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2 Jan, 2017
Update

Military reports – January 2017

Monthly summary: Below are all known published daily Coalition military reports relating to the air war against so called Islamic State or Daesh in Iraq and Syria for January 2017. We have also included relevant video and photo releases, as well as cross-indicating where any known alleged civilian or ‘friendly fire’ casualties have been reported. January […]
2 Jan, 2017
Update

Reported civilian and ‘friendly fire’ deaths from Coalition airstrikes January – February 2017

Our reports for October – December 2016 can be found here Listed below are all known reports for January to February 2017 – via generally credible sources unless otherwise indicated – of non-combatant and ‘friendly fire’ deaths allegedly caused by the US-led Coalition in Iraq and Syria. We include locations, dates and reported casualty numbers, […]
21 Dec, 2016
Update

Latest Russia data release shows steep fall in likely civilian deaths for Spring 2016

Thanks to a ceasefre and partial drawdown, likely civilian deaths from Russian airstrikes in Syria fell significantly during Spring 2016. But the decline proved short-term.
21 Dec, 2016
Update

Latest Russia data release shows steep fall in likely civilian deaths for Spring 2016

Thanks to a ceasefre and partial drawdown, likely civilian deaths from Russian airstrikes in Syria fell significantly during Spring 2016. But the decline proved short-term.
21 Dec, 2016
Update

Reported civilian deaths from Russian airstrikes in Syria March 2016

Listed are all known reports – via generally credible sources unless otherwise indicated – of non-combatant deaths allegedly caused by Russian aircraft in Syria for March 2016. We include locations, dates and reported casualty numbers, as well as the names of victims where known. Also cross-referenced are any known airstrikes in the vicinity – and any […]
21 Dec, 2016
Update

Reported civilian deaths from Russian airstrikes in Syria April 2016

Listed are all known reports – via generally credible sources unless otherwise indicated – of non-combatant deaths allegedly caused by Russian aircraft in Syria for April 2016. We include locations, dates and reported casualty numbers, as well as the names of victims where known. Also cross-referenced are any known airstrikes in the vicinity – and any […]
21 Dec, 2016
Update

Reported civilian deaths from Russian airstrikes in Syria February 2016

Listed are all known reports – via generally credible sources unless otherwise indicated – of non-combatant deaths allegedly caused by Russian aircraft in Syria for February 2016. We include locations, dates and reported casualty numbers, as well as the names of victims where known. Also cross-referenced are any known airstrikes in the vicinity – and any […]
19 Dec, 2016
Research

International airstrikes and civilian casualty claims in Iraq and Syria: November 2016

Record numbers of civilian fatalities were reported in November 2016 from both Coalition and Russian airstrikes
19 Dec, 2016
Update

International airstrikes and civilian casualty claims in Iraq and Syria: November 2016

Record numbers of civilian fatalities were reported in November 2016 from both Coalition and Russian airstrikes
16 Dec, 2016
Report
Iraq, Syria

Limited Accountability: A transparency audit of the Coalition air war against so-called Islamic State

A detailed assessment of transparency and accountability issues among the 13-member alliance. The audit – commissioned by UK defence think tank the Remote Control Project – worked with four sample militaries (the US, UK, Canada and Denmark) to build a detailed understanding of how militaries track and assess civilian casualty assessments. It also gauges transparency […]
16 Dec, 2016
Update

Analysis: Coalition-confirmed civilian deaths – December 2016 release

Seven new civilian casualty events were admitted by the Coalition in December - including the first confirmed deaths from artillery strikes
16 Dec, 2016
Update

Analysis: Coalition-confirmed civilian deaths – December 2016 release

Seven new civilian casualty events were admitted by the Coalition in December - including the first confirmed deaths from artillery strikes
11 Dec, 2016
Update

Major Airwars audit of anti-ISIL Coalition reveals limited accountability for civilian casualties

Airwars stresses the need for common rules and procedures when it comes to the monitoring of - and public accounting for - reported civilian casualties
11 Dec, 2016
Update

Major Airwars audit of anti-ISIL Coalition reveals limited accountability for civilian casualties

