Incident Code

YS117

Location

العلوات, Al Alwat, Aleppo, Syria

Geolocation

36.524689, 37.950569
Accuracy: Subdistrict

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

At least three civilians, including a child, were injured in alleged shelling by the Syrian Democratic Forces on the village of “Al-Alwat” in the northern countryside of Manbij on September 7, 2021.

Baladi News was the only source to report on this incident. No other information is available at this time.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Artillery
Strike Status
Single source claim
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Weak
Civilians reported injured
3
1 Child

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Al Alwat (العلوات), allegedly located in the vicinity of the city of Manbij (مَنْبِج). The generic coordinates for Manbij are: 36.524689, 37.950569. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Military Statements

Syrian Democratic Forces Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Syrian Democratic Forces
Syrian Democratic Forces position on incident
Not yet assessed

Sources (1)