Conflict

Turkish Military in Iraq & Syria

Incident Code

TS377

Location

تالوارد, Tal Ward, Al Hassakah, Syria

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

Media From Sources (4)