Incident Code
RS2455
Incident Code
RS2455
Incident Date
16 September 2017
Location
الأزغير, Al'azghir, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Geolocation
35.501347,
40.021305
Accuracy: Village
Geolocation
35.501347,
40.021305
Accuracy: Village
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: R2309)
Between seven and nine civilians were killed and dozens more were wounded in airstrikes on Al’azghir, according to local media. All sources blamed Russian warplanes for the raids.
There are no other details at this time.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
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
7–9
Civilians reported injured
12–24
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the village of Al’azghir (الأزغير), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.501347, 40.021305. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.
Military Statements
Russian Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Russian Military position on incident
Not yet assessed