Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident date

October 16, 2019

Incident Code

TS349

LOCATION

Xanike ، بين ‎الدرباسية و عامودا‎, Xanike, between Dirbêsiyê and Amûde, Al Hassakah, Syria

@c1wan tweeted: “A civilian martyr was killed in the village of Xanike between Dirbêsiyê and Amûde as a result of the cannon shootings of the Turkish army.” @dersm_arin also reported one civilian death.

Summary

First published
October 16, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
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Incident date

October 16, 2019

Incident Code

TS348

LOCATION

رفح, Rafha, Al Hassakah, Syria

“Many” civilians died and “more than 50” were wounded in alleged Turkish artillery strikes on Rafha village, local media said. According to @ HiwaDilan_71, “Groups of gangs affiliated with the occupying Turkish state bombed a village inhabited by Arab citizens in Girê Spî. Many civilians have died, including more than 50 people hospitalized, including women,

Summary

First published
October 16, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5 – 10
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
50
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
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Incident date

October 16, 2019

Incident Code

TS347

LOCATION

رأس العين, Ras Al Ain, Al Hassakah, Syria

“Many” civilians were killed and wounded in alleged Turkish air, artillery and  phosphorus attacks on Ras al-Ain, according to local media. TEV-DEM Executive Board Member Aldar Xelîl said that banned weapons containing phosphorus and napalm were used by the Turkish state today in Serêkaniy. Hawarnews added: The attack killed a number of civilians remaining in

Summary

First published
October 16, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 5
Civilians reported injured
5–10
Causes of injury / death
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN), Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
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Incident date

October 16, 2019

Incident Code

TS346

LOCATION

ريحانية, Rihaniya, Al Hassakah, Syria

Between three and five civilians – of whom three were women – were wounded in an alleged Turkish attack on Rihaniya village, according to local media. Hawarnews reported that “two women and an elderly man, all from the village of Rihaniya” were wounded in alleged Turkish shelling of Rihaniya village. However, several other sources said

Summary

First published
October 16, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
3–5
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
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Incident date

October 16, 2019

Incident Code

TS345

LOCATION

الرافع, Al Rafi, Raqqa, Syria

One civilian died and four others were wounded in alleged Turkish shelling of al Rafi, Ayn Issa, according to local media. Hawarnews reported: “A civilian who lost his life during the attacks in Al-Rafi and wounded reached Reqa Hospital. It was learned that the civilian martyr was 35-year-old Ahmad al-Abdo. Abdo is married and has

Summary

First published
October 16, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
4
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
Named victims
4 named
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Incident date

October 16, 2019

Incident Code

TS344

LOCATION

العريف بين Çelebeyi وعين عيسى, Al Arif, between Celebeyi and Ayn Issa, Raqqa, Syria

Ten civilians died and others were wounded in alleged Turkish shelling of Al Araf, between Celebeyi and Ayn Issa, local media reported. #ANF noted: “Turkish troops and mercenaries carried out aggression against the village of al-Aref located between Kobanê’s Çelebeyi town and Ayn Issa. There are reports that many civilians lost their lives in the

Summary

First published
October 16, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
10
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
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Incident date

October 16, 2019

Incident Code

TS350a

LOCATION

المالحة, Al Malha, Al Hassakah, Syria

@NPA_English tweeted: “A civilian woman from al-Malha village in the southern countryside of Ras al-Ain (Sere Kaniye) has arrived at Tal Tamr Hospital due to being shot by Turkey-backed armed militias”. The Kurdish Red Crescent named the victim as Lamees Ali Assaf, a female aged 14 from Serekaniye”, adding that she was shot.

Summary

First published
October 16, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

October 16, 2019

Incident Code

TS350d

LOCATION

راس العين, Ras Al Ain, Al Hassakah, Syria

The Kurdish Red Crescent reported that up to seven civilians, including two children,  were injured in an alleged Turkish forces attack on Ras Al Ayn, Hassakah in Syria on October 16th, 2019.  

Summary

First published
October 16, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Single source claim
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
7
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
Named victims
7 named
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Incident date

October 16, 2019

Incident Code

YS057

LOCATION

الرافع, Al-rafe`a, Raqqa, Syria

One person was reported killed (Ahmed Issa Al-Ajeel) and 13 people are injured in an alleged YPG sniper attack on Al-Rafe`a village in Raqqa, Syria on October 16th, 2019 according to local sources. Al Rafe’ caln said “The young man was born in 1985 and has three children.” Raqqa Network said six children were wounded.

Summary

First published
October 16, 2019
Last updated
August 23, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
13
Causes of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Unknown
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
YPG
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

October 16, 2019

Incident Code

TS350C

LOCATION

رأس العين, Ras Al Ain, Al Hassakah, Syria

Four civilians were reported injured after being shot on October 16th, 2019 according to local sources. Other sources also reported “a violent attack by Turkish-backed armed factions on top of  Ras Al Ain”.

