YS037 – October 10, 2019

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: YS037 )

Between 1 and 3 civilians were reportedly injured by alleged YPG/SDF/PKK artillery strikes on Al Sina’a neighbourhood in Afrin city, on October 10th 2019, according to local media sources.

According to AA News, the attack was launched from Tal Refa’at, which the YPG controls. Whereas AA News reported 1 wounded civilian, Qasioun News reported 3 wounded.

Key Information

Incident Status

Assessed

Country

Syria

Military Actor

YPG

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

1–3

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention a strike on the Al Sina’a (الصناعة) industrial neighbourhood of the city of Afrin (عفرين). Analyzing audio-visual material from sources, we have narrowed down the location to these exact coordinates: 36.509561, 36.873402.

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Tagged audio-visual material from sources

Imagery: @Nabil_Waleed023

Tagged audio-visual material from sources

Imagery: Qasioun News

Military Statements

YPG Assessment

Suspected belligerent

YPG

YPG position on incident

Not yet assessed

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Sources (5)

Arabic

Arabic

Twitter Arabic

Twitter Arabic

Arabic

Media from Sources (5)