Incident Code
RS2767
Incident Code
RS2767
Incident Date
28 November 2017
Location
البوكمال, Abu Kamal, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Geolocation
34.466049,
40.907593
Accuracy: City
Geolocation
34.466049,
40.907593
Accuracy: City
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: R2600a)
A child was killed due to alleged Russian shelling on Abu Kamal, local media reported.
Only two sources reported on the incident, and both blamed Russia.
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
1
1 Child
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the city of Abu Kamal (البوكمال), for which the generic coordinates are: 34.466049, 40.907593. 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