Incident Code
CI870
Incident Code
CI870
16 October 2017
Location
Al Qaim, Al Anbar, Iraq
Geolocation
34.3957715,
40.9943684
Accuracy: Subdistrict
Geolocation
34.3957715,
40.9943684
Accuracy: Subdistrict
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: I672)
According to a single source, different areas of Al Qaim were targeted, resulting in possible civilian harm. The vague report noted Victims of aerial bombing of the international coalition aircraft in various areas of Qaim, west of Anbar.
At the moment there is limited information on the incident, Airwars will amend the entry when any new information arises.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Weak
Civilians reported killed
0–2
Civilians reported injured
1–2
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention subdistricts being struck in the city of Al Qaim (القائم). Due to limited information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location of these areas. The generic coordinates for the city of Al Qaim (القائم) are: 34.3957715, 40.9943684.
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 al-Qaem, Iraq
U.S.-led Coalition Strike Report
For October 15th – 16th the Coalition reported that “Near Al Qaim, four strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed five supply routes, two VBIED factories and an ISIS-held building.”
U.S.-led Coalition Civilian Casualty Statement
2018-07-26
Original Source ↗
fter 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.