Geolocation
Airwars assessment
Between five and 12 civilians including women and children died in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Hajin, according to local media.
Baladi News reported on five civilian deaths, while most other sources reported on the deaths of seven civilians.
There were various reports on the gender and age of the victims. Some sources reported that among the victims were five females of whom three were children – whereas others reported on four child deaths. Baladi reported on two women and three children slain.
The Syrian Network for Human Rights put the death toll higher at 12 civilians, including four female children and two women, most of whom were reported to be IDPs from Khan Sheikhoun city in Idlib governorate.
The Euphrates Exiles Facebook page reported that all victims were ISIS family members.
In its October 2020 monthly civilian casualty review, the US-led Coalition classed this event as ‘non credible’, asserting that “This report contains insufficient information on time, location, or details to assess its credibility.”
The incident occured during the night.
The victims were named as:
Family members (4)
Family members (2)
The victims were named as:
Geolocation notes
Reports of the incident mention the village of Hajin (هجين), for which the generic coordinates are: 34.6897222, 40.83. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.
Summary
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According to Al Latamna Youth Gathering's Facebook page, pictured is Ahmad Abdel Qader al Sahh - victim of an alleged Coalition airstrike in Hajin on November 11th, 2018.
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Images of two children reported killed, with their parents, in an alleged US-led Coalition airstrike on Hajin in Deir Ezzor countryside on November 11th, 2018. (via Abdul Qafoor al Diyab)
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Image of one of the children reported killed as a result of alleged US-led Coalition airstrike on Hajin in Deir Ezzor countryside on November 11th, 2018. (via Abdul Qafoor al Diyab)
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Destruction resulting from an alleged US-led Coalition airstrike on Hajin in Deir Ezzor on November 11th, 2018. (via Euphrates Post).
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Aftermath of an alleged US-led Coalition airstrike on Hajin in Deir Ezzor on November 11th, 2018. (via Euphrates Post).
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Aftermath of an alleged US-led Coalition airstrike on Hajin in Deir Ezzor on November 11th, 2018. (via Euphrates Post).
US-led Coalition Assessment:
Civilian casualty statements
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8. Nov. 11, 2018, Hajin, Syria, via Airwars report. This report contains insufficient information on time, location, or details to assess its credibility. 3224/CS1831 37SFU676401
Original strike reports
For November 10th-11th, 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."
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.
‘CHAMMAL SITUATION MILITAIRE DU THEATRE Offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech en Syrie L’opération pour reprendre la poche d’Hajine dans la moyenne vallée de l’Euphrate, lancée le 10 septembre, marque actuellement un temps d’arrêt. Les forces démocratiques syriennes se réorganisent et consolident leurs positions avant de relancer leur offensive. Poursuite des actions de sécurisation en Irak En Irak, les opérations de sécurisation des forces de sécurité irakiennes (FSI) se poursuivent, avec un renforcement à la frontière irako-syrienne. Si Daech a perdu ses capacités militaires, l’organisation terroriste conserve une capacité de nuisance, notamment dans la région du plateau d’Hawija. ACTIVITE DE LA FORCE Le dispositif français déployé au Levant n’a pas évolué de manière significative. La Task Force Wagram en appui de l’offensive contre les dernières poches de Daech présentes dans la vallée de l’Euphrate La Task Force (TF) Wagram appuie l’offensive des forces démocratiques syriennes contre Daech dans la région d’Hajine. Les trois canons CAESAR ont réalisé, depuis le territoire irakien, 49 missions de tir (35 éclairement, 14 destruction – bilan du 7 au 13 novembre inclus). Depuis le début de son engagement, la Task Force Wagram a réalisé 2101 missions de tirs. Les Task Forces Monsabert et Narvik poursuivent leurs missions de formation La TF Monsabert poursuit sa mission d’instruction de la 6ème division irakienne. Elle conseille l’état-major de cette division et, ponctuellement, les brigades qui lui sont subordonnées. Ainsi, du 5 au 11 novembre, un groupe d’instructeurs s’est rendu au poste de commandement de la 24ème brigade pour former pour former 20 stagiaires irakiens aux techniques du combat urbain. La TF Narvik forme et conseille les membres de l’Iraki Counter Terrorism Service (ICTS). Elle dispense actuellement des instructions au combat débarqué et au recueil de renseignement. Les bases aériennes en Jordanie et aux EAU en appui des opérations Au sein de la coalition, les aéronefs français basés en Jordanie et aux Émirats arabes unis poursuivent leurs actions contre Daech. Cette semaine, les aéronefs de l’opération Chammal ont réalisé 18 sorties aériennes (bilan du 7 au 13 novembre inclus) et conduit 1 frappe, en appui des FDS en Syrie. Bilan total de l’action du pilier appui aérien depuis le 19/09/14 : 8636 sorties / 1479 frappes / 2278 objectifs neutralises.’
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.
‘In het weekoverzicht van 7 t/m 13 November laat MinDef weten Nederlandse F-16’s te hebben ingezet ter ondersteuning van grondtroepen in de strijd tegen IS. Tijdens 8 missies werden 3 wapens ingezet boven Deir al Zour, Syrie. IS Opslagplaatsen en gevechtsposities zijn vernietigd.’