Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident date

September 4, 2016

Incident Code

RS1217

LOCATION

سرمين, Sarmin, Idlib, Syria

One civilian died and several others were wounded in an alleged Russian airstrike with cluster bombs on Sarmin in Idlib governorate, according to local media. Alamawi, Rozana FM, Derynews, LCCSY and the Syrian Network for Human Rights all attributed the event to Russia, with many sources reporting the use of cluster bombs.

Summary

First published
September 4, 2016
Last updated
January 10, 2023
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
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 belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
1 named
Geolocation
City
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CJTF–OIR for September 3, 2016 – September 4, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

September 4, 2016

On Sept. 3, coalition military forces conducted 19 strikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes using attack, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted eight strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using fighter, rocket artillery, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

* Near Ar Raqqah, one strike destroyed three ISIL cranes.
* Near Dayr Az Zawr, one strike destroyed an ISIL tanker truck.
* Near Manbij, eight strikes engaged seven ISIL tactical units and destroyed two fighting positions, a logistical hub, a VBIED, an anti-air artillery system, and two vehicles.
* Near Mar’a, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit.

Iraq

* Near Hit, one strike destroyed two ISIL buildings and two vehicles.
* Near Mosul, two strikes engaged an ISIL tactical unit and a financial storage center, and destroyed an assembly area, a command and control node, a rocket system, five rocket rails, two fighting positions, a bulldozer, and a vehicle.
* Near Ramadi, two strikes engaged two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed three buildings, two mortar caches, a vehicle, and a mortar system.
* Near Sultan Abdallah, two strikes engaged an ISIL weapons cache and a building.

Report Date

September 4, 2016

Report Summary

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

Report Summary

  • 19 total strikes
  • 8 in Iraq (9736 – 9743)
  • 11 in Syria (5048 – 5058)

Confirmed Actions

US, UK

On Sept. 3, coalition military forces conducted 19 strikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes using attack, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted eight strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using fighter, rocket artillery, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

September 3, 2016
Syria: 10 strikes
Iraq: 7 strikes

Syria

Near Ar Raqqah, one strike destroyed three ISIL cranes.
Near Dayr Az Zawr, one strike destroyed an ISIL tanker truck.
Near Manbij, eight strikes engaged seven ISIL tactical units and destroyed two fighting positions, a logistical hub, a VBIED, an anti-air artillery system, and two vehicles.

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

Iraq

Near Hit, one strike destroyed two ISIL buildings and two vehicles.
Near Mosul, two strikes engaged an ISIL tactical unit and a financial storage center, and destroyed an assembly area, a command and control node, a rocket system, five rocket rails, two fighting positions, a bulldozer, and a vehicle.
Near Ramadi, two strikes engaged two separate ISIL tactical units and destroyed three buildings, two mortar caches, a vehicle, and a mortar system.
Near Sultan Abdallah, two strikes engaged an ISIL weapons cache and a building.

UK MoD for September 3, 2016 – September 4, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

September 4, 2016

Saturday 3 September – a Reaper attacked a terrorist check-point in north-western Iraq…On Saturday 3 September, a Reaper kept close watch on a Daesh vehicle check-point in north-western Iraq, in the Tall Afar region, which was being used by the terrorists to harass local civilian traffic. The Reaper’s crew waited patiently until there were no civilian vehicles in the area, then destroyed the check-point with a direct hit from a Hellfire.

Report Date

September 4, 2016

Saturday 3 September – a Reaper attacked a terrorist check-point in north-western Iraq…On Saturday 3 September, a Reaper kept close watch on a Daesh vehicle check-point in north-western Iraq, in the Tall Afar region, which was being used by the terrorists to harass local civilian traffic. The Reaper’s crew waited patiently until there were no civilian vehicles in the area, then destroyed the check-point with a direct hit from a Hellfire.

  • A French Rafale, deployed in Operation Chammal

Incident date

September 3, 2016

Incident Code

RS1216

LOCATION

خان السبل, Khan al Subbul, Idlib, Syria

Up to five civilians died and as many as 20 were wounded in airstrike on Khan Al-Subbul in Idlib governorate, according to sources on the ground – though reports were conflicted as to whether this was the work of Russia or the Syrian regime. In one report, LCCSY blamed the regime but then appeared to

Summary

First published
September 3, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 5
Civilians reported injured
12–20
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Unknown, Syrian Regime
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Incident date

September 3, 2016

Incident Code

RS1214

LOCATION

فيلون, Filon, Idlib, Syria

Two civilians died and several others were wounded in an airstrike on Filon in Idlib governorate, according to sources on the ground – though reports were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Syrian regime were to blame. Both Halab Today and LCCSY attributed the event to Russia. However, Assabeel blamed the regime. Syrian News

Summary

First published
September 3, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
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

September 3, 2016

Incident Code

RS1215

LOCATION

إدلب, Idlib, Syria

Two civilians died and several more were wounded in an airstrike on Idlib city, according to local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Syrian regime were responsible. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, Radio Alkul and the Syrian Network for Human Rights blamed the regime, putting the death toll

Summary

First published
September 3, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
No
Civilians reported killed
2
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 September 2, 2016 – September 3, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

September 3, 2016

On Sept. 2, coalition military forces conducted six strikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted three strikes using rocket artillery and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted three strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using attack and fighter aircraft against ISIL targets. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

* Near Ayn Isa, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit.

* Near Mar

Report Date

September 3, 2016

Report Summary

  • 1 total strikes
  • 1 in Syria

Report Summary

  • 6 total strikes
  • 3 in Iraq (9733 – 9735)
  • 3 in Syria (5045 – 5047)

Confirmed Actions

US

On Sept. 2, coalition military forces conducted six strikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted three strikes using rocket artillery and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted three strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using attack and fighter aircraft against ISIL targets. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

September 2, 2016
Syria: 1 strikes
Near Ayn Isa, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit.

