Incident Code
CI265
Incident Code
CI265
Incident Date
12 July 2016
Location
الحويجة, Hawijah, Kirkuk, Iraq
Geolocation
35.3240179,
43.77335
Accuracy: Town
Geolocation
35.3240179,
43.77335
Accuracy: Town
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: I225)
Two displaced families from Tikrit were reportedly killed in an alleged Iraqi government or Coalition airstrike at Hawijah.
Iraqi Spring reported that all members of his family died in the bombing of their house by the Coalition. Another local source claimed a second family was also killed.
There was confusion about who might have been responsible for any fatalities since Iraqi government airstrikes were also reported.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Discounted
Those killed were combatants, or other parties most likely responsible.
Civilians reported killed
6
1 Man
Civilians reported injured
6
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the town of Hawijah (الحويجة), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.3240179, 43.77335. 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 the period of July 11th-13th, no Coalition strikes were publicvly reported in the Hawijah area.
Iraq Government Forces Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Iraq Government Forces
Iraq Government Forces position on incident
Not yet assessed