Conflict

Turkish Military in Iraq & Syria

Incident Code

TS389

Location

Um Shuayfa, Al Hassakah, Syria
أم الشعفة

Geolocation

36.747222, 40.353333
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

Three journalists were reported injured as a result of an alleged Turkish artillery attack on the village of Um Shuayfa, north of the city of Tal Tamr, on November 9th, 2019 according to local sources.

The journalist reported injured is Fadel Hammad, a reporter for the al-Akhbariya TV channel, and he was injured in the foot.

NPA added that there were also “four injuries among Syrian government forces”.

Snacksyria added that two other journalists – Walid Ibrahim and Muhammad Al-Khaled – were wounded by shrapnel.

Victims

Individuals

Walid Ibrahim
male injured
Fadel Hammad
male injured
Muhammad Al-Khaled
male injured

Key Information

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Um Shuayfa (أم شعيفة), for which the coordinates are: 36.747222, 40.353333. 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 (6)