and a supply cache.
Near Al Qaim, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit; and destroyed an improvised weapons facility and a vehicle.
Near Bayji, one strike destroyed a tactical vehicle.
Near Mosul, six strikes [1 British] engaged four ISIS tactical units; destroyed four mortar systems, three fighting positions, two VBIED factories, two command and control nodes, a rocket system, and a tactical vehicle; and suppressed six mortar teams and two ISIS tactical units.
Near Qayyarah, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and an ISIS staging area; and destroyed a supply cache and an artillery system.

UK MoD for April 6, 2017 – April 7, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

April 7, 2017

Thursday 6 April – A combined Tornado and Typhoon formation destroyed a mortar team on a truck in Mosul and a Daesh team planting improvised explosive devices on the move west of Kirkuk…A Tornado and a Typhoon flew as a pair on Thursday 6 April, armed with a mix of Paveway IVs and Brimstone missiles. Over north-western Mosul, they engaged a Daesh motor team who were moving to a new position on a truck. A number of unidentified individuals were seen on foot nearby, so our aircrew waited patiently until they had moved away from the immediate proximity of the vehicle. A Brimstone missile, which has a smaller warhead than a Paveway, was then used to destroy the target. The RAF flight then patrolled an area some 25 miles west of Kirkuk, where they were able to track a truck carrying a terrorist team who had been planting booby traps, scoring a direct hit on the moving vehicle with another Brimstone missile.

Report Date

April 7, 2017

Thursday 6 April – A combined Tornado and Typhoon formation destroyed a mortar team on a truck in Mosul and a Daesh team planting improvised explosive devices on the move west of Kirkuk…A Tornado and a Typhoon flew as a pair on Thursday 6 April, armed with a mix of Paveway IVs and Brimstone missiles. Over north-western Mosul, they engaged a Daesh motor team who were moving to a new position on a truck. A number of unidentified individuals were seen on foot nearby, so our aircrew waited patiently until they had moved away from the immediate proximity of the vehicle. A Brimstone missile, which has a smaller warhead than a Paveway, was then used to destroy the target. The RAF flight then patrolled an area some 25 miles west of Kirkuk, where they were able to track a truck carrying a terrorist team who had been planting booby traps, scoring a direct hit on the moving vehicle with another Brimstone missile.

French MoD for April 6, 2017 – April 7, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

April 7, 2017

Notes

In the past week France reports two strikes in Iraq. The first was conducted in the Mosul area in support of Iraqi troops against some ISIL thirty fighters preparing for a counterattack. The second was a planned strike with the engagement of 6 Rafales and an ATL2 from the two air bases to the Levant. The strike was carried out on Sunday [April 2nd] in the Al Qaim area on a VBIED manufacturing site. It took the form of a major Coalition raid, with France deploying 10 SCALP cruise missiles. It adds that four Rafales from the navy have been deployed to the airbase in Jordan. Total number now deployed increased from 12 to 14.

OPÉRATION CHAMMAL

En Syrie, les Forces Démocratiques Syriennes (FDS) poursuivent leurs actions le long de l’Euphrate en direction de Raqqah, depuis l’Est et l’Ouest de la ville, et font face à une très vive opposition.
En Irak, Daech conduit toujours une campagne asymétrique dans les régions de l’Anbar et de Hawijah sous forme d’actions de harcèlement et d’attentats terroristes.
Dans la région de Mossoul la situation a peu évolué cette semaine, les conditions météorologiques défavorables, la résistance opposée par les combattants de Daech et l’utilisation par ces derniers de nombreux civils comme boucliers humains ayant imposé aux Forces de sécurité irakiennes une pause dans leurs actions.
Dans la ville même, l’offensive est bloquée aux portes de la Médina où Daech est solidement retranchée. L’ICTS poursuit ses opérations de contournement de la vieille ville par l’Ouest, le reste des unités irakiennes restant dans une posture défensive, dans le but de contrer tout mouvement offensif des combattants terroristes.

ACTIVITÉS DE LA FORCE CHAMMAL
Appui feu – TF Wagram

La Task Force (TF) Wagram a poursuivi cette semaine ses missions de tir. Elle a réalisé 41 missions de tir en appui des unités irakiennes, concentrées sur le Nord-Ouest de Mossoul en appui de la 9e Division.

