Conflict

U.S.-led Coalition in Iraq & Syria

Incident Code

CS1196

Location

حارة ﺟﺎﻣﻊ ﺍﻟﺒﺼﺮﺍﻭﻱ, al Basrawo mosque area, Raqqa, Syria

Geolocation

35.958185, 38.993578
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: S1049)

A civilian male was killed by a declared Coalition bombing of the Al Basrawo neighbourhood of Raqqa on July 13, 2017, local sources reported.

Most sources who reported the incident alleged that the US-backed SDF militias were responsible. But there was confusion: Alraqqa Ahluna initially said the victim died in an “SDF bombing”, but subsequently blamed a Coalition airstrike for his death.

Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently added that ‘rocket launchers’ were used, which may suggest that the SDF was responsible, as although Airwars understands it has no artillery, it does have mortars.

In a civilian casualty assessment released November 3, 2023, the Coalition classed this event as ‘credible’, admitting that “July 13, 2017, near Al Basrawo Mosque Neighborhood, Syria, via Airwars report. Regrettably, based on a thorough review of all available information, one civilian was unintentionally killed during a strike targeting ISIS fighters in an urban setting.”

Victims

Individuals

Abdullah Ahmad al Hammadi
Adult male killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Strike Status
Declared strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Confirmed
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
1
1 Man

Military Statements

U.S.-led Coalition Assessment
Known belligerent
U.S.-led Coalition
U.S.-led Coalition position on incident
Open incident
Civilian deaths conceded
1
Civilian injuries conceded
None
Stated location
near Al Basrawo Mosque Neighborhood
MGRS coordinate
37SDV9942179311
U.S.-led Coalition Strike Report
For July 13th-14th: “Near Raqqah, nine strikes engaged five ISIS tactical units; destroyed three ISIS communication towers, three fighting positions, a command and control node, a front-end loader, and an artillery system; and damaged three supply routes.” It additionally reported that “On July 13, near Raqqah, Syria, eight strikes engaged three ISIS tactical units and destroyed five ISIS communication towers.” And that On July 13, near Raqqah, Syria, two strikes damaged nine fighting positions and suppressed five mortar teams.”
French Military Strike Report
In the past week, France reports 21 sorties and 4 strikes, 2 in Raqqa and 2 in Iraq. Task Force Wagram conducted 15 artillery strikes in Mosul. Since September 19th 2014, it reports 1311 strikes, 2076 targets destroyed and 6775 sorties.]
French Military Strike Report
For July 12th-18th, France report 11 strikes: 7 in Syria (6 in Raqqa) and 4 in Iraq. There were 26 artillery strikes in Mosul. Since September 19th 2014 France has carried out 1322 strikes, with 2090 targets destroyed and 6812 air sorties. Additionally, they’ve carried out 1310 artillery missions.
U.S.-led Coalition Civilian Casualty Statement
2023-11-03
Original Source
July 13, 2017, near Al Basrawo Mosque Neighborhood, Syria, via Airwars report. Regrettably, based on a thorough review of all available information, one civilian was unintentionally killed during a strike targeting ISIS fighters in an urban setting. 1891/S1049 37SDV9942179311