Conflict

U.S.-led Coalition in Iraq & Syria

Incident Code

CS1587

Location

البدو, Baidou, Raqqa, Syria

Geolocation

35.961778, 39.006083
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area
Sections

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: S1406)

Eight or more women were alleged killed following US-led Coalition strikes on the al Badou neighbourhood, Raqqah city. According to the single source, Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently, the victims were gathering around a water well for women in the area. This was the third claimed incident over a few days in which a water source was targeted. Presently there is only one known source, therefore information is limited. Airwars will update the entry when any new information arises.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Weak
Civilians reported killed
8
8 Women

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention a women’s water well in the neighbourhood Al Badou (البد), for which due to limited information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further. The coordinates for the neighbourhood are: 35.961778, 39.006083

The neighbourhood of Al Badou (البد) in the city of Raqqa

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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
Insufficient information on the time and location
Civilian deaths conceded
None
Civilian injuries conceded
None
Stated location
near Raqqah, Syria
U.S.-led Coalition Strike Report
Original Source ↗
For October 4th – 5th the Coalition reported “Near Raqqah, 23 strikes engaged six ISIS tactical units; destroyed two communications systems, 17 fighting positions, one command and control node, two logistics nodes, four ISIS oil stills and three ISIS oil trucks; and suppressed two fighting positions.” It additionally reported that “On Oct. 4, near Raqqah, Syria, 28 strikes engaged 11 ISIS tactical units; destroyed 11 fighting positons, three command and control nodes, communication infrastructure, four communication systems and a VBIED; and suppressed two fighting positions.”
U.S.-led Coalition Civilian Casualty Statement
2018-06-28
Original Source ↗
The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.

Sources (1)

Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently (RBSS) ↗

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