Conflict

Turkish Military in Iraq & Syria

Incident Code

TS331A

Location

راس العين, Ras Al Ain, Al Hassakah, Syria

Geolocation

36.848579, 40.073576
Accuracy: City

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

Two civilians were reported killed and one other injured in an alleged Turkish forces airstrike and/or artillery on Ras Al Ayn – Hassaka governorate on October 12th, 2019 according to local sources.

No further details are currently available.

Victims

Individuals

Fadel Bozan
male killed
Mohmmad Abdul samad
22 years old male killed
Hanan Sheikh Ali
20 years old female injured

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 killed
2
1 Man
Civilians reported injured
1
1 Woman

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the city of Ras Al Ain (رأس العين), for which the generic coordinates are: 36.848579, 40.073576. 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

Media From Sources (2)