Conflict

U.S.-led Coalition in Iraq & Syria

Incident Code

CI804

Location

مكاوي, Makkawai, Mosul, Old City, Nineveh, Iraq

Geolocation

36.3466708, 43.1327319
Accuracy: Exact location (via Airwars)

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: I606)

A father and son died as a result of being buried under the rubble in Makkawi, Old Mosul, reported Nineveh Media Center, following likely Coalition airstrikes.

Four families in total were trapped under the rubble, but Iraqyoon News Agency reported that most were still alive. The families were believed to be trapped in the basement of the house next to the Al Masafi Mosque at the entrance of Al Makawi Street.

One child reportedly sustained a broken leg as a result of the incident.

No further details are presently known.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Civilians reported killed
2
1 Child
Civilians reported injured
16–36

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention that the basement the families were trapped in was located under a house next to Al Masafi Mosque, which is “the next building at the entrance from Al Makawi Street towards the river”. Images published by Iraqyoon News point to this exact location: 36.3466708, 43.1327319.

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
Insufficient information on the time and location
Civilian deaths conceded
None
Civilian injuries conceded
None
Stated location
near Mosul, Iraq
U.S.-led Coalition Strike Report
For July 6th-7th, the Coalition reported: “Near Mosul, three strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units, destroyed one fighting position, damaged one fighting position, and suppressed a mortar system.” It additionally reported that “On July 6, near Mosul, Iraq, one strike engaged an ISIS tactical unit; destroyed a fighting position, a medium machine gun, and a command and control node; and damaged two supply routes.”
U.S.-led Coalition Civilian Casualty Statement
2018-05-31
Original Source
The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

Media from Sources (1)