Incident Code
TS375
Incident Date
29 October 2019
Location
Dirbesiye, Al Hassakah, Syria
درباسية
Geolocation
37.072778,
40.651944
Accuracy: Village
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
Individuals
40 years old
male
injured
37 years old
male
injured
23 years old
male
injured
39 years old
male
injured
Hareth Muslim
male
KRC
injured
Kaniwar Mela Ali
male
KRC
injured
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