Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident date

November 10, 2016

Incident Code

RS1557

LOCATION

دوما, Douma, Damascus, Syria

Between four and nine civilians were killed, including up to four children and two women, and dozens more were injured in alleged Russian and Syrian regime raids on Douma, according to local media. Sources were conflicted as to who was responsible for the airstrikes, with some attributing the blame to Russia, others to the Syrian regime,

Summary

First published
November 10, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4 – 9
(3–4 children1–2 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
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
8 named, 1 familiy identified
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CJTF–OIR for November 9, 2016 – November 10, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

November 10, 2016

On Nov. 9, Coalition military forces conducted 28 strikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 17 strikes using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.

Syria

* Near Abu Kamal, one strike damaged an ISIL supply route.

* Near Ar Raqqah, three strikes engaged two ISIL tactical units and destroyed a fighting position and a vehicle.

* Near Ayn Isa, 13 strikes engaged eight ISIL tactical units and destroyed seven fighting positions, a vehicle, a cave, a bridge and an IED.

Iraq

* Near Baghdad, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit.

* Near Mosul, seven strikes [1 British] engaged two ISIL tactical units and destroyed five ISIL-held buildings, four vehicles, three mortar systems, three medium machine guns, four tunnels, two VBIEDs; damaged two supply routes, a solar panel, a rocket-propelled grenade, a VBIED facility, and a fighting position.

* Near Rawah, two strikes engaged an ISIL tactical unit, destroyed an oil tanker, and damaged a tunnel.

* Near Tal Afar, one strike engaged an ISIL VBIED facility.

Report Date

November 10, 2016

Report Summary

  • 28 total strikes
  • 17 in Syria
  • 11 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 28 total strikes
  • 11 in Iraq (10401 – 10411)
  • 17 in Syria (5731 – 5747)

Confirmed Actions

US, UK

On Nov. 9, Coalition military forces conducted 28 strikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 17 strikes using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.

Syria

November 9, 2016
Syria: 17 strikes
Iraq: 11 strikes
Near Abu Kamal, one strike damaged an ISIL supply route.
Near Ar Raqqah, three strikes engaged two ISIL tactical units and destroyed a fighting position and a vehicle.
Near Ayn Isa, 13 strikes engaged eight ISIL tactical units and destroyed seven fighting positions, a vehicle, a cave, a bridge and an IED.

Iraq

Near Baghdad, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit.
Near Mosul, seven strikes [1 British] engaged two ISIL tactical units and destroyed five ISIL-held buildings, four vehicles, three mortar systems, three medium machine guns, four tunnels, two VBIEDs; damaged two supply routes, a solar panel, a rocket-propelled grenade, a VBIED facility, and a fighting position.
Near Rawah, two strikes engaged an ISIL tactical unit, destroyed an oil tanker, and damaged a tunnel.
Near Tal Afar, one strike engaged an ISIL VBIED facility.

UK MoD for November 9, 2016 – November 10, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

November 10, 2016

Wednesday 9 November – A Reaper destroyed an armoured vehicle as it fired on Iraqi forces advancing on Mosul…On Wednesday 9 November, a Reaper spotted an armoured vehicle firing on Iraqi troops on the outskirts of Mosul, and destroyed it with a Hellfire.

Report Date

November 10, 2016

Wednesday 9 November – A Reaper destroyed an armoured vehicle as it fired on Iraqi forces advancing on Mosul…On Wednesday 9 November, a Reaper spotted an armoured vehicle firing on Iraqi troops on the outskirts of Mosul, and destroyed it with a Hellfire.

  • A foreign object debris check is carried out in the cockpit of an F/A-18F Super Hornet, Nov 9th (US Navy)

Danish MoD for November 9, 2016 – November 10, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

November 10, 2016

Notes

For Nov 2nd – Nov 9th, Denmark report 12 missions over the Iraqi provinces of Nineweh, Irbil, Anbar, At Ta’mim and Diyala as well as the Syrian governorate of Ar Raqqah. They dropped 11 precision bombs, attacking Daesh buildings and mortar positions.

Mission Update nr. 21

Opdatering fra de danske styrker i internationale missioner.

10-11-2016 – kl. 15:20

Af Værnsfælles Forsvarskommando

Operation Inherent Resolve

Kampflybidraget

Kampflybidraget deltager fortsat i kampene om befrielsen af Mosul. Kampene om Raqqah er nu indledt, og også her deltager danske F-16 kampfly.

De danske F-16 har i den seneste uge gennemført 12 missioner. Det drejer sig blandt andet om overvågning og efterretningsindhentning, samt angreb på bygninger, morterpositioner m.v.

