Update

As strikes targeting ISIS in Iraq wind down, an air-backed race against Islamic State in Syria has put civilians in extreme danger.

Our reports for all civilian casualty allegations prior to October 2017 can be found here Listed below are all known reports for October 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 […]

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 October 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. Beginning […]

The Bureau has decided to change how it presents its data on Yemen and Somalia to make our datasets more user-friendly. Our database records all reported US counter-terrorism operations in the two countries, dating back to November 2001 in Yemen and January 2007 in Somalia. Many of these were reported as drone strikes, whilst others […]

In the race to capture ISIS territory, hundreds of civilians have been reported killed by airstrikes in Deir Ezzor governorate in the past two weeks. Russia, the regime and Coalition are all active in

In the race to capture ISIS territory, hundreds of civilians have been reported killed by airstrikes in Deir Ezzor governorate in the past two weeks. Russia, the regime and Coalition are all active in the area.

On average one Coalition bomb, missile or artillery shell struck Raqqa every eight minutes in August - with local monitors reporting a devastating toll on civilians

On average one Coalition bomb, missile or artillery shell struck Raqqa every eight minutes in August - with local monitors reporting a devastating toll on civilians

Despite a significant fall in reported Coalition casualty events in Iraq, the fierce battle for control of Raqqa meant August was the third deadliest month for non-combatants.

Lt Gen Stephen Townsend, former commander of the US-led Coalition, takes issue with Airwars assessments of Raqqa civilian casualties

Lt Gen Stephen Townsend, former commander of the US-led Coalition, takes issue with Airwars assessments of Raqqa civilian casualties

The Commission also accused the US of violating international humanitarian law when it bombed a mosque in March.

The Commission also accused the US of violating international humanitarian law when it bombed a mosque in March.

The US military is investigating allegations that two separate operations involving American troops killed at least 22 civilians in the space of a week.  The US military has confirmed it supported a Somali operation during which 10 civilians, including three young children, were reportedly shot dead. Reports suggest the raid targeted a farm in Bariire […]

Our reports for all civilian casualty allegations prior to September 2017 can be found here Listed below are all known reports for September 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 […]

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 September 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. Beginning […]

The Coalition's top commander has repeatedly questioned whether large numbers of civilians are dying, even as international investigations are released.

The Coalition's top commander has repeatedly questioned whether large numbers of civilians are dying, even as international investigations are released.

Coalition munition use - and civilian deaths - each drop by one third at Raqqa, as SDF campaign to capture city slows

Coalition declares as 'credible' two Belgian civilian casualty events - yet secrecy continues

Coalition declares as 'credible' two Belgian civilian casualty events - yet secrecy continues

Our reports for all civilian casualty allegations prior to August 2017 can be found here Listed below are all known reports for August 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 […]

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 August 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.   August […]

Coalition commander plays down high civilian toll in Syria, despite findings of monitors and investigators

Coalition commander plays down high civilian toll in Syria, despite findings of monitors and investigators

Our investigation for the Daily Beast examines why likely civilian deaths in the war against ISIS have doubled under Donald Trump

Our investigation for the Daily Beast examines why likely civilian deaths in the war against ISIS have doubled under Donald Trump

Almost five times more Coalition than Russian civilian casualty allegations were tracked by Airwars during June

Our reports for all civilian casualty allegations prior to July 2017 can be found here Listed below are all known reports for July 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 […]

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 July 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. July […]