The statement says "the airstrike was halted immediately when coalition officials were informed by Russian officials that it was possible the personnel and vehicles targeted were part of the Syrian military." It says "coalition forces would not intentionally strike a known Syrian military unit." A U.S. military official said he was "pretty sure" targets mistakenly hit in the coalition strikes were Syrian forces. The Syrian military said a U.S. airstrike that reportedly hit Syria forces enabled an ISIS advance on a hill overlooking an air base in the region. (Associated Press)The Syrian military said the airstrike enabled an ISIS advance on a hill overlooking the air base.

Source: CBC News September 17, 2016 20:34 UTC