Incident Code
CS084
Incident Date
19 June 2015
Location
Al-'Adwaniyah, Al Hassakah, Syria
العدوانية
Geolocation
36.41958,
39.16063
Accuracy: Within 100m (via Coalition)
Geolocation
36.41958,
39.16063
Accuracy: Within 100m (via Coalition)
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: S082a )
In a previously unreported incident, CENTCOM reported on January 2016 that the US had injured a non-combatant during an airstrike.
The release stated: “On June 19, 2015, near Tall al Adwaniyah, Syria, during a strike against two ISIL vehicles, it is assessed that one civilian was injured when appearing in the target area after the U.S. aircraft released its weapon.”
A search by Airwars could find no additional published details in relation to this event. In July 2019, the Coalition provided Airwars with coordinates to within a 100 metre box for the incident.
Geolocation Notes
Prior to the Coalition releasing the MGRS for this incident, Airwars had geolocated it to the nearest village at 36.6998231, 39.653306
Military Statements
U.S.-led Coalition Assessment
Known belligerent
U.S.-led Coalition
U.S.-led Coalition position on incident
Credible / Substantiated
Given reason for civilian harm
Entered target area just prior to or after munition released
Civilian deaths conceded
None
Civilian injuries conceded
1
Stated location
near Tall al Adwaniyah, Syria
Location accuracy
100 m
MGRS coordinate
37SEA144305
U.S.-led Coalition Strike Report
In its original release for June 19th-20th 2015, the Coalition reported that “Near Al Hasakah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying three ISIL fighting positions.”
U.S.-led Coalition Civilian Casualty Statement
2016-01-15
Original Source ↗
On June 19, 2015, near Tall al Adwaniyah, Syria, during a strike against two ISIL vehicles, it is assessed that one civilian was injured when appearing in the target area after the U.S. aircraft released its weapon.