Incident Code

YS056

Location

Al Rihanyia, Ras Al Ain, Al Hassakah, Syria

Geolocation

36.249474, 37.946333
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

Three women were wounded in alleged YPG mortar fire in Al Rihanyia, Ras Al Ain, lcoal media reported.

According to Suriye.u.a.d, “Three women injured by mortar shells fired by gangs #PYD_YPG_PKK on Rihaniya village south of # Ras_alain”.

Shaam News Network reported: “SDF militias bombed civilians in the liberated village of Rihaniya, south of Ras Al-Ain, leaving a number of wounded, including women.”

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
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
3
3 Women

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Al Rihanyia (الريحانية), for which the generic coordinates are: 36.249474, 37.946333. 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