Near Mar

French MoD for September 2, 2016 – September 3, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

September 3, 2016

Notes

Reports that on Friday, September 2nd, the Rafale, recently deployed to the deployed air base in the Middle East as part of the operation Chammal, bombed Daesh defensive positions in the Mosul area. Weapons and amunitions caches were destroyed.

CHAMMAL : Frappes Rafale contre Daech

Mise à jour : 10/09/2016 12:25

Vendredi 2 septembre, les Rafale, récemment déployés sur la base aérienne projetée au Proche-Orient dans le cadre de l’opération Chammal, ont bombardé des positions défensives de Daech dans la région de Mossoul.

Une patrouille de deux Rafale est en mission d’appui aérien au-dessus de l’Irak, dans le sud de Mossoul, lorsqu’elle est sollicitée pour bombarder plusieurs objectifs à l’ouest la ville. Rejoignant rapidement la zone, les avions reçoivent un ordre du CAOC (Combined Air Operation Center – centre des opérations aériennes) : faire feu sur des objectifs qui ont été préalablement identifiés par les forces irakiennes au sol.

Délivrant des bombes à guidage laser ou à guidage GPS+Laser, les Rafale détruisent peu de temps après, avec une précision métrique, des caches d’armes et de munitions de Daech.

« Après avoir tiré, nous avons vu beaucoup d’explosions secondaires » témoigne un pilote de la patrouille, ce qui confirme la présence d’explosifs dans ces caches.

Une telle opération, compte-tenu de la présence au sol de troupes amies, nécessite en effet un usage précis de la puissance de feu, un délai de réaction rapide et une bonne synchronisation jusqu’aux plus petits échelons tactiques. Cette coordination passe par les drones ou les équipes spécialisées au sol lorsqu’il y en a. Nommés JTAC (Joint Terminal Attack Controller), ces contrôleurs aériens avancés permettent de confirmer l’identification et la localisation des objectifs.

Les pilotes fournissent également des indications aux forces terrestres et aux autorités décisionnaires, grâce à des observations visuelles directes, des capacités de vision grossissante, de leur pod Damoclès et un système embarqué de transmission vidéos.

Ces frappes sont réalisées en amont et en aval d’autres frappes de la coalition, le même jour, sur des objectifs similaires et adjacents. Elles portent ainsi de puissants coups contre Daech. Elles répondent de fait à la mission confiée, détruire ou du moins affaiblir en profondeur les capacités militaires du groupe terroriste islamique.

Lancée depuis le 19 septembre 2014, l’opération Chammal mobilise actuellement 1 000 militaires. Elle vise, à la demande du gouvernement irakien et en coordination avec les alliés de la France présents dans la région, à assurer un soutien aérien en Irak et en Syrie dans la lutte contre le groupe terroriste autoproclamé Daech, en frappant notamment l’organisation terroriste avec des moyens aériens. Le dispositif complet est actuellement structuré autour de douze Rafale de l’armée de l’Air, d’un avion de patrouille maritime Atlantique 2 de la Marine nationale ainsi que de capacités de renseignement, de commandement, de contrôle (C2) et de ravitaillement. Il comprend également une centaine de militaires projetés à Bagdad et Erbil pour la formation et le conseil des états-majors et unités irakiennes. La frégate légère furtive Courbet et son hélicoptère Panther sont également engagés dans le cadre de cette opération en mer Méditerranée depuis le 26 août.

Report Date

September 3, 2016

Notes

Reports that on Friday, September 2nd, the Rafale, recently deployed to the deployed air base in the Middle East as part of the operation Chammal, bombed Daesh defensive positions in the Mosul area. Weapons and amunitions caches were destroyed.

CHAMMAL : Frappes Rafale contre Daech

Mise à jour : 10/09/2016 12:25

Vendredi 2 septembre, les Rafale, récemment déployés sur la base aérienne projetée au Proche-Orient dans le cadre de l’opération Chammal, ont bombardé des positions défensives de Daech dans la région de Mossoul.

Une patrouille de deux Rafale est en mission d’appui aérien au-dessus de l’Irak, dans le sud de Mossoul, lorsqu’elle est sollicitée pour bombarder plusieurs objectifs à l’ouest la ville. Rejoignant rapidement la zone, les avions reçoivent un ordre du CAOC (Combined Air Operation Center – centre des opérations aériennes) : faire feu sur des objectifs qui ont été préalablement identifiés par les forces irakiennes au sol.

Délivrant des bombes à guidage laser ou à guidage GPS+Laser, les Rafale détruisent peu de temps après, avec une précision métrique, des caches d’armes et de munitions de Daech.

« Après avoir tiré, nous avons vu beaucoup d’explosions secondaires » témoigne un pilote de la patrouille, ce qui confirme la présence d’explosifs dans ces caches.

Une telle opération, compte-tenu de la présence au sol de troupes amies, nécessite en effet un usage précis de la puissance de feu, un délai de réaction rapide et une bonne synchronisation jusqu’aux plus petits échelons tactiques. Cette coordination passe par les drones ou les équipes spécialisées au sol lorsqu’il y en a. Nommés JTAC (Joint Terminal Attack Controller), ces contrôleurs aériens avancés permettent de confirmer l’identification et la localisation des objectifs.

Les pilotes fournissent également des indications aux forces terrestres et aux autorités décisionnaires, grâce à des observations visuelles directes, des capacités de vision grossissante, de leur pod Damoclès et un système embarqué de transmission vidéos.

Ces frappes sont réalisées en amont et en aval d’autres frappes de la coalition, le même jour, sur des objectifs similaires et adjacents. Elles portent ainsi de puissants coups contre Daech. Elles répondent de fait à la mission confiée, détruire ou du moins affaiblir en profondeur les capacités militaires du groupe terroriste islamique.

