Incident Code
CS1175
Incident Date
8 July 2017
Location
ميادين: حي الثورة, Al Mayadin, Al-Thawrah, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Geolocation
35.0225197,
40.4383135
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area
Geolocation
35.0225197,
40.4383135
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: S1029)
At least five civilians but possibly as many as six, including three children, were killed and many others were injured in airstrikes on Al Mayadeen. However it is contested as to who was responsible.
Eight of the 16 sources reporting the incident alleged that the Coalition was responsible. Two sources blamed the Russian government, one source blamed the Syrian government and five sources did not identify responsibility.
Most sources reported that “a number of others” were injured, however 7al News claimed a figure of more than 20.
Victims
Family members (3)
Zidane Khalaf al Ali
Adult
male
killed
Daughter of Zidane Khalaf al Ali
Child
female
killed
Son of Zidane Khalaf al Ali
Child
male
killed
Family members (2)
Muhanned Saleh al Hasan al Khalif
Adult
male
killed
Son of Muhanned Saleh al Hasan al Khalif
Child
male
killed
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
5–6
3 Children, 2 Men
Civilians reported injured
2–20
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 al Mayadin, Syria
U.S.-led Coalition Strike Report
For July 8th-9th: “Near Dayr Az Zawr, four strikes destroyed 11 ISIS oil stills, three oil still tanks, three oil tankers, an oil separator tank, a well-head, and a pump jack.”
U.S.-led Coalition Civilian Casualty Statement
2018-05-31
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.
Russian Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Russian Military position on incident
Not yet assessed