Conflict

U.S.-led Coalition in Iraq & Syria

Incident Code

CS943

Location

near Al Quriyah (Dayr Az Zawr), Syria, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Geolocation

34.953335, 40.534725
Accuracy:

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: S823h)

In an incident not previously tracked by Airwars, on September 29th 2017 the Coalition said it had concluded an assessment on social media claims of civilian harm “near Al Quriyah (Dayr Az Zawr)”. According to the Coalition report, “101. June 8, 2017, near Al Quriyah (Dayr Az Zawr), Syria, via social media report: After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.”

The Coalition shared the military coordinates with Airwars: 37SFU4013168943.

No additional information is presently known.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Discounted

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 Quriyah (Dayr Az Zawr), Syria
Location accuracy
1 m
MGRS coordinate
37SFU4013168943
U.S.-led Coalition Strike Report
For June 7th-8th, the Coalition reported: “Near Dayr Az Zawr, two strikes engaged two ISIS tactical units and destroyed a vehicle.” In the same report it was mentioned "Additionally, five strikes were conducted in Syria and Iraq on June 6 that closed within the last 24 hours," one of them was "Near Dayr Az Zawr, Syria, one strike destroyed four ISIS oil tanks".
U.S.-led Coalition Civilian Casualty Statement
2017-09-29
Original Source
After a review of available information and strike video it was assessed that there is insufficient evidence to find that civilians were harmed in this strike.