Airwars is a London not-for-profit that monitors civilian harm from air campaigns in Iraq, Syria and Libya, and flags credible casualty allegations.
The Lamerd strikes on Feb. 28, reportedly involving U.S. Lockheed Martin PrSMs, killed civilians as far as 50 meters from detonation and caused damage beyond that radius. Airwars has mapped the blast footprint and warns that the weapon’s midair explosion spreads thousands of metal pellets, risking civilian harm even when aimed at military targets. Officials differ on responsibility, while experts urge avoiding populated areas.