Airwars
@airwars.bsky.social
The civilian harm watchdog.
We also run the Open Source Munitions Portal @munitionsportal.bsky.social
Donate: http://airwars.org/about/donate
We also run the Open Source Munitions Portal @munitionsportal.bsky.social
Donate: http://airwars.org/about/donate
The report highlights that the UK maintains a seemingly
ineffective approach to civilian harm tracking; fails to investigate civilian harm consistently; and has introduced unprecedented legislation to severely restrict civilians’ access to response-and accountability mechanisms.
ineffective approach to civilian harm tracking; fails to investigate civilian harm consistently; and has introduced unprecedented legislation to severely restrict civilians’ access to response-and accountability mechanisms.
November 13, 2025 at 2:53 PM
The report highlights that the UK maintains a seemingly
ineffective approach to civilian harm tracking; fails to investigate civilian harm consistently; and has introduced unprecedented legislation to severely restrict civilians’ access to response-and accountability mechanisms.
ineffective approach to civilian harm tracking; fails to investigate civilian harm consistently; and has introduced unprecedented legislation to severely restrict civilians’ access to response-and accountability mechanisms.
A new report by @ceasefirecentre.bsky.social finds the UK is ill-prepared to protect civilians from harm during future UK military operations.
Airwars’ Policy Specialist lays out noticeable gaps in the UK approach to tracking, mitigating, & responding to such harm.
airwars.org/civilian-har...
Airwars’ Policy Specialist lays out noticeable gaps in the UK approach to tracking, mitigating, & responding to such harm.
airwars.org/civilian-har...
November 13, 2025 at 2:53 PM
A new report by @ceasefirecentre.bsky.social finds the UK is ill-prepared to protect civilians from harm during future UK military operations.
Airwars’ Policy Specialist lays out noticeable gaps in the UK approach to tracking, mitigating, & responding to such harm.
airwars.org/civilian-har...
Airwars’ Policy Specialist lays out noticeable gaps in the UK approach to tracking, mitigating, & responding to such harm.
airwars.org/civilian-har...
2/ The page contains both incidents fully researched by Airwars' civilian harm team and disclosed strikes still under assessment.
The chart at the top of the page allows users to navigate through the campaign and select individual incidents to view in greater detail.
The chart at the top of the page allows users to navigate through the campaign and select individual incidents to view in greater detail.
November 4, 2025 at 1:29 PM
2/ The page contains both incidents fully researched by Airwars' civilian harm team and disclosed strikes still under assessment.
The chart at the top of the page allows users to navigate through the campaign and select individual incidents to view in greater detail.
The chart at the top of the page allows users to navigate through the campaign and select individual incidents to view in greater detail.
🧵NEW: Airwars has published an interactive tool tracking all publicly declared U.S. strikes targeting small boats in the Caribbean & Pacific.
This resource aims to aid public understanding & enhance transparency surrounding those killed in the campaign.
airwars.org/conflict/u-s...
This resource aims to aid public understanding & enhance transparency surrounding those killed in the campaign.
airwars.org/conflict/u-s...
November 4, 2025 at 1:29 PM
🧵NEW: Airwars has published an interactive tool tracking all publicly declared U.S. strikes targeting small boats in the Caribbean & Pacific.
This resource aims to aid public understanding & enhance transparency surrounding those killed in the campaign.
airwars.org/conflict/u-s...
This resource aims to aid public understanding & enhance transparency surrounding those killed in the campaign.
airwars.org/conflict/u-s...
Our new briefing outlines the transparency of 7 coalition members on civilian harm during Operation Inherent Resolve.
It highlights how changing political interests and budget cuts, particularly in the US, threatens the progress that has been made.
civilianprotectionmonitor.org/general/civi...
It highlights how changing political interests and budget cuts, particularly in the US, threatens the progress that has been made.
civilianprotectionmonitor.org/general/civi...
