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The Coalition tells Airwars its goal is 'zero civilian casualties' in Iraq and Syria. But monitors, analysts and NGOs paint a different picture.

The bloody battle to capture West Mosul has reportedly cost thousands of civilian lives. Airwars researcher Latif Habib asks: what went wrong?

The bloody battle to capture West Mosul has reportedly cost thousands of civilian lives. Airwars researcher Latif Habib asks: what went wrong?

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 May 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.   May […]

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

At least 120 Russian casualty events have already been alleged for April - a steep rise with grim implications for Syria's civilians

At least 120 Russian casualty events have already been alleged for April - a steep rise with grim implications for Syria's civilians

The US contends that it didn't strike a mosque in Syria - but new analysis and 3D modeling appear to prove them wrong.

The US contends that it didn't strike a mosque in Syria - but new analysis and 3D modeling appear to prove them wrong.

More civilians were likely killed by the Coalition in March than any other month of the war against ISIL - with a record number of bombs and missiles also released

What began as a unilateral war against Al Qaeda may see the United States embroiled in Syria's affairs long after ISIL's defeat

What began as a unilateral war against Al Qaeda may see the United States embroiled in Syria's affairs long after ISIL's defeat

Our reports for October – December 2016 can be found here Listed below are all known reports for April 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, as well […]

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 April 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.   April […]

US-led alliance admits to backlog of civilian casualty cases - though insists it will 'scrupulously assess every single allegation'

US-led alliance admits to backlog of civilian casualty cases - though insists it will 'scrupulously assess every single allegation'

All sides in battle for Mosul "displaying a chilling indifference to devastating suffering caused to city’s civilians," says human rights monitor

All sides in battle for Mosul "displaying a chilling indifference to devastating suffering caused to city’s civilians," says human rights monitor

Coalition civilian casualty claims for 2017 indicate record number of fatalities in Iraq and Syria

Coalition civilian casualty claims for 2017 indicate record number of fatalities in Iraq and Syria

Despite hundreds of airstrikes Belgium insists it still has 'a clean record' on civilian casualties

Despite hundreds of airstrikes Belgium insists it still has 'a clean record' on civilian casualties

US officials confirmed to Airwars that they hit an alleged al Qaeda meeting place that "happened to be across the street " from a mosque.

US officials confirmed to Airwars that they hit an alleged al Qaeda meeting place that "happened to be across the street " from a mosque.

Alleged Coalition civilian casualty events continue at record levels - again outpacing Russia's reported actions in Syria

Hundreds of civilians have reportedly died in several mass casualty events, marking a stark increase in civilian bloodshed at Mosul

Hundreds of civilians have reportedly died in several mass casualty events, marking a stark increase in civilian bloodshed at Mosul

Our Coalition and Russian casualty reports for other months can be found here Listed below are all known reports for March 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, […]

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 March 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.   March […]

UN says at least 300 civilians died in Turkey's battle for al-Bab - setting dangerous precedent for north Syria