Incident Code

SDF0002

Location

زغير جزيرة, Zaghir Jazira, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

One civilian was injured as part of a violent clash between the Syrian Democratic Forces and the Deir Ezzor Military Council in Zaghir Jazira on August 29, 2023.

Both gender and name are unknown, while no other identifying information about the civilian casualty has been reported in the sources. The clash took place on 29 August, with the use of machine guns and hummers. One source, Rasputin Press, noted that the SDF opened fire on demonstrators in Zaghir Jazira, which led to the “clan forces” responding, resulting in damage to a military hummer and the withdrawal of the SDF patrol.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Ground operation
Strike Status
Contested strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
Civilians reported injured
1

Military Statements

YPG Assessment
Suspected belligerent
YPG
YPG position on incident
Not yet assessed
Tribal Forces Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Tribal Forces
Tribal Forces position on incident
Not yet assessed

Sources (5)