Incident Code

YS035

Location

Nusaybin, Mardin, Türkiye

Geolocation

37.077480, 41.216555
Accuracy: City

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

Three civilians, one woman and her two daughters, were killed and around 24 people were injured in alleged YPG or PKK mortar attacks on the city of Nusaybin, Mardin province, Turkey, as reported by Anadolu Agency.

Fatima Yildiz (48) and her two daughters Leila (15) and Amina (12) were reportedly killed in the attack.

@barispinariOP reported a lower death toll: “According to a statement made by the Mardin Governorate, 24 people were killed and teo people were killed in the attack by terrorists in Nusaybin district.”

Haber Sanliurfa said: “In the Nusaybin district of Mardin, one of the areas occupied by terrorist organizations in Syria, Fatma Yildiz (48) and their daughter Emine (12) and Leyla Yildiz (15) were killed in the attacks. 45 people in Şanlıurfa and 24 people were injured in Nusaybin.”

@EnesAlibrahim reported that between 30 and 40 civilians were injured.

Victims

Family members (3)

48 years old female mother of Leila and Amina Yildiz killed
15 years old female daughter of Fatima Yildiz killed
12 years old female daughter of Fatima Yildiz killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Artillery
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 killed
3
2 Children, 1 Woman
Civilians reported injured
24–40

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the city of Nusaybin, for which the generic coordinates are: 37.077480, 41.216555. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Military Statements

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

Media From Sources (9)