Conflict

Turkish Military in Iraq & Syria

Incident Code

TS529

Location

نبل الخطيب, Nubl Al Khatib, Hama, Syria

Geolocation

35.547320, 36.261513
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

One woman and a young man were killed, and five others were reported injured, in an alleged rocket attack by militant organisation National Front for Liberation on the village of Nubl al-Khatib and the Jurin area, west of Hama, Syria, on July 22nd 2022, according to local sources. The group, National Front for Liberation, are backed by Turkey.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that these areas are under Syrian regime control and this attack was one of a number of bombardments which they reported came in response to the alleged Russian attacks in the countryside of Idlib last Friday morning.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or 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
2
1 Woman, 1 Man
Civilians reported injured
5

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Nubl Al Khatib (نبل الخطيب), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.54732047, 36.26151324. 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