Incident Code
CI283
Incident Code
CI283
Incident Date
31 August 2016
Location
الرمادي, Ramadi, Al Anbar, Iraq
Geolocation
33.437441,
43.286666
Accuracy: City
Geolocation
33.437441,
43.286666
Accuracy: City
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: I239b)
In a previously unreported incident, the US admitted three months later that it had killed two civilians in an attack on Ramadi, noting that near Ramadi, Iraq, during a strike against an ISIL target, it is assessed that two civilians were killed.
No additional details are presently known.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Confirmed
A specific belligerent has accepted responsibility for civilian harm.
Civilians reported killed
2
Geolocation Notes
Prior to the Coalition releasing the MGRS for this incident, Airwars had geolocated it to the city level at 33.437441, 43.286666.
Military Statements
U.S.-led Coalition Assessment
Suspected 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
2
Civilian injuries conceded
None
Stated location
near Ramadi, Iraq
U.S.-led Coalition Strike Report
For August 31st-September 1st 2016, the Coalition at the tme reported that “Near Ramadi, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit, and destroyed a building and a mortar system.”
U.S.-led Coalition Civilian Casualty Statement
during a strike against an ISIL target, it is assessed that two civilians were killed.