Conflict

U.S.-led Coalition in Iraq & Syria

Incident Code

CI565

Location

عنه, Ana Al Jadida, Al Anbar, Iraq

Geolocation

34.372699, 41.986442
Accuracy: Town

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: I442)

Local residents and press sources said that seven civilians were killed and seven injured after alleged Coalition airstrikes targeted Cairo neighbourhood in Ana, in the west of Anbar province. While Iraqi Spring blamed the Coalition, the other two sources also mentioned the Iraqi forces.

Yaqein reported that “Seven civilians were killed and seven others were injured on Monday night when a government and international bombardment targeted a residential neighborhood in western Anbar province, the cities of which are under daily bombardment, resulting in civilian deaths and injuries and the destruction of homes and infrastructure.” It spoke of “intense aerial bombardment” on the district of Cairo in the city of Ana.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
7
Civilians reported injured
7

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the town of Ana Al Jadida (عنه), for which the generic coordinates are: 34.372699, 41.986442. 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
Non credible / Unsubstantiated
Reason for non-credible assessment
No Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area
Civilian deaths conceded
None
Civilian injuries conceded
None
Stated location
near Ana Al Jadida, Iraq
U.S.-led Coalition Strike Report
For March 19th-20th the Coalition did not publicly report strikes in Anbar province.
U.S.-led Coalition Civilian Casualty Statement
2017-11-30
Original Source
After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.
Iraq Government Forces Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Iraq Government Forces
Iraq Government Forces position on incident
Not yet assessed