Conflict

U.S.-led Coalition in Iraq & Syria

Incident Code

CS1552

Location

Al Zubari, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Geolocation

35.1292971, 40.3955095
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: S1375)

One civilian died and at least three were injured in airstrikes on Al Zubari, according to local media – though it was unclear who carried out the attack. Most sources didn’t apportion blame, though one said that Russia had bombed the town.

According to the Smart News Agency, “a civilian was killed and others were wounded in shelling on the town of Zubari, Southeast of Deir Ezzor. This was in addition to the demolition of a large number of houses and displacement of residents along the bank of the Euphrates River.”

Amer Hweidi reported, “a number of air raids targeted al-Zubari village near al-Tawba mosque, Al Sharjeen neighborhood and Al Ashawi shops, resulting in the death of a displaced person and the injury of Shihat Al ‘Eleij, Bariz al-Ashawi and his nephew Shaher.”

Euphrates Post said there had been a large number of injured people but like Amer Hweidi didn’t say who carried out the attack.

Qasioun said Russia carried out strikes on the town but did not mention civilian casualties.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
3–10

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the civilian casualties mention Al Zubari (زباري) village, for which the coordinates are: 35.1292971, 40.3955095. Airstrikes were reports in multiple locations: near Al Tawba Mosque (التوبة), Al Sharjeen neighborhood (الشرجین) and Al Ashawi (العشوي) shops area.

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 Zubari, Syria
U.S.-led Coalition Strike Report
For September 29th-30th , the Coalition reported: “Near Abu Kamal, 3 strikes engaged four ISIS units and destroyed three vehicles.“
U.S.-led Coalition Civilian Casualty Statement
2018-06-28
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