Missionerne er foregået over de irakiske provinser Ninawa, Erbil, Al Anbar, At Ta’mim og Diyala samt den syriske provins Ar Raqqah.

Fra onsdag 2. november kl. 1100 til onsdag den 9. november kl. 1200 gælder følgende:

Der er fløjet 12 missioner

Der er anvendt 11 præcisionsbomber

Der er totalt fløjet 223 missioner

Der er totalt anvendt 319 præcisionsbomber

Transportbidraget

Ugen har budt på dårligt vejr i missionsområdet, men det er alligevel blevet til tre missioner med i alt 30 tons gods og 50 passagerer.

dansk radar

Radarbidraget

Bidraget har i denne uge opretholdt traditionen med at afholde DANCON-march på basen i De Forende Arabiske Emirater.

Både radar og operatører bidrager til stadighed indirekte til bekæmpelsen af ISIL. I denne uge har operationerne været fokuseret på at lufttanke fly på vej til og fra kampene i og omkring Mosul.

Standing Nato Maritime Group 2

Absalon gennemfører NATO-operationer i den østlige del af Middelhavet. Skibsbidraget er siden deltagelsen i øvelse Joint Warrior ved Skotland i oktober sejlet tilbage til Middelhavet, hvor enheden indgår i NATO’s opgaveløsning. Før turen går tilbage mod Danmark, resterer der yderligere en periode med planlagte opgaver og et havneophold i Middelhavet. Enheden forventes retur i Danmark i de første dage i december.

Andre missioner

Der er ikke noget nyt at rapportere fra de øvrige danske missioner i udlandet.

Report Date

November 10, 2016

Notes

For Nov 2nd – Nov 9th, Denmark report 12 missions over the Iraqi provinces of Nineweh, Irbil, Anbar, At Ta’mim and Diyala as well as the Syrian governorate of Ar Raqqah. They dropped 11 precision bombs, attacking Daesh buildings and mortar positions.

Mission Update nr. 21

Opdatering fra de danske styrker i internationale missioner.

10-11-2016 – kl. 15:20

Af Værnsfælles Forsvarskommando

Operation Inherent Resolve

Kampflybidraget

Kampflybidraget deltager fortsat i kampene om befrielsen af Mosul. Kampene om Raqqah er nu indledt, og også her deltager danske F-16 kampfly.

De danske F-16 har i den seneste uge gennemført 12 missioner. Det drejer sig blandt andet om overvågning og efterretningsindhentning, samt angreb på bygninger, morterpositioner m.v.

Missionerne er foregået over de irakiske provinser Ninawa, Erbil, Al Anbar, At Ta’mim og Diyala samt den syriske provins Ar Raqqah.

Fra onsdag 2. november kl. 1100 til onsdag den 9. november kl. 1200 gælder følgende:

Der er fløjet 12 missioner

Der er anvendt 11 præcisionsbomber

Der er totalt fløjet 223 missioner

Der er totalt anvendt 319 præcisionsbomber

Transportbidraget

Ugen har budt på dårligt vejr i missionsområdet, men det er alligevel blevet til tre missioner med i alt 30 tons gods og 50 passagerer.

dansk radar

Radarbidraget

Bidraget har i denne uge opretholdt traditionen med at afholde DANCON-march på basen i De Forende Arabiske Emirater.

Både radar og operatører bidrager til stadighed indirekte til bekæmpelsen af ISIL. I denne uge har operationerne været fokuseret på at lufttanke fly på vej til og fra kampene i og omkring Mosul.

Standing Nato Maritime Group 2

Absalon gennemfører NATO-operationer i den østlige del af Middelhavet. Skibsbidraget er siden deltagelsen i øvelse Joint Warrior ved Skotland i oktober sejlet tilbage til Middelhavet, hvor enheden indgår i NATO’s opgaveløsning. Før turen går tilbage mod Danmark, resterer der yderligere en periode med planlagte opgaver og et havneophold i Middelhavet. Enheden forventes retur i Danmark i de første dage i december.

Andre missioner

Der er ikke noget nyt at rapportere fra de øvrige danske missioner i udlandet.

French MoD for November 9, 2016 – November 10, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

November 10, 2016

Notes

In the past week, France reports 86 sorties – 5 dedicated reconnaissance sorties, 4 airborne command and control exits, 5 refueling sorties and 72 bombing sorties. They conducted 20 strikes, destroying 25 targets. Of these, 17 were in Iraq and 2 in Syria. On Nov 5th, there was a planned strike north of the town of Al Qa’im, Iraq which destroyed a Daesh ammunition storage site.

OPÉRATION CHAMMAL

Appréciation de situation

Daech recule sur l’ensemble du théâtre mais organise une défense dans la profondeur et effectue des replis organisés au cours desquels les territoires abandonnés sont systématiquement piégés. Outre des actions de harcèlement sur les arrières des forces irakiennes, les attentats à Bagdad sont fréquents.