Lancée depuis le 19 septembre 2014, l’opération Chammal mobilise actuellement 1 000 militaires. Elle vise, à la demande du gouvernement irakien et en coordination avec les alliés de la France présents dans la région, à assurer un soutien aérien en Irak et en Syrie dans la lutte contre le groupe terroriste autoproclamé Daech, en frappant notamment l’organisation terroriste avec des moyens aériens. Le dispositif complet est actuellement structuré autour de douze Rafale de l’armée de l’Air, d’un avion de patrouille maritime Atlantique 2 de la Marine nationale ainsi que de capacités de renseignement, de commandement, de contrôle (C2) et de ravitaillement. Il comprend également une centaine de militaires projetés à Bagdad et Erbil pour la formation et le conseil des états-majors et unités irakiennes. La frégate légère furtive Courbet et son hélicoptère Panther sont également engagés dans le cadre de cette opération en mer Méditerranée depuis le 26 août.

Incident date

September 2, 2016

Incident Code

RS1213

LOCATION

دوما, Douma, Damascus, Syria

Up to four civilians including at least one woman and her child died in an airstrike on Douma, according to local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether this was the work of Russia or the Syrian regime. The majority of sources, including Qasioun, the Smart News Network, the Syrian Press Centre and

Summary

First published
September 2, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 4
(1–2 children1–2 women1 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 belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
2 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

September 2, 2016

Incident Code

RS1212

LOCATION

طياني, Al Tayanneh, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Five or six civilians including up to four children and three women died and at least a dozen more were wounded in airstrikes on Al Tayaneh, according to local media. The majority of sources attributed the event to Russia, though two blamed the Syrian regime and others didn’t apportion blame. DeirEzzorradio, Abdulrahmanhajj and Derynews blamed

Summary

First published
September 2, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5 – 6
(3–4 children2–3 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
5 named, 1 familiy identified
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CJTF–OIR for September 1, 2016 – September 2, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

September 2, 2016

On Sept. 1, coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted five strikes using attack, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted nine strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using fighter, rocket artillery, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

* Near Ar Raqqah, two strikes [1-2 British] damaged an ISIL weapons cache and destroyed another weapons cache.

* Near Mar’a, three strikes engaged three ISIL tactical units, and destroyed seven fighting positions and a weapons cache.

Iraq

* Near Albu Hayat, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a communications antenna.

* Near Ar Rutbah, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit.

* Near Haditha, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a building.

* Near Hit, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit, and destroyed a building and a bunker.

* Near Kisik, one strike damaged two ISIL tunnels.

* Near Qayyarah, one strike [1 British] destroyed two ISIL weapons caches.

* Near Ramadi, one strike destroyed an ISIL mortar tube and a vehicle.

* Near Sinjar, one strike destroyed an ISIL security headquarters building.

* Near Tal Afar, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a vehicle.

Report Date

September 2, 2016

Report Summary

  • 14 total strikes
  • 5 in Syria
  • 9 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 14 total strikes
  • 9 in Iraq (9724 – 9732)
  • 5 in Syria (5040 – 5044)

Confirmed Actions

US, UK

On Sept. 1, coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted five strikes using attack, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted nine strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using fighter, rocket artillery, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

September 1, 2016
Syria: 5 strikes
Iraq: 9 strikes
Near Ar Raqqah, two strikes [1-2 British] damaged an ISIL weapons cache and destroyed another weapons cache.
Near Mar’a, three strikes engaged three ISIL tactical units, and destroyed seven fighting positions and a weapons cache.

Iraq

Near Albu Hayat, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a communications antenna.
Near Ar Rutbah, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit.
Near Haditha, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a building.
Near Hit, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit, and destroyed a building and a bunker.
Near Kisik, one strike damaged two ISIL tunnels.
Near Qayyarah, one strike [1 British] destroyed two ISIL weapons caches.
Near Ramadi, one strike destroyed an ISIL mortar tube and a vehicle.
Near Sinjar, one strike destroyed an ISIL security headquarters building.
Near Tal Afar, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a vehicle.

UK MoD for September 1, 2016 – September 2, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

September 2, 2016

Thursday 1 September – Tornados hit a Daesh weapons cache in northern Iraq, while a Reaper destroyed a large stockpile of explosive material in Raqqa, Syria…A Reaper remotely piloted aircraft operated over Raqqa in Syria on Thursday 1 September, where its crew helped identify a large stockpile of explosive materials at an industrial site, awaiting the manufacture of improvised explosive devices and other home-made weaponry. An attack using Hellfire missiles destroyed much of the stockpile, and left the remainder on fire. Near Qayyarah, Tornados providing close air support to Iraqi ground forces conducted a successful Paveway IV attack against a weapons cache hidden in a line of trees.

Report Date

September 2, 2016

Thursday 1 September – Tornados hit a Daesh weapons cache in northern Iraq, while a Reaper destroyed a large stockpile of explosive material in Raqqa, Syria…A Reaper remotely piloted aircraft operated over Raqqa in Syria on Thursday 1 September, where its crew helped identify a large stockpile of explosive materials at an industrial site, awaiting the manufacture of improvised explosive devices and other home-made weaponry. An attack using Hellfire missiles destroyed much of the stockpile, and left the remainder on fire. Near Qayyarah, Tornados providing close air support to Iraqi ground forces conducted a successful Paveway IV attack against a weapons cache hidden in a line of trees.

  • An Air Task Group Strike Element member conducts maintenance on a Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18A Hornet (Aus MoD)

Incident date

September 1, 2016

Incident Code

RS1211

LOCATION

Al Ghia, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Between three and 16 civilians died and up to 20 were wounded in alleged Russian airstrikes on Al-Giah, according to local media. Halabnews, Islammemo_cc, Wesal_TV, Alnateq1, Zaman Masdar, Alnaba, Eldorar and HNN all attributed the event to Russia, putting the death toll at either 15 or 16 civilians. Euphrates Post, also blaming Russia, said that

Summary

First published
September 1, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 16
(2 children1 woman)
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

September 1, 2016

Incident Code

RS1209

LOCATION

Hussaynah, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Between two and ten civilians including a woman and her child died in an alleged Russian airstrikes on Al Hussaynah, according to local media. Alamawi, Euphrates Post, Mkmoam123, Alnaba and Alsharqia24 all blamed Russia. Euphrates Post put the death toll as high as 10.

