Incident Code

YS073

Location

عريضة, Aridha, Raqqa, Syria

Geolocation

36.542944, 38.768504
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

A child was reported killed and his family members injured in an alleged YPG artillery attack on Aridha village in Raqqa governorate, Syria on November 19th, 2019 according to local sources.

The child killed was identified as Ezzeddine Al Sayyad and he is between 3 or 4 years old.

Victims

Individuals

Ezzeddine Al Sayyad عز الدين الصياد
Child male killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Artillery
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
1
1 Child
Civilians reported injured
2–3

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Aridha (لعريضة), 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

Media From Sources (2)