Conflict

U.S.-led Coalition in Iraq & Syria

Incident Code

CS1103

Location

جامع الحني, Al Hinni mosque, Raqqa, Syria

Geolocation

35.951111, 39.016944
Accuracy: Exact location (via Airwars)

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: S961)

An 80-year-old man was killed in an alleged Coalition airstrike on or near the Al Hinni Mosque in Raqqa, local sources reported.

The male was a resident of Al Mu’taaz Street where the mosque lies and where the strike took place.

Four of five sources who reported the incident alleged that the Coalition was responsible.

No further details were available.

Victims

Individuals

Aswad al Dathan
80 years old male killed

Key Information

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

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
in Raqqah, Syria
Location accuracy
100 m
MGRS coordinate
37SEV015785
U.S.-led Coalition Strike Report
For June 27th-28th: “Near Raqqah, 18 strikes engaged 13 ISIS tactical units, destroyed 12 vehicles, nine fighting positions, and a boat, and suppressed two ISIS tactical units.” It additionally reported that “On June 27, near Raqqah, Syria, four strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units, destroyed two VBIED factories and an IED belt, and damaged eight fighting positions.”
French Military Strike Report
19 strikes were made by French aircraft in Iraq and Syria in the last week. Most of them were carried out in the battles of Mosul and Raqqah. These strikes were aimed at groups of Daech fighters. The other strikes were carried out in Syria and targeted regrouping and refueling areas used by jihadi fighters. Task Force Wagram carried out 16 artillery strikes in Mosul.
U.S.-led Coalition Civilian Casualty Statement
2018-02-22
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.