Conflict

Turkish Military in Iraq & Syria

Incident Code

TI093

Location

Jamanki area, Duhok, Iraq
جمانكي

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

On August 6th, 2023, an alleged Turkish airstrike or drone strike in Jamanki, Dohuk governorate struck a car and killed a civilian named Alain Ismail and seriously injured a civilian named Hashem Shaker.

According to Altaakhi and Kurdistan 24 reports, Alain Ismail had been married five months before he tragically passed away. Further information about Alain Ismail and Hashem Shaker cannot be found within the sources. The Jamanki area where the strike took place is a well known summer resort area, and on a major road connecting districts within the governorate. Roj News, Attakhi, Kurdistan 24, and the Baghdad Times all allege that a Turkish aircraft was responsible, although Ankara has not taken responsibility for the strike or the civilian casualties.

Victims

Individuals

Alain Ismail آلان إسماعيل
killed
Hashem Shaker هاشم شاكر
injured

Key Information

Military Statements

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