Incident Code
TS055
Incident Date
19 January 2017
Location
الباب, Al Bab city, Aleppo, Syria
Geolocation
36.371972,
37.51631
Accuracy: City
Geolocation
36.371972,
37.51631
Accuracy: City
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
Four civilians died in an alleged Turkish artillery bombardment in Al Bab, according to local media.
According to Aleppo 24: “two members of the civil defence were killed and a number more wounded as a result of the Turkish aviation targeting Al Bab on Thursday [Jan 19th]. The members of the civil defence died as they came to the aid of victims of a previous bombing”.
There are no other details at this time.
Victims
Individuals
Abd al Karim Khalil Al Sheikh Saleh
Adult
male
Halab News named four civilians killed by "Turkish artillery" in Al Bab
killed
Mohammad Subhi al Othman
Adult
male
Halab News named four civilians killed by "Turkish artillery" in Al Bab
killed
Karmo al Haj Karmo
Adult
male
Halab News named four civilians killed by "Turkish artillery" in Al Bab
killed
Ali al Hanan al Karmo
Adult
male
Halab News named four civilians killed by "Turkish artillery" in Al Bab
killed
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Civilians reported killed
4
4 Men
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the city of Al Bab city (الباب ), for which the generic coordinates are: 36.371972, 37.51631. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.
Military Statements
Turkish Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
Turkish Military position on incident
Not yet assessed