Incident Code
CS1735
Incident Code
CS1735
Incident Date
3–5 March, 2018
Location
الباغوز, Al Baghouz, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Geolocation
34.43221,
40.99226
Accuracy: Village
Geolocation
34.43221,
40.99226
Accuracy: Village
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: S1540a)
A young man, identified as Omar Mohammed Ali Al Dakhoul, originally from Al Bu Ammru, was killed in an airstrike on the town of Al Baghouz, according to three local sources.
None of the reports however specified on which date the bombardment took place, only mentioning that the man was killed “days ago”.
Statements by Marsad Mohsen and Al Mohsen and Al Bakhour detailed that “an affiliate of the International Alliance” was believed to be behind the air raids.
Victims
Invidivuals
Omar Mohammed Ali Al Dakhoul
Age unknown
male
Son of Abu Ammar-Al-Bu adallah-Al-Dakhol
killed
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Civilians reported killed
1
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the village of Al Baghouz (الباغوز), for which the generic coordinates are: 34.43221, 40.99226. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.
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-Bagouz, Syria
U.S.-led Coalition Strike Report
For March 3rd, the Coalition reported: “On Mar. 3 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted three strikes consisting of three engagements against Daesh targets. Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged two Daesh tactical units.”
For March 4th: "On Mar. 4 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted one strike consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets. • Near Abu Kamal, one strike destroyed two Daesh supply routes."
For March 5th: "On Mar. 5 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted two strikes consisting of two engagements against Daesh targets. • Near Abu Kamal, two strikes engaged a Daesh tactical unit and destroyed a Daesh supply route and a Daesh transportation vehicle. "
U.S.-led Coalition Civilian Casualty Statement
2018-10-25
Original Source ↗
March 5, 2018, near al-Bagouz, Syria, via Airwars. 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.