Conflict

Turkish Military in Iraq & Syria

Incident Code

TS743

Location

قرية "كوندي مزن, the village of Kondi Mazen, Afrin countryside, Aleppo, Syria

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: September 11, 2025

On Saturday, 30 November 2024, an artillery shelling struck the village of Kondi Mazen in the Afrin countryside, Syria, resulting in the injury of a female child. Sources reporting the attack indicated it had been allegedly carried out by Turkish forces.

The strike was mentioned in several online articles published by local news outlets. Hawar News Agency reported that the shelling hit a car, injuring the child, who was later transferred to the hospital in Tal Rifaat for treatment. Firat News Agency (ANF) published a picture of the injured child, showing her in a red hoodie as medical personnel bandage her right arm.

All news agencies attributed responsibility to Turkish forces; no other information is available regarding the extent of material damage caused by the attack. However, Ronahî TV suggests it to be “significant”.

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

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
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
1 Child

Military Statements

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

Media From Sources (1)