Avancée sur la bataille

de Mossoul

Dans la région de Mossoul, 3 semaines après le début de l’offensive, Daech perd progressivement les points d’appui qui constituaient sa première ligne de défense. Le déroulement des opérations est conforme au calendrier prévisionnel établi en phase de planification.

Les forces kurdes ont repris la localité de Ba’ashiqah située à une dizaine de kilomètres au nord-est de Mossoul. A l’est, l’ICTS a atteint les premiers faubourgs de la ville mais fait désormais face à une vive résistance de Daech, dont les hommes sont rompus aux combats en zone urbaine. Au sud-ouest, les Popular Mobilization Forces ont avancé vers Tal Afar jusqu’à la ville d’Al Muhallabiyah.

Sur l’ensemble du théâtre, les combattants de Daech font un emploi systématique des techniques de guérilla : kamikazes, IED, piégeage, sniper, tir de mortier. Cette résistance a ralenti la progression des unités irakiennes.

Offensive de Raqqah en Syrie

Les Forces Démocratiques Syriennes (FDS) ont annoncé le 6 novembre le début de l’offensive vers Raqqah. Les opérations actuelles se situent encore très loin de Raqqah. Elles constituent une première phase qui vise à reprendre progressivement du terrain pour se rapprocher de la ville même.

Appui de la force Chammal

L’activité sur l’ensemble du théâtre

Cette semaine, l’activité aérienne est restée soutenue. Le bilan air se chiffre à 86 sorties (5 sorties dédiées de reconnaissance, 4 sorties de commandement et de contrôle aéroporté, 5 sorties de ravitaillement et 72 sorties de bombardement pour les Rafale marine et air). Ces sorties ont permis la réalisation de 20 frappes détruisant 25 objectifs. Parmi celles-ci, 17 frappes de reconnaissance armées en Irak, 2 en Syrie, et une frappe planifiée conduite le 05 novembre au Nord de la ville d’Al Qa’im pour détruire un site de stockage de munitions.

Activité autour de Mossoul

Appui aérien

Le soutien des troupes engagées dans l’offensive pour la reprise de Mossoul en Irak représente la grande majorité des activités aériennes de Chammal : les 17 frappes de reconnaissance armée ont été conduites en appui des troupes au sol dans la région de Mossoul.

Le nombre de frappes reste à un niveau important bien qu’en légère diminution par rapport à la première semaine de frappes au début de l’offensive vers Mossoul. Cette diminution est liée aux difficultés croissantes de discrimination des forces ou aux risques d’imbrication des troupes qui ne permettent pas toujours de réaliser les frappes dans les règles que les avions français respectent.

Appui feu – TF Wagram

La TF Wagram poursuit sa mission au profit des troupes irakiennes en se concentrant sur l’interdiction du terrain à la manœuvre ennemie : elle participe à l’appui pour la prise des poches de résistance situées en arrière du front et prend part à la protection de la base de Q-West. Cette semaine, 17 tirs ont ainsi été conduits dont 7 d’interdiction ou de destruction, et 10 d’illumination.

Formation

Mi-octobre a eu lieu la relève des militaires français de la Task Force Narvik. Faisant partie du volet formation de l’opération Chammal, la TF Narvik dispense une instruction générale (tests de sélection et stage commando) et spécialisée (moniteurs contre-IED, sauvetage de combat, combat en zone urbaine) au sein de l’académie de l’ICTS (Iraqi Counter Terrorism Services) à proximité de Bagdad. Dans le domaine des engins explosifs improvisés (IED), les formations portent sur 2 niveaux : formation des unités combattantes à la détection d’IED, formation des unités spécialisées (Génie) pour la dépollution.

L’ICTS est pleinement engagée dans les combats

pour la reprise de Mossoul.

Afin de pouvoir donner le meilleur niveau d’efficacité aux troupes d’élite irakiennes dans leur combat contre Daech, la formation s’adapte en permanence : les militaires français n’accompagnent pas les forces irakiennes dans les zones de combat mais ils utilisent leur expertise et le retour d’expérience fourni par les militaires irakiens engagés dans les zones de combat pour améliorer sans cesse les formations aux besoins des troupes d’élite irakiennes. La durée de ces formations varie de deux à huit semaines. Des contingents d’instructeurs de divers pays membres de la coalition anti-Daech sont également engagés dans ce type de formation.

Au total, les soldats de l’opération Chammal ont formé près de 6130 soldats irakiens depuis mars 2015.

