Incident Code
TS298
Incident Date
9 October 2019
Location
Se Girka, Qamishli, Al Hassakah, Syria
Geolocation
36.844444,
41.047778
Accuracy: Village
Geolocation
36.844444,
41.047778
Accuracy: Village
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
(Previous Incident Code: TS298)
A child aged six was reported injured or killed in an alleged Turkish forces artillery strike on Se Girka village in Qamishli countryside, October 9th 2019, according to local media sources.
ANF news also reported that “in the same area, the Turkish forces attacked a vehicle belonging to civilians.”
@twkiedisqueen and @RojavaNetwork said the child was killed, while other sources said they were wounded.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported injured
1
1 Child
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the village of Se Girka, Qamishli, for which the generic coordinates are: 36.844444, 41.047778. 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