Conflict

U.S.-led Coalition in Iraq & Syria

Incident Code

CI785

Location

Mosul, Mosque of Abdul Rahman bin Auf, Nineveh, Iraq

Geolocation

36.34392, 43.13205
Accuracy: Within 1m (via Coalition)
Sections

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: I589a)

In an incident not previously tracked by Airwars, the Coalition later confirmed the death of a civilian in an event near Mosul, Iraq.

Their September 2017 civilian casualty report noted: “During a strike on an ISIS artillery position located inside a mosque, it was assessed that one civilian was unintentionally killed.”

The Coalition provided Airwars with the location of this incident, accurate to within a one-metre box. The location given suggested it was an attack on the Mosque of Abdul Rahman bin Auf. The mosque is located on the Nabli Jaris street, near the crossing with Nineveh street in the Old City of Mosul.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Confirmed
Civilians reported killed
1

Geolocation Notes

Prior to the Coalition releasing the MGRS for this incident, Airwars had geolocated it to the nearest landmark at 36.343925, 43.132053.

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
No reason given
Civilian deaths conceded
1
Civilian injuries conceded
None
Stated location
near Mosul, Iraq
Location accuracy
1 m
MGRS coordinate
38SLF3237123715
U.S.-led Coalition Strike Report
Original Source ↗
For June 23rd-24th, the Coalition reported: “Near Mosul, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and two snipers; destroyed 14 fighting positons, five medium machine guns, four mortar systems, three supply caches, two rocket-propelled grenade systems, and a sniper position; and suppressed a mortar team.” It also later noted that “On June 23, near Mosul, Iraq, three strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units; destroyed three fighting positions, two medium machine guns, a sniper position, and a rocket-propelled grenade system; and suppressed four mortar teams and a sniper position.”
U.S.-led Coalition Civilian Casualty Statement
2017-09-29
Original Source ↗
June 24, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via self-report: During a strike on an ISIS artillery position located inside a mosque, it was assessed that one civilian was unintentionally killed.

Media From Sources (1)

Sources (1)

Coalition monthly casualty report (September 2017) ↗

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