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

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Incident Code

TS149

Incident date

February 2, 2018

Location

بلبلة, Bulbul, Afrin, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria

Geolocation

36.770899, 36.818318 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Village level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

In a report shared with Airwars, the Kurdish Red Crescent named one civilian as wounded in Bulbul, Syria.

The victim was listed as “Sharfan Subhi Ali, 27, ankle injury”.

The weapon used has not been reported.

No further details are currently available.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Sharfan Subhi Ali
27 years old male injured

Summary

  • 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 attacker
    Turkish Military

Sources (1) [ collapse]

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Bulbul, Afrin, Aleppo (بلبلة), for which the generic coordinates are: 36.770899, 36.818318. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Turkish Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Turkish Military
  • Turkish Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • 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 attacker
    Turkish Military

Sources (1) [ collapse]

Incident Code

TS180

Incident date

February 10, 2018

Location

بلبلة, Bulbu, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria

Geolocation

36.770899, 36.818318 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Village level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

In a private report to Airwars, the Kurdish Red Crescent named the following one civilian as wounded in an alleged Turkish shelling of Bulbul:

‘Tawfiq Mohammed Dado, 55, shrapnel in the left thigh’.

There are no other details at this time.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Tawfiq Mohammed Dado
55 years old male shrapnel to the left thigh injured

Summary

  • 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 attacker
    Turkish Military

Sources (1) [ collapse]

    • English
    • English

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Bulbu, Afrin (بلبلة), for which the generic coordinates are: 36.770899, 36.818318. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Turkish Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Turkish Military
  • Turkish Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • 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 attacker
    Turkish Military

Sources (1) [ collapse]

    • English
    • English

Incident Code

TS088

Incident date

July 10, 2017

Location

أحرص , Ihress, Aleppo, Syria

Geolocation

36.484167, 36.398889 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Village level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

According to Rumaf, “a whole family was seriously injured by the indiscriminate Turkish shelling of the residents of Ihress village. They were also transferred to the hospital.”

YPG Press reported: “The Turkish occupation army and its mercenaries also attacked the liberated villages in al-Shahba areas. Names of the villages are Tal Rifat, Harbal, Sheikh Issa, Ahras, Tal Madiq, Om Housh, Om al-Qura, al-Shahabiyah, Ayn Daqneh, Minag and Kafrantone. Here the occupiers used shells, missiles and heavy weapons on civilians’ houses on Monday [July 10th]. The assault resulted in killing 2 civilians and wounding other 8 civilians. among them children.” The source published an image of a boy who was missing one leg – though he was not named and it’s unclear in which location he was wounded.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Family members (3)

Musa Hassan
Adult male injured
his wife Jihan Kusa
Adult female injured
daughter
10 years old female injured

Summary

  • 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 attacker
    Turkish Military

Sources (3) [ collapse]

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Ihress (أحرص ), for which the generic coordinates are: 36.484167, 36.398889. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Turkish Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Turkish Military
  • Turkish Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • 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 attacker
    Turkish Military

Sources (3) [ collapse]

Incident Code

TS312

Incident date

October 11, 2019

Location

تل أبيض‎, Tal Abyad/Girê Spî, Raqqa, Syria

Geolocation

36.6975, 38.956667 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Town level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

Between two to four civilians were injured as the result of alleged Turkish army shelling on the village of Tal Abyad or Girê Spî, according to @dersi4m and ANF News.

 

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Yasser Ali Bal'u
30 years old male injured
Ahmad 'Abdul Wahab
65 years old male injured

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    2–4
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Turkish Military

Sources (2) [ collapse]

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the town of Tal Abyad/Girê Spî (تل أبيض‎), for which the generic coordinates are: 36.6975, 38.956667. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Turkish Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Turkish Military
  • Turkish Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    2–4
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Turkish Military

Sources (2) [ collapse]

Incident Code

TS345

Incident date

October 16, 2019

Location

الرافع, Al Rafi, Raqqa, Syria

Geolocation

36.387064, 38.862501 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Subdistrict level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

One civilian died and four others were wounded in alleged Turkish shelling of al Rafi, Ayn Issa, according to local media.

Hawarnews reported: “A civilian who lost his life during the attacks in Al-Rafi and wounded reached Reqa Hospital. It was learned that the civilian martyr was 35-year-old Ahmad al-Abdo. Abdo is married and has four children.”

Hawar added: “The shelling of the occupation forces resulted in the death of Ahmad al-Abdo, 35, a father of four children; 14-year-old Mariam ‘Abdullah al-Jouri was also injured. Ahmed Hammoud al-‘Abd, 34, a father of two children, is currently receiving treatment. Yasmeen Mohammed al-Ali, 33, is in intensive care and is in critical condition.”

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Ahmad al-Abdo
35 years old male killed
Mariam 'Abdullah al-Jouri
14 years old female injured
Ahmed Hammoud al-'Abd
34 years old male injured
Yasmeen Mohammed al-Ali
33 years old female injured

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1
  • 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 attacker
    Turkish Military

Sources (4) [ collapse]

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Al Rafi (الرافع), allegedly within the vicinity of Ain Issa (عين عيسى). Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further. The generic coordinates for Ain Issa are: 36.387064, 38.862501.

