Conflict

U.S.-led Coalition in Iraq & Syria

Incident Code

CS1111

Location

الصالحية, Al Salhiya, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Geolocation

34.7146658, 40.7555866
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: S976)

Up to four people were reportedly killed and several others (believed to be four) were injured in the rural areas of Al Soussa, Al Salhiya and Ghranij in Deir Ezzor following alleged Coalition airstrikes over several days, local sources reported.

Airstrikes on Al Soussa are believed to have taken place on June 25 and airstrikes on Al Salhiya and Ghranij are believed to have taken place on June 28th. However some sources combined their reporting of the incidents, making it difficult to distinguish them.

Watani Press, News Jorf, the Revolutionary Forces of Syria Media Office, Al Nateq and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights alleged that the Coalition was responsible, however some sources noted that Russian warplanes were also operating in the area and did not make distinct assertions as to who was responsible.

Victims

Individuals

Hamoud Mohammed Khudair al Asman
male identified by Oriental Pulse, who were said to be killed in Al Soussa, however, these casualties are also listed for June 25th. killed
Adnan Ahmed al Satem
identified by Oriental Pulse, who were said to be killed in Al Soussa, however, these casualties are also listed for June 25th. killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Civilians reported killed
2–4
Civilians reported injured
4

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Al Salhiya (الصالحية), for which the generic coordinates are: 34.7146658, 40.7555866. 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
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 Salhiya, Syria
Location accuracy
100 m
MGRS coordinate
37SFU568499
U.S.-led Coalition Strike Report
For June 28th-29th: ” Near Dayr Az Zawr, five strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed 10 oil storage tanks, six oil trucks, two fuel trailers, an well head, a piece of oil processing equipment and an ISIS headquarters.”
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.