Coalition Airstrikes Hit Mosul Location Where Scores of Civilians Were Killed: CENTCOM

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U.
S.
defense officials have acknowledged that coalition aircraft did strike a location in the Iraqi city of Mosul where scores of civilians were reportedly killed last week.
"A civilian casualty report is issued monthly, CENTCOM added, verifying allegations and that coalition airstrikes are executed in compliance with the Law of Armed Conflict.
KHALID AL-MOUSILY / ReutersMarch could prove to be the deadliest month for civilians at the hands of U.
S.
airstrikes since the war began, potentially taking the tally to more than 1,000 civilians killed.
Officials at United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said initial analysis indicates coalition forces struck ISIS fighters and equipment on March 17 in western Mosul.
Residents carry the body of several people killed during fights between Iraq security forces and Islamic State on the western side of Mosul.