Incident Code
TS372
Incident Code
TS372
Incident Date
28 October 2019
Location
Dibiş, Kilis, Türkiye
Geolocation
36.846659,
36.846659
Accuracy: Subdistrict
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