Incident Code

TS375

Location

درباسية, Dirbesiye, Al Hassakah, Syria

Geolocation

37.072778, 40.651944
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

Eight civilians including two journalists were reported injured in an alleged Turkish forces artillery attack on a Russian convoy in Dirbesiye, Hassakah on October 29th, 2019 according to local sources. Two Russian soldiers were also reported injured in the attack.

 

Victims

Invidivuals

40 years old male injured
37 years old male injured
23 years old male injured
39 years old male injured
Hareth Muslim
Age unknown male KRC injured
Kaniwar Mela Ali
Age unknown male KRC injured

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
8
6 Men

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Dirbêsiyê (درباسية), for which the generic coordinates are: 37.072778, 40.651944. 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 (9)