By — Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/u-s-military-confirms-8-civilian-deaths-in-2014-airstrikes Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter U.S. military confirms 8 civilian deaths in 2014 airstrikes World Jan 15, 2016 10:25 AM EDT WASHINGTON — The U.S. military says eight civilians were killed and three others injured in five airstrikes last year in Iraq and Syria. U.S. Central Command says that investigations concluded that the strikes complied with the laws on armed conflict and that appropriate precautions were taken. The investigations found that two civilians were killed in April and three killed in June in airstrikes against the Islamic State group. And a civilian was injured in Syria in June after moving into the target area after the aircraft fired its weapon. Three civilians were killed in July when their car and motorcycle moved close to a targeted vehicle carrying a militant in Syria. And two people were believed injured in June in Iraq when their vehicles moved into the strike zone. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military says eight civilians were killed and three others injured in five airstrikes last year in Iraq and Syria. U.S. Central Command says that investigations concluded that the strikes complied with the laws on armed conflict and that appropriate precautions were taken. The investigations found that two civilians were killed in April and three killed in June in airstrikes against the Islamic State group. And a civilian was injured in Syria in June after moving into the target area after the aircraft fired its weapon. Three civilians were killed in July when their car and motorcycle moved close to a targeted vehicle carrying a militant in Syria. And two people were believed injured in June in Iraq when their vehicles moved into the strike zone. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now