Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident Code

CS1532

Incident date

September 26, 2017

Location

الصور, Al Soor, Safia neighbourhood, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Geolocation

35.494709, 40.644693 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Neighbourhood/area level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

Local sources reported “a number of civilians were killed” following airstrikes they believed were likely conducted by US-led Coalition aircraft.

According to sources, the bombs contained white phosphorous – a chemical weapon sometimes proscribed under international law.

Al Mayadeen, a pro-regime news organisation, reported “the attack [allegedly by the Coalition] led to the deaths of 3 civilians and wounding 5 others and significant material damage to public and private property.”

There are currently no further details regarding civilians casualties, Airwars will amend the entry when new information arises.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Geolocation notes (1) [ collapse]

Reports of the incident mention that the alleged Coalition airstrike targeted the neighbourhood of Safia (صفیة) in the southern outskirts of the village of Al Suwar (الصور), northern Deir Ezzor. The coordinates for this neighbourhood are: 35.494709, 40.644693.

  • Safia (صفیة) neighbourhood, southern outskirts of Al Suwar (الصور)

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Summary

  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    2 – 3
  • Civilians reported injured
    2–5
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected belligerent
    US-led Coalition

Sources (3) [ collapse]

US-led Coalition Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    US-led Coalition
  • US-led Coalition position on incident
    Non credible / Unsubstantiated
    Insufficient information to assess that, more likely than not, a Coalition strike resulted in civilian casualties.
  • 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 Soor, Syria
    Nearest population center

Civilian casualty statements

US-led Coalition
  • Jun 28, 2018
  • 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.

Original strike reports

US-led Coalition

For September 25th – 26th the Coalition reported “Near Dayr Az Zawr, two strikes destroyed an ISIS headquarters and an ISIS staging area.” It additionally reported that “On Sept. 25, near Dayr Az Zawr, Syria, three strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed a vehicle, a fighting position, a heavy machine gun, and an IED.”

Summary

  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    2 – 3
  • Civilians reported injured
    2–5
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected belligerent
    US-led Coalition

Sources (3) [ collapse]