Incident Code
TS622
Incident Code
TS622
Incident Date
9 August 2023
Location
قرية ام الكيف, village of Um al-Kaif, Al Hassakah, Syria
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
At least one civilian was wounded by a mortar strike suspected to have been carried out by the Turkish armed forces on the village of Um al-Kaif in the Tal Tamr countryside on August 9, 2023.
Hawar News reported that Daham Ahmed Muhammad, aged 26, was wounded by shrapnel and taken to Martyr Likrin Hospital to receive treatment. An image shared by Hawar News shows him in hospital with a large medical dressing to the lower left of his back.
NPA reported that six mortar shells struck the village of Um al-Kaif, resulting in the injury of two people.
All of the sources that reported on the incident attributed the shelling to Turkish forces.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
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
1–2
1 Man
Military Statements
Turkish Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
Turkish Military position on incident
Not yet assessed