Conflict

Turkish Military in Iraq & Syria

Incident Code

TS334A

Location

كوباني, Kobane , Aleppo, Syria

Geolocation

36.889165, 38.353649
Accuracy: Town

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

One civilian was reported killed in an alleged Turkish forces airstrike and/or artillery attack on Kobane in Aleppo governorate, on October 12th, 2019 according to local sources.

The Kurdish Red Crescent identified the civilian as Abdulkarim Haj Khalil, male, 71 years old.

Victims

Individuals

Abdulkarim Haj Khalil
71 years old male killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Strike Status
Single source claim
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Weak
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
1
1 Man

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the town of Kobane (كوباني), for which the generic coordinates are: 36.889165, 38.353649. 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 (1)