Incident Code
TS630
Incident Date
20 September 2023
Location
قرية أبو نيتونا, Abu Nitouna, Raqqa, Syria
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
At least one civilian was seriously injured by an alleged Turkish bombardment of the village of Abu Nitouna on September 20, 2023
According to ANF’s correspondent, a citizen named Majed Ibrahim Ali was seriously injured by a Turkish bombardment of the village of Abu Nitouna. Alyaum TV added that in addition to the civilian injury, the Turkish bombing resulted in property damage.
The Violations Documentation Center put the injury toll at two civilians and reported that the injured were taken to the hospital.
All of the sources attributed the bombing to Turkey, with multiple sources mentioning that heavy weapons were used in the attack.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
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
1 Man
Military Statements
Turkish Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
Turkish Military position on incident
Not yet assessed