Conflict

U.S.-led Coalition in Iraq & Syria

Incident Code

CS1650

Location

الدرعية, Diriyah, Raqqa, Syria

Geolocation

35.947222, 38.991389
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: S1447)

Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently reported one adult male was killed in an alleged airstrike. It blamed the Coalition for his death, and said he had died almost a month previously.

Raqqa24, reporting the death on October 25th, said that the victim died “a few days ago” – possibly indicating that he had died from his injuries

There are no other details at this time.

In its assessment of the claim, the Coalition asserted that “The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.”

Victims

Individuals

Kamal Shawach Al-Wahesh
Adult male killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Civilians reported killed
1
1 Man

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the neighbourhood of Al Dariya (الدرعیة) in the city of Raqqa. The exact boundaries of this neighbourhood are unclear, it covers a large area in the west of the city, for which the generic coordinates are: 35.947222, 38.991389.

Two possible locations for the neighbourhood of Diri’ya (الدرعیة)

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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 information on the time and location
Civilian deaths conceded
None
Civilian injuries conceded
None
Stated location
near Raqqah, Syria
U.S.-led Coalition Strike Report
The Coalition has not publicly reported carrying out any strikes in Raqqah since October 16th 2017.
U.S.-led Coalition Civilian Casualty Statement
2018-06-28
Original Source
The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility

Media From Sources (1)