Airwars stresses the need for common rules and procedures when it comes to the monitoring of - and public accounting for - reported civilian casualties
9 Dec, 2016
Update

Civilian casualties are now Trump’s problem to solve

A recent Obama executive order on civilian casualties has had some effect. But will it survive into a Trump administration?
6 Dec, 2016
Update

First full month of battle for Mosul leaves hundreds of civilians dead

Civilians in Mosul are at risk from airstrikes, mortars, artillery and street battles as struggle for control continues
2 Dec, 2016
Update

Military reports – December 2016

Monthly summary: Below are all known published daily Coalition military reports relating to the air war against so called Islamic State or Daesh in Iraq and Syria for December 2016. We have also included relevant video and photo releases, as well as cross-indicating where any known alleged civilian or ‘friendly fire’ casualties have been reported. December […]
29 Nov, 2016
Update

Coalition admits four key allies killed at least 15 Syrian troops in botched raid

US, Australian, Danish and British aircraft all took part in botched Syria raid. But claims of Syrian troop deaths were exaggerated.
29 Nov, 2016
Update

Coalition admits four key allies killed at least 15 Syrian troops in botched raid

US, Australian, Danish and British aircraft all took part in botched Syria raid. But claims of Syrian troop deaths were exaggerated.
25 Nov, 2016
Update

International airstrikes and civilian casualty claims in Iraq and Syria: October 2016

Significant rise in civilian casualties reported from Coalition, Russian and Turkish airstrikes in Iraq and Syria for October 2016.
25 Nov, 2016
Research

International airstrikes and civilian casualty claims in Iraq and Syria: October 2016

Significant rise in civilian casualties reported from Coalition, Russian and Turkish airstrikes in Iraq and Syria for October 2016.
18 Nov, 2016
Research
Iraq, Syria

International airstrikes and civilian casualty claims in Iraq and Syria: September 2016

Alleged Russian civilian casualty events were back to levels last seen in January, as Coalition geared for Mosul assault
18 Nov, 2016
Update

International airstrikes and civilian casualty claims in Iraq and Syria: September 2016

Alleged Russian civilian casualty events were back to levels last seen in January, as Coalition geared for Mosul assault
16 Nov, 2016
Update

Admitted US strike near a Syrian mosque highlights continued risk to civilians

Latest US admissions mean Coalition has now conceded 119 civilian deaths in war against ISIL - far below Airwars estimate of 1,800 or more deaths
16 Nov, 2016
Update

Admitted US strike near a Syrian mosque highlights continued risk to civilians

Latest US admissions mean Coalition has now conceded 119 civilian deaths in war against ISIL - far below Airwars estimate of 1,800 or more deaths
6 Nov, 2016
Update

After two years of daily bombings, Mosul residents now face greatest danger

Even before the recent assault began, Mosul was already the most heavily bombed target in two years of Coalition airstrikes - with hundreds of civilians likely killed. As the battle for control pushes in to the city's suburbs, Airwars has been talking with affected families.
6 Nov, 2016
Update

After two years of daily bombings, Mosul residents now face greatest danger

Even before the recent assault began, Mosul was already the most heavily bombed target in two years of Coalition airstrikes - with hundreds of civilians likely killed. As the battle for control pushes in to the city's suburbs, Airwars has been talking with affected families.
2 Nov, 2016
Update

Military reports – November 2016

Monthly summary: Below are all known published daily Coalition military reports relating to the air war against so called Islamic State or Daesh in Iraq and Syria for November 2016. We have also included relevant video and photo releases, as well as cross-indicating where any known alleged civilian or ‘friendly fire’ casualties have been reported. November […]
26 Oct, 2016
Update

Coalition majorly undercounting civilians killed by its strikes, says Amnesty

New Amnesty study finds "compelling evidence" that 300 civilians died in just 11 Coalition strikes in Syria
26 Oct, 2016
Update

Coalition majorly undercounting civilians killed by its strikes, says Amnesty

New Amnesty study finds "compelling evidence" that 300 civilians died in just 11 Coalition strikes in Syria