Incident Code
CS845
Incident Code
CS845
Incident Date
21 May 2017
Location
الرويح, Al Ruweih, Al Hassakah, Syria
Geolocation
35.94987,
40.90735
Accuracy: Village
Geolocation
35.94987,
40.90735
Accuracy: Village
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: S742)
Four civilians, including two women, were killed and at least three more were injured in alleged Coalition airstrikes in Al Ruweih village, which lies in the countryside near Al Shadadi city, local media said.
A number of local sources named three victims of the Al Alewi al Abd Family. A fourth member of the al Alewi al Abd family was not identified.
All sources that reported the incident alleged that the Coalition was responsible.
Victims
Family members (3)
Barak al Alewi al Abd
Adult
male
killed
Wadha al Jaban
Adult
female
Barak’s wife
killed
Samira al Alewi al Abd
Age unknown
female
killed
Invidivuals
Sabbouha al Alewi
Age unknown
injured
Nawja al Mohammed
Age unknown
injured
wife of Hneidi al Alewi
Adult
female
injured
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
4
2 Women
Civilians reported injured
3–4
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the village of Al Ruweih (الرويح), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.94987, 40.90735. 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
Insufficient evidence of civilian harm
Civilian deaths conceded
None
Civilian injuries conceded
None
Stated location
near al Ruwieh, Syria
Location accuracy
100 m
MGRS coordinate
37SFV720800
U.S.-led Coalition Strike Report
For May 20th-21st, the Coalition reported that: “Near al Hawl, one strike destroyed seven fighting positions and a mortar site.”
For May 21st-22nd, the Coalition did not report any airstrikes near Hassakah.
U.S.-led Coalition Civilian Casualty Statement
2018-06-28
Original Source ↗
After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find civilians were harmed in this strike.