Incident Code

YS039

Location

نصيبين‎, Nusaybin, Mardin, Türkiye

Geolocation

37.068083, 41.216564
Accuracy: Exact location (via Airwars)

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: YS039 )

Two Anadolu Agency reporters were reportedly injured in an alleged YPG/PKK artillery attack on their building in Nusaybin in Turkey, on October 11th 2019, according to local media sources.

Anadolu Agency reported that their office was “targeted by gunfire from areas controlled by terrorists of the PKK/PKK on the Syrian side’ and that the injuries were ‘light’. @kobiyasam reported that snipers attacked the building.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Artillery
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported injured
2

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the Kasr-ı Serçehan Hotel been struck by gunfire within the city of Nusaybin (نصيبين‎). Analysing audio-visual material from sources, we have narrowed down the exact location to these coordinates:  37.068083,41.216564 .

Military Statements

YPG Assessment
Suspected belligerent
YPG
YPG position on incident
Not yet assessed

Media from Sources (6)