Summary

First published
September 1, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 10
(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
Named victims
2 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

September 1, 2016

Incident Code

RS1210

LOCATION

دير الزور, Deir ez-Zor, Deir Ezzor, Syria

The Violations Documentation Centre named one child killed in an alleged Russian airstrike on Deir Ezzor. Euphrates Post also named the child and blamed Russia for his death. A number of other sources didn’t identify the “warplanes” responsible.

Summary

First published
September 1, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 child)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Named victims
1 named
View Incident

Incident date

September 1, 2016

Incident Code

RS1208

LOCATION

Mouhimidah, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Between seven and 10 civilians including five children died in airstrikes on Muhimidah in Deir Ezzor, according to local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Syrian regime were to blame. The majority of sources, including Alamawi, Mohamaed202054, Alsharqia24 and Euphrates Post, blamed Russia, with death counts varying between seven

Summary

First published
September 1, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
7 – 10
(5 children)
Civilians reported injured
10–20
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, 2 families identified
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Incident date

September 1, 2016

Incident Code

RS1207

LOCATION

Souran, Hama, Syria

Up to 30 civilians including 11 children died in airstrikies on Souran, Al-Lataminah, according to local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether this was the work of Russia or the Syrian regime. According to Roiraqro and Wesal_TV 10 people from the same family died when their car was hit by a strike.

Summary

First published
September 1, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
7 – 30
(11 children2 women1 man)
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

September 1, 2016

Incident Code

RS1206

LOCATION

Maysar, Aleppo, Syria

Three or four civilians died in an airstrike or artillery shelling of Maysar, according to sources on the ground. All but one source blamed regime artillery for the event. LCCSY reported one civilian died and others were wounded in Russian airstrikes.

Summary

First published
September 1, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 4
(3 men)
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
View Incident

Incident date

September 1, 2016

Incident Code

RS1205

LOCATION

الزعفرانة, Zafarana, Homs, Syria

Up to four civilians including a child and one woman died in airstrikes on Zafarana, according to local media – though sources were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Syrian regime were responsible for the attacks. The majority of sources, including Yaarabaladeli9, Step News Agency, Alghad Alsoury, and NabdSyria, blamed Russia. Baladi, also blaming

Summary

First published
September 1, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 4
(1 child1 woman2 men)
Civilians reported injured
5–6
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
View Incident

Incident date

September 1, 2016

Incident Code

RS1204

LOCATION

حريتان, Hraytan, Aleppo, Syria

Two possible civilians died in airstrikes on Hraytan, according to local media, though it was unclear whether Russia or the Syrian regime were responsible for the deaths. Halabtoday, Syr_Rev_News and Alamawi, the Violations Documentation Center and HNN blamed Russia. Smart added that eight non-combatants were also wounded. However, according to Alaraby the regime was to

Summary

First published
September 1, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0 – 2
(0–2 men)
Civilians reported injured
8
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerents
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
2 named
View Incident

CJTF–OIR for August 31, 2016 – September 1, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

September 1, 2016

On Aug. 31, coalition military forces conducted 16 strikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted eight strikes using attack, bomber, and fighter aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted eight strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using ground-attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

* Near Abu Kamal, three strikes destroyed four ISIL tanker trucks and a pump jack.

* Near Ar Raqqah, three strikes engaged an ISIL vehicle-borne improvised explosive device facility, and destroyed three oil tanker trucks, a tank, and two tactical vehicles.

* Near Dayr Az Zawr, one strike destroyed an ISIL pump jack.

* Near Mar’a, one strike destroyed an ISIL fighting position and a mortar system.

Iraq

* Near Al Baghdadi, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a building.

* Near Bayji, one strike damaged an ISIL mortar system.

* Near Haditha, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a building.

* Near Hit, one strike destroyed an ISIL bunker.

* Near Kisik, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit, and destroyed three fighting positions and a weapons cache.

* Near Mosul, two strikes engaged two ISIL tactical units, and destroyed a tunnel and two assembly areas.

* Near Ramadi, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit, and destroyed a building and a mortar system.

Report Date

September 1, 2016

Report Summary

  • 16 total strikes
  • 8 in Syria
  • 8 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 16 total strikes
  • 8 in Iraq (9716 – 9723)
  • 8 in Syria (5032 – 5039)

Confirmed Actions

US, UK

On Aug. 31, coalition military forces conducted 16 strikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted eight strikes using attack, bomber, and fighter aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted eight strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using ground-attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

August 31, 2016
Syria: 8 strikes
Iraq: 8 strikes
Near Abu Kamal, three strikes destroyed four ISIL tanker trucks and a pump jack.
Near Ar Raqqah, three strikes engaged an ISIL vehicle-borne improvised explosive device facility, and destroyed three oil tanker trucks, a tank, and two tactical vehicles.
Near Dayr Az Zawr, one strike destroyed an ISIL pump jack.
Near Mar’a, one strike destroyed an ISIL fighting position and a mortar system.

Iraq

Near Al Baghdadi, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a building.
Near Bayji, one strike damaged an ISIL mortar system.
Near Haditha, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit and destroyed a building.
Near Hit, one strike destroyed an ISIL bunker.
Near Kisik, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit, and destroyed three fighting positions and a weapons cache.
Near Mosul, two strikes engaged two ISIL tactical units, and destroyed a tunnel and two assembly areas.
Near Ramadi, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit, and destroyed a building and a mortar system.

UK MoD for August 31, 2016 – September 1, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

September 1, 2016

Wednesday 31 August – Typhoons destroyed a Daesh-held building to the east of Mosul…Wednesday 31 August: A Typhoon patrol found its target 15 miles to the east of Mosul, where advancing Iraqi forces had identified a Daesh-held building. It was hit with a Paveway IV leading to number of secondary explosions.

Report Date

September 1, 2016

Wednesday 31 August – Typhoons destroyed a Daesh-held building to the east of Mosul…Wednesday 31 August: A Typhoon patrol found its target 15 miles to the east of Mosul, where advancing Iraqi forces had identified a Daesh-held building. It was hit with a Paveway IV leading to number of secondary explosions.

