Incident Code

YS058

Location

راس العين, Ras Al Ayn, Al Hassakah, Syria

Geolocation

36.848065, 40.075979
Accuracy: City

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

According to local sources in Ras Al Ayn, Syria, on October 20th, 2019, the SDF executed seven civilians in the northern countryside of al-Hasakah on charges of collaborating with Operation Spring  forces. The victims included three men from the same family.

Local sources identified three of the victims as Muhamad Ali Al Khalaf, Ismail Ali Al Khalaf and Abdallah Al Khalaf. It was also reported that the three civilians were kidnapped for two days before being executed with shots into the heads and that their bodies were thrown in the street.

Victims

Family members (3)

Adult male killed
Adult male killed
Adult male 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
Unknown
Civilians reported killed
7
3 Men

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the city of Ras Al Ayn (راس العين), for which the generic coordinates are: 36.848065, 40.075979. 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

Media From Sources (2)