Conflicts

Russian Military in Syria
U.S.-led Coalition in Iraq & Syria

Incident Codes

CS1379 RS2398

Location

زباري, Al Zabari, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Geolocation

35.1292971, 40.3955095
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: S1205R2250RS2390)

One civilian male was killed in an airstrike on Al-Zabari, according to local sources – though reports were conflicted as to whether the Coalition, the Syrian regime or Russia was to blame for the raids.

There were no reports of wounded civilians.

Sharqya Voice, Saud Sbekhan and Alarby blamed the Coalition.

But according to the Syrian Network for Human Rights, the victim died in a regime strike.

Meanwhile, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that it was unclear whether the raid had been carried out by a Russian warplane.

Victims

Key Information

Country
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
1
1 Man

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention Al Zabari (زباري) village, for which the coordinates are: 35.1292971, 40.3955095; and Baqras village (just south of Zabari), for which the coordinates are: 35.0573579, 40.4155234.

Military Statements

U.S.-led Coalition Assessment
Suspected belligerent
U.S.-led Coalition
U.S.-led Coalition position on incident
Not yet assessed
U.S.-led Coalition Strike Report
For August 15th – 16th the Coalition reported “Near Dayr Az Zawr, one strike destroyed an ISIS well-head.”
French Military Strike Report
For Aug 16-22, France report 5 strikes in Iraq and 2 in Syria. Task Force Wagram conducted 60 artillery missions.
U.S.-led Coalition Civilian Casualty Statement
2018-05-31
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.
Russian Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Russian Military position on incident
Not yet assessed
Syrian Regime Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Syrian Regime
Syrian Regime position on incident
Not yet assessed

Media From Sources (2)