Incident Code
TS113
Incident Code
TS113
Incident Date
23 January 2018
Location
الهلالية, Al Hilalya neighbourhood of Al Qamishi, Al Hassakah, Syria
Geolocation
37.054444,
41.1975
Accuracy: Village
Geolocation
37.054444,
41.1975
Accuracy: Village
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: T17)
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 the injury of two children… who were then taken to a hospital in the city.”
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Civilians reported killed
0–2
0–2 Children
Civilians reported injured
2
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the village of Al Hilalya neighbourhood of Al Qamishi (الهلالية), for which the generic coordinates are: 37.054444, 41.1975. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.
Military Statements
Turkish Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
Turkish Military position on incident
Not yet assessed