Airwars assessment
At least two civilians – reportedly children – were reported killed, and up to three others injured in an alleged YPG artillery attack on Suruç in Turkey on October 11th, 2019, according to media sources.
According to CNN Turk, a mortar hit a house in Suruç and as a result, three people lost their lives and one person was injured. Additionally, three mortar rounds fell into the empty land in the district. @aa _arabic later also reported 3 killed.
@haskologlu said that two children died, while @FakhreddinPasa put the number at three.
The local time of the incident is unknown.
Summary
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Strike statusLikely strike
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Strike typeArtillery
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Civilian harm reportedYes
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Civilians reported killed2 – 3
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Civilians reported injured1–3
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Airwars civilian harm gradingFairReported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
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Suspected attackerYPG forces
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YPG forces Assessment:
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Suspected belligerentYPG forces
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YPG forces position on incidentNot yet assessed
Summary
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Strike statusLikely strike
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Strike typeArtillery
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Civilian harm reportedYes
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Civilians reported killed2 – 3
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Civilians reported injured1–3
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Airwars civilian harm gradingFairReported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
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Suspected attackerYPG forces
Sources (13) [ collapse]
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