Turkish Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Turkish Military
  • Turkish Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1
  • 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 attacker
    Turkish Military

Sources (4) [ collapse]

Incident Code

TS366

Incident date

October 25, 2019

Location

Rajm/Recman, Raqqa, Syria

Geolocation

36.387064, 38.862501 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Subdistrict level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

Up to six civilians of the same family, including three or four children aged between four and 10, were reported injured in an alleged Turkish forces artillery attack on Rajm village, north of Ayn Issa in Raqqa Governorate, on October 25th, 2019, according to local sources.

ANF said the family which was attacked consists of the father Ehmed Mihemed Alî, the mother Senaa Mihemed Alî and their four children Mihemed, Mehmûd, Cudî and Mustafa.

The attack took place in spite of the ceasefire between Turkey and the YPG, and according to sources, the family was traveling in their car when the attack happened.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

The victims were named as:

Family members (6)

Ehmed Mihemed Alî
male injured
Senaa Mihemed Alî
female injured
Mihemed Ali
Child male injured
Mehmûd Ali
Child male
Cudî Ali
Child female injured
Mustafa Ali
Child male

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    5–6
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Turkish Military

Sources (8) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (10) [ collapse]

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    Child injured in an alleged Turkish forces artillery attack on Rajm, north of Ayn Issa in Raqqa on October 25th 2019. (Via ANHA)

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    Child injured in an alleged Turkish forces artillery attack on Rajm, north of Ayn Issa in Raqqa on October 25th 2019. (Via ANHA)

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    Child injured in an alleged Turkish forces artillery attack on Rajm, north of Ayn Issa in Raqqa on October 25th 2019. (Via ANHA)

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    Civilian injured in an alleged Turkish forces artillery attack on Rajm, north of Ayn Issa in Raqqa on October 25th 2019. (Via ANHA)

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    Child injured in an alleged Turkish forces artillery attack on Rajm, north of Ayn Issa in Raqqa on October 25th 2019. (Via ANHA)

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    Child injured in an alleged Turkish forces artillery attack on Rajm, north of Ayn Issa in Raqqa on October 25th 2019. (Via ANHA)

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    Child injured in an alleged Turkish forces artillery attack on Rajm, north of Ayn Issa in Raqqa on October 25th 2019. (Via ANHA)

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    Family whole members injured in an alleged Turkish forces artillery attack on Rajm, north of Ayn Issa in Raqqa on October 25th 2019. (Via ANHA)

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    Child injured in an alleged Turkish forces artillery attack on Rajm, north of Ayn Issa in Raqqa on October 25th 2019. (Via ANHA)
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Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the village or Rajm/Recman, allegedly north of Ain Issa (عين عيسى). Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further. The generic coordinates for Ain issa are: 36.387064, 38.862501.

Turkish Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Turkish Military
  • Turkish Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    5–6
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Turkish Military

Sources (8) [ collapse]

Incident Code

TS384A

Incident date

November 6, 2019

Location

تل تمر, Tal Tamr, Al Hasaka, Syria

Geolocation

36.696047, 40.368058 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Neighbourhood/area level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

Two civilians were reported injured in an alleged Turkish drone attack on SDF militants in Tal Tamr, Hasaka in Syria on Nov 6th, 2019, according to local sources. It was also reported that “18 SDF soldiers” were killed in the attack.

No further details available.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike, Drone Strike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    2
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Turkish Military
  • Belligerents reported killed
    18

Sources (5) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (4) [ collapse]

Geolocation notes (1) [ collapse]

Reports on the incident mention strikes 4.5km north and 2km northwest of Tal Tamr (تل تمر). Their generic coordinates from the center of Tal Tamr are: 36.696047, 40.368058 (4.5km north) and 36.6634438, 40.3368188 (2km northwest)  

  • Reports on the incident mention drone strikes 4.5 km north and 2 km northwest of Tal Tamr (تل تمر)

    Imagery:
    Google Earth

Turkish Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Turkish Military
  • Turkish Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike, Drone Strike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    2
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Turkish Military
  • Belligerents reported killed
    18

Sources (5) [ collapse]

Incident Code

TS402

Incident date

December 20, 2019

Location

صيدا, Saida, Raqqa, Syria

Geolocation

36.402778, 38.861944 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Village level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

Three civilians were reported injured in an alleged Turkish forces drone or artillery attack on Saida village in Ain Issa, Raqqa on December 20th, 2019 according to local sources.

The three civilians are said to be in serious conditions.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike, Airstrike and/or Artillery, Drone Strike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    3
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Turkish Military

Sources (6) [ collapse]

Geolocation notes

Reports on the incident mention strikes in the village of Saida (صيدا) north of Ayn Issa (عين عيسى) for which the generic coordinates are: 36.402778, 38.861944. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Turkish Military Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    Turkish Military
  • Turkish Military position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike, Airstrike and/or Artillery, Drone Strike
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    3
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Turkish Military

Sources (6) [ collapse]