French MoD for August 31, 2016 – September 1, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

September 1, 2016

Notes

Since July 5, France reports 344 sorties – a rate of 6 sorties per day, carrying out 61 strikes with 100 targets destroyed. This averages at more than one strike per day. Nearly 80% of strikes have been around Mosul. They add that 12 Rafales are now deployed in Operation Chammal.

IRAK / SYRIE : CHAMMAL
Au Levant, la situation sécuritaire reste délicate. Cette crise évolue dans un environnement opérationnel complexe mais les avancées des forces de la coalition sur le terrain sont réelles. L’objectif de la coalition est bien de neutraliser les capacités militaires de Daech et de ramener les conditions minimales de sécurité.
Sur le terrain : En Irak, les forces de sécurité irakiennes ont poursuivi leurs opérations de reconquête lancées depuis le printemps. et ont repris certaines villes clefs :

dans la vallée de l’Anbar, elles se sont emparées du poste frontière d’Al Walid et ont consolidé leurs lignes de communication vers les frontières syrienne et saoudienne ;
dans la vallée du Tigre, les forces de sécurité ont réussi à s’emparer de verrous défensifs en direction de Mossoul, grande ville tenue par Daech. Après avoir percé au Nord de Baïji le 15 juillet, elles ont récemment pris le contrôle de la ville de Qayyarah. Il s’agit maintenant de sécuriser complètement cette ville, la « dépolluer », en retirant les pièges, mines, et engins artisanaux laissés par Daech, et consolider les positions.
En Syrie, la coalition a contribué à libérer la ville de Manbïj. Il s’agit maintenant de coordonner la suite de l’action.

Au cours de l’été, Chammal a poursuivi son action sur les 2 volets : celui de la formation des forces armées irakiennes et celui aérien qui permet de frapper les capacités militaires de Daech en Irak comme en Syrie.

Pilier opérations aériennes
Depuis le 5 juillet, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont poursuivi leurs missions aériennes contre Daech. 344 sorties ont été effectuées soit plus de 6 sorties aériennes par jour, alternant reconnaissance aérienne (52), bombardements (273), et ravitaillement (19).
Au bilan, ce sont en tout 61 frappes réalisées et 100 objectifs neutralisés de Daech. Cette moyenne de plus d’une frappe par jour témoigne de l’intensité de notre engagement national.
Près de 80% de ces frappes françaises se sont concentrées sur les abords de Mossoul où la coalition porte son effort.
Ces frappes s’inscrivent dans une logique d’appui direct à la progression des troupes au sol pour affaiblir les défenses de Daech dans la région de Mossoul. Les 10 frappes planifiées conduites en Irak et en Syrie, visaient pour leur part des infrastructures clefs de Daech : atelier de fabrication d’IED, centre d’entraînement, de commandement.

Pilier formation
Les soldats français, essentiellement à Bagdad, poursuivent leurs actions de formation et de conseil au profit des forces irakiennes de l’ICTS et de la 6e division. selon un processus qui est désormais bien rodé.

MISE EN PLACE DU COMANFOR CHAMMAL :
Le 1er août 2016, le général de brigade aérienne Serge Cholley a pris le commandement de l’opération Chammal. Présent auprès de de l’état-major de la coalition installé au Koweït, il commande désormais les 1 000 militaires français déployés au Levant dans cette opération. > En savoir plus.

REDÉPLOIEMENT DES PLOTS CHASSE SUR LES THEATRES D’OPERATIONS.

Dans un souci de rationalisation des parcs d’avions de chasse par théâtre d’opérations, les Rafale ont quitté la bande sahélo-saharienne afin d’être redéployés au Levant, tandis que l’opération Barkhane au Sahel engage désormais des Mirage 2000. Désormais :

12 avions Rafale sont déployés au titre de l’opération Chammal ;
4 Mirage 2000 interviennent dans la bande sahélo-Saharienne depuis N’Djaména.

Report Date

September 1, 2016

Notes

Since July 5, France reports 344 sorties – a rate of 6 sorties per day, carrying out 61 strikes with 100 targets destroyed. This averages at more than one strike per day. Nearly 80% of strikes have been around Mosul. They add that 12 Rafales are now deployed in Operation Chammal.

Point de situation des opérations

Armée française – Opérations militaires·Thursday, 1 September 2016

IRAK / SYRIE : CHAMMAL Au Levant, la situation sécuritaire reste délicate. Cette crise évolue dans un environnement opérationnel complexe mais les avancées des forces de la coalition sur le terrain sont réelles. L’objectif de la coalition est bien de neutraliser les capacités militaires de Daech et de ramener les conditions minimales de sécurité.

Sur le terrain : En Irak, les forces de sécurité irakiennes ont poursuivi leurs opérations de reconquête lancées depuis le printemps. et ont repris certaines villes clefs :

dans la vallée de l’Anbar, elles se sont emparées du poste frontière d’Al Walid et ont consolidé leurs lignes de communication vers les frontières syrienne et saoudienne ; dans la vallée du Tigre, les forces de sécurité ont réussi à s’emparer de verrous défensifs en direction de Mossoul, grande ville tenue par Daech. Après avoir percé au Nord de Baïji le 15 juillet, elles ont récemment pris le contrôle de la ville de Qayyarah. Il s’agit maintenant de sécuriser complètement cette ville, la « dépolluer », en retirant les pièges, mines, et engins artisanaux laissés par Daech, et consolider les positions.

En Syrie, la coalition a contribué à libérer la ville de Manbïj. Il s’agit maintenant de coordonner la suite de l’action.

Au cours de l’été, Chammal a poursuivi son action sur les 2 volets : celui de la formation des forces armées irakiennes et celui aérien qui permet de frapper les capacités militaires de Daech en Irak comme en Syrie.

