Incident Code
CS925
Incident Code
CS925
Incident Date
6 June 2017
Location
حطين, Hitten farm, Raqqa, Syria
Geolocation
35.995549,
38.973889
Accuracy:
Geolocation
35.995549,
38.973889
Accuracy:
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: S810)
Up to eight civilians from several families died at Hitteen farm, local media reported.
While most sources blamed a Coalition airstrike, one source said that a landmine was responsible for the deaths.
Al Hassaka Rasd reported three members of the same family died in an alleged Coalition airstrike near Hitten farm.
According to RFS, “Five people were killed when their vehicle was targeted by an aircraft of the International Coalition while they were trying to flee the city of Raqqa at Hittin Farm north of Raqqa.” Baladi put the death toll higher, at six from two families – again, blaming the Coalition.
However, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, eight non-combatants, “one man and his wife and four children and two others were killed by the explosion of a mine”.
Victims
Family members (3)
Nasser al-Yusuf
Adult
male
killed
The daughter of Nasser al-Yusuf
Child
female
killed
The son of Nasser al-Yusuf
Child
male
killed
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Competing claims of responsibility e.g. multiple belligerents, or casualties also attributed to ground forces.
Civilians reported killed
3–8
2–4 Children, 1 Woman
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 Hitteen Farm, Raqqah, Syria
Location accuracy
100 m
MGRS coordinate
37SDV974837
U.S.-led Coalition Strike Report
For June 5th-6th: “Near Raqqah, 24 strikes engaged 18 ISIS tactical units; destroyed 19 boats, 12 fighting positions, eight vehicles, a house rigged with explosives, and a weapons storage facility; and suppressed an ISIS tactical unit.” It additionaly noted for June 5th that “Near Raqqah, Syria, seven strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed two ISIS staging areas, two fighting positions, a VBIED factory, an ISIS tunnel, an ISIS sentry post, a vehicle, and a command and control node.” And that “On June 5, near Raqqah, Syria, four strikes destroyed an IED factory, an ISIS headquarters, an ISIS financial center, and an ISIS staging area.”
June 6th - 7th: "Near Raqqah, 17 strikes engaged 10 ISIS tactical units and destroyed seven fighting positions, two ISIS bridges, two vehicles, an ISIS boat, and an ISIS communications tower" Later reported, "Additionally, eight strikes were conducted in Syria and Iraq on June 5-7 that closed within the last 24 hours. On June 5, near Raqqah, Syria, four strikes destroyed an IED factory, an ISIS headquarters, an ISIS financial center, and an ISIS staging area. On June 6, near Raqqah, Syria, two strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed an ISIS headquarters, a fighting position and a tunnel entrance. On June 7, near Raqqah, Syria, one strike destroyed six fighting positions and suppressed an ISIS tactical unit"
UK Military Strike Report
‘Monday 5 June – Typhoons struck a Daesh-held building in eastern Raqqa, whilst Tornados hit two terrorist firing points in a building in Mosul…On Monday 5 June, two Typhoons, supporting Syrian Democratic Forces close to Raqqa, used a Paveway IV to strike a Daesh-held building in the east of the city itself. Tornados meanwhile continued operations over Mosul, and employed a pair of Brimstone missiles to deliver pinpoint attacks on two firing positions located in a large multi-storey building, where the terrorists had stationed a recoilless anti-tank gun and a machine-gun.’
French Military Strike Report
2459/5000
'CHAMMAL
ASSESSMENT OF SITUATION
In Syria, on June 4, under pressure from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), the terrorist organization abandoned the Baath Dam on the Euphrates (between Tabqah and Raqqah).
Subsequently, the SDS announced June 6 the start of the offensive for the recovery of Raqqah. The coalition supports forces engaged in this battle, which can be long and difficult. This week, with the support of the coalition, the ground forces made significant first steps on the north, west and southwest fronts of the city. Leaving ground, Daech organizes its withdrawal along the Euphrates towards the city, and traps massively the ground.
In Iraq, Daesh continues to lose ground in the north of the country, but continues its asymmetric actions in the capital.
In the battle for the recovery of the historic center of Mosul, the terrorist organization is still fiercely opposed to the Iraqi offensives. Heavy fighting took place in the last days in the area of the Jamhuri hospital complex, which until now remained in the hands of the terrorist fighters.
ACTIVITIES OF THE CHAMMAL FORCE
Air support to the Levant
This week, the aircraft of Operation Chammal made 36 sorties, including 32 for armed reconnaissance or ground support (CAS) and 4 for intelligence gathering.
8 strikes were carried out by French planes in Iraq and Syria. They were all conducted in support of ground operations as part of the Daesh operations in Mosul and Raqqah.
Support is becoming increasingly complex in Mosul, given the fighting in highly urbanized areas and narrow, narrow streets.
Fire support - TF Wagram
The Task Force (TF) Wagram continued this week its missions in support of the 15th Iraqi Division in charge of securing the northwest of the city of Mosul and in particular the Badush sector. It has carried out 58 firing missions in support of Iraqi units. The activity was particularly marked by the defense of the rear areas of the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) because of the harassing actions of Daesh. For example, on 1 June, the force fired counter-battery fire to prevent mortars from attacking Iraqi units before destroying a defensive position of the terrorist fighters and then a command post.
U.S.-led Coalition Civilian Casualty Statement
2018-01-25
Original Source ↗
After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.
Unknown Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Unknown
Unknown position on incident
Not yet assessed