Geolocation
Airwars assessment
Between ten and 30 civilians were killed, including four named men, and “dozens” more were injured, following a continuation of airstrikes on the river crossing, however this time the crossing linking Hajeen with Al A’bbas town. Sources were conflicted as to who was to blame. Most sources blamed Russian warplanes for the raids, however others blamed the Syrian regime and US-led Coalition.
According to local media, the civilians struck were mostly displaced women and children. It was reported by multiple sources that a father and son were killed on the outskirts of Hajeen after their prayers.
The intensity of the shelling meant it was difficult to retrieve injured and dead civilians from the rubble.
Cluster bombs and 12 missiles were used on the vicinity.
Overall, between 100 and 150 civilians were killed by bombing on multiple water-crossings on this day.
In their August 2020 civilian casualty report, the US-led Coalition assessed reports that they were responsible for civilian harm in this strike as “non-credible”, stating that no Coalition actions were conducted in the geographical area at that time.
The local time of the incident is unknown.
The victims were named as:
Family members (2)
- Hassen Nahar al Werdi Adult male killed
- His son Ahmad Hassan al-Wardi Adult male killed
Family members (2)
- Ayyam Farih Al - Hussein Al - Issa. Adult male killed
- Bassil Freih Al - Hussein Al - Issa. Adult male killed
Summary
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Media
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US-led Coalition Assessment:
Civilian casualty statements
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Oct. 4, 2017, near Hajin, Syria, via Airwars report. After a review of all available records it was assessed that no Coalition actions were conducted in the geographical area that corresponds to the report of civilian casualties. 3151/CS1580a 37SFU669400