Turkish Military in Iraq & Syria

An internally displaced Kurdish family in northern Iraq, 2016 (Maranie R. Staab)

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Turkish Military
Country
Syria
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Civilian Harm Status
Belligerent Assessment
Declassified Documents
Infrastructure

Incident date

January 26, 2018

Incident Code

TS129

LOCATION

جنديرس, Jindires, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria

The Kurdish Red Crescent reported the death of one man and the injuring of six additional civilians in the vicinity of Jinderes. According to a report shared with Airwars, six additional persons were injured – they are listed below. According to the Smart News Agency, “The centre of the city of Jenderi cam under an

Summary

First published
January 26, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
6
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
Named victims
7 named
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Incident date

January 26, 2018

Incident Code

TS128

LOCATION

راجو, Rajo village, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria

Up to nine civilians died and dozens more were reportedly injured in alleged Turkish air and artillery strikes in Rajo village, according to local media. Reports from Free Afrin said that a family was struck by a reported Turkish strike – killing one civilian and injuring two more. While most sources initially reported the victims

Summary

First published
January 26, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 9
Civilians reported injured
5–24
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
Named victims
6 named
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Incident date

January 26, 2018

Incident Code

TS127

LOCATION

معبطلي, Ma'abatli village, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria

Between seven and nine civilians from one family died in an alleged Turkish airstrike on Ma’abatli village, according to sources on the ground. The family were reportedly from the city of Idlib. Local media said that three of them remained under the rubble. The story of the family’s death formed the basis of an article

Summary

First published
January 26, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
8 – 9
(4 children3 women)
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
Named victims
8 named
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Incident date

January 25, 2018

Incident Code

TS126

LOCATION

راحو, Rajo, Aleppo, Syria

The Kurdish Red Crescent reported that one 18 year old civilian male died in the Rajo area. No additional details are presently known.

Summary

First published
January 25, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

January 25, 2018

Incident Code

TS125

LOCATION

جنديرس, Jindires, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria

The Kurdish Red Crescent reported that one civilian boy died in the Jenderes area. A second man was reported injured. No additional details are presently known.

Summary

First published
January 25, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 child)
Civilians reported injured
1
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
Named victims
2 named
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Incident date

January 24, 2018

Incident Code

TS122

LOCATION

جنديرس, Jindires, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria

According to Rok online, “a father found his two children who were wounded days after they were displaced from the western town of Jenderes, west of Syria. Their convoy was targeted by the Turkish army and its Islamic militia. Ahmed Khallouf, a father of four children from Jandiers district, who fled to Afrin, said the

Summary

First published
January 24, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0 – 1
(0–1 women)
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
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Incident date

January 24, 2018

Incident Code

TS123

LOCATION

شيا عفرين, Shya, Aleppo, Syria

The Kurdish Red Crescent reported that two civilian males were killed and five injured in the vicinity of Shya in Afrin canton. A report shared with Airwars, named the five injured men. No additional details are presently known.

Summary

First published
January 24, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(2 men)
Civilians reported injured
5
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
Named victims
7 named
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Incident date

January 24, 2018

Incident Code

TS124

LOCATION

جنديرس, Jindires, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria

One woman was killed in an alleged Turkish strike on Jindires, according to multiple reports. The victim was named by multiple sources as 42-year-old Amina Sedak. Reports said that the victim had “special needs” and was “mentally impaired”. Most reports claimed “several wounded.” There are no other details at this time.

Summary

First published
January 24, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
2
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
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

January 24, 2018

Incident Code

TS118

LOCATION

راحو, Rajo village, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria

One or two civilians died and several more were injured in an alleged Turkish airstrike on Rajo village, according to local media. The Smart News Network reported that “a woman was wounded by a Turkish air strike on the town of Raju in the Afrin area of Aleppo, north of the country, receiving treatment in

Summary

First published
January 24, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 2
Civilians reported injured
2
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
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

January 24, 2018

Incident Code

TS119

LOCATION

حمام, Hamam village, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria

On January 25th, Free Afrin – which published a picture of the victim – reported “the martyrdom of the citizen Hussein Hasek after yesterday’s injury as a result of shelling and firing by the Turkish occupation army on the village of Hamam in the countryside of Afrin”. However according to Rumaf “Hussein Hasek of Hamam

Summary

First published
January 24, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
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
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

January 24, 2018

Incident Code

TS120

LOCATION

مالكية, Malikya village, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria

Smart News reported that according to a military source, four civilians were injured after “Turkish shelling on the village of Malikya in Aleppo which is under the control of the Kurdish units.” Artafm News later added that “On Thursday, four artillery shells from the Turkish side landed on the outskirts of the village of Kharab

Summary

First published
January 24, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
Civilians reported injured
4
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
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Incident date

January 24, 2018

Incident Code

TS121

LOCATION

جمان, Jman village, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria

Afrin Anhan reported that there were “civilian martyrs in a Turkish shelling of Jman village in Shiran district, Afrin”. Furthermore, according to Almanar, “a civilian was killed by Turkish artillery shells”. Other sources however did not report on any civilian casualties from this airstrike. There are no other details at this time.

