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Between seven and ten civilians were killed, including women and children, and “dozens” more were wounded, following alleged Russian airstrikes on Al-Hazaa, according to sources on the ground.
The incident allegedly occurred in the afternoon following Friday prayers, according to local media, and struck civilian homes and water wells.
Multiple sources reported that this was a continuation of bombardements against Al-Hazaa, one suggesting it was only “hours after the first massacre”, and other suggesting this was the fourth day in a row the vicinity was bombed.
Sharqiya voice posted that the planes “targeted the house of “Nasser Muhammed Al Tarsh” which led to deaths and injuries.
The local time of the incident is unknown.
The victims were named as:
Geolocation notes
Reports of the incident mention the town of Al-Hazaa (الهزاعة), for which the generic coordinates are: 34.975017, 40.496464. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.
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The aftermath of an airstrike on Al-Hazaa, 6th October 2017. (via DeirEzzor24)
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The aftermath of an airstrike on Al-Hazaa, 6th October 2017. (via DeirEzzor24)
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The aftermath of an airstrike on Al-Hazaa, 6th October 2017. (via DeirEzzor24)
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The aftermath of an airstrike on Al-Hazaa, 6th October 2017. (via DeirEzzor24)
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The aftermath of an airstrike on Al-Hazaa, 6th October 2017. (via DeirEzzor24)
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Hussain Al Ali Al - Tashran, killed in an airstrike on Al-Hazaa, 6th October 2017. (via Gassan.alkhlief)