Incident Code
TS398
Incident Date
23 November 2019
Location
الملالي, Al Malali, Raqqa, Syria
Geolocation
36.089167,
38.706389
Accuracy: Village
Geolocation
36.089167,
38.706389
Accuracy: Village
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
Five civilians were reported killed and between three and 22 others including a child injured in alleged Turkish forces mortar, gunfire and drone strikes on Al Malali village in Ayn Issa – Syria on November 23rd 2019, according to local sources.
ANF said that three civilians were injured when a Free Burma Rangers health team has been attacked by Turkey.
No further details are currently available.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike (Drone Strike), Artillery
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
5
Civilians reported injured
3–22
1 Child
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the village of Al Malali (الملالي), in the vicinity of Ayn Issa (عين عيسى), for which the generic coordinates are: 36.089167, 38.706389. 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