Conflict

U.S.-led Coalition in Iraq & Syria

Incident Code

CS692

Location

مشيرفة, Mushirfa, Raqqa, Syria

Geolocation

36.27418, 38.21988
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: S609)

Five civilians died and eight more were injured in an alleged Coalition airstrike on Mushirfa, according to local media.

All sources blamed the Coalition.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Civilians reported killed
5
Civilians reported injured
8

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incidents mention the village of Mushirfa (مشيرقة), northwest of Raqqa. The coordinates for Murshirfa are: 36.27418, 38.21988. 

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
near Mushirfa, Syria
U.S.-led Coalition Strike Report
For April 13th-14th, the Coalition reported: “Near Raqqa, four strikes engaged nine ISIS tactical units and destroyed two fighting positions. Near Tabqah, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units, destroyed a fighting position, and damaged a supply route.” For April 14th – 15th: “Near Raqqa, three strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed three fighting positions and a weapons cache. Near Tabqa, one strike suppressed an ISIS tactical unit.“
U.S.-led Coalition Civilian Casualty Statement
2018-01-25
Original Source
The report contains insufficient information of the time, location and details to assess its credibility.