Conflict

U.S.-led Coalition in Iraq & Syria

Incident Code

CS797

Location

الصور, Al Soor, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Geolocation

35.508257, 40.662927
Accuracy: Within 1m (via Coalition)

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: S701)

At least seven and as many 14 civilians were killed including four children and dozens more were reportedly injured in airstrikes on Al Soor, 55km northeast of Deir Ezzor city, according to local reports. The Coalition later confirmed killing one civilian in the town that day.

There were conflicting reports at the time as to who was responsible, with many sources blaming the Coalition (Deir Free, Halab Today, Step News, Al Nateq quoting A’maq, Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, Syrian Network for Human Rights and an activist on Twitter). Others said that Russia was responsible (including Al Araby, Al Hasaka Arabea, Smart News and Shaam News Network) and one alleging that the Syrian government was to blame (Syrian News Desk, which said regime warplanes carried out six raids.

Four children were reportedly among the dead, according to sources. Most reports said that “dozens” or “several” people were also wounded, however Syrian News Desk was the only source to report an exact figure – it said 13 people were injured.

Al Hassaka Rasd named the victims of unidentified warplanes.

In its August civilian casualty report, the Coalition conceded that it had killed at least one civilian:”May 10, 2017, near Dayr Az Zawr, Syria, via self-report: During a strike on an ISIS headquarters, after reviewing post-strike video, it was assessed that one civilian was unintentionally killed.”

Coordinates supplied by the Coalition to Airwars placed the incident at al Soor.

Victims

Family members (3)

Khalil Ahmad al Rajab
killed
Ibrahim Ahmad al Rajab
male killed
Fadi Ahmad al Rajab
killed

Individuals

Mohamad al Khalaf
male killed
Mohammad al Layli al Harib
male killed
Khitab Al Awwad al Bahathi
killed
Mohammad al Moheissan
male killed
Khalil al Msaytar
killed
A person called Hamadi
killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Confirmed
Civilians reported killed
7–14
4 Children, 4 Men
Civilians reported injured
12–24

Military Statements

U.S.-led Coalition Assessment
Known belligerent
U.S.-led Coalition
U.S.-led Coalition position on incident
Credible / Substantiated
Given reason for civilian harm
No reason given
Civilian deaths conceded
1
Civilian injuries conceded
None
Stated location
near Dayr Az Zawr, Syria
Location accuracy
1 m
MGRS coordinate
37SFV5080730680
U.S.-led Coalition Strike Report
For May 9th-10th, the Coalition reported: “Near Dayr Az Zawr, two strikes destroyed a front-end loader an and ISIS well head.” For May 10th-11th, the Coalition reported: “Near Dayr Az Zawr, two strikes destroyed two ISIS headquarters"
U.S.-led Coalition Civilian Casualty Statement
2017-08-04
Original Source
May 10, 2017, near Dayr Az Zawr, Syria, via self-report: During a strike on an ISIS headquarters, after reviewing post-strike video, it was assessed that one civilian was unintentionally killed.