May 13, 2015
Release # 20150504
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -
We are aware of media reports that the second-in-command of ISIL has
been killed in a Coalition air strike in Tal Afar and have no
information to corroborate these claims. However, we can confirm that
Coalition aircraft did not strike a mosque as some of the press
reporting has alleged.
We have significant mitigation measures in
place within the targeting process and during the conduct of operations
to reduce the potential risks of collateral damage and civilian
casualties.