Incident Code
CS1698
Incident Code
CS1698
Incident Date
13 December 2017
Location
Near al Shaafa village, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Geolocation
34.57888,
40.93441
Accuracy:
Geolocation
34.57888,
40.93441
Accuracy:
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: S1494)
According to Eldorar, “sources pointed out that Coalition aircraft targeted a car carrying civilians on Wednesday, which resulted in the death of a number of them, including children and women. The international coalition aircraft had targeted the town of Al-Shaafa, yesterday evening, amid the movement of large-scale displacement of civilians towards neighboring villages.”
Baladi produced an almost identical report, but neither source provided information on the exact location of the event.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Civilians reported killed
4
1 Child, 1 Woman
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention that the alleged Coalition airstrike targeted a car in the village of Al Shaafa (الشعفة), for which the coordinates are: 34.57888, 40.93441.
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
U.S.-led Coalition Strike Report
For December 12th-13th, the Coalition reported: “Near Abu Kamal, seven strikes engaged seven ISIS tactical units and destroyed two ISIS vehicles and a heavy weapon.”
French Military Strike Report
The Wagram Task Force continues its support for security operations in the Euphrates Valley. This week, two firefighting missions were carried out for the benefit of the Iraqi security forces (balance sheet from 6 to 10 December). Since the beginning of its mission, the TF Wagram, realized 1589 shooting missions. This week, the air activity focused on intelligence missions for the benefit of Iraqi security forces and Syrian democratic forces.There were 20 sorties (Nov 6th-10th) but no strikes were conducted.
It gave rise to 20 aerial sorties (balance sheet from 06 to 10 December). During these outings no hits were made. Total balance since 19/09/14: 7561 sorties / 1422 strikes / 2209 targets destroyed.]
U.S.-led Coalition Civilian Casualty Statement
2018-10-26
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