Pilier opérations aériennes

Depuis le 5 juillet, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont poursuivi leurs missions aériennes contre Daech. 344 sorties ont été effectuées soit plus de 6 sorties aériennes par jour, alternant reconnaissance aérienne (52), bombardements (273), et ravitaillement (19). Au bilan, ce sont en tout 61 frappes réalisées et 100 objectifs neutralisés de Daech. Cette moyenne de plus d’une frappe par jour témoigne de l’intensité de notre engagement national. Près de 80% de ces frappes françaises se sont concentrées sur les abords de Mossoul où la coalition porte son effort.

Ces frappes s’inscrivent dans une logique d’appui direct à la progression des troupes au sol pour affaiblir les défenses de Daech dans la région de Mossoul. Les 10 frappes planifiées conduites en Irak et en Syrie, visaient pour leur part des infrastructures clefs de Daech : atelier de fabrication d’IED, centre d’entraînement, de commandement.

Pilier formation

Les soldats français, essentiellement à Bagdad, poursuivent leurs actions de formation et de conseil au profit des forces irakiennes de l’ICTS et de la 6e division. selon un processus qui est désormais bien rodé.

MISE EN PLACE DU COMANFOR CHAMMAL : Le 1er août 2016, le général de brigade aérienne Serge Cholley a pris le commandement de l’opération Chammal. Présent auprès de de l’état-major de la coalition installé au Koweït, il commande désormais les 1 000 militaires français déployés au Levant dans cette opération. > En savoir plus.



REDÉPLOIEMENT DES PLOTS CHASSE SUR LES THEATRES D’OPERATIONS.



Dans un souci de rationalisation des parcs d’avions de chasse par théâtre d’opérations, les Rafale ont quitté la bande sahélo-saharienne afin d’être redéployés au Levant, tandis que l’opération Barkhane au Sahel engage désormais des Mirage 2000. Désormais :

12 avions Rafale sont déployés au titre de l’opération Chammal ; 4 Mirage 2000 interviennent dans la bande sahélo-Saharienne depuis N

Danish MoD for August 31, 2016 – September 1, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

September 1, 2016

Notes

Since August 24th, Denmark reports 11 missions over the Iraqi provinces of Irbil and Nineveh and Dayr Az Zawr and Hasakah in Syria. They dropped 21 precision bombs on targets including a Daesh safe house, communications facility, a headquarters and factories VBIED factories.

Mission Update nr. 11

Opdatering fra de danske styrker i internationale missioner 01-09-2016 – kl. 14:58

Operation RECLIB



27. august gennemførte den dansk ledede styrke afhentning af kemisk materiale i den libyske havn Misratah.

Operationen på dagen startede klokken 05.00 om morgenen, da der blev etableret kontakt med de libyske myndigheder. Klokken 09.00 anløb DFDS-fragtskibet Ark Futura havnen i Misratah og mødtes der med de libyske samarbejdspartnere, der har haft opgaven med at sikre både havn og last. På overskuelig afstand fra havnen lå Absalon og et britisk flådefartøj klar til at støtte, hvis problemer skulle opstå.

Klokken 19.10 forlod kemikalierne libysk farvand ombord på Ark Futura.

Nu eskorterer Absalon fragtskibet mod den havn, hvor stofferne skal afleveres til destruktion. De nærmere omstændigheder i forbindelse med afleveringen vil blive beskrevet, når det er sikkerhedsmæssigt forsvarligt.

Det danske styrkebidrag udgøres af Forsvaret, SKAT og Beredskabsstyrelsen.

Forud for afhentningen har der været en komprimeret planlægningsproces, der har kørt henover sommeren. Absalon sejlede fra Danmark den 17. august, og kunne efter en kort og intens afsluttende forberedelse til søs være klar til at gennemføre afhentning.

OIR

Træningsbidrag

I denne uge har DANCON haft mulighed for, at gennemføre intern instruktøruddannelse. Derudover er man ved at klargøre til det første store polititræningshold til Hold 4.

F-16

De danske fly har siden onsdag 24. august kl. 12 fløjet missioner over de Irakiske provinser Ninawa og Erbil samt de Syriske provinser Dayr Az Zawr og Hasakah.

Missionerne har omfattet angreb på ISIL safehouse, angreb på ISIL kommunikationsfacilitet, angreb på ISIL hovedkvarter og angreb på fabrikker til fremstilling af køretøjer med improviserede sprængladninger (VBIED). Derudover har flyene indsamlet overvågning og efterretninger.

Der er i perioden 24. august kl. 1200 til 31. august kl. 1200 gennemført følgende:

Antal fløjne missioner i den forgangne uge: 11

Antal anvendte præcisionsbomber i den forgangne uge: 21

Antal fløjne missioner totalt: 111

Antal anvendte præcisionsbomber total: 175

Radar

I løbet af den forgangne uge har TPS77-radaren, i Irak, kørt uden vanskeligheder, og der er blevet leveret input til koalitionens samlede luftovervågningsbillede. Ved radaroperatørerne pågår der i disse dage rotation. Hold 3 er på vej hjem, således at Hold 4 inden for den nærmeste fremtid kan overtage operationerne.

C-130

Den danske C-130 har i ugens løb gennemført missioner internt i Irak og har transporteret 25.000 kilo gods og 145 personer.

MINUSMA

Overordnet set har den forgangne uge for de danske styrker i MINUSMA været fokuseret på overdragelse af opgaver og materiel – og ikke mindst etablering af relationer til nye samarbejdspartnere.

De danske enheder er nået til forskellige faser af denne overdragelsesproces, idet det Nationale Støtte Element (NSE) efterhånden har været indsat i en måneds tid – og derved har opnået fortrolighed med de fleste arbejdsopgaver og relationer til samarbejdspartnere. Derfor arbejder NSE nu hårdt for at skabe et godt grundlag for den forestående rotation af specialoperationsstyrkebidraget.

NSE har i den forgangne uge blandt andet truffet aftaler med multinationale samarbejdspartnere om støtte til håndtering og transport af materiel og personel.