Report Date

November 10, 2016

Notes

In the past week, France reports 86 sorties – 5 dedicated reconnaissance sorties, 4 airborne command and control exits, 5 refueling sorties and 72 bombing sorties. They conducted 20 strikes, destroying 25 targets. Of these, 17 were in Iraq and 2 in Syria. On Nov 5th, there was a planned strike north of the town of Al Qa’im, Iraq which destroyed a Daesh ammunition storage site.

OPÉRATION CHAMMAL

Appréciation de situation

Daech recule sur l’ensemble du théâtre mais organise une défense dans la profondeur et effectue des replis organisés au cours desquels les territoires abandonnés sont systématiquement piégés. Outre des actions de harcèlement sur les arrières des forces irakiennes, les attentats à Bagdad sont fréquents.

Avancée sur la bataille

de Mossoul

Dans la région de Mossoul, 3 semaines après le début de l’offensive, Daech perd progressivement les points d’appui qui constituaient sa première ligne de défense. Le déroulement des opérations est conforme au calendrier prévisionnel établi en phase de planification.

Les forces kurdes ont repris la localité de Ba’ashiqah située à une dizaine de kilomètres au nord-est de Mossoul. A l’est, l’ICTS a atteint les premiers faubourgs de la ville mais fait désormais face à une vive résistance de Daech, dont les hommes sont rompus aux combats en zone urbaine. Au sud-ouest, les Popular Mobilization Forces ont avancé vers Tal Afar jusqu’à la ville d’Al Muhallabiyah.

Sur l’ensemble du théâtre, les combattants de Daech font un emploi systématique des techniques de guérilla : kamikazes, IED, piégeage, sniper, tir de mortier. Cette résistance a ralenti la progression des unités irakiennes.

Offensive de Raqqah en Syrie

Les Forces Démocratiques Syriennes (FDS) ont annoncé le 6 novembre le début de l’offensive vers Raqqah. Les opérations actuelles se situent encore très loin de Raqqah. Elles constituent une première phase qui vise à reprendre progressivement du terrain pour se rapprocher de la ville même.

Appui de la force Chammal

L’activité sur l’ensemble du théâtre

Cette semaine, l’activité aérienne est restée soutenue. Le bilan air se chiffre à 86 sorties (5 sorties dédiées de reconnaissance, 4 sorties de commandement et de contrôle aéroporté, 5 sorties de ravitaillement et 72 sorties de bombardement pour les Rafale marine et air). Ces sorties ont permis la réalisation de 20 frappes détruisant 25 objectifs. Parmi celles-ci, 17 frappes de reconnaissance armées en Irak, 2 en Syrie, et une frappe planifiée conduite le 05 novembre au Nord de la ville d’Al Qa’im pour détruire un site de stockage de munitions.

Activité autour de Mossoul

Appui aérien

Le soutien des troupes engagées dans l’offensive pour la reprise de Mossoul en Irak représente la grande majorité des activités aériennes de Chammal : les 17 frappes de reconnaissance armée ont été conduites en appui des troupes au sol dans la région de Mossoul.

Le nombre de frappes reste à un niveau important bien qu’en légère diminution par rapport à la première semaine de frappes au début de l’offensive vers Mossoul. Cette diminution est liée aux difficultés croissantes de discrimination des forces ou aux risques d’imbrication des troupes qui ne permettent pas toujours de réaliser les frappes dans les règles que les avions français respectent.

Appui feu – TF Wagram

La TF Wagram poursuit sa mission au profit des troupes irakiennes en se concentrant sur l’interdiction du terrain à la manœuvre ennemie : elle participe à l’appui pour la prise des poches de résistance situées en arrière du front et prend part à la protection de la base de Q-West. Cette semaine, 17 tirs ont ainsi été conduits dont 7 d’interdiction ou de destruction, et 10 d’illumination.

Formation

Mi-octobre a eu lieu la relève des militaires français de la Task Force Narvik. Faisant partie du volet formation de l’opération Chammal, la TF Narvik dispense une instruction générale (tests de sélection et stage commando) et spécialisée (moniteurs contre-IED, sauvetage de combat, combat en zone urbaine) au sein de l’académie de l’ICTS (Iraqi Counter Terrorism Services) à proximité de Bagdad. Dans le domaine des engins explosifs improvisés (IED), les formations portent sur 2 niveaux : formation des unités combattantes à la détection d’IED, formation des unités spécialisées (Génie) pour la dépollution.

L’ICTS est pleinement engagée dans les combats

pour la reprise de Mossoul.

Afin de pouvoir donner le meilleur niveau d’efficacité aux troupes d’élite irakiennes dans leur combat contre Daech, la formation s’adapte en permanence : les militaires français n’accompagnent pas les forces irakiennes dans les zones de combat mais ils utilisent leur expertise et le retour d’expérience fourni par les militaires irakiens engagés dans les zones de combat pour améliorer sans cesse les formations aux besoins des troupes d’élite irakiennes. La durée de ces formations varie de deux à huit semaines. Des contingents d’instructeurs de divers pays membres de la coalition anti-Daech sont également engagés dans ce type de formation.

