Incident Code
TS346
Incident Code
TS346
Incident Date
16 October 2019
Location
ريحانية, Rihaniya, Al Hassakah, Syria
Geolocation
36.601231,
40.071902
Accuracy: Village
Geolocation
36.601231,
40.071902
Accuracy: Village
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
Between three and five civilians – of whom three were women – were wounded in an alleged Turkish attack on Rihaniya village, according to local media.
Hawarnews reported that “two women and an elderly man, all from the village of Rihaniya” were wounded in alleged Turkish shelling of Rihaniya village.
However, several other sources said that three women were injured in a shooting by Turkisj forces.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Civilians reported injured
3–5
2–3 Women, 1 Man
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the village of Rihaniya (ريحانية), west of Alia (غرب), for which the generic coordinates are: 36.601231, 40.071902. 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