Incident Code

TS359B

Location

Tirbe Sipiye, Al Hassakah, Syria

Geolocation

36.962992, 40.532942
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

Three civilians including a child were reported injured in alleged Turkish forces attack on Tirbe Sipiye in Hassaka Governorate on October 18th, 2019 according to local sources.

Victims

Invidivuals

Hamed Abdi Reyad
23 years old male injured
Hamoud Shendi
22 years old male injured
Wassim Suleiman
13 years old male injured

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported injured
3
1 Child, 2 Men

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Tirbe Sipiye, allegedly in the Hassakah (الحسكة‎) governorate. Research indicated the possible location as a village similarly named Tirbe Spî, for which the generic coordinates are: 36.962992, 40.532942. 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)