Au total, les soldats de l’opération Chammal ont formé près de 6130 soldats irakiens depuis mars 2015.

Incident date

November 9, 2016

Incident Code

CS368

LOCATION

خنيز السلمان, Khaniz al Salman, Raqqa, Syria

The Step News Agency, reported “international coalition planes targeted at noon today, Wednesday 9th of November, the village of Khaniz in the northern Raqqa countryside. There’s news about civilian casualties and a new massacre.” Step went on to add that “coalition aircraft also launched an air raid targeting the IS security perimeter in the city

Summary

First published
November 9, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
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Incident date

November 9, 2016

Incident Code

CS369

LOCATION

الرقة‎, Ar Raqqah, Raqqa, Syria

One civilian was killed and several injured due to a Coalition attack, according to a local source. Step News Agency reported that a Coalition raid at dawn “targeting the IS security perimeter in the city of Raqqa” killed one civilian and wounded others “including women and children.”  

Summary

First published
November 9, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
View Incident

Incident date

November 9, 2016

Incident Code

RS1552

LOCATION

بشنطرة, Bashantra, Aleppo, Syria

At least three civilians were killed and up to nine others injured in airstrikes that struck the town of Bashantra in Aleppo. Sources were conflicted as to who was responsible – some blaming Russia and others blaming the Syrian regime.  According to most sources, missiles carrying cluster bombs were used. Vedeng News specified that four raids

Summary

First published
November 9, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2–9
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

November 9, 2016

Incident Code

RS1551

LOCATION

الزربة, Az Zarbah, Aleppo, Syria

At least two civilians, including one child and one woman, died in airstrikes on Az Zarbah town in Aleppo, according to sources on the ground. There were no reports of injured civilians. According to Syrian Network for Human Rights, the airstrikes were launched from Russian warplanes. There are no other details at this time.

Summary

First published
November 9, 2016
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
View Incident

Incident date

November 9, 2016

Incident Code

RS1550

LOCATION

الجانودية, Al Janoudia, Idlib, Syria

Between one to three civilians were killed and at least three others were injured in airstrikes launched against the town of Al Janoudia in western Jisr Al Shoughour. According to local sources, including Step News Agency and @SMARTNewsAgency, Russian warplanes were responsible for the series of airstrikes on the town. An image of the alleged

Summary

First published
November 9, 2016
Last updated
December 19, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 3
(1 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
1 named
Geolocation
Town
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Incident date

November 9, 2016

Incident Code

RS1549

LOCATION

مشمشان, Mashmashan, Idlib, Syria

Ten named civilians, including five children and two women, were killed in addition to “dozens” of injuries which included a child, in alleged Russian or Assad regime airstrikes that struck a residential area of Mashmashan village in Jabal al-Wasatani. The initial death toll was as high as eight civilians, however, Syrian Observatory for Human Rights

Summary

First published
November 9, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
6 – 10
(5 children2 women)
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
10 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

November 9, 2016

Incident Code

RS1556

LOCATION

أورم الكبرى , Urma al Kubra, Aleppo, Syria

At least two civilians were killed, and several more wounded, in alleged Russian airstrikes which struck Urma al Kubra, Aleppo. Most sources attributed the blame to Russian warplanes, others did not identify who was responsible.  The majority of sources said that cluster bombs were used during the raid, with @shahed_alep reporting the sighting of rocket propelled

Summary

First published
November 9, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
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
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Incident date

November 9, 2016

Incident Code

RS1555

LOCATION

حريتان, Hraytan, Aleppo, Syria

Between five and 14 civilians died and  others were injured in airstrikes on the town of Hraytan in Aleppo. While the majority of local sources attributed the airstrikes to Syrian regime forces, the Local Coordination Committees in Syria identified both Russian and the Syrian regime warplanes as launching airstrikes in Aleppo. According to LCCSY, 14

Summary

First published
November 9, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(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

November 9, 2016

Incident Code

RS1554

LOCATION

منطقة شاميكو, Shamico area, Aleppo, Syria

At least three civilians, including a mother, her child and a young man, were killed and several more were wounded in airstrikes launched against the Shamico area in west Aleppo. The majority of sources did not identify who was responsible for the airstrike. However, Halab News blamed Russian warplanes for the airstrikes and Vedeng News

Summary

First published
November 9, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
(1 child1 woman1 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
View Incident

Incident date

November 9, 2016

Incident Code

RS1553

LOCATION

كفر ناها, Kaf Naha, Aleppo, Syria

At least three civilians, including a woman and child, were killed and others were injured in airstrikes launched against the town of Kafr Naha, Aleppo. According to the majority of local sources, Russia was to blame. However, a single source, the Smart News Agency, attributed blame to Syrian regime planes. According to @HalabNewsN, the missiles launched

Summary

First published
November 9, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
(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 belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
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CJTF–OIR for November 8, 2016 – November 9, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

November 9, 2016

On Nov. 8, Coalition military forces conducted 18 strikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted 6 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using attack and fighter aircraft against ISIL targets.

