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122 incidents
Incident Date
19 March 2021
Incident Code
TI057
Location
سنين , Seneen, Erbil, Iraq
Two civilians were reportedly injured in a Turkish airstrike or helicopter attack on a car, according to local reports. According to Rudaw News, "Turkish warplanes targeted a civilian vehicle in northeastern Erbil province late on Friday, injuring two passengers, a local official and a border guard told Rudaw. A civilian vehicle carrying four passengers was targeted…
Summary
Published
19 March 2021
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
10–14 February, 2021
Incident Code
TI056
Location
جبل غارا, Mount Gara, Duhok, Iraq
Thirteen Turkish nationals being held captive by the PKK in a location close to village Siyane in the Gare/Gara region in northern Iraq were killed - either during an alleged Turkish airstrike, or executed by the PKK, according to conflicting Kurdish and Turkish sources. There was however broad agreement that some of those killed were…
Summary
Published
14 February 2021
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
,
Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
Civilians reported killed
7–13
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
,
Small arms and light weapons
Military Actor
YPG
,
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
2 February 2021
Incident Code
TI055
Location
شێنێ, Shene, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
A woman was injured in alleged Turkish airstrikes on the village of Shene in Halsho sub-district, Sulaymaniyah governorate, on February 2nd, 2021, according to local sources. NRT English reported that "a 40-year-old civilian woman was wounded when Turkish warplanes bombed the outskirts of the village of Shene in the Raparin administration’s Halsho sub-district late on Tuesday…
Summary
Published
2 February 2021
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
1
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
22 January 2021
Incident Code
TI054
Location
العمادية, Amadiya, Duhok, Iraq
Three civilians were injured when alleged Turkish airstrikes struck an alleged Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) vehicle in Amadiya district in Dohuk governorate in the afternoon of January 22nd, 2021, according to local sources. Director of Jumanki Aland Amir told the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that “the Turkish airstrikes targeted the outskirts of the village (Kari) of…
Summary
Published
22 January 2021
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
22 January 2021
Incident Code
TI053A
Location
كري , Gri, Duhok, Iraq
Two children were reported injured and hundreds of sheep killed as a result of alleged Turkish bombing of three areas in Kurdistan on January 22nd, 2021. The first bombed area was Gri in Duhok’s Chamanke district, at the foot of Gara mountain near the border with Turkey. Mohammed Sheikhzade, a villager there whose two brothers…
Summary
Published
22 January 2021
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
12 December 2020
Incident Code
TI053
Location
ديرالوك, Deraluk , Duhok, Iraq
Basnews reported that three children were killed in an alleged Turkish airstrike on Deraluk town of Amedi district, Duhok province, on December 12th, 2020. No further info is available at the moment.
Summary
Published
12 December 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
7 December 2020
Incident Code
TI052
Location
رشاوه, Vicinity of Reshava, Duhok, Iraq
Three civilians were killed in alleged Turkish airstrikes on the town of Deraluk, Dohuk governorate, on December 7th, 2020, according to local sources. The bodies of the three men were found on December 12th. On December 12th, Roj News reported: "On December 7th, three civilians from the Derelok district of Amed were bombed by Turkish…
Summary
Published
7 December 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
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Drone Strike
)
Civilians reported killed
3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
8 November 2020
Incident Code
TI051
Location
خلف أو قاسم ملكو, Khalaf or Qassim Malako, Nineveh, Iraq
At least one civilian was killed in alleged Turkish drone strikes on an alleged PKK vehicle near the town of Khalaf or Qassim Malako, Sinjar district, Nineveh governorate, on November 8th, 2020. Up to five militants were reportedly also killed and at least three others were wounded. Hawar News reported that "The "Nasr Mobin" forces…
Summary
Published
12 November 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Civilians reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
30 August 2020
Incident Code
TI050
Location
زاب, Zab area, Duhok, Iraq
A woman was killed in an alleged Turkish airstrike on Zab area, on August 30th, 2020. While some sources reported that the victim, Hiam Noah Haji, was a political leader of the Kurdish Labour Party, other sources wrote she was the leader of a PKK militia. Khabour reported that "Kurdistan Labour Party leader Hiam Noah…
Summary
Published
7 September 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
0–1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
25 August 2020
Incident Code
TI049
Location
Bahrava, Nineveh, Iraq
