On August 30, 2023, two civilians were allegedly killed by members of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) operating in al-Shahil, a town in eastern Syria. The two civilian deaths occurred while the SDF was clashing with tribal fighters in the countryside of Deir Ezzor.

One of the two civilians killed was Awad Al-Habil al-Jakhani, per reporting by al-Sharquia 24 News, DeirEzzor24 News, Sharquia Voice, and multiple independent journalists. According to a report by Nashit News, al-Jakhani was unarmed.

The other civilian who was killed has not been identified.

According to the Euphrates Post, the Syrian Democratic Forces offered an official statement, in which they acknowledged the civilian casualties and expressed regret for the incident. The SDF statement included a pledge for the investigation, prosecution, and punishment of all responsible parties. However, Airwars has been unable to find the official statement.