10 Apr 2023 | 04:15 PM UTC
Syria: Projectile fire reported near the Conoco oil refinery in Deir ez-Zur April 10
Projectile fire reportedly targets coalition base near Conoco oil refinery in Deir ez-Zur, Syria, late April 10. Retaliatory strikes likely.
Event
A projectile fire has reportedly targeted a coalition base near the Conoco oil refinery in Deir ez-Zur as of late April 10. There have been no immediate reports of casualties or material damage. No group has claimed responsibility for the incident. The US military conducted airstrikes targeting Iran-backed militia positions in Deir ez-Zur early March 24 after a drone struck a coalition base near Al-Hasakah March 23, killing a US contractor and wounding five US service members.
Heightened security is likely at US-led coalition bases in eastern Syria over the coming hours. Further airstrikes and retaliatory attacks are possible over the short term.
Advice
Exercise caution and avoid all military sites in Syria. Heed the instructions of local security forces. If airstrikes, artillery fire, or warning sirens are reported in the general vicinity, take cover in the nearest bomb shelter and remain there until given further instructions by authorities.
