Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident date

January 16, 2017

Incident Code

CS445

LOCATION

الرقة‎, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

In an incident not previously tracked by Airwars, the Coalition later confirmed the death of a civilian in an event near Raqqa. Their July 2017 civilian casualty report noted: “During a strike on an ISIS compound, after reviewing post-strike video, it was assessed that one civilian who was not observed near the target during the

Summary

First published
January 16, 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
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Incident date

January 16, 2017

Incident Code

RS1841

LOCATION

عنيق باجرة , Aneek Bajra village, Hama, Syria

Five or six civilians – a woman and her children – died in an alleged Russia or regime airstrike on Aneek Bajra village in eastern Hama, according to sources on the ground, The Syrian Network for Human Rights was among sources blaming the regime, reporting: “Six civilians (a woman and her five children) died when

Summary

First published
January 16, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5 – 6
(4–5 children1 woman)
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
5 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

January 16, 2017

Incident Code

RS1840

LOCATION

تلبيسة , Talbisah, Homs, Syria

Seven named civilians were killed and as many as dozens more were wounded in alleged Russian or Assad regime air and/or artillery strikes on Talbisah, according to sources on the ground. Sources were conflicted as to which party caused the civilian harm. There was also some confused reporting. For example, LCCSY initially blamed Russia but then

Summary

First published
January 16, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
7
(1–2 women)
Civilians reported injured
8–24
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
7 named
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CJTF–OIR for January 15, 2017 – January 16, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

January 16, 2017

On Jan. 15, Coalition military forces conducted 18 strikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 13 strikes using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes coordinated with and in support of the government of Iraq using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.

Syria

  • Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed an oil pump jack.
  • Near Ar Raqqah, eight strikes engaged six ISIL tactical units; destroyed seven fighting positions, a heavy machine gun, a vehicle, and a bridge; suppressed a heavy machine gun; and damaged a supply route.
  • Near Tabaqah Dam, four strikes engaged four ISIL tactical units, destroyed two fighting positions, and suppressed an ISIL tactical unit.

Iraq

  • Near Mosul, three strikes engaged three ISIL tactical units; destroyed two tactical vehicles, six fighting positions, an ISIL-held building, and two heavy machine guns; suppressed three tactical units; and damaged a tunnel and five supply routes.
  • Near Sinjar, one strike destroyed two ISIL bunkers and a vehicle.
  • Near Tal Afar, one strike destroyed an IED factory.’

France

Report Date

January 16, 2017

Report Summary

  • 5 total strikes
  • 4 in Syria
  • 1 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 18 total strikes
  • 5 in Iraq (10905 – 10909)
  • 13 in Syria (6571 – 6583)

Confirmed Actions

US

On Jan. 15, Coalition military forces conducted 18 strikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 13 strikes using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes coordinated with and in support of the government of Iraq using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.

January 15, 2017
Syria: 4 strikes
Iraq: 1 strikes

Syria

Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed an oil pump jack. Near Ar Raqqah, eight strikes engaged six ISIL tactical units; destroyed seven fighting positions, a heavy machine gun, a vehicle, and a bridge; suppressed a heavy machine gun; and damaged a supply route. Near Tabaqah Dam, four strikes engaged four ISIL tactical units, destroyed two fighting positions, and suppressed an ISIL tactical unit.

Iraq

Near Mosul, three strikes engaged three ISIL tactical units; destroyed two tactical vehicles, six fighting positions, an ISIL-held building, and two heavy machine guns; suppressed three tactical units; and damaged a tunnel and five supply routes. Near Sinjar, one strike destroyed two ISIL bunkers and a vehicle. Near Tal Afar, one strike destroyed an IED factory.’

France

Incident date

January 15, 2017

Incident Code

TS052

LOCATION

الباب, Al Bab city, Aleppo, Syria

Eight civilians including women, a child and a member of the civil defense died in an alleged Turkish artillery shelling of Al Bab, according to local sources. Al Bab 24 reported that “Hassan Ghazi al Haj, a member of the civil defense in Al Bab died from wounds sustained in Turkish raids on the city.”

Summary

First published
January 15, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
8
(1 child2 women2–4 men)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
Named victims
8 named
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Incident date

January 15, 2017

Incident Code

RS1839

LOCATION

اللابد موحسن, Al-Labed, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Between four and 24 people were killed in an airstrike on Al-Labed, local media reported. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame, with some attributing blame to the Syrian regime, and others pointing to Russian warplanes. Most sources reported that seven civilians were killed, however some later reports vaguely suggested that as many as

Summary

First published
January 15, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4 – 24
(1–2 children2–4 women1–2 men)
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
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
10 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

January 15, 2017

Incident Code

RS1838

LOCATION

الحميدية, Al Hamidiya neighbourhood, Deir Ezzor, Deir Ezzor, Syria

As many as five civilians were killed – including a family of three – and others were injured in alleged shelling on Alhamediya. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame. Some blamed the Syrian regime, while others blamed Russia. Multiple sources even attributed blame to both belligerents. It must be noted that multiple sources

Summary

First published
January 15, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5
(2 children2 women1 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
3 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

January 15, 2017

Incident Code

RS1837

LOCATION

دكيلة, Dakila, Hama, Syria

A woman and a girl were killed in alleged Russian airstrikes on Dakila. All sources blamed Russian warplanes for the raid. There are no reports of wounded civilians. There are no other details at this time.