Two civilians were reported killed in Sinjar, Iraq when Turkish drones allegedly struck two vehicles in the evening of August 25th, 2020. The exact location was identified by local sources as Bhrava, Khansur located in the northern Nineveh province. Iraqi Security Media reported that Turkish drones targeted a double-wheeled pickup truck in the village of…
Summary
Published
25 August 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Civilians reported killed
0–2
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
19 August 2020
Incident Code
TI048
Location
كانى ماز, Kani Masi, Duhok, Iraq
One civilian was allegedly killed by a Turkish airstrike on Kani Masi. Rudaw reported: "Khalid Abdulrahman, 60, was killed while trying to rescue his grazing livestock after several Turkish airstrike hit the village of Kani Mazin, according to Kani Masi Mayor Sarbast Akrey. 'At 1:45pm a drone came and fired two rockets and then a…
Summary
Published
19 August 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
14 August 2020
Incident Code
TI047
Location
أرادن, Araden, Duhok, Iraq
Up to three people were killed and another person was injured in alleged Turkish airstrikes on a vehicle in the village of Ardana, Dohuk governorate, on August 14th, 2020. It remains unclear whether the victims were civilians. Rudaw reported: "The director of Bamerni district, Hamid Zubeir, told Rudaw Media Network that Turkish planes targeted a…
Summary
Published
14 August 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
0–3
Civilians reported injured
0–1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
11 August 2020
Incident Code
TI046
Location
Bradost region, Erbil, Iraq
At least five civilians were killed in alleged Turkish drone strikes in the Bradost region, Erbil governorate, on August 11th, 2020, according to local sources. The civilians died alongside five Iraqi border guards and five Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) members. Armen Press reported that 15 people were killed in a Turkish drone strike in northern Iraq Iraqi,…
Summary
Published
11 August 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Civilians reported killed
1–5
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
3 August 2020
Incident Code
TI045
Location
Nohadra, Duhok, Iraq
A single source reported that civilians died in alleged Turkish airstrikes on civilian vehicles in Nohadra, Duhok governorate, on August 3rd, 2020. Syria C Press wrote that "more civilians were killed on Monday in Nohadra (Duhok) in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq as a result of the ongoing Turkish military operation in northern Iraq after…
Summary
Published
3 August 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
1 August 2020
Incident Code
TI044
Location
Bakira, Duhok, Iraq
Two civilians were killed in alleged Turkish airstrikes on a civilian vehicle near Bakira, Dohuk governorate, on August 1st, 2020, according to local sources. Hawar News wrote that "The Turkish occupation army planes bombed a civilian car this evening in the Bakira community in the Amedi district of the Dohuk governorate in southern Kurdistan. According to…
Summary
Published
1 August 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
29 July 2020
Incident Code
TI043
Location
جبل شاكيو, Mount Shekif, Erbil, Iraq
Five civilians were injured in alleged Turkish artillery strikes on Mount Shekif, Lolan area in Erbil governorate, on July 29th, 2020, according to local sources. One woman was reportedly severely wounded. ANF English wrote that "on Wednesday, morning the Turkish army fired shells at a group of people who went to Mount Shekif to collect…
Summary
Published
29 July 2020
Strike Type
Artillery
Civilians reported injured
5
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
26 July 2020
Incident Code
TI042
Location
the road between Barzanke and Ghilpish, Duhok, Iraq
Two men were killed in alleged Turkish airstrikes on two vehicles near Hasinpirka village, Duhok province, on July 26th, 2020. Sources are conflicted about whether the men were civilians or PKK militants. Kurdistan24 reported that "a Turkish airstrike in rural parts of the Kurdistan region’s Duhok province killed at least two civilians, a security source told Kurdistan…
Summary
Published
26 July 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
25 June 2020
Incident Code
TI041
Location
كونه ماسي , Kunamasi, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
§§Five or six civilians were allegedly injured by a Turkish airstrike on Kunamasi. Rebaz Majeed tweeted: "The Turkish drones hit a vehicle half an hour ago, belonging to PKK members, in Slemani Province’s Kuna Masi. They also hit a mini market belonging to a local family. 2 are dead and more than 5 are injured…
Summary
Published
25 June 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Civilians reported injured
5–6
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
19 June 2020
Incident Code
TI039
Location
Kokar, Duhok, Iraq
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…
Summary
Published
19 June 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
2
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
19 June 2020
Incident Code
TI040
Location
Barwari, Duhok, Iraq
One civilian was allegedly killed by a Turkish airstrike in Barwari. Barzan Sadiq tweeted: "Another civillian killed in Barwari area, western Duhok by Turkish attacks. So far five civillians killed since Turkey began their military operation against PKK in Kurdistan Region." There is currently no further information available.
