Airwars assessment
In a casualty event previously unknown to Airwars, CENTCOM confirmed on April 22nd 2016 that two civilians were injured during a US airstrike at Huwaijah.
According to the official release, “On Nov. 4, 2015, in Al Huwayjah, Iraq, during a strike on an ISIL vehicle, it is assessed that two civilians were injured. The incident occurred when, after weapons were already in flight, the ISIL vehicle unexpectedly pulled off the side of the road near a building where two civilians were standing.”
At the time, local sources had reported a heavy air raid on central Hawijah, with one noting “God save the civilians.”
In July 2019, the Coalition provided Airwars with coordinates for this incident, accurate to within a 100 metre box.
The local time of the incident is unknown.
Summary
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Media
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Geolocation notes
Prior to the Coalition releasing the MGRS for this incident, Airwars had geolocated it to the nearest town at 35.3240179, 43.77335
US-led Coalition Assessment:
Civilian casualty statements
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On Nov. 4, 2015, in Al Huwayjah, Iraq, during a strike on an ISIL vehicle, it is assessed that two civilians were injured. The incident occurred when, after weapons were already in flight, the ISIL vehicle unexpectedly pulled off the side of the road near a building where two civilians were standing.
Original strike reports
Near Al Huwayjah, one strike struck an ISIL tactical unit.