October 29, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Our new briefing outlines the transparency of 7 coalition members on civilian harm during Operation Inherent Resolve.
It highlights how changing political interests and budget cuts, particularly in the US, threatens the progress that has been made.
civilianprotectionmonitor.org/general/civi...
It highlights how changing political interests and budget cuts, particularly in the US, threatens the progress that has been made.
civilianprotectionmonitor.org/general/civi...
5/ On June 10th, at least seven people, including a woman and two children, were killed and dozens injured when Israeli forces allegedly opened fire on people waiting to receive aid near a GHF distribution site near Wadi Gaza Bridge, in central Gaza.
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August 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
5/ On June 10th, at least seven people, including a woman and two children, were killed and dozens injured when Israeli forces allegedly opened fire on people waiting to receive aid near a GHF distribution site near Wadi Gaza Bridge, in central Gaza.
airwars.org/civilian-cas...
airwars.org/civilian-cas...
4/ On June 1st, Airwars documented one of the largest civilian harm incidents near aid distribution sites, with at least 25 civilians killed, including three women, by alleged Israeli action near the GHF aid distribution point in Mawasi, Rafah.
airwars.org/civilian-cas...
airwars.org/civilian-cas...
August 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
4/ On June 1st, Airwars documented one of the largest civilian harm incidents near aid distribution sites, with at least 25 civilians killed, including three women, by alleged Israeli action near the GHF aid distribution point in Mawasi, Rafah.
airwars.org/civilian-cas...
airwars.org/civilian-cas...
3/ Three days later on May 31st, at least five men and one child were killed, and others injured, when Israeli forces allegedly opened fire on a crowd of people near Al-Alam roundabout while attempting to reach a nearby GHF aid site.
airwars.org/civilian-cas...
airwars.org/civilian-cas...
August 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
3/ Three days later on May 31st, at least five men and one child were killed, and others injured, when Israeli forces allegedly opened fire on a crowd of people near Al-Alam roundabout while attempting to reach a nearby GHF aid site.
airwars.org/civilian-cas...
airwars.org/civilian-cas...
2/ On May 28th Airwars documented at least six Palestinian civilians, including three children, killed and two others injured when Israeli forces allegedly opened fire on people travelling to a GHF aid distribution site in the Moraj area, north of Rafah.
airwars.org/civilian-cas...
airwars.org/civilian-cas...
August 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
2/ On May 28th Airwars documented at least six Palestinian civilians, including three children, killed and two others injured when Israeli forces allegedly opened fire on people travelling to a GHF aid distribution site in the Moraj area, north of Rafah.
airwars.org/civilian-cas...
airwars.org/civilian-cas...
1/ Since the first Gaza Humanitarian Foundation site opened on May 27, Airwars has documented more than 200 allegations of civilian harm in the vicinity of aid sites.
So far, we’ve published 17 of these cases:
tinyurl.com/3f9yuvkw
So far, we’ve published 17 of these cases:
tinyurl.com/3f9yuvkw
August 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
1/ Since the first Gaza Humanitarian Foundation site opened on May 27, Airwars has documented more than 200 allegations of civilian harm in the vicinity of aid sites.
So far, we’ve published 17 of these cases:
tinyurl.com/3f9yuvkw
So far, we’ve published 17 of these cases:
tinyurl.com/3f9yuvkw
1/ Anas al-Sharif’s reporting was pivotal in showing the world the reality of the war in Gaza.
Our documentation teams have relied on Anas and journalists all over Gaza as they visit strike sites, interview family members, and capture critical testimony.
airwars.org/conflict/isr...
Our documentation teams have relied on Anas and journalists all over Gaza as they visit strike sites, interview family members, and capture critical testimony.
airwars.org/conflict/isr...
August 12, 2025 at 1:40 PM
1/ Anas al-Sharif’s reporting was pivotal in showing the world the reality of the war in Gaza.