Syria

* Near Abu Kamak, one strike destroyed ISIL oil production equipment.

* Near Ar Raqqah, two strikes destroyed two ISIL oil well heads and an oil pump.

* Near Ayn Isa, seven strikes engaged six ISIL tactical units and destroyed three fighting positions, a vehicle, and a VBIED facility.

* Near Manbij, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a vehicle and a heavy machine gun.

* Near Mar’a, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit.

Iraq

* Near Mosul, three strikes [1-2 British] engaged three ISIL tactical units; destroyed six ISIL-held buildings, four fighting positions, three mortar systems, a heavy machine gun, and a sniper position; suppressed two tactical units; and damaged a mortar system.

* Near Rawah, two strikes engaged an ISIL VBIED factory and destroyed two storage containers and a vehicle.

* Near Tal Afar, one strike engaged an ISIL headquarters building.

Report Date

November 9, 2016

Report Summary

  • 18 total strikes
  • 12 in Syria
  • 6 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 18 total strikes
  • 6 in Iraq (10395 – 10400)
  • 12 in Syria (5719 – 5730)

Confirmed Actions

US, UK

On Nov. 8, Coalition military forces conducted 18 strikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 12 strikes using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted 6 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using attack and fighter aircraft against ISIL targets.

Syria

November 8, 2016
Syria: 12 strikes
Iraq: 6 strikes
Near Abu Kamak, one strike destroyed ISIL oil production equipment.
Near Ar Raqqah, two strikes destroyed two ISIL oil well heads and an oil pump.
Near Ayn Isa, seven strikes engaged six ISIL tactical units and destroyed three fighting positions, a vehicle, and a VBIED facility.
Near Manbij, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a vehicle and a heavy machine gun.
Near Mar’a, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit.

Iraq

Near Mosul, three strikes [1-2 British] engaged three ISIL tactical units; destroyed six ISIL-held buildings, four fighting positions, three mortar systems, a heavy machine gun, and a sniper position; suppressed two tactical units; and damaged a mortar system.
Near Rawah, two strikes engaged an ISIL VBIED factory and destroyed two storage containers and a vehicle.
Near Tal Afar, one strike engaged an ISIL headquarters building.

UK MoD for November 8, 2016 – November 9, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

November 9, 2016

Tuesday 8 November – Typhoons bombed seven Daesh positions north-east of Mosul, a Reaper attacked three further targets near the city…Reaper operations in the area continued on Tuesday 8 November, with our aircraft conducting three further Hellfire attacks on terrorist fighters, as well as providing targeting support to a coalition air strike which destroyed a mortar team. To the north-east of Mosul, a pair of Typhoon FGR4s used Paveway IVs to destroy seven Daesh positions.

Report Date

November 9, 2016

Tuesday 8 November – Typhoons bombed seven Daesh positions north-east of Mosul, a Reaper attacked three further targets near the city…Reaper operations in the area continued on Tuesday 8 November, with our aircraft conducting three further Hellfire attacks on terrorist fighters, as well as providing targeting support to a coalition air strike which destroyed a mortar team. To the north-east of Mosul, a pair of Typhoon FGR4s used Paveway IVs to destroy seven Daesh positions.

Incident date

November 8, 2016

Incident Code

CS366

LOCATION

الكالطة, Qaltah, Raqqa, Syria

Two children were reported killed in an alleged Coalition airstrike on a tractor at Qaltah. The source appeared to be ISIL media arm Al A’amaq. Al Jazeera said five civilians in total died – though suggested some of the deaths occured elsewhere. Qassioun stated that “fighter jets of the international coalition launched a massive air

Summary

First published
November 8, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 5
(2 children)
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
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Incident date

November 8, 2016

Incident Code

CS367

LOCATION

تل السمن, Tall al Samin, Raqqa, Syria

One civilian was reported killed and four injured following an alleged Coaliiton strike on Tal al Samin. According to Qasioun, “Coalition planes also raided the village of Tal Samin in the northern city of Raqqa, killing a civilian and wounding four others.” While no other sources alleged civilian deaths, heavy fighting in the vicinity between

