Incident Code

YS068

Location

العريضة, Al Arida, Raqqa, Syria

Geolocation

36.542944, 38.768504
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

Two men were killed by mortar shells allegedly fired by YPG, or were executed by the SNA in Al Arida village, north of Ain Issa, on October 28th, 2019, according to local sources.

The victims were identified as Mahmoud Al Zaher aged 60 and Barho Al Alou aged 65.

Victims

Individuals

60 years old male killed
65 years old male killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Artillery
Strike Status
Contested strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
2

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Al Arida (العريضة), for which the generic coordinates are: 36.542944, 38.768504. 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
Free Syrian Army Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Free Syrian Army
Free Syrian Army position on incident
Not yet assessed