Conflict

Turkish Military in Iraq & Syria

Incident Code

TS393

Location

مركز شرطة الباب, Al Bab Police Station, Aleppo, Syria

Geolocation

36.368250, 37.513367
Accuracy: Exact location (via Airwars)

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

At least one man was killed and “many” wounded in alleged Turkish fire in the city of Al Bab, Aleppo governorate, on November 17th, 2019, according to Hawar News Agency.

The men were reportedly taking part in a demonstration against the Turkish invasion of the city. Hawar News Agency wrote that civilians were attacked with “real bullets and gas bombs” by “Turkish soldiers and gangs”.

 

Victims

Individuals

38 years old male killed
35 years old male injured

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
Civilians reported killed
1
1 Man
Civilians reported injured
1–5
1 Man

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention soldiers opening gunfire on a demonstration in the city of Al Bab (الباب). Investigating audio-visual material from sources, we have narrowed this location down to the entrance of Al Bab Police Station (مركز شرطة الباب), for which the exact coordinates are: 36.368250, 37.513367.

Reports of the incident mention soldiers opening gunfire on a demonstration in the city of Al Bab (الباب). Investigating audio-visual material from sources, we have narrowed this location down to the entrance of Al Bab Police Station (مركز شرطة الباب).

Imagery: Google Earth

Panoramic stitch of footage from the incident. Tag A seems to be connected to a small road road which appears barely visible on the satellite imagery available to Airwars.

Imagery: Hewar News

Panoramic stitch of footage from the incident.

Imagery: Hewar News

Satellite imagery showing the distribution of buildings tagged in the panoramic stitches.

Imagery: Google Earth

Military Statements

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

Media From Sources (1)