Conflict

U.S.-led Coalition in Iraq & Syria

Incident Code

CS1831

Location

هجين, Hajin, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Geolocation

34.6897222, 40.83
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: S1705)

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.”

Victims

Family members (4)

female Shaima or Taima: the wife of Shafiq Salim Taha who was also killed. killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
5–12
3–4 Children, 1–2 Women

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.

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
Hajin, Syria
Location accuracy
100 m
MGRS coordinate
37SFU676401
U.S.-led Coalition Strike Report
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."
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.
U.S.-led Coalition Civilian Casualty Statement
2020-10-29
Original Source
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

Media From Sources (7)