Appui aérien au Levant

Cette semaine, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 45 sorties aériennes dont 35 de reconnaissance armée ou d’appui au sol, 2 de commandement et de contrôle aérien, et 8 de recueil de renseignements.
2 frappes ont été réalisées par les avions français en Irak.
la première a été conduite dans la zone de Mossoul en appui des troupes irakiennes contre une trentaine de combattants se préparant à une contre-attaque,
la seconde est une frappe planifiée avec l’engagement de 6 Rafale et d’un ATL2 en provenance des deux bases aériennes au Levant, frappe réalisée dimanche dans la zone d’Al Qaim sur un site de fabrication de VBIED. Elle a pris la forme d’un raid majeur, en coalition, avec le tir de 10 missiles de croisière SCALP pour les chasseurs français.
Le bilan des opérations aériennes est de 6285 sorties 1194 frappes réalisées pour détruire 1932 objectifs.

FOCUS MISE EN PLACE DU PLOT MIXTE ET FRAPPE SCALP

Depuis le 31 mars, 4 Rafale de la marine nationale sont déployés sur la base aérienne projetée en Jordanie aux côtés de quatre Rafale de l’armée de l’air. Deux Rafale Air sont rentrés en métropole depuis.
Huit Rafale au sein du détachement « Chammal XVI » marque la volonté des armées françaises de poursuivre le combat tout en optimisant la gestion des flottes aériennes. Avec les 6 Rafale déployés également sur l’autre base aérienne, un ATL2 est également engagé pour les missions de reconnaissance et ponctuellement de frappes, ainsi qu’un E-3F pour les missions de commandement et de contrôle.
Le nombre de Rafale déployés au Levant a évolué de 12 à 14 Rafale.

FORBIN

Déployée en mission opérationnelle depuis plus de 5 mois et demi, la frégate de défense aérienne « Forbin » achève une mission en Méditerranée orientale, en océan Indien et dans le Golfe Arabo-persique.
Après avoir appareillé de Toulon le 25 octobre 2016, la frégate aura escorté pendant près d’un mois, le groupe aéronaval français articulé autour du porte-avions Charles-de-Gaulle lors de son engagement au large de la Syrie dans le cadre de l’opération Chammal.
Puis, le Forbin aura rejoint en Océan Indien et dans le golfe Arabo-persique.
En intégrant d’abord la Task force 150, laquelle contribue à la sécurité maritime et à la lutte contre le terrorisme dans le nord de l’océan Indien.
Puis la TF50 pour participer, dans le cadre de l’opération Inherent Resolve, à l’escorte du porte- hélicoptères britannique HMS Ocean puis du porte-avions américain USS Bush.
Les responsabilités de commandement de la défense aérienne de ces Task Force et le contrôle des espaces aériens adjacents auront également fait partie des missions sensibles confiées.
Le Forbin, dans ses multiples capacités, aura aussi contribué à consolider l’appréciation de situation de la France dans ces régions sensibles.
Au cours de cette mission le « Forbin » et ses 215 marins auront parcouru 43000 milles marins (2 fois le tour de la terre) et conduit 163 jours d’opération.

Report Date

April 7, 2017

Notes

In the past week France reports two strikes in Iraq. The first was conducted in the Mosul area in support of Iraqi troops against some ISIL thirty fighters preparing for a counterattack. The second was a planned strike with the engagement of 6 Rafales and an ATL2 from the two air bases to the Levant. The strike was carried out on Sunday [April 2nd] in the Al Qaim area on a VBIED manufacturing site. It took the form of a major Coalition raid, with France deploying 10 SCALP cruise missiles. It adds that four Rafales from the navy have been deployed to the airbase in Jordan. Total number now deployed increased from 12 to 14.

OPÉRATION CHAMMAL

En Syrie, les Forces Démocratiques Syriennes (FDS) poursuivent leurs actions le long de l’Euphrate en direction de Raqqah, depuis l’Est et l’Ouest de la ville, et font face à une très vive opposition.