Summary

First published
January 15, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(1 child1 woman)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
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CJTF–OIR for January 14, 2017 – January 15, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

January 15, 2017

On Jan. 14, Coalition military forces conducted 21 strikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 16 strikes using attack, bomber, and fighter aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes coordinated with and in support of the government of Iraq using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft as well as rocket artillery against ISIL targets.

Syria

* Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed an oil well head.

* Near Ar Raqqah, 13 strikes engaged seven ISIL tactical units; destroyed a bunker, an artillery system, five fighting positions, two supply caches, a vehicle, and 25 pieces of oil refinement equipment; and damaged five supply routes.

* Near Dayr Az Zayr, two strikes destroyed 12 trucks and six oil refinement stills.

Iraq

* Near Mosul, four strikes engaged four ISIL tactical units; destroyed a vehicle, a mortar, five supply caches, three fighting positions, a rocket propelled grenade launcher, two VBIED facilities, an ISIL-held building, a land bridge, a VBIED; damaged 21 supply routes; disabled an ISIL artillery system; and suppressed an artillery crew.

* Near Sinjar, one strike destroyed two tactical vehicles.

Report Date

January 15, 2017

Report Summary

  • 21 total strikes
  • 16 in Syria
  • 5 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 21 total strikes
  • 5 in Iraq (10900 – 10904)
  • 16 in Syria (6555 – 6570)

Confirmed Actions

US, UK

On Jan. 14, Coalition military forces conducted 21 strikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 16 strikes using attack, bomber, and fighter aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes coordinated with and in support of the government of Iraq using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft as well as rocket artillery against ISIL targets.

Syria

January 14, 2017
Syria: 16 strikes
Iraq: 5 strikes
Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed an oil well head.
Near Ar Raqqah, 13 strikes engaged seven ISIL tactical units; destroyed a bunker, an artillery system, five fighting positions, two supply caches, a vehicle, and 25 pieces of oil refinement equipment; and damaged five supply routes.
Near Dayr Az Zayr, two strikes destroyed 12 trucks and six oil refinement stills.

Iraq

Near Mosul, four strikes engaged four ISIL tactical units; destroyed a vehicle, a mortar, five supply caches, three fighting positions, a rocket propelled grenade launcher, two VBIED facilities, an ISIL-held building, a land bridge, a VBIED; damaged 21 supply routes; disabled an ISIL artillery system; and suppressed an artillery crew.
Near Sinjar, one strike destroyed two tactical vehicles.

UK MoD for January 14, 2017 – January 15, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

January 15, 2017

Saturday 14 January – A Reaper destroyed two armed trucks south-west of Tall Afar…RAF Reapers have also been conducting armed reconnaissance patrols near Tall Afar, and on Saturday 14 January one of our aircraft responded to a report from another Coalition surveillance aircraft which had identified a pair of armed trucks concealed in vehicle sheds some 30 miles to the south-west of the town. Both vehicles were destroyed using Hellfire missiles.

Report Date

January 15, 2017

Saturday 14 January – A Reaper destroyed two armed trucks south-west of Tall Afar…RAF Reapers have also been conducting armed reconnaissance patrols near Tall Afar, and on Saturday 14 January one of our aircraft responded to a report from another Coalition surveillance aircraft which had identified a pair of armed trucks concealed in vehicle sheds some 30 miles to the south-west of the town. Both vehicles were destroyed using Hellfire missiles.

Incident date

January 14, 2017

Incident Code

CS444

LOCATION

ميادين, Al Mayadin, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Two civilians died and up to eight others were reported injured in an alleged Coalition airstrike on a conserves factory and surrounding homes in Al Mayadeen, according to local sources. The Syrian Observatory reported: “Four European warplanes of the international coalition targeted a conserves factory which was already destroyed and deserted in al-Mayadeen city east

Summary

First published
January 14, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(1 child)
Civilians reported injured
2–8
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

January 14, 2017

Incident Code

RS1836

LOCATION

معرة مصرين, Ma'arat Misrin, Idlib, Syria

Between seven and 11 civilians including two children and a woman were killed, and as many as 25 more were wounded, in an airstrike which targeted a market in Ma’arat Misrin early morning on Saturday 14th January, according to sources on the ground. Two children and a woman were also included in the death toll according

