Conflict

Turkish Military in Iraq & Syria

Incident Code

TS405

Location

عين عيسى, Ain Issa, Raqqa, Syria

Geolocation

36.391236, 38.858016
Accuracy: Exact location (via Airwars)

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

One or two civilians were reported wounded when Turkish drones allegedly targeted an SDF Asayish (Kurdish Public Security Forces) checkpoint at the entrance of Ain Issa town, in Raqqa governorate of Syria, on January 9th, 2020. Raqqa Is Being Slaughtered Silently Facebook Page said one of the civilians endured minor injuries.

@SDF_Syria and @Karl_hakon said that Turkey is continuing to target residential areas putting civilians lives at risk.

While most sources reported that one or two YPG members were injured in the attack, Raqqa Is Being Slaughtered Silently Facebook Page said that two YPG/SDF members were killed in the attack. They posted: “The Murder of two #SDF fighters and a civilian got minor injuries as a result of the bombing with a Turkish drone of a checkpoint of #SDF at the entrance to the town of Ain Issa this afternoon.”

 

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 injured
1–2

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention a strike on a checkpoint at the entrance of Ain Issa (عين عيسى) town, for which the exact coordinates are: 36.391236, 38.858016

Reports of the incident mention a strike on a checkpoint at the entrance of Ain Issa (عين عيسى) town

Imagery: Google Earth

Landmarks visible to the site of the strike

Imagery: ANHA

Satellite imagery of the site with tagged landmarks

Imagery: Google Earth

Location of the water tower seen in the tagged frame

Imagery: Google Earth

Military Statements

Turkish Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
Turkish Military position on incident
Not yet assessed

Media From Sources (6)