Incident Code
TS351
Incident Date
17 October 2019
Location
رأس العين, Ras Al Ain, Al Hassakah, Syria
Geolocation
35.848579,
40.073576
Accuracy: City
Geolocation
35.848579,
40.073576
Accuracy: City
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
A paramedic died in alleged Turkish shelling of Ras Al Ain, multiple sources said.
ANAH reported: “Cizre Region Health Committee Co-Chair Doctor Menal Mihemed said that Hayîl Salih was martyred as a result of the bombardment of the Turkish state”.
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
1
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