Conflict

U.S.-led Coalition in Iraq & Syria

Incident Code

CS1731

Location

الشفعة, Al Sha’fah, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Geolocation

34.578932, 40.934637
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: S1535a)

In an incident previously untracked by Airwars monitors, in May 2018 the Coalition said that it had assessed a self-report of potential civilian harm at al Shafaa – though had concluded there were no non combatant casualties.

As the official report noted, “February 26, 2018, near al Sha’fah, Syria, via self-report. After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find civilians were harmed in this strike.”

No additional sources for this potential incident are presently known.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Discounted

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Al Sha’fah (الشفعة), for which the generic coordinates are: 34.578932, 40.934637. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Military Statements

U.S.-led Coalition Assessment
Known belligerent
U.S.-led Coalition
U.S.-led Coalition position on incident
Non credible / Unsubstantiated
Reason for non-credible assessment
Insufficient evidence of civilian harm
Civilian deaths conceded
None
Civilian injuries conceded
None
Stated location
near al Sha’fah, Syria
Location accuracy
100 m
MGRS coordinate
37SFU774280
U.S.-led Coalition Strike Report
For February 26th 2018 the Coalition publicly reported the following: "On Feb. 26 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of seven engagements against Daesh targets. • Near Abu Kamal, three strikes engaged a Daesh tactical unit and destroyed a Daesh supply route and damaged a mortar."
Dutch Military Strike Report
For February 21st-27th, the Netherlands report that its F16s attacked ISIS combatants and vehicles on one occasion near Abu Kamal, Syria. The jets supported ground troops during 9 missions, including in the Nineveh, Kirkuk and Al Anbar provinces in Iraq.
French Military Strike Report
For Feb 21st-27th, France reports 25 sorties and four strikes were made in the Abu Kamal area in support of the SDF in the Euphrates Valley. The Wagram Task Force continues its support for security operations in the Euphrates Valley. This week, three ‘lighting missions’ were carried out for the Iraqi security forces.
U.S.-led Coalition Civilian Casualty Statement
2018-05-31
Original Source
February 26, 2018, near al Sha’fah, Syria, via self-report. After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find civilians were harmed in this strike.

Media From Sources (4)