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Incident Date
16 November 2015
Incident Code
CI141
Location
Ramadi, Al Anbar, Iraq
الرمادي
A family of six was reportedly killed after an alleged Coalition airstrike was said to have destroyed a car in the centre of Ramadi. The source of the claim appeared to be the Russian Sputnik news service, which said those killed “are from poor families, unable to flee and under the control of Daesh in…
Summary
Published
16 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
6
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
12 November 2015
Incident Code
CI139
Location
Ramadi, Al Anbar, Iraq
الرمادي
In a previously unknown casualty event, CENTCOM confirmed on April 22nd 2016 that one civilian was killed during a US airstrike at Ramadi. According to the official release, “On Nov. 12, 2015, in Ramadi, Iraq, during a strike targeting ISIL fighters, it is assessed that one civilian was killed.” There were no reports of civilian…
Summary
Published
12 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
11 November 2015
Incident Code
CI138
Location
Mosul, Nineveh, Iraq
الموصل
Seven civilians from the same family were reported killed in the second day of alleged Coalition strikes to the south of Mosul. In their January 2020 civilian casualty report, the US-led Coalition assessed reports that they were responsible for civilian harm in this strike as "non-credible", stating that no Coalition actions were conducted in the…
Summary
Published
11 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
7
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
10 November 2015
Incident Code
CI137
Location
Rifai (Mosul), Nineveh, Iraq
الرفاعي
There were claims that 12 primary school children were injured following an alleged Coalition airstrike at Rifai, west of Mosul. No other details are presently available. In their January 2020 civilian casualty report, the US-led Coalition assessed reports that they were responsible for civilian harm in this strike as "non-credible", stating that no Coalition actions…
Summary
Published
10 November 2015
Civilians reported injured
12
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
8 November 2015
Incident Code
CI136
Location
Qayyarah, Nineveh, Iraq
القيارة
Locals claimed that up to 13 civilians were killed – including six children – and another five injured after the Coalition allegedly bombed a residential neighborhood in Qayyarah in Mosul. DPA also said four Daesh fighters were killed in the attack, which "destroyed about 18 tankers loaded with oil in an attack on an ISIL-occupied…
Summary
Published
8 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
11–13
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
7 November 2015
Incident Code
CI135a
Location
Qayarrah, Nineveh, Iraq
According to a field investigation conducted by reporters Azmat Khan and Anand Gopal for the New York Times Magazine, one civilian was killed and one injured by a Coalition airstrike on Qayyarah - both of them young children. The Coalition admitted the casualties in early 2020. Khan and Ghopal report the following: “Tibea Alla, a…
Summary
Published
7 November 2015
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
5 November 2015
Incident Code
CI135
Location
Mosul, Nineveh, Iraq
الموصل
Heavy Coalition airstrikes on Mosul resulted in a number of civilian casualties, according to reports. Face Iraq said medical sources in the city reported no fatalities. However three civilians were said to have been injured after an airstrike hit a Daesh prison in the western Badush area of the city. And one student was said…
Summary
Published
5 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
4 November 2015
Incident Code
CI133
Location
Hamam al Alil, Nineveh, Iraq
حمام العليل
Five non-combatants were reportedly killed and four more injured after an alleged Coalition airstrike hit a home at Hammam al-Alil. According to NINA, “international Coalition aircraft bombed residential neighborhoods in the Hamam al-Alil area, and the shelling resulted in the deaths of five civilians, including a child, and the wounding of four others.” A Daesh…
Summary
Published
4 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
5
Civilians reported injured
4
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
4 November 2015
Incident Code
CI134
Location
Hawijah, Kirkuk, Iraq
الحويجة
In a casualty event previously unknown to Airwars, CENTCOM confirmed on April 22nd 2016 that two civilians were injured during a US airstrike at Huwaijah. According to the official release, “On Nov. 4, 2015, in Al Huwayjah, Iraq, during a strike on an ISIL vehicle, it is assessed that two civilians were injured. The incident…
Summary
Published
4 November 2015
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
Incident Code
CI132
Location
Sinjar, Um Al Theban, Nineveh, Iraq
سنجار
Eleven civilians were reportedly killed at Um Al Theban while crossing between Syria and Iraq, in what was claimed to be a Coalition airstrike. The incident is presently poorly reported. In its July 2017 report, the Coalition classed the event as non credible on grounds of having conducted no strikes in the vicinity: “Nov. 2,…
Summary
Published
2 November 2015
Civilians reported killed
11
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
31 October 2015
Incident Code
CI131
Location
Mahalabiya, Nineveh, Iraq