Summary

First published
January 14, 2017
Last updated
January 24, 2023
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
7 – 11
(2 children1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
10–25
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
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

January 14, 2017

Incident Code

TS051

LOCATION

الباب, Al Bab city, Aleppo, Syria

Up to five civilians including one child died and more were wounded – including members of the civil defense – in artillery shelling on Al Bab, Syria, local media reported – though many sources didn’t identify the culprit. A tweet by a local “Amna Alali” was the only source to attrbute blame to Turkey. Ameer

Summary

First published
January 14, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 5
(1 child1 man)
Civilians reported injured
3
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
Named victims
5 named
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Incident date

January 14, 2017

Incident Code

TS050

LOCATION

بزاعة , Beza’a city, Aleppo, Syria

One woman died and one man was injured in shelling on Beza’a city, Syria, according to local media. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, “a woman was killed and her husband was wounded in Turkish artillery and rocket shelling on areas in Bzaah town near al-Bab city”. Al Bab24 reported the death of

Summary

First published
January 14, 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 belligerents
Turkish Military, Unknown
Named victims
1 named
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UK MoD for January 13, 2017 – January 14, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

January 14, 2017

Friday 13 January – Tornados struck a tunnel west of Kirkuk, while a Reaper hit a rocket-laden truck in central Mosul…The following day [Jan 13th], two Tornados patrolled over northern Iraq, and were directed to a tunnel entrance which had been identified some 15 miles west of Kirkuk. Two Paveway IVs collapsed the entrance and set off secondary explosions from inside the tunnel. Reaper operations over Mosul continued, with our aircraft spotting a group of terrorists as they loaded a heavy rocket into a truck. They and the vehicle were promptly struck by a Hellfire missile. The Reaper then provided surveillance support to two Coalition air strikes which destroyed a heavy machine-gun position and a bridge.

Report Date

January 14, 2017

Friday 13 January – Tornados struck a tunnel west of Kirkuk, while a Reaper hit a rocket-laden truck in central Mosul…The following day [Jan 13th], two Tornados patrolled over northern Iraq, and were directed to a tunnel entrance which had been identified some 15 miles west of Kirkuk. Two Paveway IVs collapsed the entrance and set off secondary explosions from inside the tunnel. Reaper operations over Mosul continued, with our aircraft spotting a group of terrorists as they loaded a heavy rocket into a truck. They and the vehicle were promptly struck by a Hellfire missile. The Reaper then provided surveillance support to two Coalition air strikes which destroyed a heavy machine-gun position and a bridge.

CJTF–OIR for January 13, 2017 – January 14, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

January 14, 2017

On Jan. 13, Coalition military forces conducted 22 strikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 15 strikes using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted seven strikes coordinated with and in support of the government of Iraq using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.



Syria

* Near Ar Raqqah, 13 strikes engaged five ISIL tactical units; destroyed four fighting positions, three VBIEDs, three tactical vehicles, a command and control node, a tunnel, an oil tanker truck, a front-end loader; and damaged three supply routes.

* Near Dayr Ar Zawr, two strikes destroyed three oil wellheads.



Iraq



* Near Haditha, one strike destroyed a bunker.

* Near Kirkuk, one strike [1 British] engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a tunnel.

* Near Mosul, four strikes [1 British] engaged an ISIL tactical unit; destroyed four fighting positions, two heavy machine guns, two watercraft, an ISIL headquarters building, a VBIED; and damaged eight supply routes.

* Near Sinjar, one strike destroyed a mortar system and a fighting position.

Not previously reported

* Near Mosul, Iraq, Jan. 12, 2017, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a fighting position.

Report Date

January 14, 2017

Report Summary

  • 23 total strikes
  • 15 in Syria
  • 8 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 22 total strikes
  • 7 in Iraq (10893 – 10899)
  • 15 in Syria (6540 – 6554)

Confirmed Actions

US, UK

On Jan. 13, Coalition military forces conducted 22 strikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 15 strikes using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted seven strikes coordinated with and in support of the government of Iraq using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.



Syria

January 13, 2017
Syria: 15 strikes
Iraq: 8 strikes
Near Ar Raqqah, 13 strikes engaged five ISIL tactical units; destroyed four fighting positions, three VBIEDs, three tactical vehicles, a command and control node, a tunnel, an oil tanker truck, a front-end loader; and damaged three supply routes.
Near Dayr Ar Zawr, two strikes destroyed three oil wellheads.

Iraq

Near Haditha, one strike destroyed a bunker.
Near Kirkuk, one strike [1 British] engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a tunnel.
Near Mosul, four strikes [1 British] engaged an ISIL tactical unit; destroyed four fighting positions, two heavy machine guns, two watercraft, an ISIL headquarters building, a VBIED; and damaged eight supply routes.
Near Sinjar, one strike destroyed a mortar system and a fighting position.

