Australian fighter jet airstrike 'likely' killed Iraqi newlyweds

The Australian Defence Force has admitted it most likely killed civilians when a F18 jet fired a missile at an Islamic State sniper position during the battle to retake Mosul last year

F/A-18F Super Hornet aircrew head to their aircraft in preparation for departure to the Middle East. Source: Getty Images AsiaPac

Destroyed buildings from fighting between Iraqi forces and the Islamic State group are seen in western Mosul, Friday, May 5, 2017. Source: AAP