Conflict

U.S.-led Coalition in Iraq & Syria

Incident Code

CS1828

Location

الشعفة, Al Sha'afa, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Geolocation

34.57888, 40.93441
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: S1702)

Up to 20 civilian died in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Al Shaafa, according to sources on the ground.

Deir Ezzor 24 reported that “many” civilians had died in the strike – and blamed the Coalition.
Al Shaafa Official put the death toll at 20, again pointing to the US-led alliance – and adding that six houses were destroyed in the attack.

Zaman al Wasl news reported the death of 11 civilians as a result of airstrikes in both Hajin and al Shaafa, but did not specify the number of civilian casualties in each location. 

Euphrates Post named one victim as Bader Zaghir Al Salama.

Victims

Individuals

Bader Zaghir Al Salama.
killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Civilians reported killed
11–20
Civilians reported injured
1

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Al Sha’afa (الشعفة), for which the generic coordinates are: 34.57888, 40.93441. 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
Not yet assessed
U.S.-led Coalition Strike Report
For November 10th, the Coalition publicly reported: "On Nov. 10 in Syria, coalition military forces conducted 23 strikes consisting of 36 engagements against ISIS targets. Near Hajin, 23 strikes destroyed two command and control centers, one IED facility, one logistic facility, five buildings, four tunnels, two staging areas, six supply routes, one fighting position and one UAS launch site."
French Military Strike Report
From Nov 7th – 13th, France reports that the three CAESAR guns carried out 49 ‘fire’ missions from the Iraqi territory – 35 illumination, 14 destruction. Aircraft conducted 18 sorties and 1 strike in support of forces on the ground in Syria.
Dutch Military Strike Report
For November 7th-13th, the Dutch MoD reported that Dutch F-16s supported ground troops during 8 missions in the fight against ISIS. Weapons were deployed in 3 missions near Deir Ezzor governorate, Syria. Targets were ISIS warehouses and fighting positions.