Conflict

Turkish Military in Iraq & Syria

Incident Code

TS671

Location

صوامع الحبوب, east of Qamishlo, northern Syria, Al Hassakah, Syria

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

On Monday, December 25, 2023, a civilian was reportedly killed by an alleged Turkish airstrike in the grain silos area to the east of the town of Qamishlo in northern Syria. According to Watan News, the victim was “in the vicinity of a mill in the grain silos” when the strike occurred.

The identity of the civilian who was killed has not been reported at the time of writing.

Anha News reported that the bombing caused “material damage”, and photos posted by the same source show dark smoke coming from the site where the attack presumably happened.

Rudaw News said that the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported “hearing explosions”.

Where sources identified the belligerent, all sources attributed the strike to the Turkish military.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
1

Military Statements

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

Media From Sources (3)