المحلبية
Four people from one family were reported killed in an alleged Coalition strike, after missiles hit a civilian home. While a number of outlets reported the incident there are no more details presently available. In their January 2020 civilian casualty report, the US-led Coalition assessed reports that they were responsible for civilian harm in this…
Summary
Published
31 October 2015
Civilians reported killed
4
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
30 October 2015
Incident Code
CI131a
Location
Qayyarah City Hall area, Nineveh, Iraq
Qayyarah City Hall
More than four years after the event, the Coalition finally conceded the death of a civilian during an October 2015 airstrike on Qayarrah. According to a field investigation conducted by reporters Azmat Khan and Anand Gopal for the New York Times Magazine, one civilian was killed by a Coalition airstrike on Qayyarah in this incident.…
Summary
Published
30 October 2015
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
26 October 2015
Incident Code
CI130
Location
Fallujah, Al Anbar, Iraq
الفلوجة
Three civilian homes were hit in an alleged night time Coalition airstrike – killing an unspecified number of civilians, according to local reports. The event took place near So’dud School and al Tawfiq mosque in Jugheifi neighbourhood. Al Fallujah News posted a picture of a burning building, though said the damage was instead due to…
Summary
Published
26 October 2015
Civilians reported killed
2
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
19 October 2015
Incident Code
CI129
Location
Tel Kepe (Tel Kayf), Nineveh, Iraq
تل كيف
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq reported that seven people died when a minbus was struck in an airstrike near Mosul. According to UNAMI, “At 10h30 a.m. on 20 October, seven civilians were killed – including three women and two children – and one was seriously wounded when the minibus in which they were…
Summary
Published
19 October 2015
Civilians reported killed
6–7
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
18 October 2015
Incident Code
CI124
Location
Anah al Jadidah, Al Anbar, Iraq
عنه
One woman was reported killed and up to ten other civlians injured in an alleged Coalition airstrike at Anah, a town close to Hit. According to Iraqi Revolution, houses and shops were damaged in the event. A video obtained by A3Maq showed burning buildings in the appparent aftermath of a night-time attack. In their January…
Summary
Published
18 October 2015
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
10
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
18 October 2015
Incident Code
CI125
Location
Al Qa'im, Al Anbar, Iraq
القائم
Six civilians were reported killed and 27 injured in an alleged Coalition strike at al Qaim in Anbar province.
Summary
Published
18 October 2015
Civilians reported killed
6
Civilians reported injured
27
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
18 October 2015
Incident Code
CI126
Location
Kisik Junction, Nineveh, Iraq
الكسك
A civilian taxi was reportedly destroyed in a Coalition airstrike at Kisik Junction north west of Mosul, killing up to eight civilians including two children and a woman. A girl reportedly survived the attack. The event, described as an evening airstrike, led to the deaths of a number of named victims. The Coalition has confirmed striking…
Summary
Published
18 October 2015
Civilians reported killed
5–8
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
18 October 2015
Incident Code
CI127
Location
Alqosjat, Nineveh, Iraq
القوسيات
In what may be a separate incident or confused reporting (see also the Kisik Junction report for this date) there were reports of a family of eight or nine killed at Alqosjat – an event said to have killed a woman and two children. In their January 2020 civilian casualty report, the US-led Coalition assessed…
Summary
Published
18 October 2015
Civilians reported killed
8–9
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
18 October 2015
Incident Code
CI128
Location
Hawijah, Kirkuk, Iraq
الحويجة
A single source reported that members of a family were killed or injured, after Coalition aircraft reportedly struck three civilian cars near the city of Hawijah. The victims were said to be travelling to Hawijah to pick up their state pensions. According to NRN, “the international coalition may have believed that those cars were linked…
Summary
Published
18 October 2015
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
16 October 2015
Incident Code
CI123
Location
Hit, Al Anbar, Iraq
يت
According to local sources, ten civilians were killed and 23 wounded after Coalition aircraft struck Hit city, in the west of Anbar province. According to Iraqi Revolution a number of civilian homes at Shap Corniche were destroyed in the attack which had targeted Daesh elements, with children reportedly among the victims. One photograph showed a…
Summary
Published
16 October 2015
Civilians reported killed
10
Civilians reported injured
4–33
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
15 October 2015
Incident Code
CI122
Location
Tall Afar, Nineveh, Iraq
تل عفر
In a previously unknown casualty event, the US confirmed on January 29th 2016 that its aircraft had injured at least two civilians in a targeted strike on an ISIL religious judge three months earlier. According to CENTCOM, “On Oct. 15, 2015, near Tal Afar, Iraq, during strikes against ISIL Sharia Judge Mullah Maysar, it was…
