Conflict

Turkish Military in Iraq & Syria

Incident Code

TS322

Location

Rojava/Xerbî, Al Hassakah, Syria

Geolocation

37.053978, 41.212549
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

Multiple sources reported that an unspecified number of civilians were wounded in alleged Turkish shelling of the Xerbi neighbourhood, Qamishli.

Rojnews said:  “The occupied Turkish army bombed the neighborhood of Xerbî (Rojava) near the town of al-Qamishli. The occupied Turkish army bombed the neighborhood of Xerbî (Rojava) near the town of al-Qamishli. As a result, civilians were injured. No information was provided on the numbers and their status.”

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Civilians reported injured
2–5

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the neighbourhood of Rojava/Xerbî for which the generic coordinates are: 37.053978, 41.212549. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Reports of the incident mention the neighbourhood of Rojava/Xerbî.

Imagery: Google Earth

Military Statements

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