Incident Code
CI123
Incident Date
16 October 2015
Location
يت, Hit, Al Anbar, Iraq
Geolocation
33.642631,
42.829814
Accuracy: City
Geolocation
33.642631,
42.829814
Accuracy: City
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: I099)
According to local sources, ten civilians were killed and 23 wounded after Coalition aircraft struck Hit city, in the west of Anbar province. According to Iraqi Revolution a number of civilian homes at Shap Corniche were destroyed in the attack which had targeted Daesh elements, with children reportedly among the victims. One photograph showed a man cradling dead or injured child.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Discounted
Civilians reported killed
10
Civilians reported injured
4–33
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the city of Hit (يت), for which the generic coordinates are: 33.642631, 42.829814. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.
Military Statements
U.S.-led Coalition Assessment
Suspected belligerent
U.S.-led Coalition
U.S.-led Coalition position on incident
Not yet assessed
U.S.-led Coalition Strike Report
For October 15th-17th 2015, no strikes were publicly reported at Hit by the Coalition.