Incident Code

SDF00023

Location

بلدة الحوايج, Al Hawaij, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

Multiple civilians — including a family — were injured in Al Hawaij, Deir Ezor after an alleged strike by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on September 4, 2023.

Various local media outlets reported that civilian casualties resulted from the attack, but the number of wounded or dead was not specified. A family was injured after a rocket-propelled grenade destroyed their home, @DeirEzzor24 reported.

Sources were conflicted as to whether the casualties were caused by drones, mortar shells, and/or rocket-propelled grenades. The strikes reportedly occurred amid clashes between the SDF and local militias.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported injured
2

Military Statements

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

Media From Sources (1)