Conflict

Turkish Military in Iraq & Syria

Incident Code

TI115

Location

قرية حرورة في منطقة برواري بالا التابعة لمحافظة دهوك, the village of Harura in the Barwari Bala area of ​​Dohuk Governorate, Dohuk, Iraq

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: September 11, 2025

On the morning of Wednesday, December 4, 2024, a civilian was killed and two others were injured as a result of the alleged Turkish artillery shelling of the village of Harura in the Barwari Bala area of the ​​Dohuk Governorate of Iraq.

According to ANF News, three residents of the village of Qamri went to the mountain of the village of Harura and were subjected to artillery shelling carried out by the Turkish military. A 45-year-old man, Sabah Abdul Najm (Sattar), was killed, and two other civilians were injured. According to A5r5br News, which cited the Shafaq News Agency, the village of Harura was attacked in the morning, leading to the death of Sabah Abdul.

Multiple sources, including ANF News and Rojnews, published a photo of Sabah, who was a middle-aged man photographed against the backdrop of the sea.

Where sources identified the belligerent, all sources attributed the strike to the Turkish military.

Victims

Individuals

Sabah Abdul Najm (Sattar) صباح عبد النجم (ستار)
45 years old male killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
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
1
1 Man
Civilians reported injured
2

Military Statements

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