Conflict

U.S.-led Coalition in Iraq & Syria

Incident Code

CS591

Location

حمرة بلاسم, Hamra Blassem, Raqqa, Syria

Geolocation

35.878056, 39.197222
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: S521)

At least one named civilian was reportedly killed in a Coalition airstrike which hit a bakery in the town of Hamra Blassem village.

According to multiple sources, Mazid Adham Al-Mazid died in the raid and at least two other civilians were injured. One source claimed that ten people died in the attack – though this may have confused the event with one at nearby al Tabaqa that day. Shaam News and others said the strikes had targeted areas around a refinery and a bakery. All sources blamed the US-led Coalition.

Victims

Individuals

Mazid Adham Al-Mazid
killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Civilians reported killed
1–10
Civilians reported injured
2

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Hamra Blassem (حمرة بلاسم), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.878056, 39.197222. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

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
Insufficient evidence of civilian harm
Civilian deaths conceded
None
Civilian injuries conceded
None
Stated location
near Hamra Balasim, Syria
Location accuracy
100 m
MGRS coordinate
37SEV178708
U.S.-led Coalition Strike Report
For March 19th-20th it stated: “Near Ar Raqqah, 18 strikes engaged seven ISIS tactical units; destroyed 10 fighting positions, six barges, three ISIS headquarters, a tactical vehicle, an IED factory, and a weapons factory; and damaged a supply route.”
U.S.-led Coalition Civilian Casualty Statement
2018-07-26
Original Source
After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find civilians were harmed in this strike.