Our documentation teams have relied on Anas and journalists all over Gaza as they visit strike sites, interview family members, and capture critical testimony.
airwars.org/conflict/isr...
Our documentation teams have relied on Anas and journalists all over Gaza as they visit strike sites, interview family members, and capture critical testimony.
airwars.org/conflict/isr...
4/ One finding shows that civilian harm under Operation Rough Rider was concentrated in densely populated Sana’a and Saada - unlike Biden’s earlier campaign, where harm was more spread out across less populated areas of western Yemen.
June 19, 2025 at 1:02 PM
4/ One finding shows that civilian harm under Operation Rough Rider was concentrated in densely populated Sana’a and Saada - unlike Biden’s earlier campaign, where harm was more spread out across less populated areas of western Yemen.
2/ As the region faces major escalation following Israel’s ongoing attacks on Iran, our new report on the U.S. campaign against the Houthis - a core member of the Iran-backed ‘Axis of Resistance’ - suggests a worrying future for civilians living through conflict in the Middle East.
June 19, 2025 at 1:02 PM
2/ As the region faces major escalation following Israel’s ongoing attacks on Iran, our new report on the U.S. campaign against the Houthis - a core member of the Iran-backed ‘Axis of Resistance’ - suggests a worrying future for civilians living through conflict in the Middle East.
5/ 📌 Some of the most advanced munitions in the U.S. military arsenal were deployed, including the first documented use of the StormBreaker in combat - a new precision-guided U.S. bomb
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June 18, 2025 at 11:12 AM
5/ 📌 Some of the most advanced munitions in the U.S. military arsenal were deployed, including the first documented use of the StormBreaker in combat - a new precision-guided U.S. bomb
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4/ 📌The scale of the campaign led to an unprecedented level of civilian casualties per incident. During Operation Rough Rider, Airwars documented more incidents with higher numbers of casualties per strike than in any other U.S. campaign
June 18, 2025 at 11:12 AM
4/ 📌The scale of the campaign led to an unprecedented level of civilian casualties per incident. During Operation Rough Rider, Airwars documented more incidents with higher numbers of casualties per strike than in any other U.S. campaign
2/ 📌From 2002 to March 2025, Airwars tracked 258 civilians allegedly killed by U.S. strikes in Yemen.
In just eight weeks of Trump’s Operation Rough Rider, at least 224 people were killed - nearly doubling the civilian toll from U.S. actions in Yemen
In just eight weeks of Trump’s Operation Rough Rider, at least 224 people were killed - nearly doubling the civilian toll from U.S. actions in Yemen
June 18, 2025 at 11:12 AM
2/ 📌From 2002 to March 2025, Airwars tracked 258 civilians allegedly killed by U.S. strikes in Yemen.
In just eight weeks of Trump’s Operation Rough Rider, at least 224 people were killed - nearly doubling the civilian toll from U.S. actions in Yemen
In just eight weeks of Trump’s Operation Rough Rider, at least 224 people were killed - nearly doubling the civilian toll from U.S. actions in Yemen
Citations
We now spotlight when our documentation is used in media, reports, legal cases or other research, showcasing the importance of primary language documentation of warfare.
airwars.org/citation/
We now spotlight when our documentation is used in media, reports, legal cases or other research, showcasing the importance of primary language documentation of warfare.
airwars.org/citation/
June 12, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Citations
We now spotlight when our documentation is used in media, reports, legal cases or other research, showcasing the importance of primary language documentation of warfare.
airwars.org/citation/
We now spotlight when our documentation is used in media, reports, legal cases or other research, showcasing the importance of primary language documentation of warfare.
airwars.org/citation/
Collections
A new feature which allows us to bring together all the different parts of our work on a particular subject. Our first collection is about patterns of civilian harm under the new Trump administration.
airwars.org/collection/
A new feature which allows us to bring together all the different parts of our work on a particular subject. Our first collection is about patterns of civilian harm under the new Trump administration.
airwars.org/collection/
June 12, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Collections
A new feature which allows us to bring together all the different parts of our work on a particular subject. Our first collection is about patterns of civilian harm under the new Trump administration.
airwars.org/collection/
A new feature which allows us to bring together all the different parts of our work on a particular subject. Our first collection is about patterns of civilian harm under the new Trump administration.
airwars.org/collection/
New tools now span munitions classification to policy frameworks. Explore our Open Source Munitions Portal, with latest usage details and identified remnants in civilian harm incidents.
airwars.org/civilian-cas...
airwars.org/civilian-cas...
