Incident Code
TS350
Incident Code
TS350
Incident Date
16 October 2019
Location
مشرفة, Musharrafa, Al Hassakah, Syria
Geolocation
36.933136,
40.342870
Accuracy: Village
Geolocation
36.933136,
40.342870
Accuracy: Village
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
@NPA_English tweeted: “Two civilians were abducted, a third injured, by Turkish-backed armed militants, in village of Musharrafa, in the outskirts of Sere-Kaniye (Ras al-Ain), while they were returning to the city.”
Other sources also noted that three civilians were kidnapped “by armed mercenaries supported by Turkey” and that one was wounded.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
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
1
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the village of Musharrafa (مشرفة), for which the generic coordinates are: 36.933136, 40.342870. 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