Incident Code

CS1335

Location

الفدغمي, Al Fadaghmi, Al Hassakah, Syria

Geolocation

35.905, 40.887778
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: S1166)

Local media reported that alleged Coalition airstrikes caused widespread destruction of civilian homes and schools in al Fadaghmi village, though there was no information about civilian casualties.

According to Arabyoum, “local sources said that Coalition raids caused the destruction of the majority of houses in the village of al-Fidghmi. They targeted it with high-explosive missiles striking civilian houses in the village. This resulted in the destruction of more than 80% of the village’s houses: the homes of Juma al-Eid, Ahmad al-‘Abd, Muhammad al-‘Abd, Nuri al-Saleh, Fathi al-‘Akla, Abdullah Al-Mohsen, Ahmad Al-Halabi, Ghiyath Al-Yunis, Mr. Al-Qudouri”.

Al Hassaka Rasd added that the raids had also destroyed the preparatory, primary and secondary schools in the village.

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
0–1
Civilians reported injured
1

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Al Fadaghmi (قريةالفدغمي), south eastern Al Shadadi, Hassaka, for which the coordinates are: 35.905, 40.887778. Besides residential areas, reports mention schools being targeted. Three school buildings are located at the following coordinates: (1) 35.908188, 40.884354, (2) 35.902721,40.887852 and (3) in a neighbouring village to the south: 35.893587, 40.888195.

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
Insufficient information on the time and location
Civilian deaths conceded
None
Civilian injuries conceded
None
Stated location
near Fadaghmi, al Shadadi, Syria
U.S.-led Coalition Strike Report
For August 5th-6th: “Near Al Shadaddi, one strike destroyed three IED factories.”
U.S.-led Coalition Civilian Casualty Statement
2018-07-26
Original Source
The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.