Incident Code
YS057
Incident Code
YS057
Incident Date
16 October 2019
Location
الرافع, Al-rafe`a, Raqqa, Syria
Geolocation
36.3836,
38.865586
Accuracy: Subdistrict
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.
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