Summary

First published
November 8, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
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

November 8, 2016

Incident Code

CS365

LOCATION

الهيشةة, Al Hīshah, Raqqa, Syria

As many as 24 civilians were killed in attacks – possibly carried out by both SDF and Coalition – according to local sources. Raqqa is Being Silently Slaughtered initially reported 7 victims killed “in the international coalition raids and Kurdish militia artillery.” It later released an updated casualty assessment, counting 23 victims as victims of

Summary

First published
November 8, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
17 – 24
(2–6 children5–9 women)
Civilians reported injured
30
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, Syrian Democratic Forces
Named victims
16 named, 3 families identified
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Incident date

November 8, 2016

Incident Code

RS1547

LOCATION

دوما, Douma, Damascus, Syria

Seven named civilians were killed and dozens more were wounded, including a child, by alleged Russian and Syrian regime airstrikes on Douma City in Eastern Ghouta. According to sources the city was one of many subjected to “heavy artillery shelling” and “aerial bombardment” that week. @syriahadath, specified the use of cluster bombs. One of those killed

Summary

First published
November 8, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
7
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
7 named
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Incident date

November 8, 2016

Incident Code

RS1546

LOCATION

ادلب, Idlib, Syria

One civilian was killed by cluster and phosphorus bombs that struck the western edges of the city of Idlib, according to local media. Some outlets including Smart News published a statement saying that there were no official injuries, but the majority of sources reported at least one casualty. Both cluster bombs and phosphorus are internationally

Summary

First published
November 8, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
0–12
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

November 8, 2016

Incident Code

RS1545

LOCATION

معربو, Ma'arbo, Idlib, Syria

In a major civilian casualty incident, between ten and 18 civilians were killed, including 13 children, and up to 40 more people were injured by air and/or artillery strikes targeting the town of Ma’arbo in the southern countryside of Idlib, according to local media. Activist Ayman al-Hussein told ARA News that “at least ten civilians

Summary

First published
November 8, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
10 – 18
(13 children)
Civilians reported injured
7–40
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

November 8, 2016

Incident Code

RS1544

LOCATION

خان شيخون, Khan Shaykhun, Idlib, Syria

Between nine and 11 civilians were killed, including between six to eight children and two pregnant women, and seven other civilians were injured, including three children and a woman, in airstrikes launched against the residential neighbourhood Khan Sheikhoun. Three of the named children were brothers from one family that, according to sources, had come to

Summary

First published
November 8, 2016
Last updated
December 20, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
9 – 11
(6–9 children2–3 women)
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
11 named, 2 families identified
Geolocation
Town
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Incident date

November 8, 2016

Incident Code

RS1542

LOCATION

حزرما, Hazrama, Damascus, Syria

At least two children were killed and others were wounded in multiple airstrikes launched against the town of Hazrama in Eastern Ghouta, according to local media. A graphic image of two dead children in body bags was published by the Syrian Network for Human Rights. Reports were conflicted over who was responsible for the airstrikes.

Summary

First published
November 8, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(2 children)
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
2 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

November 8, 2016

Incident Code

RS1548

LOCATION

عربين, Arbin, Damascus, Syria

At least one civilian was killed and others were injured in airstrikes launched against the town of Arbin in Eastern Ghouta – though sources were conflicted as to whether this was the work of Russia or the Assad regime. The series of three airstrikes launched against the residential areas were part of an escalated attack

Summary

First published
November 8, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2–5
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

November 8, 2016

Incident Code

RS1543

LOCATION

معرة مصرين , Maarat Misrin, Idlib, Syria

One woman died and several other civilians were wounded in an airstrike on Maarat Misrin, according to sources on the ground – though it was unclear whether Russia or the Assad regime were responsible. Most sources attributed the civilian harm to Russia. However, Zamanalwasl was one of several sources that pointed to the regime, reporting that “in

Summary

First published
November 8, 2016
Last updated
December 19, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 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 belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
1 named
Geolocation
City
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CJTF–OIR for November 7, 2016 – November 8, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

November 8, 2016

On Nov. 7, Coalition military forces conducted 27 strikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 17 strikes using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted 10 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using attack, fighter, rotary, and remotely piloted aircraft and rocket artillery against ISIL targets.

Syria

* Near Ayn Isa, 15 strikes engaged seven ISIL tactical units, destroyed five fighting positions, three vehicles, two bridges, an artillery system, and damaged three supply routes.

* Near Mar’a, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a VBIED.

* Near Palmyra, one strike engaged two ISIL tactical units, destroyed a vehicle, and damaged a fighting position.

Iraq

* Near Bayji, one strike [1 British] destroyed an ISIL rocket rail, a generator, and a bulldozer.