Not previously reported

Near Mosul, Iraq, Jan. 12, 2017, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a fighting position.

Incident date

January 13, 2017

Incident Code

RS1833

LOCATION

جبل الاربعين, Jabal Al-Arba'een, Idlib, Syria

A leader of the Islamic Party of Turkmenistan (jihadist group) was killed following an alleged Russian raid on a residential building he was occupying. Four of his children and three women were also reportedly killed in the raid. Additionally, in what became a double raid, 20 members of the civil defence were injured in a second raid whilst

Summary

First published
January 13, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 7
(4 children3 women)
Civilians reported injured
20
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
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Incident date

January 13, 2017

Incident Code

RS1832

LOCATION

اورم الجوز, Orm Al Joz, Idlib, Syria

Six civilians were killed – mostly from the same family – and some were injured in an alleged Russian airstrike on Orm Al Joz, local media said. All sources reported that Russian missiles and rockets were to blame for the raid. As many as two female children and two women were reportedly killed in the raid.

Summary

First published
January 13, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 6
(1–3 children1–2 women)
Civilians reported injured
2–5
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
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Incident date

January 13, 2017

Incident Code

TS049

LOCATION

الباب, Al Bab city, Aleppo, Syria

Al Bab 24 named Hassan Mohammad al Hussein al Assfour as killed in “Turkish shelling” in Al Bab, Syria. On January 14th, both Amna Alali and Halab Today reported the “death of 12 civilians and wounding of 18 more as a result of a Turkish air and artillery yesterday [Jan 13th] on the town of

Summary

First published
January 13, 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
Turkish Military
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

January 13, 2017

Incident Code

TS048 CS443 RS1834

LOCATION

تادف, Tadef, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria

Between two and 12 civilians were killed, and as many as 22 were wounded, in an air and artillery strike which hit the Daesh controlled area of Tadef, Aleppo. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame, with two sources blaming the International US led Coalition, two blaming Syrian regime helicopters, and many more

Summary

First published
January 13, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 12
(0–2 children1–2 women)
Civilians reported injured
17–22
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Turkish Military, Syrian Regime, Russian Military, US-led Coalition
Named victims
6 named
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Incident date

January 13, 2017

Incident Code

RS1831

LOCATION

دار الكبيرة, Dar Al-Kabira, Idlib, Syria

One or two civilians were killed and as many as 18 were wounded in an alleged Russian airstrike on Dar Al-Kabira, local media reported. All sources blamed Russian warplanes for the raids.  Some sources reported that there was partial damage to Al Dal Al Kabera Primary School. ZaitonMagazine said there were altogether three raids on

Summary

First published
January 13, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian infrastructure
School
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 2
Civilians reported injured
5–18
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
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CJTF–OIR for January 12, 2017 – January 13, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

January 13, 2017

On Jan. 12, Coalition military forces conducted 32 strikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 17 strikes using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted 15 strikes coordinated with and in support of the government of Iraq using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft as well as rocket artillery against ISIL targets.

Syria

* Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed an oil pump jack.
* Near Ar Raqqah, 11 strikes engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed 30 oil refinement stills, six fighting positions, three oil tanker trailers, an ISIL headquarters, a weapons cache and an oil well head.
* Near Ayn Isa, one strike destroyed a bunker.
* Near Dayr Ar Zawr, two strikes destroyed 15 oil refinement stills and nine oil tanker trucks.
* Near Manbij, two strikes damaged a vehicle and a mortar system.

Iraq

* Near Haditha, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit.
* Near Mosul, nine strikes [2 British] engaged five ISIL tactical units; destroyed five vehicles, three mortar systems, two UAV launch sites, three fighting positions, a rocket-propelled grenade launcher, a VBIED manufacturing and armoring facility, a heavy machine gun, a supply cache, and an anti-air artillery system; damaged 18 supply routes; and two bridges.
* Near Rawah, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a vehicle, a command and control node, and a weapons storage facility.
* Near Sinjar, one strike destroyed a mortar system.
* Near Tal Afar, three strikes destroyed a vehicle, a VBIED facility and a UAV launch site.

Report Date

January 13, 2017

Report Summary

  • 32 total strikes
  • 17 in Syria
  • 15 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 32 total strikes
  • 15 in Iraq (10877 – 10892)
  • 17 in Syria (6523 – 6539)

Amendments

  • +1 * in Iraq

Confirmed Actions

US, UK

On Jan. 12, Coalition military forces conducted 32 strikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 17 strikes using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted 15 strikes coordinated with and in support of the government of Iraq using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft as well as rocket artillery against ISIL targets.



