Incident Code

CS1865

Location

هجين, Hajin, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Geolocation

34.6897222, 40.83
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: S1739)

An alleged Coalition airstrike killed up to 25 civilians according to sources on the ground. The dead reportedly included the families of two ISIS fighters.

A single source, Suriye UAD Facebook page, reported that five civilians were killed including a woman, whereas other sources such as Step News and Baladi News reported that as many as 25 civilians were killed and 17 others were injured.

One local source told Airwars that among the victims were two members of ISIS. The families of these ISIS members were reported killed as well. According to Palmyra Facebook page, seven family members of ISIS member Ibrahim Mahmoud al-Assaad died, most of whom were children. Other sources confirmed a total of eight deaths.

Revolution Palmyra additionally reported that ISIS member “Yasser Abdul Razzaq Ahmed Al Jazzar, his wife Hiba Walid Turki and all four of their children” were killed in the airstrike. The death of Yasser was reported confirmed, but the bodies of the family members were alleged missing. 

Al Soussa Youth Facebook pages added that the Coalition had launched more than 40 air strikes and artillery shells in the vicinity on the day in question. 

Victims

Family members (7)

Wife of Ibrahim Mahmoud al-Assaad
Adult female killed
Ibrahim Mahmoud al-Assaad
Adult male ISIS member according to Palmyra Facebook page killed
Khalil Ibrahim Al - Saeed
Child male Child of Ibrahim Mahmoud al-Assaad killed
Mahmoud Ibrahim Al - Saeed
Child male Child of Ibrahim Mahmoud al-Assaad killed
Ghufran Ibrahim Al - Saeed
Child male killed
Daughter of Ibrahim Al-Saeed
Child female killed
Ayat Ibrahim Al - Saeed
killed

Family members (6)

Yasser Abdul Razzaq Ahmed Al Jazzar
Adult male ISIS member according to Palmyra Facebook page killed
Hiba Walid Turki
Adult female Wife of Yasser Abdul Razzaq Ahmed Al Jazzar. killed
Child of Yasser Abdul Razzaq Ahmed Al Jazzar.
Child killed
Child of Yasser Abdul Razzaq Ahmed Al Jazzar.
Child killed
Child of Yasser Abdul Razzaq Ahmed Al Jazzar.
Child killed
Child of Yasser Abdul Razzaq Ahmed Al Jazzar.
Child 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
12–25
6–7 Children, 2 Women
Civilians reported injured
17

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
On Dec. 5 in Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 41 strikes consisting of 82 engagements against ISIS targets. Near Hajin, 41 strikes engaged eight ISIS tactical units, and destroyed 19 fighting positions, three command and control nodes, three vehicles, two staging areas, two vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices, two supply routes, two logistics facilities, one piece of heavy equipment, one media cell and one building.
Dutch Military Strike Report
Dutch F-16's supported ground troops during 9 missions in the fight against ISIS. Weapons were deployed during 6 missions. The aircrafts were operational above Syrian provide Deir Al Zour near Abu Kamal and targeted vehicles, logistical places and IS-fighters.
UK Military Strike Report
Wednesday 5 December – Typhoons bombed two terrorist positions north-west of Hajin...On Wednesday 5 December, Typhoons supported an SDF advance north-west of Hajin. The SDF came into contact with two Daesh positions, but heavy cloud gave the terrorists no protection and both targets were successfully struck with Paveway IVs.
French Military Strike Report
For December 5th to 11th, France reports that it carried out 20 sorties and 7 strikes. Task Force Wagram carried out 38 firing missions (20 lighting, 18 destruction). Since November 21, 161 fire missions have been carried out and nearly 1,000 shells have been fired. Airwars reached out to French MoD to ask where the airstrikes were conducted and was told that all seven strikes were near Hajin

Media From Sources (7)