Incident Code
CS367
Incident Code
CS367
Incident Date
8 November 2016
Location
تل السمن, Tall al Samin, Raqqa, Syria
Geolocation
36.2282119,
38.9726257
Accuracy: Village
Geolocation
36.2282119,
38.9726257
Accuracy: Village
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: S324b)
One civilian was reported killed and four injured following an alleged Coaliiton strike on Tal al Samin.
According to Qasioun, “Coalition planes also raided the village of Tal Samin in the northern city of Raqqa, killing a civilian and wounding four others.” While no other sources alleged civilian deaths, heavy fighting in the vicinity between ISIL and SDF forces was reported.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
4
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the village of Tall al Samin (تل السمن), for which the generic coordinates are: 36.2282119, 38.9726257. 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
No Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area
Civilian deaths conceded
None
Civilian injuries conceded
None
Stated location
near Tal Al Samin, Syria
U.S.-led Coalition Strike Report
For November 8th-9th it reported: “Near Ar Raqqah, two strikes destroyed two ISIL oil well heads and an oil pump. Near Ayn Isa, seven strikes engaged six ISIL tactical units and destroyed three fighting positions, a vehicle, and a VBIED facility.”
U.S.-led Coalition Civilian Casualty Statement
2017-08-04
Original Source ↗
After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area of the reported civilian casualties.