Incident Code
TS377
Incident Date
31 October 2019
Location
تالوارد, Tal Ward, Al Hassakah, Syria
Geolocation
36.798839,
40.341969
Accuracy: Village
Geolocation
36.798839,
40.341969
Accuracy: Village
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
Three civilians were killed and five others injured in an alleged attack by Turkey-backed militants on Tal Ward in Zirgan town – Ras Al Ain in Hasaka governorate, on October 31st, 2019, according to local sources.
@Raman_Hassi reported that Ibrahim Mohammed Khalaf (60) and his wife Tofaha Ali Saleh (55) were both killed in the attack. One of their relatives, Mehmud Mihemed Khalaf, was also killed, according to ANF. Sources reported five other people were wounded.
Victims
Family members (3)
60 years old
male
husband of Tofaha Ali Saleh
killed
55 years old
female
wife of Ibrahim Mohammed Khalaf
killed
38 years old
male
killed
Individuals
40 years old
male
injured
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 killed
3
1 Woman, 2 Men
Civilians reported injured
5
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the village of Tal Ward (تالوارد), for which the generic coordinates are: 36.798839, 40.341969. 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
Free Syrian Army Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Free Syrian Army
Free Syrian Army position on incident
Not yet assessed