Incident Code

TS366

Location

Rajm/Recman, Raqqa, Syria

Geolocation

36.387064, 38.862501
Accuracy: Subdistrict

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

Up to six civilians of the same family, including three or four children aged between four and 10, were reported injured in an alleged Turkish forces artillery attack on Rajm village, north of Ayn Issa in Raqqa Governorate, on October 25th, 2019, according to local sources.

ANF said the family which was attacked consists of the father Ehmed Mihemed Alî, the mother Senaa Mihemed Alî and their four children Mihemed, Mehmûd, Cudî and Mustafa.

The attack took place in spite of the ceasefire between Turkey and the YPG, and according to sources, the family was traveling in their car when the attack happened.

Victims

Family members (6)

male injured
female injured
Child male injured
Child male
Child female injured
Child male

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
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.
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported injured
5–6
3–4 Children, 1 Woman, 1 Man

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village or Rajm/Recman, allegedly north of Ain Issa (عين عيسى). Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further. The generic coordinates for Ain issa are: 36.387064, 38.862501.

Military Statements

Turkish Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
Turkish Military position on incident
Not yet assessed

Media From Sources (10)