En Irak, Daech conduit toujours une campagne asymétrique dans les régions de l’Anbar et de Hawijah sous forme d’actions de harcèlement et d’attentats terroristes.

Dans la région de Mossoul la situation a peu évolué cette semaine, les conditions météorologiques défavorables, la résistance opposée par les combattants de Daech et l’utilisation par ces derniers de nombreux civils comme boucliers humains ayant imposé aux Forces de sécurité irakiennes une pause dans leurs actions.

Dans la ville même, l’offensive est bloquée aux portes de la Médina où Daech est solidement retranchée. L’ICTS poursuit ses opérations de contournement de la vieille ville par l’Ouest, le reste des unités irakiennes restant dans une posture défensive, dans le but de contrer tout mouvement offensif des combattants terroristes.

ACTIVITÉS DE LA FORCE CHAMMAL

Appui feu – TF Wagram

La Task Force (TF) Wagram a poursuivi cette semaine ses missions de tir. Elle a réalisé 41 missions de tir en appui des unités irakiennes, concentrées sur le Nord-Ouest de Mossoul en appui de la 9e Division.

Appui aérien au Levant

Cette semaine, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 45 sorties aériennes dont 35 de reconnaissance armée ou d’appui au sol, 2 de commandement et de contrôle aérien, et 8 de recueil de renseignements.

2 frappes ont été réalisées par les avions français en Irak.

la première a été conduite dans la zone de Mossoul en appui des troupes irakiennes contre une trentaine de combattants se préparant à une contre-attaque,

la seconde est une frappe planifiée avec l’engagement de 6 Rafale et d’un ATL2 en provenance des deux bases aériennes au Levant, frappe réalisée dimanche dans la zone d’Al Qaim sur un site de fabrication de VBIED. Elle a pris la forme d’un raid majeur, en coalition, avec le tir de 10 missiles de croisière SCALP pour les chasseurs français.

Le bilan des opérations aériennes est de 6285 sorties 1194 frappes réalisées pour détruire 1932 objectifs.

FOCUS MISE EN PLACE DU PLOT MIXTE ET FRAPPE SCALP

Depuis le 31 mars, 4 Rafale de la marine nationale sont déployés sur la base aérienne projetée en Jordanie aux côtés de quatre Rafale de l’armée de l’air. Deux Rafale Air sont rentrés en métropole depuis.

Huit Rafale au sein du détachement « Chammal XVI » marque la volonté des armées françaises de poursuivre le combat tout en optimisant la gestion des flottes aériennes. Avec les 6 Rafale déployés également sur l’autre base aérienne, un ATL2 est également engagé pour les missions de reconnaissance et ponctuellement de frappes, ainsi qu’un E-3F pour les missions de commandement et de contrôle.

Le nombre de Rafale déployés au Levant a évolué de 12 à 14 Rafale.

FORBIN

Déployée en mission opérationnelle depuis plus de 5 mois et demi, la frégate de défense aérienne « Forbin » achève une mission en Méditerranée orientale, en océan Indien et dans le Golfe Arabo-persique.

Après avoir appareillé de Toulon le 25 octobre 2016, la frégate aura escorté pendant près d’un mois, le groupe aéronaval français articulé autour du porte-avions Charles-de-Gaulle lors de son engagement au large de la Syrie dans le cadre de l’opération Chammal.

Puis, le Forbin aura rejoint en Océan Indien et dans le golfe Arabo-persique.

En intégrant d’abord la Task force 150, laquelle contribue à la sécurité maritime et à la lutte contre le terrorisme dans le nord de l’océan Indien.

Puis la TF50 pour participer, dans le cadre de l’opération Inherent Resolve, à l’escorte du porte- hélicoptères britannique HMS Ocean puis du porte-avions américain USS Bush.

Les responsabilités de commandement de la défense aérienne de ces Task Force et le contrôle des espaces aériens adjacents auront également fait partie des missions sensibles confiées.

Le Forbin, dans ses multiples capacités, aura aussi contribué à consolider l’appréciation de situation de la France dans ces régions sensibles.