Summary

First published
October 16, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
4
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerents
Turkish Military, Free Syrian Army
Named victims
4 named
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Incident date

October 15, 2019

Incident Code

YS047

LOCATION

الراعي , Al Ra'i, Aleppo, Syria

One civilian was killed and three civilians were injured after alleged SDF shelling on the outskirts of Al Ra’i city in the northern countryside of Aleppo on October 15th 2019, according to local sources. Justice Organization reported that Fouad Al Mustafa, brother of the head of interim government Abdul Rahman Al Mustafa, was killed.

Summary

First published
October 15, 2019
Last updated
August 23, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
3
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
YPG
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

October 14, 2019

Incident Code

YS046

LOCATION

مخيم جرابلس, Jarabulus , Aleppo, Syria

Four civilians, including one to three children, were injured in alleged SDF or PKK artillery strikes on Jarabulus city/camp in the night of October 14/15th 2019, according to several local sources. @ShahbaPress tweeted that Jarabulus camp was targeted by SDF forces after midnight. The Syrian Civil Defence however wrote in a Facebook post on October

Summary

First published
October 15, 2019
Last updated
August 31, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
4
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
YPG
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Incident date

October 15, 2019

Incident Code

TS343

LOCATION

ابو سرة, Abu Surra, Raqqa, Syria

Two civilians died and another was wounded in an alleged Turkish attack on a car carrying civilians, multiple sources reported. @thefinalwar tweeted” “The Turkish state and its gangs attacked a vehicle belonging to civilians in the village of Abu Sirê to the west of Eyn Isa. Two civilians were martyred and one civilian was injured

Summary

First published
October 15, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
1
Cause of injury / death
Unknown
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
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Incident date

October 15, 2019

Incident Code

TS342

LOCATION

الفارات, Al Farat, Aleppo, Syria

Multiple sources reported that 2 civilians were killed and 15 people were injured in an alleged Turkish shelling in the village of Al Farat, west of Manbij. In a Kurdish Red Crescent document shared with Airwars, 15 people have been identified as injured, among which 10 children (including a child whose name is mentioned twice

Summary

First published
October 15, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
14–15
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
Named victims
16 named, 3 families identified
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Incident date

October 15, 2019

Incident Code

TS343b

LOCATION

كوباني, Kobane, Aleppo, Syria

According to the Kurdish Red Crescent, Fayad Haj Osman (Male), aged 38 from Kobane was wounded by gunshot.

Summary

First published
October 15, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Single source claim
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

October 15, 2019

Incident Code

TS343a

LOCATION

عين عيسى, Ain Issa, Raqqa, Syria

One woman was reported killed in an alleged Turkish forces attack on Ain Issa in Raqqa governorate in Syria on October 15th, 2019 according to the Kurdish Red Crescent. No further details available at the moment.

Summary

First published
October 15, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
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Incident date

October 14, 2019

Incident Code

YS044

LOCATION

الديك, Al Deek, Raqqa, Syria

One man and his grandmother were killed in alleged SDF/YPG or PYD artillery strikes on the village of Al Deek, west of Tal Abyad/Girê Spî‎, in Raqqa governorate on October 14th 2019, according to local media. Sources added that a child who was wounded in the attack later died. Suriye.u.a.d has identified the victims of

Summary

First published
October 14, 2019
Last updated
August 16, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 3
(1 child1 woman1 man)
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
YPG
Named victims
2 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

October 14, 2019

Incident Code

TS341c

LOCATION

الاسدية, Asadiyah, Al Hassakah, Syria

Two paramedics were reported heavily injured in an alleged Turkish airstrike on Asadiyah, Hassakah in Syria on October 14th, 2019.  

Summary

First published
October 14, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
Named victims
2 named
View Incident

Incident date

October 14, 2019

Incident Code

TS340

LOCATION

رأس العين‎, Ras Al Ain , Al Hassakah, Syria

Local media reported that one civilian died and two were wounded in alleged Turkish shelling of Ras Al Ain.

Summary

First published
October 14, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
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Incident date

October 14, 2019

Incident Code

TS341D

LOCATION

درباسية, Al Darbasiyah/Dirbêsiyê, Al Hassakah, Syria

The Kurdish Red Crescent reported that one civilian aged 18 was injured in an alleged Turkish forces attack on Al Darbasiyah/Dirbêsiyê‎ in Hassakah, Syria on December 14th, 2019. No more details are available at the moment.

