Incident Code
TS375
Incident Code
TS375
Incident Date
29 October 2019
Location
درباسية, Dirbesiye, Al Hassakah, Syria
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
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