Incident Code

RS2573

Location

Al Shehabat Crossing in Al Hawaij, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Geolocation

35.0528105, 40.4941326
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: R2421)

A civilian was killed by an airstrike which struck the wells at Al-Shehabat Crossing in Al Hawaij, according to local sources. The sources attributed the airstrike to the Russian side.

There were no details of any wounded victims.

Victims

Invidivuals

Munir Al - Ahmad Al - Jasser Al - Dayf
Age unknown killed

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
1

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Al Shehabat Crossing in Al Hawaij, for which the generic coordinates are: 35.0528105, 40.4941326. 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