Summary

First published
October 14, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Single source claim
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
Named victims
1 named
View Incident

Incident date

October 14, 2019

Incident Code

TS341

LOCATION

راس العين, Ras Al Ain, Al Hassakah, Syria

Eight civilians including children were wounded in alleged Turkish shelling of Ras al-Ain in Hasakah – Syria on October 14th, 2019, according to local sources. One of the children injured (Muhammad Hameed Muhammad, 13) was reported burned because of alleged use of white phosphorus by the Turkish forces. In the hospital, Muhammad was yelling at

Summary

First published
October 14, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
8
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
Named victims
5 named
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Incident date

October 14, 2019

Incident Code

TS341b

LOCATION

جل آغا, Chil Agha/Çil Axa, Al Hassakah, Syria

One civilian was reported killed in an alleged Turkish forces attack on Chil Agha in Hassakah governorate on October 14th, 2019 according to the Kurdish Red Crescent. Shivan Abdulbari Eliko, male, 26 years old, lost his life as a result of injury caused by fragments lodged in his body.

Summary

First published
October 14, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Single source claim
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

October 14, 2019

Incident Code

TS341a

LOCATION

عين عيسى, Ain Issa, Raqqa, Syria

Five civilians including two women were reported killed in an alleged Turkish forces attack on Ain Issa in Raqqa governorate in Syria on October 14th, 2019 according to local sources. No further details are available at the moment.

Summary

First published
October 14, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5
(2 women2 men)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
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Incident date

October 10, 2019

Incident Code

TS339a

LOCATION

منبج‎ / عين العرب‎ / كوباني‎, M4 Highway, between Manbij and Kobani, Al Hassakah, Syria

Kurdish civilians were summarily executed by Turkish forces on the M4 highway in north east Syria, according to local media. Video shared by @zana_med on twitter shows Turkey-backed militants near bodies of two civilians that they executed earlier on the M4 highway in Hassakah governroate.  The date of the summary execution is not known but

Summary

First published
October 13, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(2 men)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerents
Turkish Military, Free Syrian Army
Suspected target
Free Syrian Army
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Incident date

October 13, 2019

Incident Code

TS338

LOCATION

عين العرب , Kobane, Aleppo, Syria

Two civilians were reported injured in an alleged Turkish bombing on Kobane. ANHA reported: “Two civilians were injured due to the bombardment of the invading Turkish army against Kobanê. The invading Turkish army continues to bomb civilian settlements. In the bombing of Turkish soldiers in Kobanê, Cemîl Ehmed Ehmed (65) and Rûhilat Yildiz (20) were

Summary

First published
October 13, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
Named victims
2 named
View Incident

Incident date

October 13, 2019

Incident Code

TS336

LOCATION

Al Asadiye, Al Hassakah, Syria

Medical personnel were reported dead and wounded in an alleged Turkish shelling attack on a vehicle carrying doctors in vicinity of Al Asadiya village, Al Hasaka governorate. According to @dersi4m, the vehicle was traveling from Tal Tamir to Serêkaniyê. @ameddicleT reported that the medical staff was on their way to treat civilians who were wounded in

Summary

First published
October 13, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
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Incident date

October 13, 2019

Incident Code

TS337

LOCATION

Tal Baidar, Al Hassakah, Syria

Several civilians were reported injured following an alleged Turkish airstrike on Tal Baidar. ANHA reported: “Several civilians were wounded by Turkish air raids on the village of Tal Baidar. Turkish warplanes bombarded the village of Tal Baidar located on the road to Darbasiyah – Sri Canet, injuring a number of civilians.” Yeni Özgür Politika published

Summary

First published
October 13, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
View Incident

Incident date

October 13, 2019

Incident Code

TS336a

LOCATION

تل أبيض, Tal Abyad, Raqqa, Syria

Two health workers were reported injured as a result of an alleged Turkish forces attack on Tal Abyad in Raqqa governorate in Syria, on October 13th, 2019, according to the Kurdish Red Crescent. No further details are currently available.

Summary

First published
October 13, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Single source claim
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
Named victims
2 named
View Incident

Incident date

October 13, 2019

Incident Code

YS042

LOCATION

الدويرة, Al Duweira, Al Hassakah, Syria

Two civilians were killed in an alleged PYD artillery strike on the Syrian village of Al Duweira, Al Hasaka governorate, on October 13th 2019. According to Hasaka News, the two civilians died after a PYD mortal shell landed on their house. Al Khabour also blamed the PYD. There are currently no further details available.

Summary

First published
October 13, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
YPG
View Incident

Incident date

October 13, 2019

Incident Code

TS335

LOCATION

رأس العين ,الجامع الكبير , Next to Al Jamia Al Kabir in Ras Al Ayn, Al Hassakah, Syria

In a major civilian harm incident, between 6 and 19 civilians – including at least four journalists from multiple countries – died and as many as 74 others were wounded in an alleged Turkish airstrike on a convoy, made up from around 400 civilian vehicles, heading from Al Jazira to Ras Al Ain, local media

Summary

First published
October 13, 2019
Last updated
January 18, 2022
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
7 – 19
(1–2 women6–17 men)
Civilians reported injured
56–75
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
Named victims
68 named
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