Incident Code
CS447a
Incident Date
17 January 2017
Location
near Idlib, Idlib, Syria
Geolocation
36.27774,
36.70424
Accuracy: Within 100m (via Coalition)
Geolocation
36.27774,
36.70424
Accuracy: Within 100m (via Coalition)
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
In an incident previously not tracked by Airwars, the Coalition later confirmed the injuries of three civilians near Idlib, Syria.
In its May 2019 civilian casualty report, the Coalition noted “Coalition aircraft conducted a strike against a Daesh vehicle. Regrettably, three civilians were unintentionally wounded due to their proximity to the strike.”
The report also referenced the fact that this incident had not been previously reported.
The Coalition provided Airwars with the location of this incident, accurate to within a 100 metre box.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Confirmed
Civilians reported injured
3
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
Other
Civilian deaths conceded
None
Civilian injuries conceded
3
Stated location
near Idlib, Syria
Location accuracy
100 m
MGRS coordinate
37SBA938172
U.S.-led Coalition Strike Report
The Coalition did not report any strikes near Idlib on Jan. 17, 2017.
U.S.-led Coalition Civilian Casualty Statement
2019-05-31
Original Source ↗
Jan. 17, 2017, near Idlib, Syria, via self-report. Coalition aircraft conducted a strike against a Daesh vehicle. Regrettably, three civilians were unintentionally wounded due to their proximity to the strike. (Not previously reported)