Incident Code

YS060

Location

راس العين, Ras Al Ayn, Al Hassakah, Syria

Geolocation

36.848065, 40.075979
Accuracy: City

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

Three civilian men from the same family were reportedly shot in the street by YPG forces “after the National Army advanced in Ras al-Ain”, local media said.

According to Mohamad.alothman.1291, the victims were found in a street and handcuffed. “They were shot several times in the head, days after their arrest, by #PYD militia on charges of sleeping cells for the national army.

“The bodies are still being thrown in the street. No one was able to withdraw from the national army because of the sniping operations. The #PYD militia sniped anyone trying to approach them”.

 

Victims

Family members (3)

Adult male killed
Adult male killed
Adult male killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
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
Small arms and light weapons
Civilians reported killed
3
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 (1)