Incident Code
YS045
Incident Code
YS045
Incident Date
15 October 2019
Location
Suruç, Sanliurfa, Türkiye
Geolocation
36.975057,
38.424221
Accuracy: District
Geolocation
36.975057,
38.424221
Accuracy: District
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
One civilian was injured after alleged YPG or PKK shelling strikes on Suruç district on October 13th 2019, according to Anadolu Agency.
AA reported that the shelling targeted residential areas of the district. The injured civilian was taken to Suruç State Hospital for treatment. Three houses were damaged by the strike.
@MSHNLP tweeted that their aunt’s home in Çaykara village in Suruç District was hit by a mortar shell, allegedly coming from YPG troops in Kobani.
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 injured
1
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the district of Suruç, for which the generic coordinates are: 36.975057, 38.424221. 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