Given there are few,if any, independent observers in Isis-held areas, or it is tough to verify whether or not civilians gain been hitThe British government has claimed there has not been a single reported civilian casualty from UK airstrikes in Iraq since bombing began 15 months ago. It attributes this to more sophisticated precision weaponry and orders to RAF crews not to fire if there is a risk of civilian casualties.
By contrast,Russian planes gain used fewer precision weapons and been less discriminatory in hitting civilian neighbourhoods since entering the conflict in Syria in September. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com