Incident Code
CS476
Incident Date
6 February 2017
Location
جبل منحار, Minhar Mountain, Raqqa, Syria
Geolocation
35.9268687,
39.2716599
Accuracy:
Geolocation
35.9268687,
39.2716599
Accuracy:
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: S424a)
A number of people were reported killed – combatant status unknown – as a result of alleged Coalition airstrikes at Minhar mountain.
Smart News reported “dead and wounded in international coalition raids on Minhar mountain in eastern Raqqa countryside.” However, like other sources it did not offer any additional details.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
0–1
Civilians reported injured
0–1
Military Statements
U.S.-led Coalition Assessment
Suspected belligerent
U.S.-led Coalition
U.S.-led Coalition position on incident
Non credible / Unsubstantiated
Reason for non-credible assessment
No Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area
Civilian deaths conceded
None
Civilian injuries conceded
None
Stated location
near Minkhar Mountain (Raqqah), Syria
Location accuracy
1 m
MGRS coordinate
37SEV2450775871
U.S.-led Coalition Strike Report
For February 5th-6th 2017 the Coalition reported that “Near Raqqah, six strikes destroyed three tunnels, an artillery system, a VBIED, and an ISIL headquarters.”
U.S.-led Coalition Civilian Casualty Statement
2017-09-29
Original Source ↗
After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.