Incident Code
TS402
Incident Code
TS402
Incident Date
20 December 2019
Location
صيدا, Saida, Raqqa, Syria
Geolocation
36.402778,
38.861944
Accuracy: Village
Geolocation
36.402778,
38.861944
Accuracy: Village
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
Three civilians were reported injured in an alleged Turkish forces drone or artillery attack on Saida village in Ain Issa, Raqqa on December 20th, 2019 according to local sources.
The three civilians are said to be in serious conditions.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike (Drone Strike), Airstrike and/or 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
3
Geolocation Notes
Reports on the incident mention strikes in the village of Saida (صيدا) north of Ayn Issa (عين عيسى) for which the generic coordinates are: 36.402778, 38.861944. 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