Incident Code

YS075

Location

المعلك, Al Ma’lek , Raqqa, Syria

Geolocation

36.383600, 38.865586
Accuracy: Subdistrict

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

According to local sources, three civilians were injured in an YPG artillery attack on Al Ma’lek village, near Ain Issa in Raqqa, Syria on November 23rd, 2019.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Artillery
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
Civilians reported injured
3

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Al Ma’lek  (المعلك), 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

Sources (4)

Facebook Arabic

Facebook Arabic