Conflict

Turkish Military in Iraq & Syria

Incident Code

TS438

Location

Şiyûx, Aleppo, Syria

Geolocation

36.760479, 38.068657
Accuracy: Town

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

Two civilians were reportedly injured in alleged Turkish artillery strikes on the village of Shiyûx, Aleppo governorate, on May 20th, 2020, according to local sources.

ANF reported that the Turkish army had targeted the village with artillery strikes, leading to the injury of two civilians, adding that “the western region of Kobanê has been bombed by the invading Turkish army and mercenaries stationed in Jarablus for four days.”

@Raman_Hassi also reported two injured civilians as the result of Turkish strikes.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Artillery
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Civilians reported injured
2

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the town of Şiyûx, for which the generic coordinates are: 36.760479, 38.068657. 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

Sources (2)