Incident Code
TI039
Incident Date
19 June 2020
Location
Kokar, Duhok, Iraq
Geolocation
37.113611,
43.825556
Accuracy: Village
Geolocation
37.113611,
43.825556
Accuracy: Village
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
Three civilians were allegedly killed and two injured by a Turkish airstike on Nerwa Rekan.
Mehr Baluch tweeted: “3 civilian got killed in Nerwa & Rekan area by Turkish jets bombardment, all three residents of Shiladize, they been targeted in Kokar near Avamark Resort.”
Hana Çômanî said: “Turkish war planes bombs Shiladze town in Dohuk province Iraqi Kurdistan, killed 3 civilians injured 2 2 hours ago.”
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the village of Kokar, for which the generic coordinates are: 37.113611, 43.825556. 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