Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident Code

TS391

Incident date

November 10, 2019

Location

صوامع شركراك, Sharakrak Silos, Raqqa, Syria

Geolocation

36.417648, 38.956206 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Exact location (via Airwars) level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

Two civilians were reported injured as a result of alleged Turkish forces shelling on  the villages of Sharqê and Sawama close to the M4 highway and the town of Shelgirat in Eyn Isa, Raqqa governorate in Syria on November 11th, 2019 according to local sources.

The strikes reportedly hit grain silos.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Geolocation notes (1) [ collapse]

Reports of the incident mention the silos of Sharakrak (صوامع شركراك) being struck, west of the village of Sharakrak (شركراك), for which the exact coordinates are: 36.417648, 38.956206.

  • Exact location of the strike on the silos of Sharakrak (صوامع شركراك), west of the village of Sharakrak (شركراك).

    Imagery:
    Google Earth

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    2
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected belligerent
    Turkish Military

Sources (7) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (4) [ collapse]

  • The aftermath of an alleged Turkish strike on a grain silo in Shelgirat, Ain Issa, Raqqa Governorate, Syria , Nov 11th (via SO4HR)
  • The aftermath of an alleged Turkish strike on a grain silo in Shelgirat, Ain Issa, Raqqa Governorate, Syria , Nov 11th (via SO4HR)
  • The aftermath of an alleged Turkish strike on a grain silo in Shelgirat, Ain Issa, Raqqa Governorate, Syria , Nov 11th (via SO4HR)

Turkish Military Assessment:

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

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    2
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected belligerent
    Turkish Military

Sources (7) [ collapse]