For specialoperationsstyrkebidragets vedkommende er den forgangne periode gået med klargøring til den forestående rotation, idet blandt andet materiel og køretøjer er blevet vedligeholdt grundigt inden overdragelsen gennemføres til Hold 2. Den seneste tids regn og pløre har – sammenholdt med det generelt krævende terræn i den nordlige del af Mali – slidt en del på materiellet, hvorfor en grundig gennemgang af biler og andet materiel har været tiltrængt.

Endelig er efterretningsbidraget – efter cirka et par ugers indsættelse i Mali – efterhånden ved at komme ind i rutinerne, og har lært samarbejdspartnere at kende.

Samlet set er alle danske styrkebidrag i Mali ved godt mod, og løser opgaverne på professionel vis.

Til øvrige missioner er der intet at bemærke.

Report Date

September 1, 2016

Notes

Since August 24th, Denmark reports 11 missions over the Iraqi provinces of Irbil and Nineveh and Dayr Az Zawr and Hasakah in Syria. They dropped 21 precision bombs on targets including a Daesh safe house, communications facility, a headquarters and factories VBIED factories.

Mission Update nr. 11

Opdatering fra de danske styrker i internationale missioner 01-09-2016 – kl. 14:58

Operation RECLIB



27. august gennemførte den dansk ledede styrke afhentning af kemisk materiale i den libyske havn Misratah.

Operationen på dagen startede klokken 05.00 om morgenen, da der blev etableret kontakt med de libyske myndigheder. Klokken 09.00 anløb DFDS-fragtskibet Ark Futura havnen i Misratah og mødtes der med de libyske samarbejdspartnere, der har haft opgaven med at sikre både havn og last. På overskuelig afstand fra havnen lå Absalon og et britisk flådefartøj klar til at støtte, hvis problemer skulle opstå.

Klokken 19.10 forlod kemikalierne libysk farvand ombord på Ark Futura.

Nu eskorterer Absalon fragtskibet mod den havn, hvor stofferne skal afleveres til destruktion. De nærmere omstændigheder i forbindelse med afleveringen vil blive beskrevet, når det er sikkerhedsmæssigt forsvarligt.

Det danske styrkebidrag udgøres af Forsvaret, SKAT og Beredskabsstyrelsen.

Forud for afhentningen har der været en komprimeret planlægningsproces, der har kørt henover sommeren. Absalon sejlede fra Danmark den 17. august, og kunne efter en kort og intens afsluttende forberedelse til søs være klar til at gennemføre afhentning.

OIR

Træningsbidrag

I denne uge har DANCON haft mulighed for, at gennemføre intern instruktøruddannelse. Derudover er man ved at klargøre til det første store polititræningshold til Hold 4.

F-16

De danske fly har siden onsdag 24. august kl. 12 fløjet missioner over de Irakiske provinser Ninawa og Erbil samt de Syriske provinser Dayr Az Zawr og Hasakah.

Missionerne har omfattet angreb på ISIL safehouse, angreb på ISIL kommunikationsfacilitet, angreb på ISIL hovedkvarter og angreb på fabrikker til fremstilling af køretøjer med improviserede sprængladninger (VBIED). Derudover har flyene indsamlet overvågning og efterretninger.

Der er i perioden 24. august kl. 1200 til 31. august kl. 1200 gennemført følgende:

Antal fløjne missioner i den forgangne uge: 11

Antal anvendte præcisionsbomber i den forgangne uge: 21

Antal fløjne missioner totalt: 111

Antal anvendte præcisionsbomber total: 175

Radar

I løbet af den forgangne uge har TPS77-radaren, i Irak, kørt uden vanskeligheder, og der er blevet leveret input til koalitionens samlede luftovervågningsbillede. Ved radaroperatørerne pågår der i disse dage rotation. Hold 3 er på vej hjem, således at Hold 4 inden for den nærmeste fremtid kan overtage operationerne.

C-130

Den danske C-130 har i ugens løb gennemført missioner internt i Irak og har transporteret 25.000 kilo gods og 145 personer.

MINUSMA

Overordnet set har den forgangne uge for de danske styrker i MINUSMA været fokuseret på overdragelse af opgaver og materiel – og ikke mindst etablering af relationer til nye samarbejdspartnere.

De danske enheder er nået til forskellige faser af denne overdragelsesproces, idet det Nationale Støtte Element (NSE) efterhånden har været indsat i en måneds tid – og derved har opnået fortrolighed med de fleste arbejdsopgaver og relationer til samarbejdspartnere. Derfor arbejder NSE nu hårdt for at skabe et godt grundlag for den forestående rotation af specialoperationsstyrkebidraget.

NSE har i den forgangne uge blandt andet truffet aftaler med multinationale samarbejdspartnere om støtte til håndtering og transport af materiel og personel.

For specialoperationsstyrkebidragets vedkommende er den forgangne periode gået med klargøring til den forestående rotation, idet blandt andet materiel og køretøjer er blevet vedligeholdt grundigt inden overdragelsen gennemføres til Hold 2. Den seneste tids regn og pløre har – sammenholdt med det generelt krævende terræn i den nordlige del af Mali – slidt en del på materiellet, hvorfor en grundig gennemgang af biler og andet materiel har været tiltrængt.

Endelig er efterretningsbidraget – efter cirka et par ugers indsættelse i Mali – efterhånden ved at komme ind i rutinerne, og har lært samarbejdspartnere at kende.

Samlet set er alle danske styrkebidrag i Mali ved godt mod, og løser opgaverne på professionel vis.

Til øvrige missioner er der intet at bemærke.

