Conflict

Turkish Military in Iraq & Syria

Incident Code

TS315

Location

تل رفعت و شيخ عيسى, Tal Rifat and Sheikh Issa, Aleppo, Syria

Geolocation

36.4711743, 37.0965136
Accuracy: Town

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

At least four children were wounded in an alleged Turkish shelling of Tal Rifat and Sheikh Issa in Aleppo governorate, according to local media.

Sources didn’t give the number of children wounded, though pictures showed four children with injuries. There was also a graphic image of a wounded adult.

 

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
5
4 Children, 1 Man

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the adjacent towns of Tal Rifat (تل رفعت) and Sheikh Issa (شيخ عيسى). The generic coordinates for Tal Rifat are: 36.4711743, 37.0965136 and the generic coordinates for Sheikh Issa are: 36.4790894, 37.1473147. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Reports of the incident mention the adjacent towns of Tal Rifat (تل رفعت) and Sheikh Issa (شيخ عيسى).

Imagery: Google Earth

Military Statements

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

Media From Sources (6)