Au cours de cette mission le « Forbin » et ses 215 marins auront parcouru 43000 milles marins (2 fois le tour de la terre) et conduit 163 jours d

Incident date

April 6, 2017

Incident Code

CS666

LOCATION

near al Hassakah, Syria

Summary

First published
April 6, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Airwars civilian harm grading
Discounted
Those killed were combatants, or other parties most likely responsible.
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Incident date

April 6, 2017

Incident Code

CS665

LOCATION

حويجة السواقي, Howeija Al Sawaki, Raqqa, Syria

According to local sources, five civilians including a woman and a child died when the boat they were in near the town of Howeija al-Suwaki was struck. A report by Glasswire cited Raqqa24 and RaqqaSL which blamed the Coalition. However, it also reported that “a spokesperson for the US-led coalition told Grasswire that it ‘does

Summary

First published
April 6, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5
(1 child1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
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Incident date

April 6, 2017

Incident Code

CS664

LOCATION

الرقة‎, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

Up to nine civilians died in an airstrike on Raqqa, local media said. According to the Smart News Agency, eight civilians died and 11 were wounded in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Raqqa. A local source told Smart that “the raids targeted the building of the Central Bank near the Bulman garage, south of the

Summary

First published
April 6, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
8 – 9
Civilians reported injured
10–11
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
View Incident

Incident date

April 6, 2017

Incident Code

RS2085

LOCATION

كفر زيتا, Kafr Zita, Hama, Syria

As many as seven civilians were killed, and seven civilians were wounded, following an airstrike on Kafr Zita. Sources were confused as to who was to blame, some blamed Russian warplanes, others the Syrian regime. The Syrian Network for Human Rights (SN4HR) blamed the Syrian-Russian alliance.  There was also confusion as to how many casualties there were

Summary

First published
April 6, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 7
(2 children1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
7
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
4 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

April 6, 2017

Incident Code

RS2083

LOCATION

اللطامنة, Lataminah, Hama, Syria

Between one and six civilians were killed, and others were wounded, in an airstrike on Lataminah. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame, with most blaming Syrian regime helicopters, whilst some others blamed Russian warplanes. Smart News Agency reported unidentified warplanes fired missiles.  One source reported that an entire family of six were killed, however

Summary

First published
April 6, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 6
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
1 named
View Incident

Incident date

April 6, 2017

Incident Code

RS2084

LOCATION

ابو حنايا, Abo Hanaya, Hama, Syria

A single source reported there were “Dead and wounded by Russian air strikes on the village of Abu Hanaya east of Hama”. There are no other details at this time.

Summary

First published
April 6, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0 – 2
Civilians reported injured
0–2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
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Incident date

April 6, 2017

Incident Code

RS2082

LOCATION

خان السبل, Khan Al-Subul, Idlib, Syria

Up to two civilians were killed, and as many as three were wounded, in an airstrike on Khan Al-Subul. All sources either blamed Russia for the raids or did not attribute any blame. According to Al Jazeera, those who were wounded were left in a serious condition, and there was considerable material damage – and livestock

Summary

First published
April 6, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 2
(1 child1 man)
Civilians reported injured
2–3
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Named victims
2 named
View Incident

Incident date

April 6, 2017

Incident Code

RS2081

LOCATION

الضاهرية, Dahiriya, Idlib, Syria

Two to four civilians were killed, and others were wounded, following an airstrike on Dahiriya. All sources blamed Russian warplanes for the raids. Sources were conflicted as to whether the civilians killed were women or girls. For example, AMC reported two women were killed, whereas Al Jazeera reported two girls were killed. It cannot be ruled

Summary

First published
April 6, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 4
(0–2 children0–2 women)
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
View Incident

Incident date

April 6, 2017

Incident Code

RS2080

LOCATION

الحور, Hor, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria

A mother and her two children were killed, and as many as four more civilians were injured, following an airstrike on the residential neighbourhood of Hor, Aleppo. All sources blamed Russian warplanes for the raid. Al Jazeera initially reported that “a girl and her mother were killed in the bombing” on Hor, however, later reports

Summary

First published
April 6, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 3
(1–2 children1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
2–4
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
View Incident

CJTF–OIR for April 5, 2017 – April 6, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

April 6, 2017

On April 5, Coalition military forces conducted 29 strikes consisting of 85 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 20 strikes consisting of 28 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Al Shadaddi, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a fighting positon.