June 12, 2025 at 2:33 PM
New tools now span munitions classification to policy frameworks. Explore our Open Source Munitions Portal, with latest usage details and identified remnants in civilian harm incidents.
airwars.org/civilian-cas...
airwars.org/civilian-cas...
For the first time, we have a single page highlighting all our analysis of state policies and practices when it comes to commitments to civilian protection. Learn about what happens when governments work to protect civilians and when they don’t.
airwars.org/policy/
airwars.org/policy/
June 12, 2025 at 2:33 PM
For the first time, we have a single page highlighting all our analysis of state policies and practices when it comes to commitments to civilian protection. Learn about what happens when governments work to protect civilians and when they don’t.
airwars.org/policy/
airwars.org/policy/
In our investigations page, you can view our major projects focussing global attention on issues of civilian harm. Whether it be Trump's war in Yemen, Russian drones in Ukraine or a short film showing the same road in Gaza - before and during war.
airwars.org/investigatio...
airwars.org/investigatio...
June 12, 2025 at 2:33 PM
In our investigations page, you can view our major projects focussing global attention on issues of civilian harm. Whether it be Trump's war in Yemen, Russian drones in Ukraine or a short film showing the same road in Gaza - before and during war.
airwars.org/investigatio...
airwars.org/investigatio...
In each conflict page, you can search through the individual stories of civilian harm - paramedics killed trying to save civilians, and a family fleeing to safety only to be killed by an airstrike.
airwars.org/civilian-cas...
airwars.org/civilian-cas...
June 12, 2025 at 2:33 PM
In each conflict page, you can search through the individual stories of civilian harm - paramedics killed trying to save civilians, and a family fleeing to safety only to be killed by an airstrike.
airwars.org/civilian-cas...
airwars.org/civilian-cas...
Conflicts we monitor
From Gaza to Ukraine, from Yemen to Somalia, it's now easier to see where our teams document some of the world's most deadly wars, and to see our record of the civilians killed in them.
airwars.org/conflict/
From Gaza to Ukraine, from Yemen to Somalia, it's now easier to see where our teams document some of the world's most deadly wars, and to see our record of the civilians killed in them.
airwars.org/conflict/
June 12, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Conflicts we monitor
From Gaza to Ukraine, from Yemen to Somalia, it's now easier to see where our teams document some of the world's most deadly wars, and to see our record of the civilians killed in them.
airwars.org/conflict/
From Gaza to Ukraine, from Yemen to Somalia, it's now easier to see where our teams document some of the world's most deadly wars, and to see our record of the civilians killed in them.
airwars.org/conflict/
"So far the Trump administration appears to be 'choosing targets [in Yemen] that pose a more direct risk to civilians and may indicate a higher tolerance to the risk of civilian harm,' Airwars said."
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
April 25, 2025 at 12:38 PM
"So far the Trump administration appears to be 'choosing targets [in Yemen] that pose a more direct risk to civilians and may indicate a higher tolerance to the risk of civilian harm,' Airwars said."
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
The Civilian Protection Monitor is the first public monitoring dashboard measuring state policy and practice on civilian harm mitigation and response, based on analysis of open source information.
April 9, 2025 at 12:57 PM
The Civilian Protection Monitor is the first public monitoring dashboard measuring state policy and practice on civilian harm mitigation and response, based on analysis of open source information.