Except for rhetorical purposes or to insinuate that we are bad people, who told you that they were innocents? I do not doubt that there were some civilians killed, who were not the intended target. That can be proven. Innocents, I am not so sure.

As for why a big deal is not made about it? There is in some circles. I feel however that many people view these casualties as collateral to the intended mission.

It is sad that enemy soldiers choose to camp among the civilian population who supports them, attempting to make an unclear target.

Yoda