Incident Code
TS357
Incident Date
18 October 2019
Location
Zirgan, Al Hassakah, Syria
Geolocation
36.833607,
40.285835
Accuracy: Village
Geolocation
36.833607,
40.285835
Accuracy: Village
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
Three civilians died and between eight and 16 more were wounded in alleged Turkish airstrikes on Zirgan, Ras al-Ain, according to sources on the ground.
Hawar reported: “Of the 8 civilians injured as a result of the bombing, three of them were killed.”
@TurkANHA also put the death toll at three civilians, with 12 more injured.
Victims
Individuals
Hussein Ali Klej
2 years old
male
injured
Adil Ahmad Hussein
40 years old
male
injured
assan Haj Ali Nawaf
50 years old
male
injured
Fadiya Muhammad Eida
3 years old
female
Suffered from "trauma"
injured
Amal Muhammad Shareef
25 years old
female
Suffered from "trauma"
injured
Bangin Lazgeen Atiya
7 years old
male
Suffered from "trauma"
injured
Muhsen Ali Jasim
16 years old
male
leg injury
injured
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
8–16
4 Children, 1 Woman, 2 Men
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the village of Zirgan, for which the generic coordinates are: 36.833607, 40.285835. 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