Summary

First published
January 24, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 2
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
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Incident date

January 24, 2018

Incident Code

TS116

LOCATION

ديرجمال, Deir Jamal, Aleppo, Syria

RuMaf reported “shelling by the Turkish occupation aimed at the town of Deir Jamal, resulting in the damage to civilian property and the wounding of a civilian with shrapnel. He is in a critical condition. We are not publishing the photo as it’s too ugly.” Both Jin News and the Syrian Observatory reported on the

Summary

First published
January 24, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
Civilians reported injured
1
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
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Incident date

January 24, 2018

Incident Code

TS117

LOCATION

جامو, Jamo village, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria

Two civilians were killed in alleged Turkish airstrikes on  the village of Jamo, according to some sources. Afrin Anha reported: “The Turkish occupation continues to shell the houses of the residents of Afrin and its villages. The shelling of the village of Jama in the Shara area wounded 50-year-old Abdul Qader Hamo, who was seriously

Summary

First published
January 24, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
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
Named victims
2 named
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Incident date

January 23, 2018

Incident Code

TS114

LOCATION

شيا عفرين, Shya, Aleppo, Syria

The Kurdish Red Crescent reported that four civilians including two children were injured in the vicinity of Shya in Afrin canton. YPG news reported Turkish bombing, but made no mention of civilian casualties. There are no other details at this time.

Summary

First published
January 23, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
Civilians reported injured
4
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
Named victims
4 named
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Incident date

January 23, 2018

Incident Code

TS115

LOCATION

راجو, Rajo, Aleppo, Syria

The Kurdish Red Crescent reported that one civilian male was killed and three people including a child were injured in the vicinity of Rajo in Afrin canton. A later private report by Rumaf named another civilian male who was killed on the same day in the same vicinity. There are no other details at this

Summary

First published
January 23, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(2 men)
Civilians reported injured
3
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
Named victims
5 named
View Incident

Incident date

January 23, 2018

Incident Code

TS112

LOCATION

جنديرس, Jindires, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria

The Kurdish Red Crescent reported that four civilians were injured in the vicinity of Jenderes in Afrin canton. No additional details are presently known.

Summary

First published
January 23, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
4
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
Named victims
4 named
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Incident date

January 23, 2018

Incident Code

TS113

LOCATION

الهلالية, Al Hilalya neighbourhood of Al Qamishi, Al Hassakah, Syria

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that “two children were injured due to the falling of the shells, following firing at the SDF from the Turkish side”. Syria News claimed the children were killed. Smart News reported that “a shell fired from the Turkish city of Nisibin fell on the neighbourhood, which resulted in

Summary

First published
January 23, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0 – 2
(0–2 children)
Civilians reported injured
2
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
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Incident date

January 23, 2018

Incident Code

TS111

LOCATION

جنديرس, Jindires, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria

Up to seven civilians were killed and 49 named people were wounded in the reported Turkish bombing of Jindires in Afrin, according to local sources on the ground. Airwars was initially alerted to the casualty incident by the Afrin Now Facebook page, which detailed the reported casualties and some injured.  On its Facebook page, the

Summary

First published
January 23, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5 – 7
(2 children2 women)
Civilians reported injured
49
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
Named victims
55 named
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Incident date

January 22, 2018

Incident Code

TS109

LOCATION

تل سلور, Tal Slour, Jindires, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria

Two to three civilians were allegedly killed in Turkish airstrikes on Tal Slour, Jindires, Afrin. They were named by Afrin Now and the Kurdish Red Crescent. Kurdi Post said that the strike came after midnight, and that Mrs Suleiman’s seven year old son was also killed, while a 10 year old girl was injured. However according

Summary

First published
January 22, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 2
(0–1 children1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
2
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
Named victims
4 named
View Incident

Incident date

January 22, 2018

Incident Code

TS110

LOCATION

شيا عفرين, Shya, Aleppo, Syria

The Kurdish Red Crescent reported that two civilian men and one woman were injured in the vicinity of Shya in Afrin canton. One report came in later on March 5th 2018 of a civilian female ages 65 who was killed. There are no other details present at this time.