Syria

January 12, 2017
Syria: 17 strikes
Iraq: 15 strikes
Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed an oil pump jack.
Near Ar Raqqah, 11 strikes engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed 30 oil refinement stills, six fighting positions, three oil tanker trailers, an ISIL headquarters, a weapons cache and an oil well head.
Near Ayn Isa, one strike destroyed a bunker.
Near Dayr Ar Zawr, two strikes destroyed 15 oil refinement stills and nine oil tanker trucks.
Near Manbij, two strikes damaged a vehicle and a mortar system.

Iraq

Near Haditha, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit.
Near Mosul, nine strikes [2 British] engaged five ISIL tactical units; destroyed five vehicles, three mortar systems, two UAV launch sites, three fighting positions, a rocket-propelled grenade launcher, a VBIED manufacturing and armoring facility, a heavy machine gun, a supply cache, and an anti-air artillery system; damaged 18 supply routes; and two bridges.
Near Rawah, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a vehicle, a command and control node, and a weapons storage facility.
Near Sinjar, one strike destroyed a mortar system.
Near Tal Afar, three strikes destroyed a vehicle, a VBIED facility and a UAV launch site.

UK MoD for January 12, 2017 – January 13, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

January 13, 2017

Thursday 12 January – Typhoons destroyed a building in south-central Mosul used by Daesh for remotely piloted aerial vehicle operations, while a Reaper engaged three groups of Daesh fighters in the south-east of the city…During the battle for Mosul, small armed remotely piloted aerial vehicles with grenades have been used by Daesh a number of times to harass Iraqi troops, with reports suggesting they have also been used to target civilian refugees. A building in the southern area of central Mosul was identified as being used as a base for these drones and their operators. On Thursday 12 January a pair of Royal Air Force Typhoons targeted the site, demolishing the building with two Paveway IV guided bombs. Over south-east Mosul, a Reaper meanwhile flew overwatch for Iraqi troops as they cleared further Daesh positions. The Reaper’s crew were able to identify a number of terrorists armed with heavy and light machine-guns firing at the Iraqi forces, and conducted three successful attacks with Hellfire missiles which eliminated the threat posed.

Report Date

January 13, 2017

Thursday 12 January – Typhoons destroyed a building in south-central Mosul used by Daesh for remotely piloted aerial vehicle operations, while a Reaper engaged three groups of Daesh fighters in the south-east of the city…During the battle for Mosul, small armed remotely piloted aerial vehicles with grenades have been used by Daesh a number of times to harass Iraqi troops, with reports suggesting they have also been used to target civilian refugees. A building in the southern area of central Mosul was identified as being used as a base for these drones and their operators. On Thursday 12 January a pair of Royal Air Force Typhoons targeted the site, demolishing the building with two Paveway IV guided bombs. Over south-east Mosul, a Reaper meanwhile flew overwatch for Iraqi troops as they cleared further Daesh positions. The Reaper’s crew were able to identify a number of terrorists armed with heavy and light machine-guns firing at the Iraqi forces, and conducted three successful attacks with Hellfire missiles which eliminated the threat posed.

French MoD for January 12, 2017 – January 13, 2017
Original
Annotated

Report Date

January 13, 2017

Notes

Since January 4th, Operation Chammal aircraft have continued their air missions against ISIL, carrying out 43 sorties. The 12 strikes made by the French planes destroyed 15 ISIL targets. Six of the 12 strikes were carried out in the Mosul region in support of land operations.

Opération Chammal

Appréciation de situation

En Irak, la stratégie de Daech, axée sur la multiplication des actions de guérilla et de terrorisme, vise plus que jamais à essayer de divertir les forces irakiennes de leur effort sur Mossoul. Les combats pour la reprise de la ville sont toujours âpres depuis la relance de l’offensive des FSI fin décembre.

Daech poursuit ses actions de harcèlement et ses attentats en particulier danns la région de Baiji et à Bagdad.

En Syrie, la progression vers Raqqah se poursuit de façon limitée mais régulière, étant donné l’importance des travaux de défense réalisés par Daech sur le terrain.

Avancées sur la bataille de Mossoul

Depuis la reprise de l’offensive par les FSI fin décembre, les unités irakiennes avancent de façon coordonnée dans la partie Est de la ville, avec l’appui permanent de la coalition. Les efforts portent sur 3 axes principaux : depuis le Nord vers Bawizah avec la 16e division, depuis l’Est avec l’ICTS et le Sud Est avec la 9e brigade.

Les FSI sont parvenus à s’emparer de nombreux quartiers, notamment au Sud de la ville où l’ICTS a atteint les berges du Tigre. La capacité de résistance de Daech demeure, mais les combattants de l’organisation ne parviennent à contenir l’offensive et leurs contre-attaques récentes ont toutes été mises en échec. L’action étroitement coordonnée des FSI oblige désormais Daech à répartir ses forces sur l’ensemble des fronts.

Aujourd’hui la majeure partie des unités irakiennes se situe encore entre 2 et 4km des berges du Tigre, et les combats restent féroces sur un terrain urbain difficile et truffé d’engins explosifs.

