Incident Code

RS2739

Location

السوسة, Al-Sousse, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Geolocation

34.528889, 40.9675
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: R2570)

One male civilian was killed in airstrikes on Al-Sousse, according to local media. Sources all blamed Russian warplanes.

An image published shows the victim to be wearing military style dress and carrying a gun suggesting he may be a militant. Despite this, all sources reported he was a civilian.

There were no reported injuries.

Victims

Invidivuals

Abdul Kahhar Gharib Al-Amash Al Ghazi
Adult male killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
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
0–1
0–1 Men

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Al-Sousse (السوسة), for which the generic coordinates are: 34.528889, 40.9675. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Military Statements

Rebel Forces Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Rebel Forces
Rebel Forces position on incident
Not yet assessed

Media From Sources (1)