Incident Code

SDF00026

Location

ذيبان, Dhiban, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

A man, Ahmed Hamid al-Helu, was killed in the town of Dhiban on September 4th, 2023 as a result of an alleged SDF bomb dropped from a drone.

Local source (@AlfratNda) stated that al-Helu was a resident of the town, and that the bomb had been dropped by an SDF-operated drone. This was corroborated by several other reporters (@Sharqya_reporte; @Rian_almasri; @Almohrar1).

Victims

Individuals

Ahmed Hamid al-Helu أحمد حميد محمد الحلو
killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike (Drone Strike), Artillery
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
1

Military Statements

YPG Assessment
Suspected belligerent
YPG
YPG position on incident
Not yet assessed