Incident Code
CS512
Incident Date
20 February 2017
Location
north bank of Euphrates, Raqqa, Syria
Geolocation
35.935021,
39.014285
Accuracy:
Geolocation
35.935021,
39.014285
Accuracy:
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: S450b)
In an incident not previously tracked by Airwars, the Coalition said in June 2017 that an airstrike on the north bank of the Euphrates in Raqqa had not caused civilian harm – despite claims on social media.
According to the report, “Feb. 20, 2017, near Raqqah, Syria, via social media report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that no civilians were harmed in this strike.”
The Coalition provided the coordinates 37SEV 01288 76741 to Airwars, which did not match any other alleged event in the city that day we were aware of.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Discounted
Civilians reported killed
0–1
Civilians reported injured
0–1
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
Other
Civilian deaths conceded
None
Civilian injuries conceded
None
Stated location
near Raqqah, Syria
Location accuracy
1 m
MGRS coordinate
37SEV0128876741
U.S.-led Coalition Strike Report
For February 20th-21st, the Coalition reported: “Near Ar Raqqah, seven strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units; destroyed three fighting positions, a VBIED, a garage, an IED and a weapons facility; and damaged a bridge.”
U.S.-led Coalition Civilian Casualty Statement
2017-06-02
Original Source ↗
After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that no civilians were harmed in this strike.