Summary
Published
19 June 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
17 June 2020
Incident Code
TI038
Location
Bradost, Erbil, Iraq
One civilian was allegedly killed and others injured by a Turkish airstrike in the Bradost mountains. Kurdistan24 said: "A shepherd who grazed his animals in the Bradost region died in the bombardment of the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) warplanes against PKK camps yesterday afternoon. Speaking to K24, Sidekan District Manager İhsan Çelebi, of Erbil, said…
Summary
Published
17 June 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
0–1
Civilians reported injured
1–3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
17 June 2020
Incident Code
TI038A
Location
كيلكا, Kilka , Duhok, Iraq
One civilian was reported killed as a result of alleged Turkish airstrikes on Kilka village in Kani Masi. According to Darkamazi, "Another citizen named Amin Salah Hasan in the Kani Masi area was exposed to the air strikes of the Turkish occupation, and his body was found today by the people of the region on…
Summary
Published
17 June 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
14 June 2020
Incident Code
TI037
Location
Sinjar, Nineveh, Iraq
Several civilians were allegedly injured by a Turkish airstrikes on Sinjar. ANF reported: "In Shengal, areas where civilian settlements and Serdeşt hospital are located, were bombed. According to the first information, there are some injured civilians. In addition, the people suffered material damages as a result of the bombing carried out by the Turkish state."…
Summary
Published
14 June 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilians reported injured
2–3
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
30 May 2020
Incident Code
TI036
Location
درلوك, Deralok, Duhok, Iraq
A father and son were killed and another civilian was injured after an alleged Turkish airstrike near the town of Deraluk, Amedi district, on May 30th, 2020, according to local media reports. The victims were Jalal Nuradin, 60, and his son Ahmed Nuradin, 32, reported K24, Christian Peacemaker Teams and Ahval. Khalil Nerway, a relative…
Summary
Published
30 May 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
28 April 2020
Incident Code
TI035
Location
Xakurke, Erbil, Iraq
Two civilians were killed in alleged Turkish airstrikes in Xakurke area, Erbil province, on April 28th 2020, according to local sources. Another man was severely injured. Hengaw wrote that Fakhir Tazaward (35) and Rasheed Miro (36) from the city Oshnavieh, Iranian Kurdistan areas, were killed in a Turkish airstrike as they were collecting plants in the mountains. Other…
Summary
Published
28 April 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
15 April 2020
Incident Code
TI034
Location
مخيم مخمور للاجئين, Makhmur Refugee Camp, Erbil, Iraq
Three women were killed alleged Turkish drone strikes on Makhmour refugee camp, Erbil province, on April 15th 2020, according to local sources. Four civilians were injured. Bewar Amin, head of Makhmour Camp's media department, told Rudaw English that "three civilian women were killed by the Turkish airstrike today near Makhmour camp. Two women were killed…
Summary
Published
15 April 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
4
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
26 February 2020
Incident Code
TI033
Location
Sida village, Nineveh, Iraq
One civilian was reported killed in an alleged Turkish airstrike on Sidah village, Zap in Nineveh, Iraq Kurdistan on February 26th, 2020 according to local sources. ANF reported that "on February 26th, Turkish jets struck a civilian car in Sidah village of Zap region at 16:00, killing a civilian named Khelil Ibrahim Sidani who came…
Summary
Published
26 February 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported killed
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
15 January 2020
Incident Code
TI032
Location
دوكوري, Dugure, Nineveh, Iraq
Between four and eleven people were killed and up to five people, including one civilian, were reported injured in an alleged Turkish strike on a YBS base in the town of Dugure, Sinjar governorate, on January 15th, 2020, according to local sources. Ekurd reported that Turkish warplanes had "bombed targets in the Dugure community in…
Summary
Published
15 January 2020
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
1
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
19 November 2019
Incident Code
TI031
Location
خانصور, Khanasor, Nineveh, Iraq
Local sources reported that a Turkish drone attacked areas in Shingal region in Iraq on November 19th, 2019 causing deaths and injuries among civilians and YPG fighters. @murad_ismael reported "Another Turkish airstrike today [Nov 19th] on town of Khanesor. Reportedly there are civilian victims which are yet to be confirmed." @ameddicleT added that "Turkish armed…
Summary
Published
19 November 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
(
Drone Strike
)
Civilians reported injured
2
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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Incident Date
4 November 2019
Incident Code
TI030
Location
خانصور, Khanasor, Nineveh, Iraq
Local sources reported that three civilians were injured in an alleged Turkish airstrike on Khanasor.
Summary
Published
4 November 2019
Strike Type
Airstrike
Civilians reported injured
3
Military Actor
Turkish Military
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