Summary
Published
15 October 2015
Civilians reported injured
2–5
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
9 October 2015
Incident Code
CI121
Location
Kabaisa, Al Anbar, Iraq
كبيسة
A single source alleged that a Coalition strike at Kabisa City near Hit in Anbar had killed four civilians. A Coalition report issued in December 2016 noted: “After a thorough review of the facts and circumstances of each alleged civilian casualty report, CJTF-OIR assessed that the following 12 reports received in October are non-credible. Non-credible…
Summary
Published
9 October 2015
Civilians reported killed
4
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
8 October 2015
Incident Code
CI120
Location
Fallujah, Al Anbar, Iraq
الفلوجة
Local sources reported that either government shelling or a warplane from the international Coalition struck civilians betwen noon and 1pm as they were using the Albu Shajal crossing point north of Fallujah, allegedly killing up to 14 non-combatants and injuring 12 more. According to Al Fallujah News there were two strikes at the crossing point,…
Summary
Published
8 October 2015
Civilians reported killed
11–14
Civilians reported injured
12
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
7 October 2015
Incident Code
CI119
Location
Shura, Nineveh, Iraq
There were reports that a dozen people were killed – including five women – following alleged Coalition attacks which struck civilian homes at Shura, 40 km south of Mosul. In their January 2020 civilian casualty report, the US-led Coalition assessed reports that they had killed civilians in this strike as "non-credible", stating that no Coalition…
Summary
Published
7 October 2015
Civilians reported killed
12
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
5 October 2015
Incident Code
CI118
Location
Hawijah, Kirkuk, Iraq
الحويجة
Eight civilians were killed from one family after US aircraft bombed their home in Atshana Village, in eastern Hawijah district. In a January 2016 report the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq appeared to confirm the report, noting: “On 5 October, an airstrike mistakenly targeted a civilian house in Atshana village, east of Hawija and…
Summary
Published
5 October 2015
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
8–9
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
2 October 2015
Incident Code
CI117
Location
Hawijah, Kirkuk, Iraq
الحويجة
Local sources said that two civilians were killed and seven wounded after international aircraft struck civilians in Rubeidh Al-Asriya village, in Hawijah district. In the first of their March 2020 civilian casualty reports, the US-led Coalition assessed reports that they were responsible for civilian harm in this strike as “non-credible”, stating that no Coalition actions…
Summary
Published
2 October 2015
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
7
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
29 September 2015
Incident Code
CI116
Location
Mosul, Nineveh, Iraq
الموصل
At least 20 civilians were reported killed and up to 31 injured after Coalition (or possibly Iraqi) aircraft allegedly hit the Sunni Wafq state religious affairs building adjacent to one of the largest mosques in Mosul. Aircraft reportedly targeted a meeting of senior Islamic State figures at the Waqf site, which has been taken over…
Summary
Published
29 September 2015
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
20–29
Civilians reported injured
16–34
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
27 September 2015
Incident Code
CI114
Location
Duquq, Kirkuk, Iraq
داقوق
A strike by what at the time was an unknown aircraft killed eight civilians in Yurgon (or Alarkon) village near Duquq, according to local reports. The US led Coalition admitted responsibility for seven deaths in March 2020. Waradana at the time cited one anonymous source: “The bombing led to the destruction of a number houses……
Summary
Published
27 September 2015
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
7–8
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
27 September 2015
Incident Code
CI115
Location
Mosul, Nineveh, Iraq
الموصل
Local and medical sources said that 13 civilians were killed and up to six more injured after Coaliton planes struck their homes in the centre of Mosul, while three more civilians died after a shop was reportedly struck by the Coalition in the west of the city. This report references the event in central Mosul.…
Summary
Published
27 September 2015
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
13–16
Civilians reported injured
3–6
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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Incident Date
27 September 2015
Incident Code
CI115a
Location
West Mosul, Nineveh, Iraq
الموصل
Local and medical sources said that 13 civilians were killed and up to six more injured after Coalition planes struck their homes in the centre of Mosul, while three more civilians died after a shop was reportedly struck by the Coalition in the west of the city. This report relates to the west Mosul allegation.…
Summary
Published
27 September 2015
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
U.S.-led Coalition
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