Incident Code
CS975
Incident Date
13 June 2017
Location
ذيبان, Ziban, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Geolocation
35.0108763,
40.5045318
Accuracy: Town
Geolocation
35.0108763,
40.5045318
Accuracy: Town
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: S847)
Three civilians died and several more were injured when an alleged Coalition airstrike hit a water crossing in Ziban town, according to local media.
Sana reported that the crossing was “used by residents to reach their agricultural land on the banks of the river”. All sources blamed the Coalition.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the town of Ziban (ذيبان), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.0108763, 40.5045318. 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
No Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area
Civilian deaths conceded
None
Civilian injuries conceded
None
Stated location
near Ziban, Syria
Location accuracy
100 m
MGRS coordinate
37SFU377757
U.S.-led Coalition Strike Report
For June 12th-13th, the Coalition reported: “Near Dayr Az Zawr, seven strikes destroyed five ISIS oil tanks, three ISIS well heads, a tactical vehicle and an ISIS tank.“
For June 13th-14th: “Near Dayr Az Zawr, five strikes engaged an ISIS tactical unit and destroyed nine ISIS oil storage tanks, two ISIS well heads and a vehicle.“
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.