Conflict

Turkish Military in Iraq & Syria

Incident Code

TS527

Location

أبو نيتولة, Abu Naytulah, Raqqa, Syria

Geolocation

36.4537, 38.72317
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

Two civilians were injured in alleged Turkish shelling of Abo Naitola village on July 21, 2022.

According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, two civilians were injured when alleged Turkish artillery shells hit Abo Naitola village in the Raqqa countryside.

Both Xeber24 and the Media Office of North Syria reported that Turkish forces were carrying out shelling on the towns of Ain Issa but did not mention any civilian casualties.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Artillery
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Weak
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported injured
2

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Abu Naytulah (أبو نيتولة), for which the generic coordinates are: 36.4537, 38.72317. 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