Activités de la force Chammal

Appui aérien au Levant

Depuis le 4 janvier 2017, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont poursuivi leurs missions aériennes contre Daech en réalisant 43 sorties dont 36 de reconnaissance armée, 5 de recueil de renseignement et 2 de ravitaillement. Les 12 frappes réalisées par les avions français ont permis de détruire 15 objectifs de Daech. 6 des 12 frappes ont été réalisées dans la région de Mossoul en appui des opérations terrestres

Appui feu – TF Wagram

Désormais déployée sur deux emprises au Nord et au Sud de Mossoul, la TFWagram poursuit ses missions d’appui des Forces de Sécurités Irakiennes. L’activité de la TF Wagram s’établit cette semaine à 11 missions de tir (réparties en 2 missions d’interdiction, 2 missions d’appui fumigènes, 7 missions d’éclairement).

Report Date

January 13, 2017

Notes

Since January 4th, Operation Chammal aircraft have continued their air missions against ISIL, carrying out 43 sorties. The 12 strikes made by the French planes destroyed 15 ISIL targets. Six of the 12 strikes were carried out in the Mosul region in support of land operations.

Opération Chammal

Appréciation de situation

En Irak, la stratégie de Daech, axée sur la multiplication des actions de guérilla et de terrorisme, vise plus que jamais à essayer de divertir les forces irakiennes de leur effort sur Mossoul. Les combats pour la reprise de la ville sont toujours âpres depuis la relance de l’offensive des FSI fin décembre.

Daech poursuit ses actions de harcèlement et ses attentats en particulier danns la région de Baiji et à Bagdad.

En Syrie, la progression vers Raqqah se poursuit de façon limitée mais régulière, étant donné l’importance des travaux de défense réalisés par Daech sur le terrain.

Avancées sur la bataille de Mossoul

Depuis la reprise de l’offensive par les FSI fin décembre, les unités irakiennes avancent de façon coordonnée dans la partie Est de la ville, avec l’appui permanent de la coalition. Les efforts portent sur 3 axes principaux : depuis le Nord vers Bawizah avec la 16e division, depuis l’Est avec l’ICTS et le Sud Est avec la 9e brigade.

Les FSI sont parvenus à s’emparer de nombreux quartiers, notamment au Sud de la ville où l’ICTS a atteint les berges du Tigre. La capacité de résistance de Daech demeure, mais les combattants de l’organisation ne parviennent à contenir l’offensive et leurs contre-attaques récentes ont toutes été mises en échec. L’action étroitement coordonnée des FSI oblige désormais Daech à répartir ses forces sur l’ensemble des fronts.

Aujourd’hui la majeure partie des unités irakiennes se situe encore entre 2 et 4km des berges du Tigre, et les combats restent féroces sur un terrain urbain difficile et truffé d’engins explosifs.

Activités de la force Chammal

Appui aérien au Levant

Depuis le 4 janvier 2017, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont poursuivi leurs missions aériennes contre Daech en réalisant 43 sorties dont 36 de reconnaissance armée, 5 de recueil de renseignement et 2 de ravitaillement. Les 12 frappes réalisées par les avions français ont permis de détruire 15 objectifs de Daech. 6 des 12 frappes ont été réalisées dans la région de Mossoul en appui des opérations terrestres

Appui feu – TF Wagram

Désormais déployée sur deux emprises au Nord et au Sud de Mossoul, la TFWagram poursuit ses missions d’appui des Forces de Sécurités Irakiennes. L’activité de la TF Wagram s’établit cette semaine à 11 missions de tir (réparties en 2 missions d’interdiction, 2 missions d’appui fumigènes, 7 missions d’éclairement).

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Report Date

January 13, 2017

Notes

The Forbin Air Defense frigate has been integrated into Task Force 50, the flagship task force of the US Fifth Fleet. It is now responsible for escorting British helicopter carrier HMS Ocean.

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Déployée dans le golfe arabo-persique et intégrée à l’opération Chammal, la frégate de Défense aérienne Forbin a intégré la Task Force 50. En escorte du bâtiment amiral, le porte-hélicoptères britannique HMS Ocean, elle participe à la mission de défense aérienne et contribue à la surveillance et à la maîtrise de l’espace aérien au large de l’Irak.

