Incident Code
CI586
Incident Code
CI586
Incident Date
28 March 2017
Location
Mosul, Matahin, Nineveh, Iraq
Geolocation
36.336294,
43.092985
Accuracy: Within 1m (via Coalition)
Geolocation
36.336294,
43.092985
Accuracy: Within 1m (via Coalition)
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: I458a)
In an incident previously unknown to Airwars, the Coalition later confirmed the death of one civilian near Mosul, Iraq.
The June 2017 civilian casualty report noted, “March 28, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via self-report: During a strike to crater roads used by ISIS VBIEDs against Iraqi Security Forces, it was assessed that one civilian was unintentionally killed when he entered the target area after the munition was released.”
The Coalition provided Airwars with coordinates for the event, accurate to a one metre box.
We were initially unsure whether this event was linked to CI585, however, in July 2019 the Coalition enabled us to clarify that they are in fact separate incidents.
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
1
Military Statements
U.S.-led Coalition Assessment
Known belligerent
U.S.-led Coalition
U.S.-led Coalition position on incident
Credible / Substantiated
Given reason for civilian harm
Entered target area just prior to or after munition released
Civilian deaths conceded
1
Civilian injuries conceded
None
Stated location
near Mosul, Iraq
Location accuracy
1 m
MGRS coordinate
38SLF2884822937
U.S.-led Coalition Strike Report
For March 27th-28th: “Near Mosul, six strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units; destroyed six fighting positions, three mortar systems, two VBIEDs, a tactical vehicle, an artillery system, a VBIED facility, and a vehicle; damaged 11 supply routes; and suppressed four ISIS tactical units and two ISIS mortar teams.”
U.S.-led Coalition Civilian Casualty Statement
2017-06-02
Original Source ↗
March 28, 2017, near Mosul, Iraq, via self-report: During a strike to crater roads used by ISIS VBIEDs against Iraqi Security Forces, it was assessed that one civilian was unintentionally killed when he entered the target area after the munition was released.