• Near Ar Raqqah, two strikes destroyed an ISIS vehicle.

• Nera Dayr Az Zawr, four strikes destroyed five ISIS well heads, two pump jacks, an oil storage tank, and an oil equipment piece.

• Near Tabqah, 13 strikes [1 British] engaged nine ISIS tactical units; destroyed two fighting positions, two vehicles, a tactical vehicle, and a tunnel; and damaged two supply routes.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted nine strikes consisting of 57 engagements coordinated with and in support of the government of Iraq against ISIS targets.

• Near Al Qaim, one strike [1 British?] destroyed two anti-air artillery systems and two ISIS held-buildings.

• Near Haditha, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit; and destroyed a VBIED and a vehicle.

• Near Mosul, six strikes [1 British] engaged four ISIS tactical units; destroyed five mortar systems, three VBIED factories, three ISIS-held buildings, two anti-air artillery systems, two supply caches, a tactical vehicle, a vehicle, and a weapons facility; damaged nine supply routes, and suppressed six ISIS mortar teams.

• Near Tal Afar, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit; and destroyed two ISIS-held buildings and a supply cache.

Report Date

April 6, 2017

Report Summary

  • 25 total strikes
  • 16 in Syria
  • 9 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 29 total strikes
  • 9 in Iraq (11597 – 11605)
  • 20 in Syria (7879 – 7898)

Confirmed Actions

US, UK

On April 5, Coalition military forces conducted 29 strikes consisting of 85 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 20 strikes consisting of 28 engagements against ISIS targets.

April 5, 2017
Syria: 16 strikes
Iraq: 9 strikes
Near Al Shadaddi, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a fighting positon.
Near Ar Raqqah, two strikes destroyed an ISIS vehicle.

Nera Dayr Az Zawr, four strikes destroyed five ISIS well heads, two pump jacks, an oil storage tank, and an oil equipment piece.

Near Tabqah, 13 strikes [1 British] engaged nine ISIS tactical units; destroyed two fighting positions, two vehicles, a tactical vehicle, and a tunnel; and damaged two supply routes.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted nine strikes consisting of 57 engagements coordinated with and in support of the government of Iraq against ISIS targets.

Near Al Qaim, one strike [1 British?] destroyed two anti-air artillery systems and two ISIS held-buildings.
Near Haditha, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit; and destroyed a VBIED and a vehicle.
Near Mosul, six strikes [1 British] engaged four ISIS tactical units; destroyed five mortar systems, three VBIED factories, three ISIS-held buildings, two anti-air artillery systems, two supply caches, a tactical vehicle, a vehicle, and a weapons facility; damaged nine supply routes, and suppressed six ISIS mortar teams.
Near Tal Afar, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit; and destroyed two ISIS-held buildings and a supply cache.

UK MoD for April 5, 2017 – April 6, 2017
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Annotated

Report Date

April 6, 2017

Wednesday 5 April – Typhoons supported Syrian Democratic Forces west of Raqqa, while Tornados assisted Iraqi troops both in Mosul and the western deserts of Iraq…

The RAF is continuing to support Iraqi forces in their effort to liberate western Mosul. While the operating environment in the city is very challenging, particularly given the closely-packed buildings, very narrow streets, and the density of the urban population, our aircrew have continued to deliver precision strikes in close support of Iraqi troops on the ground. Daesh’s current tactics, including the illegal use of civilians as human shields, and fighting from sites such as schools, hospitals, religious sites and civilian neighbourhoods, increases the risk to innocent life. While no military operations come without risk, particularly in dense urban environments and against such inhuman Daesh tactics, the RAF continues to take all steps necessary to minimise civilian causalities.