A 25 nœuds sur les eaux turquoises du détroit d’Ormuz, la frégate de défense aérienne « Forbin » est contactée par le sémaphore omanais de Musandam. La visibilité n’est pas bonne mais les yeux des veilleurs reconnaissent presque sans les voir les amers remarquables de ce passage tout à la fois délicat et familier. Quelques heures plus tôt dans l’après-midi, le « Forbin » est passé sous le commandement tactique du commandant de la TF50, le commodore Burns, un Britannique. Le « Forbin » est désormais chargé d’escorter son navire-amiral, le porte-hélicoptère « HMS Ocean ». Habituellement constituée autour d’un porte-avions US, la TF50 est la task force phare de la 5ème flotte américaine, celle du Moyen-Orient : à côté des TF regroupant les frégates, les chasseurs de mines, les avions de patrouille maritime ou les sous-marins, elle a comme mission la projection de puissance, le strike warfare, depuis le golfe arabo-persique. Aujourd’hui tournée vers les théâtres de Syrie et d’Irak au sein de l’Operation Inherent Resolve, la TF50 a toujours occupé une place de premier plan au sein de la stratégie américaine dans les conflits qui ont embrasé la région ces dernières dizaines d’années.

A l’occasion d’un carrier gap US, le commandement de la TF 50 a été confié aux Britanniques, à l’instar de ce qu’avait réalisé la France début 2016 avec le « Charles de Gaulle ». Les États-Unis avaient alors, pour la première fois, confié le commandement de la précieuse TF50 à un amiral non-américain. La présence du « Forbin » a ainsi un double objectif : renforcer la coopération avec la Royal Navy et entretenir le niveau d’intégration de la marine Nationale au sein des structures de commandement US, notamment à travers la défense aérienne de la zone.L’adaptation à la TF50 s’est déroulé sans difficulté et le « Forbin » a immédiatement occupé sa place aux côtés du « HMS Daring », frégate de type « 45 » dont les fonctions et capacités lui sont similaires, et le design assez proche.

La mission du « Forbin » s’inscrit dans la continuité des missions du groupe aéronaval Bois-Belleau (2013-2014) et Arromanches (2015- 2016) qui ont permis d’atteindre un remarquable niveau d’interopérabilité avec les forces américaines de l’US Navy et de l’US Air Force qui opèrent dans le cadre d’Inherent Resolve. Dans cette optique, le « Forbin » assure la responsabilité de la défense aérienne d’une partie du Golfe dont la surface est équivalente à celle de la moitié de la France. Grâce à une multitude de capteurs répartis dans toute la région, pas un avion ne vole sans être détecté, classifié, identifié et reporté au CAOC situé à Al Udeïd au Qatar. Au même titre qu’une frégate US, le « Forbin » est intégré dans un système qui vise à s’assurer de la maîtrise des airs, notamment dans la campagne aérienne contre Daech.Le déploiement du « Forbin » consacre la permanence de frégates françaises dans cette zone depuis de nombreuses années. Elle participe à l’établissement de la situation dans une zone aussi vitale pour les intérêts stratégiques français qu’elle est instable et complexe. L’intégration à la TF50 et la coopération avec les pays alliés du Golfe viennent compléter la contribution à l’opération Chammal.

Lancée depuis le 19 septembre 2014, « Chammal » est le nom donné à l’opération française au sein de l’opération Inherent Resolve. Elle 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 frapper en profondeur les capacités militaires du groupe terroriste (TF Wagram).

Report Date

January 13, 2017

Notes

The Forbin Air Defense frigate has been integrated into Task Force 50, the flagship task force of the US Fifth Fleet. It is now responsible for escorting British helicopter carrier HMS Ocean.

Chammal : intégration du Forbin dans la TF 50

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Mise à jour : 12/01/2017 17:33

Déployée dans le golfe arabo-persique et intégrée à l’opération Chammal, la frégate de Défense aérienne Forbin a intégré la Task Force 50. En escorte du bâtiment amiral, le porte-hélicoptères britannique HMS Ocean, elle participe à la mission de défense aérienne et contribue à la surveillance et à la maîtrise de l’espace aérien au large de l’Irak.

A 25 nœuds sur les eaux turquoises du détroit d’Ormuz, la frégate de défense aérienne « Forbin » est contactée par le sémaphore omanais de Musandam. La visibilité n’est pas bonne mais les yeux des veilleurs reconnaissent presque sans les voir les amers remarquables de ce passage tout à la fois délicat et familier. Quelques heures plus tôt dans l’après-midi, le « Forbin » est passé sous le commandement tactique du commandant de la TF50, le commodore Burns, un Britannique. Le « Forbin » est désormais chargé d’escorter son navire-amiral, le porte-hélicoptère « HMS Ocean ». Habituellement constituée autour d’un porte-avions US, la TF50 est la task force phare de la 5ème flotte américaine, celle du Moyen-Orient : à côté des TF regroupant les frégates, les chasseurs de mines, les avions de patrouille maritime ou les sous-marins, elle a comme mission la projection de puissance, le strike warfare, depuis le golfe arabo-persique. Aujourd’hui tournée vers les théâtres de Syrie et d’Irak au sein de l’Operation Inherent Resolve, la TF50 a toujours occupé une place de premier plan au sein de la stratégie américaine dans les conflits qui ont embrasé la région ces dernières dizaines d’années.

