Today, the Department of Defense (DoD) submitted to Congress and released its Annual Report on Civilian Casualties in Connection with United States Military Operations for 2024. This action fulfills the requirements of Section 1057 of the FY18 National Defense Appropriations Act, which mandates an annual report on civilian casualties related to U.S. military operations from the previous year.
The report provides detailed information on each civilian casualty caused by U.S. military operations, including the date, location, operation type (air or ground), and the number of civilians injured or killed. It also outlines processes for assessing reports of civilian casualties, considering ex gratia payments, and steps taken by the U.S. to mitigate such incidents.
According to the report, two U.S. military operations in 2024 resulted in civilian casualties. Additionally, it updates figures from 2023 based on assessments conducted after last year's report. These updates increase the total numbers for 2023 by two additional civilians killed and one additional civilian injured.
The full Annual Report on Civilian Casualties in Connection with U.S. Military Operations in 2024 is available for public access.
