Conflict

U.S.-led Coalition in Iraq & Syria

Incident Code

CS422

Location

Sweidah Sagheer, Raqqa, Syria
سويدية صغيرة

Geolocation

35.923532, 38.560638
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: 11 August 2026

Three civilians were reported killed and two or more injued following an alleged Coalition strike on Sweida Sagheer.

Revolutionary Forces of Syria reported that “According to activists, a coalition raid in Sweida Sagheer killed three civilians and wounded others.” While other sources mentioned Coalition strikes on the village, none refered to civilian casualties.

In an emailed response to a report submitted by Airwars on this and other incidents in December 2016, Coalition officials requested more details regarding this event.

Key Information

Incident Status
Assessed
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Weak
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2

Geolocation

Reports of the incident mention Sweida Sagheer village, near Tabbaqa in Raqqah Governorate. Satellite imagery, not published here, shows damage to four buildings in the village between the end of December and middle or January. Airwars assessment summary uses the mid-point: 35.9235324, 38.5606384.

Military Statements

U.S.-led Coalition Assessment
Suspected belligerent
U.S.-led Coalition
U.S.-led Coalition position on incident
Non credible / Unsubstantiated
Civilian deaths conceded
None
Civilian injuries conceded
None
Stated location
near Sweida Sagheed, Syria
Location accuracy
100 m
MGRS coordinate
37SDV603761
U.S.-led Coalition Strike Report
Original Source↗
For December 22nd-23rd 2016 the Coalition reported that “Near Ar Raqqah, eight strikes engaged three ISIL tactical units; destroyed six oil storage tanks, two VBIEDs, and destroyed a technical vehicle; and damaged a supply route, a fighting position, and a truck.”
U.S.-led Coalition Civilian Casualty Statement
2018-02-22Original Source↗
After a review of available information it was assessed that no Coalition strikes were conducted in the geographical area that correspond to the report of civilian casualties.
UK Military Assessment
Danish Military Assessment

Sources (4)

Revolutionary Forces of Syria ↗
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Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently (RBSS) ↗
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Syrian Observatory for Human Rights ↗
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Shaam News Network ↗
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Declassified Assessments & Press Releases

Declassified assessment ↗