Incident Code

CS1845

Location

هجين , Hajin, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Geolocation

34.6897222, 40.83
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: S1719)

According to sources on the ground, “a number of civilians were killed and wounded” as a result of Coalition airstrikes on Hajin.

All sources blamed the Coalition, with no specific quantitative information provided. Almost all sources highlighted the alleged use of White Phosphorous munitions. Russia Today for example reported that “Our correspondent in Syria said that the international coalition targeted Wednesday, Hajin town in Deir al-Zour province, east of Syria, with white phosphorus bombs.”

In addition, Step News reported that “Since dawn, the International Alliance has launched more than 20 raids targeting the villages and towns of the Al-Kashma and Al-Safafna areas, east of Deir Ezzor, killing 9 members of Daesh.”

No other details are available at this time.

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
1–2
Civilians reported injured
1–2

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
Not yet assessed
U.S.-led Coalition Strike Report
For November 21st, the Coalition publicly reported: On Nov. 21 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes consisting of 16 engagements against ISIS targets. Near Hajin, 11 strikes engaged two tactical units and destroyed eight supply routes, four tunnels, and one bunker.
French Military Strike Report
From Nov 21st-27th, France report that Task Force Wagram carried out 62 firing missions (35 lighting, 27 destruction) from Iraq territory. Aircraft carried out 16 sorties and two strikes.
Dutch Military Strike Report
Dutch F-16's supported ground troops in the fight against ISIS during 9 missions. Weapons were deployed during 3 missions above Deir Ezzor. Vehicles, warehouses and ISIS fighters were targeted.