Royal Air Force Typhoons provided close air support to Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on Wednesday 5 April, as they consolidated their hold on the huge Tabqah Dam, recently seized from Daesh’s control, to the west of Raqqa. Daesh had tried, in their desperation, to counter-attack with suicide truck-bombs, so the Typhoons conducted an air strike to cut the approach road to the SDF positions and make any further truck-bomb attacks much more difficult. Given attempts by both Daesh and Russia to claim falsely that Coalition air attacks have been directed at the dam itself, it is important to emphasise that the Typhoons’ target was two miles to the south-east and posed no threat whatsoever to the dam’s structural integrity. A pair of Tornados meanwhile supported the Iraqi forces driving Daesh out of western Mosul, and used a Paveway IV guided bomb to engage a mortar position. The Tornados then flew down to Iraq’s western desert, where other Iraqi troops were operating against Daesh to the south of Al Qaim. A Brimstone missile was used to destroy a motorcycle combination carrying three terrorists at speed over the desert and a second Brimstone eliminated a light machine-gun position.

Report Date

April 6, 2017

Wednesday 5 April – Typhoons supported Syrian Democratic Forces west of Raqqa, while Tornados assisted Iraqi troops both in Mosul and the western deserts of Iraq…

The RAF is continuing to support Iraqi forces in their effort to liberate western Mosul. While the operating environment in the city is very challenging, particularly given the closely-packed buildings, very narrow streets, and the density of the urban population, our aircrew have continued to deliver precision strikes in close support of Iraqi troops on the ground. Daesh’s current tactics, including the illegal use of civilians as human shields, and fighting from sites such as schools, hospitals, religious sites and civilian neighbourhoods, increases the risk to innocent life. While no military operations come without risk, particularly in dense urban environments and against such inhuman Daesh tactics, the RAF continues to take all steps necessary to minimise civilian causalities.

Royal Air Force Typhoons provided close air support to Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on Wednesday 5 April, as they consolidated their hold on the huge Tabqah Dam, recently seized from Daesh’s control, to the west of Raqqa. Daesh had tried, in their desperation, to counter-attack with suicide truck-bombs, so the Typhoons conducted an air strike to cut the approach road to the SDF positions and make any further truck-bomb attacks much more difficult. Given attempts by both Daesh and Russia to claim falsely that Coalition air attacks have been directed at the dam itself, it is important to emphasise that the Typhoons’ target was two miles to the south-east and posed no threat whatsoever to the dam’s structural integrity. A pair of Tornados meanwhile supported the Iraqi forces driving Daesh out of western Mosul, and used a Paveway IV guided bomb to engage a mortar position. The Tornados then flew down to Iraq’s western desert, where other Iraqi troops were operating against Daesh to the south of Al Qaim. A Brimstone missile was used to destroy a motorcycle combination carrying three terrorists at speed over the desert and a second Brimstone eliminated a light machine-gun position.

French MoD for April 5, 2017 – April 6, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

April 6, 2017

Notes

France reports that on March 29th, two Rafales from the navy joined the French airbase projected in Jordan. Two days later, two more joined them bringing to the total number of fighters deployed in Operation Chammal to eight.

Chammal : 200e mission ATL2 et plot mixte Rafale. Chammal, optimisée pour durer

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Mise à jour : 06/04/2017

Le 29 mars 2017, deux Rafale de la marine nationale se posent sur la base aérienne projetée en Jordanie et se rangent aux côtés des Rafale de l’armée de l’air. Deux jours plus tard, deux autres les rejoignent portant à huit, le nombre de chasseurs français disponibles pour l’opération Chammal sur le flanc occidental du théâtre.

Chammal : mise en place du plot mixte

Pour les pilotes de la flottille 12F, ce détachement permet de poursuivre l’effort de guerre contre Daech tout en maintenant leurs compétences opérationnelles. Pour l’armée de l’air, les pilotes de Saint-Dizier et de Mont-de-Marsan poursuivent par rotation un engagement des Rafale Air au Levant désormais permanent.

Comme ce fut le cas en fin d’année 2016 après le retour du GAN, la BAP accueille donc huit Rafale au sein du détachement « Chammal XVI ». Avec ce « plot mixte », la France marque sa volonté de poursuivre le combat contre Daech tout en s’inscrivant dans la durée en optimisant la gestion de ses flottes en métropole afin de pouvoir répondre aux autres sollicitations comme la tenue permanente de la posture de sûreté aérienne et de dissuasion, la formation des jeunes pilotes et le soutien des exportations.

