Incident Code
TS378
Incident Code
TS378
Incident Date
31 October 2019
Location
كفر لوسين, Kafr Loseen, Idlib, Syria
Geolocation
36.256732,
36.716308
Accuracy: Village
Geolocation
36.256732,
36.716308
Accuracy: Village
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
One civilian was reported killed after he was shot allegedly by the Turkish forces near Kafr Loseen village, while he was trying to cross the borders with his brother to Turkey, on October 31st, 2019, according to local sources.
According to SMART agency, the victim was identified as Ahmed Kassem Khattab and the incident happened between midnight and two o’clock in the morning on that day.
No further details available.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
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
Small arms and light weapons
Civilians reported killed
1
1 Man
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the village of Kafr Loseen (كفر لوسين), for which the generic coordinates are: 36.256732, 36.716308. 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