Incident Code

SDF00042

Location

بلدة غريبة, Ghariba, Deir Ezzor, Syria

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

A young boy, Muayad Ahmed al-Khudair, was injured on September 21st, 2023 in the town of Ghariba, when he was struck by bullets allegedly fired by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Al-Khudair, who has been reported as either 12 or 13 years old, was herding sheep near the bank of the Euphrates River when he was shot.

Euphrates Post alleged the SDF was stationed on the other side of the river. Naher Media corroborated this claim, stating that the SDF was firing from a military point located there.

Al-Khudair, who was taken to a hospital, was said to be in critical condition at the time of reporting.

Victims

Invidivuals

Muayad Ahmed al-Khudair
Child male 12-13 years old injured

Key Information

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

Military Statements

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

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