Conflict

U.S.-led Coalition in Iraq & Syria

Incident Code

CS894

Location

مزرعة الروضة, Rawda Farm, Raqqa, Syria

Geolocation

35.951997, 39.021030
Accuracy: Nearby landmark

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: S787)

Seven civilians from the Al-Mashhoud family died in a casualty event at Rawda Farm – near the old mosque area – though reports were conflicted as to whether they were killed by US-led Coalition airstrikes or shelling by the SDF or US.

According to Alaraby, “local sources told Al-Arab Al-Jadeed that seven civilians from the Al-Mashhoud family were killed by an international coalition air strike targeting their home at Al-Rawda farm north of Raqqa city.” According to the Syrian Observatory, “the casualties are a man and two of his sons and one of them was killed with 4 of his children, also the shelling injured several others.”

Radio Alkul poiinted only to the SDF, reporting that “seven civilians from one family were killed by shelling of the Syrian Democratic Forces militia on Mazra’at al-Rawda, north of al-Raqqa”. Some others sources blamed both the Coalition and the SDF.

Victims

Family members (7)

Haj Ibrahim Al-Mashhoud
killed
Ahmed Ibrahim Al-Mashhoud
killed
Mahmoud Ibrahim Al-Mashhoud
killed
Jamal Mahmoud Al-Mashhoud
killed
Mustafa Mahmoud Al-mashhoud
killed
Ibrahim Mahmoud Al-Mashhoud
killed
Ahmed Mahmoud Al-Mashhoud
killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
7
4 Children
Civilians reported injured
2

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the area of the “Old Mosque” (الجامع القديم) in the city of Raqqa (الرقة). The generic coordinates for the mosque are: 35.951997, 39.021030. 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 information on the time and location
Civilian deaths conceded
None
Civilian injuries conceded
None
Stated location
near Rawda Farm, Raqqah, Syria
U.S.-led Coalition Strike Report
For May 29th-30th, the Coalition publicly reported: “Near Raqqah, 11 strikes engaged nine ISIS tactical units and destroyed five vehicles, a tunnel, a mortar system, a weapons cache, a VBIED factory and a fighting position.” It was additionally reported for May 29th that “Near Raqqah, Syria, four strikes destroyed three ISIS-held buildings, two VBIEDs, and a weapons cache.” For May 30th-31st, the Coalition reported: "Near Raqqah, four strikes engaged four ISIS tactical units and destroyed a fighting position and a VBIED. For May 30th, it added that "Near Raqqah, Syria, a strike destroyed an ISIS command and control node."
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.