Incident Code
CI868
Incident Date
10 October 2017
Location
Al Qaim, Al Anbar, Iraq
Geolocation
34.393277,
40.984755
Accuracy: Within 100m (via Coalition)
Geolocation
34.393277,
40.984755
Accuracy: Within 100m (via Coalition)
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: I670a)
In December 2017, the Coalition reported having unintentionally killed a civilian in an event previously unreported by Airwars.
It stated: “Oct. 10, 2017 near Al Qaim, Iraq via self-report. During a Coalition strike which destroyed a building being used as an ISIS headquarters it was assessed that one civilian was unintentionally injured when they inadvertently crossed into the blast area.”
Coalition officials told Airwars this incident occurred at the location 37SFU824075 (Military grid reference with 100 m accuracy) which placed the event in the Al Rashid neighbourhood of Al Qaim.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Confirmed
Civilians reported injured
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
None
Civilian injuries conceded
1
Stated location
near Al Qaim, Iraq
Location accuracy
100 m
MGRS coordinate
37SFU824075
U.S.-led Coalition Strike Report
For October 9th – 10th the Coalition reported “Near Rawah, one strike destroyed an ISIS headquarters.”
U.S.-led Coalition Civilian Casualty Statement
2018-01-25
Original Source ↗
During a Coalition strike which destroyed a building being used as an ISIS headquarters it was assessed that one civilian was unintentionally injured when they inadvertently crossed into the blast area.