Incident Code
TS256
Incident Date
7 March 2018
Location
ميدانكي,عفرين, Medankii district, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria
Geolocation
36.6425,
36.881389
Accuracy: Subdistrict
Geolocation
36.6425,
36.881389
Accuracy: Subdistrict
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: T143)
According to several local reports, at least five civilians were wounded followed an alleged Turkish airstrike on the Medankii district in Afrin, Syria.
Many media outlet posted picture and videos that reveal the civilians injured being treated at the medical centre following the incident.
Multiple sources have published the name and age of the victims.
Victims
Individuals
37 years old
female
Via Afrin now facebook post
injured
20 years old
Via Afrin now facebook post
injured
22 years old
male
Via Afrin now facebook post
injured
45 years old
female
Via Afrin now facebook post
injured
80 years old
Via Afrin now facebook post
injured
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Civilians reported injured
5
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the subdistrict of Medankii district, Afrin (ميدانكي,عفرين), for which the generic coordinates are: 36.6425, 36.881389. 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