Conflict

Turkish Military in Iraq & Syria

Incident Code

TS659

Location

الشورى و تل معروف, Shurak and Tall Maruf, Al-Hasakah, Syria

Geolocation

37.037216, 41.344737
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: August 13, 2025

On November 22nd, 2023, two people, including a 26-year-old man named Hassan Ismail Shaheen, originally from the Girke Legki (alternative spelling Girkê legê) district, were killed and others were injured in a strike allegedly perpetrated with a Turkish drone in Terbet Sabeh in the Qamishlo district (Hassakeh Governorate, Northeastern Syria); the event was reported by several local media outlets.

The Victims Documentation Center reported that two cars were hit by Turkish drones at the same time. The first occurred on the road connecting the city of Qamishlo to the Tirbe Spiyeh district, near the village of Shurak. This reportedly caused two deaths, one of whom was Hassan Ismail Shaheen. The second strike occurred near a gas station in the town of Tall Maruf.

Hawar News reported that according to preliminary information from their correspondents, “there are injuries” but did not provide an exact toll.

Ahmad Al-Aidan posted a condolence message for his “brother and friend” Hassan Shaheen. A vigil was held in honor of Hassan Ismail Shaheen on Friday, November 24th, 2023 at the shrine of the martyr “Khabat Derik” at 11:00 am. His mother Sedîqa, his family and friends mourned the loss. Several people extended their condolences publicly on Facebook.

Both the Victims Documentation Center and Hawar Hibo attributed the drone strike to the Turkish forces.

Assessment Updates

13 August 2025
Geolocation added. Incident had not been geolocated when originally published.

Victims

Individuals

Hassan Ismail Shaheen حسن شاهين
26 years old male killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike (Drone Strike)
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
2
1 Man
Civilians reported injured
2

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention strikes at multiple locations. The generic coordinates for these locations are: Shurak (الشور) at 37.037216, 41.344737; and Tall Maruf (تل معروف) at 36.907642, 41.418605. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the locations further.

Military Statements

Turkish Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
Turkish Military position on incident
Not yet assessed

Media From Sources (6)