Incident Code
RS2475
Incident Date
19 September 2017
Location
البوليل, Al Bouleil, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Geolocation
35.20253,
40.37126
Accuracy: Village
Geolocation
35.20253,
40.37126
Accuracy: Village
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: July 23, 2025
(Previous Incident Codes: R2320RS2467)
At least two civilians were killed as alleged Russian or Syrian regime forces bombed the town of Al Bouleil in the eastern countryside of Deir al-Azur, local sources reported.
Russian aircraft conducted the raids on residential areas, according to Alitihad Press, who said a total of five civilians died.
Smart News reported the use of air strikes and snipers by Syrian forces in the area.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
2–5
Civilians reported injured
2
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the village of Al Bouleil (البوليل ), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.20253, 40.37126. 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
Syrian Regime Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Syrian Regime
Syrian Regime position on incident
Not yet assessed