Incident Code

YS042

Location

الدويرة, Al Duweira, Al Hassakah, Syria

Geolocation

36.786141, 40.044114
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

Two civilians were killed in an alleged PYD artillery strike on the Syrian village of Al Duweira, Al Hasaka governorate, on October 13th 2019.

According to Hasaka News, the two civilians died after a PYD mortal shell landed on their house. Al Khabour also blamed the PYD.

There are currently no further details available.

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.
Civilians reported killed
2

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Al Duweira (الدويرة), for which the generic coordinates are: 36.786141, 40.044114. 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