Chammal : mise en place du plot mixte

De son côté, l’Atlantique 2 déployé également sur la BAP poursuivait ses vols de reconnaissance et, ponctuellement, de frappes aériennes. Ainsi, le 25 mars, lors d’une mission de « dynamic targeting » (ciblage dynamique de cibles d’opportunité) en collaboration avec une patrouille de RAFALE de l’armée de l’Air, il franchissait la barre symbolique des 200 sorties au départ de la base aérienne projetée. Déployé au Levant depuis le mois de février 2016, le détachement ATL2 a également dépassé lors de cette même sortie les 1 500 heures de vol effectuées depuis la BAP.

Dans le cadre de frappes planifiées plus importantes, ce dispositif peut également rejoindre en vol les autres moyens aériens français déployés aux Emirats-Arabes-Unis et au Qatar (Rafale et E-3F) comme ce fut le cas lors de la mission du dimanche 02 avril.

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 Daesh 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

April 6, 2017

Notes

France reports that on March 29th, two Rafales from the navy joined the French airbase projected in Jordan. Two days later, two more joined them bringing to the total number of fighters deployed in Operation Chammal to eight.

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Mise à jour : 06/04/2017

Le 29 mars 2017, deux Rafale de la marine nationale se posent sur la base aérienne projetée en Jordanie et se rangent aux côtés des Rafale de l’armée de l’air. Deux jours plus tard, deux autres les rejoignent portant à huit, le nombre de chasseurs français disponibles pour l’opération Chammal sur le flanc occidental du théâtre.

Chammal : mise en place du plot mixte

Pour les pilotes de la flottille 12F, ce détachement permet de poursuivre l’effort de guerre contre Daech tout en maintenant leurs compétences opérationnelles. Pour l’armée de l’air, les pilotes de Saint-Dizier et de Mont-de-Marsan poursuivent par rotation un engagement des Rafale Air au Levant désormais permanent.

Comme ce fut le cas en fin d’année 2016 après le retour du GAN, la BAP accueille donc huit Rafale au sein du détachement « Chammal XVI ». Avec ce « plot mixte », la France marque sa volonté de poursuivre le combat contre Daech tout en s’inscrivant dans la durée en optimisant la gestion de ses flottes en métropole afin de pouvoir répondre aux autres sollicitations comme la tenue permanente de la posture de sûreté aérienne et de dissuasion, la formation des jeunes pilotes et le soutien des exportations.

Chammal : mise en place du plot mixte

De son côté, l’Atlantique 2 déployé également sur la BAP poursuivait ses vols de reconnaissance et, ponctuellement, de frappes aériennes. Ainsi, le 25 mars, lors d’une mission de « dynamic targeting » (ciblage dynamique de cibles d’opportunité) en collaboration avec une patrouille de RAFALE de l’armée de l’Air, il franchissait la barre symbolique des 200 sorties au départ de la base aérienne projetée. Déployé au Levant depuis le mois de février 2016, le détachement ATL2 a également dépassé lors de cette même sortie les 1 500 heures de vol effectuées depuis la BAP.

Dans le cadre de frappes planifiées plus importantes, ce dispositif peut également rejoindre en vol les autres moyens aériens français déployés aux Emirats-Arabes-Unis et au Qatar (Rafale et E-3F) comme ce fut le cas lors de la mission du dimanche 02 avril.

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 Daesh au travers de la Task Force Wagram et à frapper les capacités militaires du groupe terroriste à l’aide du système d’armes RAFALE.

Incident date

April 5, 2017

Incident Code

CS663

LOCATION

رطلة, Ratlah, Raqqa, Syria

The Smart News Agency reported the death of “an old man” and the injuring of five other civilians following an airstrike on Ratla. The source did not identify the culprit, noting that the injured were taken to a field hospital. No further details are currently known.  

Summary

First published
April 5, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
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

April 5, 2017

Incident Code

RS2076

LOCATION

بداما, Bdama, Idlib, Syria

As many as eight civilians were wounded – including women and children – in an airstrike on Bdama. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame, some blaming Russia and others the Syrian regime. EdlibNN  tweetted that “Russian warplanes bombard the perimeter of the town of Bdama in rural Jisr al-Shughour”. Syria News Desk and

Summary

First published
April 5, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
Civilians reported injured
2–8
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

April 5, 2017

Incident Code

RS2079

LOCATION

كفرزيتا, Kafr Zita, Hama, Syria

A single source reported that Zayed Awad al Rajab was the victim of Russian warplane shelling on Kafr Zita.  There are no other details at this time.