A l’occasion d’un carrier gap US, le commandement de la TF 50 a été confié aux Britanniques, à l’instar de ce qu’avait réalisé la France début 2016 avec le « Charles de Gaulle ». Les États-Unis avaient alors, pour la première fois, confié le commandement de la précieuse TF50 à un amiral non-américain. La présence du « Forbin » a ainsi un double objectif : renforcer la coopération avec la Royal Navy et entretenir le niveau d’intégration de la marine Nationale au sein des structures de commandement US, notamment à travers la défense aérienne de la zone.L’adaptation à la TF50 s’est déroulé sans difficulté et le « Forbin » a immédiatement occupé sa place aux côtés du « HMS Daring », frégate de type « 45 » dont les fonctions et capacités lui sont similaires, et le design assez proche.

La mission du « Forbin » s’inscrit dans la continuité des missions du groupe aéronaval Bois-Belleau (2013-2014) et Arromanches (2015- 2016) qui ont permis d’atteindre un remarquable niveau d’interopérabilité avec les forces américaines de l’US Navy et de l’US Air Force qui opèrent dans le cadre d’Inherent Resolve. Dans cette optique, le « Forbin » assure la responsabilité de la défense aérienne d’une partie du Golfe dont la surface est équivalente à celle de la moitié de la France. Grâce à une multitude de capteurs répartis dans toute la région, pas un avion ne vole sans être détecté, classifié, identifié et reporté au CAOC situé à Al Udeïd au Qatar. Au même titre qu’une frégate US, le « Forbin » est intégré dans un système qui vise à s’assurer de la maîtrise des airs, notamment dans la campagne aérienne contre Daech.Le déploiement du « Forbin » consacre la permanence de frégates françaises dans cette zone depuis de nombreuses années. Elle participe à l’établissement de la situation dans une zone aussi vitale pour les intérêts stratégiques français qu’elle est instable et complexe. L’intégration à la TF50 et la coopération avec les pays alliés du Golfe viennent compléter la contribution à l’opération Chammal.

Lancée depuis le 19 septembre 2014, « Chammal » est le nom donné à l’opération française au sein de l’opération Inherent Resolve. Elle 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 frapper en profondeur les capacités militaires du groupe terroriste (TF Wagram).

Incident date

January 12, 2017

Incident Code

CS442 RS1829

LOCATION

شارع تل أبيض, Tal abyad Street, Ar Raqqa, Raqqa, Syria

Two civilians were killed – including a girl and a man – and others were wounded, following an airstrike on a bakery and a falafel restaurant in Raqqa, according to local sources. Sources were conflicted regarding who was to blame, some blaming the US led Coalition, and others blaming Russian warplanes. The Coalition later denied

Summary

First published
January 12, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(1 child1 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
US-led Coalition, Russian Military
Named victims
2 named
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Incident date

January 12, 2017

Incident Code

CS440 RS1825

LOCATION

جبل الاربعين, Al Arbaeen Mountains, Idlib, Syria

As many as 20 civilians were killed, and others were wounded, according to reports, following an alleged Russian and or Coalition airstrike on a militant-occupied building in the Al-Arba’een Mountains. Shaam News reported that seven civilians died including “four children and three women in addition in addition to others wounded.” Step News blamed the US-led

Summary

First published
January 12, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4 – 20
(4 children3 women)
Civilians reported injured
2–24
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
US-led Coalition, Russian Military
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Incident date

January 12, 2017

Incident Code

RS1826

LOCATION

اريحا, Ariha, Idlib, Syria

Between seven and 12 civilians died – including four children and three women – following an airstrike which struck a five story building in Ariha, Idlib. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame for the raid, with some blaming Russia and others blaming the Syrian regime.  No specific numbers of civilians were reported

Summary

First published
January 12, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
7 – 12
(4 children3 women)
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

January 12, 2017

Incident Code

RS1824

LOCATION

بابكة, Babka, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria

Up to 10 civilians were killed, including eight from one family, and as many as 24 or more were wounded, following an alleged airstrike on Babka, Aleppo. Five children and three women were reportedly killed in the strike. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame. Many attributed blame to Russian warplanes, while others blamed

Summary

First published
January 12, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
6 – 10
(4–5 children3 women)
Civilians reported injured
10–24
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

January 12, 2017

Incident Code

TS047 CS441

LOCATION

بزاعة , Beza’a city, Aleppo, Syria

Up to nine civilians including two children from the same family died in an airstrike on Beza’a city, according to local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether this was the work of Turkey or the US-led Coalition. Aleppo Media Center reported that “the child Hamdo al Bakir and an entire family made up

Summary

First published
January 12, 2017
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
7 – 9
(2 children3 men)
Civilians reported injured
2–6
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, Turkish Military
Named victims
5 named
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