Incident Code

YS057

Location

الرافع, Al-rafe`a, Raqqa, Syria

Geolocation

36.3836, 38.865586
Accuracy: Subdistrict

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

One person was reported killed (Ahmed Issa Al-Ajeel) and 13 people are injured in an alleged YPG sniper attack on Al-Rafe`a village in Raqqa, Syria on October 16th, 2019 according to local sources.

Al Rafe’ caln said “The young man was born in 1985 and has three children.”

Raqqa Network said six children were wounded.

 

Victims

Invidivuals

34 years old killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
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, Unknown
Civilians reported killed
1
1 Man
Civilians reported injured
13
6 Children

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Al-Rafe`a (الرافع) allegedly located in the vicinity of Ain Issa (عين عيسى) city. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further. The generic coordinates for Ain Issa are: 36.383600, 38.865586.

Military Statements

YPG Assessment
Suspected belligerent
YPG
YPG position on incident
Not yet assessed

Sources (5)