Summary

First published
April 5, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

April 5, 2017

Incident Code

RS2078

LOCATION

عين السودة, Ain Al-Sawda, Idlib, Syria

Two civilians were killed – including an adult male and a male child – and between four and five others were injured – including a woman – following airstrikes in Ain Al-Sawda. All sources blamed Russian raids for the strikes, except a local tweet, Abdlrazak-sbeh, who simply alleged that “air raids that struck the village” causing the

Summary

First published
April 5, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
4–5
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Named victims
7 named
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Incident date

April 5, 2017

Incident Code

RS2077

LOCATION

ابو الضهور, Abo Al-Zuhur, Idlib, Syria

One adult male was killed, and another man was injured in an airstrike on Abo Al-Zuhur. All sources blamed Russian raids for the airstrike.  Smart news reported that “shelling took [place in] the town of Abu-Zuhurt (50 km east of Idlib), killing one civilian and injuring another from the village of Umm al-Karamil in Aleppo. The

Summary

First published
April 5, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Named victims
1 named
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CJTF–OIR for April 4, 2017 – April 5, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

April 5, 2017

On April 4, Coalition military forces conducted 26 strikes consisting of 74 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 15 strikes consisting of 22 engagements against ISIS targets.

• Near Abu Kamal, two strikes destroyed eight ISIS oil tanker trucks and two well heads.

• Near Ar Raqqah, four strikes engaged three ISIS tactical units; and destroyed three fighting positions, three vehicles, a mortar system, a rocket system, and an excavator.

• Near Dayr Az Zawr, seven strikes destroyed 10 ISIS well heads, an explosives cache, and an oil inlet manifold.

• Near Tabqah, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed two fighting positions.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes consisting of 52 engagements coordinated with and in support of the government of Iraq against ISIS targets.

• Near Al Qaim, one strike destroyed an ISIS media facility.

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

• Near Mosul, seven strikes engaged six ISIS tactical units; destroyed two mortar systems, two command and control nodes, a supply cache, and a fighting position; damaged nine supply routes and a bridge; and suppressed 10 ISIS mortar teams and two ISIS tactical units.

• Near Rawah, one strike destroyed 16 rockets, six rocket systems, and a VBIED.

• Near Tal Afar, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS-held building.

Report Date

April 5, 2017

Report Summary

  • 26 total strikes
  • 15 in Syria
  • 11 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 26 total strikes
  • 11 in Iraq (11586 – 11596)
  • 15 in Syria (7864 – 7878)

Confirmed Actions

US, UK

On April 4, Coalition military forces conducted 26 strikes consisting of 74 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 15 strikes consisting of 22 engagements against ISIS targets.

April 4, 2017
Syria: 15 strikes
Iraq: 11 strikes
Near Abu Kamal, two strikes destroyed eight ISIS oil tanker trucks and two well heads.
Near Ar Raqqah, four strikes engaged three ISIS tactical units; and destroyed three fighting positions, three vehicles, a mortar system, a rocket system, and an excavator.
Near Dayr Az Zawr, seven strikes destroyed 10 ISIS well heads, an explosives cache, and an oil inlet manifold.
Near Tabqah, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed two fighting positions.

In Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes consisting of 52 engagements coordinated with and in support of the government of Iraq against ISIS targets.

Near Al Qaim, one strike destroyed an ISIS media facility.
Near Bayji, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a watercraft.
Near Mosul, seven strikes engaged six ISIS tactical units; destroyed two mortar systems, two command and control nodes, a supply cache, and a fighting position; damaged nine supply routes and a bridge; and suppressed 10 ISIS mortar teams and two ISIS tactical units.
Near Rawah, one strike destroyed 16 rockets, six rocket systems, and a VBIED.
Near Tal Afar, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS-held building.
  • A Belgian Air Component F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft refuels from a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender over Syria during a sortie in support of Combined Joint Task Force- Operation Inherent Resolve, April 10, 2017 (US Air Force)