Conflict

Turkish Military in Iraq & Syria

Incident Code

TS373

Location

El Erîde, Raqqa, Syria

Geolocation

36.387064, 38.862501
Accuracy: Subdistrict

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

Two civilians were reported executed allegedly by Turkey forces and/or Turkey-backed militants in El Eride, Ain Issa in Raqqa governorate on October 28th 2019, according to local sources.

ANHA and Politika identified the two victims as Mehmûd Zahêr (60 years old) and Berho Elo (65 years old).

@Karl_hakon tweeted: “Turkish military and their mercenaries continue their cease-fire violations and war crimes.

“North of Ain Issa, two civilians named Mahmoud al-Zaher(60) and Barho al-Alu (65) were murdered”

Victims

Individuals

60 years old male killed
65 years old killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Causes of Death / Injury
Small arms and light weapons
Civilians reported killed
2
1 Man
Civilians reported injured
2

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village or El Erîde, 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
Free Syrian Army Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Free Syrian Army
Free Syrian Army position on incident
Not yet assessed

Media From Sources (1)