Incident Code
TS388
Incident Date
9 November 2019
Location
الهيشة, Al Hishah, Raqqa, Syria
Geolocation
36.350000,
39.016667
Accuracy: Town
Geolocation
36.350000,
39.016667
Accuracy: Town
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
Two civilians were reported killed and five others injured in an alleged Turkish forces drone strike on a group of civilians who worked in collecting cotton in Hishe/Kisha village, Ain Issa, Raqqa Governorate in Syria on November 9th, 2019 according to local sources.
Hanî Ehmed Al-Rawî (25) was reported among the killed in the attack and Elî Hemîd al-Khilal (45), Tariq al-Ehmed (30), Mihemed al-Ehmed (29) and Hemûd al-Ehmed (20) were among the injured.
Victims
Individuals
25 years old
male
killed
45 years old
male
injured
30 years old
male
injured
29 years old
male
injured
20 years old
male
injured
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike (Drone Strike)
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
2
1–2 Men
Civilians reported injured
5
4–5 Men
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the town of Al Hishah (الهيشة), for which the coordinates are: 36.350000, 39.016667. 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