Summary

First published
January 22, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0 – 1
(0–1 women)
Civilians reported injured
3
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
Named victims
4 named
View Incident

Incident date

January 22, 2018

Incident Code

TS107

LOCATION

راس العين, Kotana, Afrin, Al Hassakah, Syria

The Smart News Agency reported that “three wounded civilians arrived at Rouge Hospital in the city of Ras al-Ain (about 70 km northwest of the city of Hassaka), including a woman and a 14-year-old boy who were injured by the Turkish army targeting the grain silos area in the city of Ras al-Ain with two

Summary

First published
January 22, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
Civilians reported injured
3
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
View Incident

Incident date

January 22, 2018

Incident Code

TS108

LOCATION

راجو, Rajo district of Afrin, Aleppo, Syria

Two civilians died and up to 14 more were wounded in an alleged Turkish airstrike on the Rajo district of Afrin, according to sources on the ground. Two victims were named by The Kurdish Red Crescent. ANF also reported that a Turkish strike killed “a civilian and injured his mother and sister who were in

Summary

First published
January 22, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(1 child2 men)
Civilians reported injured
9–14
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
Named victims
8 named
View Incident

Incident date

January 21, 2018

Incident Code

TS105

LOCATION

عفرين, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria

The Kurdish Red Crescent reported that two civilians were killed and five people injured in the vicinity of Afrin city. In a private message with Airwars, it was reported that two people were killed and two people were injured. There are no additional details are presently known.

Summary

First published
January 21, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(2 men)
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
Named victims
4 named
View Incident

Incident date

January 21, 2018

Incident Code

TS106

LOCATION

شيرا, Shera, Aleppo, Syria

The Kurdish Red Crescent reported that four civilians were injured in the vicinity of Shera in Afrin canton. Injured civilians were named in a report shared with Airwars. No additional details are presently known.

Summary

First published
January 21, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
Civilians reported injured
4
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
Named victims
4 named
View Incident

Incident date

January 21, 2018

Incident Code

TS102

LOCATION

شيا عفرين, Shya, Aleppo, Syria

A number of civilians were killed in an alleged Turkish aerial bombardement of Shya and its surrounding areas. The Kurdish Red Crescent reported a number of civilians killed and injured in the vicinity of Shya in Afrin canton. A report by Aldiwan said that Turkish airstrikes resulted in “much destruction and many civilians killed in

Summary

First published
January 21, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
(1 child1 woman1 man)
Civilians reported injured
3
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
Named victims
6 named
View Incident

Incident date

January 21, 2018

Incident Code

TS103

LOCATION

محبة, Mobato, Aleppo, Syria

The Kurdish Red Crescent reported a number of civilians killed and injured in the vicinity of Mobato in Afrin canton. According to a report shared with Airwars the victims were an unnamed child (killed); and an unidentified woman suffering from shock. Adult civilian males Hassan and Mustafa Ali both reportedly received leg injuries. Other sources

Summary

First published
January 21, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 2
(1 child1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
3
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
Named victims
4 named
View Incident

Incident date

January 21, 2018

Incident Code

TS104

LOCATION

عفرين, Jindires, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria

The Kurdish Red Crescent reported that five adult male civilians were killed and four people injured in the vicinity of Jinderes in Afrin canton. The victims names were confirmed though a private message shared with Airwars. Other sources also reported Turkish strikes in the area. According to Alnado, civilians sheltered in caves “to escape the

Summary

First published
January 21, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5
(5 men)
Civilians reported injured
5
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
Named victims
10 named
View Incident

Incident date

January 21, 2018

Incident Code

TS101

LOCATION

ماريامين, Mariamain and Diwa villages, Aleppo, Syria

Afrin Now reported that three civilians were killed and 13 wounded in an alleged Turkish strike on Mariamain and Diwa villages. According to Almjhar, Hawar, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and Tardous News, two of the victims died in Mariamain’s Shara area, and one in Diwa’s Gendressa quarter. Afrin Now named Ahmad Himmo as

Summary

First published
January 21, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
13
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
Named victims
14 named
View Incident

Incident date

January 21, 2018

Incident Code

TS100

LOCATION

عنابكة, poultry farm at A'nabka, Aleppo, Syria

At least 11 civilians, mostly children from several families, died in alleged Turkish airstrikes on a poultry farm at A’nabka, according to local media. Afrin Now, Al Watan and Syria Steps all blamed Turkey. Afrin Now first placed the location of the strikes at Abeen, though later changed this to A’nabka – informing Airwars that

Summary

First published
January 21, 2018
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
11 – 24
(7 children)
Civilians reported injured
11–24
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
Named victims
22 named
View Incident