Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident Code

YS031a

Incident date

October 9, 2019

Location

Nusaybin: Kisla Mahallesi, Mardin, Turkey

Geolocation

37.072547, 41.207884 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Neighbourhood/area level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

Between three and seven civilians were reported injured in an alleged YPG rocket or mortar attack on Nusaybin on October 9th,  according to local media sources.

According to Nusaybinden.com, the rockets fell on a street in Kisla Mahallesi injuring three people who were treated at Nusaybin State Hospital.

@jinnews2 put the toll at seven.

 

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    3–7
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected belligerent
    YPG

Sources (11) [ collapse]

Media
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  • Wounded civilian following an alleged YPG rocket/mortar attack on Nusaybin: Kisla Mahallesi, Oct 9th (via Sol)

YPG Assessment:

  • Suspected belligerent
    YPG
  • YPG position on incident
    Not yet assessed

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    3–7
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected belligerent
    YPG

Sources (11) [ collapse]