Incident Code
CI866
Incident Date
9 October 2017
Location
Al Qaim, Al Anbar, Iraq
Geolocation
34.3957715,
40.9943684
Accuracy: City
Geolocation
34.3957715,
40.9943684
Accuracy: City
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: I669)
According to one local source reported that many civilians were killed or injured in alleged Coalition airstrikes targeted several areas in Qaim, west of Anbar province. Yaqein attributed the bombings in different areas of Al Qaim to the International Alliance.
The other local sources reported that the airstrike on Al Qaim was linked to the start of a battle to liberate the town from ISIS, but did not specify a culprit.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Weak
Civilians reported injured
2
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the city of Al Qaim (القائم), for which the generic coordinates are: 34.3957715, 40.9943684. Due to the 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
Insufficient information on the time and location
Civilian deaths conceded
None
Civilian injuries conceded
None
Stated location
near al Qaeim, Iraq
U.S.-led Coalition Strike Report
For October 8th – 9th the Coalition reported “Near Al Qaim, three strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed one vehicle.”
U.S.-led Coalition Civilian Casualty Statement
2018-06-28
Original Source ↗
The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.