Incident Code

TS372

Location

Dibiş, Kilis, Türkiye

Geolocation

36.846659, 36.846659
Accuracy: Subdistrict

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

Three Kurdish civilians were reported killed after being executed allegedly by Turkish forces opposite to Dibis village in vicinity to Zirgan, in Ras Al Ain on the Turkish side of the border, on October 28th, 2019 according to local sources.

 

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
Civilians reported killed
3

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Dibiş, allegedly in the vicinity of Zirgan. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further. The generic coordinates for Zirgan are: 36.846659, 40.329266.

Military Statements

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

Media from Sources (4)