Incident Code
CS084
Incident Date
19 June 2015
Location
العدوانية, Al-'Adwaniyah, Al Hassakah, Syria
Geolocation
36.41958,
39.16063
Accuracy: Within 100m (via Coalition)
Geolocation
36.41958,
39.16063
Accuracy: Within 100m (via Coalition)
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: S082a)
In a previously unreported incident, CENTCOM reported on January 2016 that the US had injured a non-combatant during an airstrike.
The release stated: “On June 19, 2015, near Tall al Adwaniyah, Syria, during a strike against two ISIL vehicles, it is assessed that one civilian was injured when appearing in the target area after the U.S. aircraft released its weapon.”
A search by Airwars could find no additional published details in relation to this event. In July 2019, the Coalition provided Airwars with coordinates to within a 100 metre box for the incident.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Confirmed
Civilians reported injured
1
Geolocation Notes
Prior to the Coalition releasing the MGRS for this incident, Airwars had geolocated it to the nearest village at 36.6998231, 39.653306
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 Tall al Adwaniyah, Syria
Location accuracy
100 m
MGRS coordinate
37SEA144305
U.S.-led Coalition Strike Report
In its original release for June 19th-20th 2015, the Coalition reported that “Near Al Hasakah, one airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying three ISIL fighting positions.”
U.S.-led Coalition Civilian Casualty Statement
2016-01-15
Original Source ↗
On June 19, 2015, near Tall al Adwaniyah, Syria, during a strike against two ISIL vehicles, it is assessed that one civilian was injured when appearing in the target area after the U.S. aircraft released its weapon.