Conflict

Turkish Military in Iraq & Syria

Incident Code

TS039

Location

البزاعة, Al Baza'a, Aleppo, Syria

Geolocation

36.3829071, 37.56666
Accuracy: Town

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

Between five and six civilians were reported killed as a result an alleged Turkish artillery shelling on Al Baza’a, Syria.

Jabal Aqel Al Bab listed the names of the victims however did not attribute the shelling to any belligerent.

Smart News, however, reported Turkish airstrikes on Al Baza’a that day without mentioning civilian harm.

LCCSY, on the next day, said six people died around Al Bab from Turkish artillery shelling.

Victims

Individuals

Hussein, the son of Ahmad al Saleh al Khillo
male named by Jabal Aqel Al Bab killed
Mahmoud, the son of Ahmad al Haj
male named by Jabal Aqel Al Bab killed
Mahmoud al Khillo
male named by Jabal Aqel Al Bab killed
Anwar, the son of Khalil al Ahmad al Saleh Al Khillo
male named by Jabal Aqel Al Bab killed
Mustapha, the son of Mohammad al Mustapha
Child male named by Jabal Aqel Al Bab killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Civilians reported killed
5–6
1 Child, 4 Men

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the town of Al Baza’a (البزاعة), for which the generic coordinates are: 36.3829071, 37.56666. 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