Incident Code
CS1127
Incident Code
CS1127
Incident Date
30 June 2017
Location
ابو حمام, Abu Hammam, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Geolocation
34.827222,
40.665278
Accuracy: Village
Geolocation
34.827222,
40.665278
Accuracy: Village
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: S981)
Three civilians were killed in alleged Coalition airstrikes on Abu Hammam in Deir Ezzor, local sources reported.
All five sources which reported the incident alleged that the Coalition was responsible.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Civilians reported killed
3
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the village of Abu Hammam (ابو حمام), for which the generic coordinates are: 34.827222, 40.665278. 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 Abu Hammam, Syria
Location accuracy
100 m
MGRS coordinate
37SFU517547
U.S.-led Coalition Strike Report
For June 30th – July 1st: “Near Dayr Az Zawr, four strikes destroyed six ISIS oil tanks, three well heads and two oil trucks.” It additionally reported that “On June 30, near Dayr Az Zawr, Syria, three strikes engaged three ISIS tactical units and destroyed four ISIS-held buildings, two command and control nodes and three oil stills.”
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.