Conflict

U.S.-led Coalition in Iraq & Syria

Incident Code

CS1532

Location

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

Geolocation

35.494709, 40.644693
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: S1358)

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.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Civilians reported killed
2–3
Civilians reported injured
2–5

Geolocation Notes

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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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 Soor, Syria
U.S.-led Coalition Strike Report
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.”
U.S.-led Coalition Civilian Casualty Statement
2018-06-28
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.