Incident date

August 31, 2016

Incident Code

CS304

LOCATION

تلحوذان, Tal Houdan, Aleppo, Syria

Six civilians were reported killed in the village of Tal Housan, in what Halab Today said was “a result of Coalition aerial bombing and the artillery of democratic forces; and the bombing by Daesh of a car on the outskirts of the village.” Fierce clashes between ISIL and US proxies the SDF were reported in

Summary

First published
August 31, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
6
Airwars civilian harm grading
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Suspected belligerent
US-led Coalition
Named victims
6 named
View Incident

Incident date

August 31, 2016

Incident Code

RS1203

LOCATION

الباب, Serbs, Al-Bab, Aleppo, Syria

Two children died in an alleged Russian airstrike on Serbs, Al Bab, local sources reported. According to the Syrian Network for Human Rights, “two children died when alleged Russian warplanes missiles fired on Sarbas village related to Al Bab area in Aleppo governorate, August 31.” Halab Today and @ALAMAWI also pointed to Russia. The Violations

Summary

First published
August 31, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(2 children)
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
Russian Military, Syrian Regime
Named victims
3 named, 1 familiy identified
View Incident

Incident date

August 31, 2016

Incident Code

RS1202

LOCATION

خان شيخون, Khan Shaykhun, Idlib, Syria

One child, named as 15-year-old child died and up to nine others were wounded in an airstrike on Khan Sheikhoun, local media reported. However, it was unclear who was responsible: most sources didn’t apportion blame – though others pointed to Russia and the Assad regime. According to @SyrianArwad, “Russian and Syrian warplanes launched air raids

Summary

First published
August 31, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 child)
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
Named victims
1 named
View Incident

Incident date

August 31, 2016

Incident Code

RS1201

LOCATION

إدلب, Idlib, Syria

Up to three civilians including a child and a woman died and as many as 19 others were injured in strikes on Idlib, local media reported – though sources were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Assad regime were to blame. One source reported the use of regime warships in the attacks, while several

Summary

First published
August 31, 2016
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian infrastructure
Healthcare facility
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 3
(1 child1 woman1 man)
Civilians reported injured
10–19
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

CJTF–OIR for August 30, 2016 – August 31, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

August 31, 2016

On Aug. 30, coalition military forces conducted 22 strikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted eight strikes using attack, bomber, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using bomber, fighter, ground-attack and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

* Near Ar Raqqah, one strike destroyed two ISIL tanks, an ammunitions cache, and a tactical vehicle.

* Near Manbij, six strikes engaged four separate ISIL tactical units, and destroyed five fighting positions, a vehicle, a weapons cache, and two vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices.

* Near Washiyah, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit, and destroyed a vehicle.

Iraq

* Near Al Baghdadi, one strike produced inconclusive results.

* Near Albu Hayat, one strike destroyed an ISIL vehicle.

* Near Bashir, one strike suppressed an ISIL tactical unit.

* Near Haditha, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit, and destroyed another fighting position.

* Near Hit, four strikes engaged an ISIL VBIED factory, a barracks, a headquarters building, and destroyed three fighting positions.

* Near Kisik, one strike destroyed an ISIL mortar system, and suppressed another mortar position.

* Near Mosul, one strike [1 British] engaged an ISIL tactical unit; destroyed a fighting position, a command and control node, two mortar systems, eight rocket rails, a rocket system, and a tunnel; damaged an excavator; and suppressed a mortar position.

* Near Ramadi, two strikes engaged two ISIL tactical units; destroyed two fighting positions, two mortar systems, a mortar cache, two vehicles, and an artillery system; and damaged another mortar system.

* Near Rawah, one strike engaged an ISIL weapons cache.

* Near Sultan Abdallah, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit, and destroyed a vehicle.

Report Date

August 31, 2016

Report Summary

  • 22 total strikes
  • 8 in Syria
  • 14 in Iraq

Report Summary

  • 22 total strikes
  • 14 in Iraq (9702 – 9715)
  • 8 in Syria (5024 – 5031)

Confirmed Actions

US, UK

On Aug. 30, coalition military forces conducted 22 strikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted eight strikes using attack, bomber, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 14 strikes coordinated with and in support of the Government of Iraq using bomber, fighter, ground-attack and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. The following is a summary of the strikes conducted against ISIL since the last press release:

Syria

August 30, 2016
Syria: 8 strikes
Iraq: 14 strikes
Near Ar Raqqah, one strike destroyed two ISIL tanks, an ammunitions cache, and a tactical vehicle.
Near Manbij, six strikes engaged four separate ISIL tactical units, and destroyed five fighting positions, a vehicle, a weapons cache, and two vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices.
Near Washiyah, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit, and destroyed a vehicle.

Iraq

Near Al Baghdadi, one strike produced inconclusive results.
Near Albu Hayat, one strike destroyed an ISIL vehicle.
Near Bashir, one strike suppressed an ISIL tactical unit.
Near Haditha, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit, and destroyed another fighting position.
Near Hit, four strikes engaged an ISIL VBIED factory, a barracks, a headquarters building, and destroyed three fighting positions.
Near Kisik, one strike destroyed an ISIL mortar system, and suppressed another mortar position.
Near Mosul, one strike [1 British] engaged an ISIL tactical unit; destroyed a fighting position, a command and control node, two mortar systems, eight rocket rails, a rocket system, and a tunnel; damaged an excavator; and suppressed a mortar position.
Near Ramadi, two strikes engaged two ISIL tactical units; destroyed two fighting positions, two mortar systems, a mortar cache, two vehicles, and an artillery system; and damaged another mortar system.
Near Rawah, one strike engaged an ISIL weapons cache.
Near Sultan Abdallah, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit, and destroyed a vehicle.

UK MoD for August 30, 2016 – August 31, 2016
Original
Annotated

Report Date

August 31, 2016

Tuesday 30 August – Typhoons attacked a further three tunnels north of Mosul, as well as a mechanical excavator helping construct terrorist positions…Tuesday 30 August: Typhoons operating over the same area north of Mosul conducted successful attacks with Paveway IVs on a further three tunnels. An excavator preparing defences nearby was also destroyed.

Report Date

August 31, 2016

Tuesday 30 August – Typhoons attacked a further three tunnels north of Mosul, as well as a mechanical excavator helping construct terrorist positions…Tuesday 30 August: Typhoons operating over the same area north of Mosul conducted successful attacks with Paveway IVs on a further three tunnels. An excavator preparing defences nearby was also destroyed.