* Near Mosul, five strikes [2 British] engaged five ISIL tactical units and a staging area; destroyed six fighting positions, six mortar systems, four VBIEDs, two vehicles, two rocket systems, two ISIL-held buildings, a command and control node; suppressed a heavy machine gun, a sniper position, a rocket system; damaged an ISIL vehicle; and degraded three tunnels.

* Near Rawah, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL-held building.

* Near Sinjar, one strike engaged an ISIL weapons production facility.

* Near Taji, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit.

* Near Tal Afar, one strike engaged an ISIL VBIED factory.

Report Date

November 8, 2016

Report Summary

  • 27 total strikes
  • 17 in Syria
  • 10 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 27 total strikes
  • 10 in Iraq (10385 – 10394)
  • 17 in Syria (5702 – 5718)

Confirmed Actions

US, UK

On Nov. 7, Coalition military forces conducted 27 strikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 17 strikes using attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted 10 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using attack, fighter, rotary, and remotely piloted aircraft and rocket artillery against ISIL targets.

Syria

November 7, 2016
Syria: 17 strikes
Iraq: 10 strikes
Near Ayn Isa, 15 strikes engaged seven ISIL tactical units, destroyed five fighting positions, three vehicles, two bridges, an artillery system, and damaged three supply routes.
Near Mar’a, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a VBIED.
Near Palmyra, one strike engaged two ISIL tactical units, destroyed a vehicle, and damaged a fighting position.

Iraq

Near Bayji, one strike [1 British] destroyed an ISIL rocket rail, a generator, and a bulldozer.
Near Mosul, five strikes [2 British] engaged five ISIL tactical units and a staging area; destroyed six fighting positions, six mortar systems, four VBIEDs, two vehicles, two rocket systems, two ISIL-held buildings, a command and control node; suppressed a heavy machine gun, a sniper position, a rocket system; damaged an ISIL vehicle; and degraded three tunnels.
Near Rawah, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed an ISIL-held building.
Near Sinjar, one strike engaged an ISIL weapons production facility.
Near Taji, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit.
Near Tal Afar, one strike engaged an ISIL VBIED factory.

UK MoD for November 7, 2016 – November 8, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

November 8, 2016

Monday 7 November – Typhoons destroyed rocket and mortar equipment near Bayji, while Reaper engaged four terrorist targets near Mosul and one near Raqqah…Although support to the Iraqi efforts to liberate Mosul is the highest priority for the Royal Air Force aircraft operating against Daesh, patrols over Syria and other areas of Iraq are also being maintained, and on Monday 7 November, a Typhoon mission armed with Paveway IV guided bombs destroyed a stockpile of rocket and mortar equipment to the north of Bayji, and a Reaper conducting armed reconnaissance near Raqqah struck a Daesh vehicle with a Hellfire missile. Near Mosul, a Reaper provided close air support to Iraqi forces. Daesh fighters were observed firing a recoilless anti-tank gun at the Iraqi troops, then loading the weapon into a vehicle. As the vehicle pulled away, it was destroyed by a Hellfire. The Reaper’s crew then used a further three Hellfires, which have a very low risk of collateral damage, in successful attacks on groups of extremists as they engaged in street fighting with the Iraqi troops.

Report Date

November 8, 2016

Monday 7 November – Typhoons destroyed rocket and mortar equipment near Bayji, while Reaper engaged four terrorist targets near Mosul and one near Raqqah…Although support to the Iraqi efforts to liberate Mosul is the highest priority for the Royal Air Force aircraft operating against Daesh, patrols over Syria and other areas of Iraq are also being maintained, and on Monday 7 November, a Typhoon mission armed with Paveway IV guided bombs destroyed a stockpile of rocket and mortar equipment to the north of Bayji, and a Reaper conducting armed reconnaissance near Raqqah struck a Daesh vehicle with a Hellfire missile. Near Mosul, a Reaper provided close air support to Iraqi forces. Daesh fighters were observed firing a recoilless anti-tank gun at the Iraqi troops, then loading the weapon into a vehicle. As the vehicle pulled away, it was destroyed by a Hellfire. The Reaper’s crew then used a further three Hellfires, which have a very low risk of collateral damage, in successful attacks on groups of extremists as they engaged in street fighting with the Iraqi troops.

  • A 20mm gun is removed from an F/A-18E Super Hornet, Nov 7th (US Navy)

Incident date

November 7, 2016

Incident Code

CS362

LOCATION

خنيز السلمان, Khaniz al Salman, Raqqa, Syria

Several outlets reported the death of a man from Coalition strikes. RBSS and Shaam News Network reported the death of a civilian “driver” who was operating a tractor when the vehicle was targeted by a Coalition strike.  

Summary

First published
November 7, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
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