Turkish Military in Iraq & Syria

An internally displaced Kurdish family in northern Iraq, 2016 (Maranie R. Staab)

Belligerent
Turkish Military
Country
Iraq
Syria
start date
end date
Civilian Harm Status
Belligerent Assessment
Declassified Documents
Infrastructure

Incident date

February 4, 2017

Incident Code

TS073

LOCATION

الباب, Al Bab, Aleppo, Syria

One child reportedly died in alleged Turkish or FSA artillery shelling on Al Bab. The Syrian network for Human Rights wrote that “the child Hassan Al Jaboli, age 12, died from Euphrates Shield artillery shells fired on Al Bab city in the Aleppo governorate.” There are no other details at this time.

Summary

First published
February 4, 2017
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 child)
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

January 28, 2018

Incident Code

TS136

LOCATION

ميدان اكبس, Midan Ikbiss, Aleppo, Syria

Afrin Now reported “the martyrdom of the civilian A’ref Sheikh Ismail Zadeh after being sniped by the Turkish army in the village of Midan Ikbiss in the countryside of Afrin.” No further details are currently available.

Summary

First published
January 28, 2018
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
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

February 9, 2018

Incident Code

TS167

LOCATION

اخجيلة, Akhjla village, Jandrissa, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria

According to a tweet by Roni Omar, one civilian, named Osman Hamo Na’so, was killed. Afrin Now reported “shelling by the Turkish occupation army aircraft on the village of Qustal Khadriya and Qustal Mekdad in the area of Bulbula, and the village of Deir Sawan in the vicinity of Shara. Aircraft also bombed the village

Summary

First published
February 9, 2018
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
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

February 10, 2018

Incident Code

TS178

LOCATION

متينة, Mateena village, Aleppo, Syria

Local media reported that Turkish airstrikes killed one civilian and wounded another two  as the village of Mateena, Aleppo, was targeted. Rumaf reported “At 13:00 local time, Turkish aircraft bombed a house along the village bridge, killing one civilian and injuring 2 others”. According to KDP, “seven shells fell in the middle of the station

Summary

First published
February 10, 2018
Last updated
December 15, 2024
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

January 13, 2018

Incident Code

TS094

LOCATION

عفرين, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria

Two civilians were injured in an alleged Turkish artillery raid on Afrin. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that an alleged Turkish shelling on Afrin “injured two citizens. One of them is a child. Additionally, a fighter of YPG was killed in the shelling.” There are no reports of civilian casualties. RT and Bas

Summary

First published
January 13, 2018
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
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

February 4, 2018

Incident Code

TS158

LOCATION

بلبلة, Bulbul, Afrin, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria

In a private report, the Kurdish Red Crescent listed one civilian was wounded followed an alleged Turkish shelling of Bulbul, Syria. The type of weapon is unknown. No additional details are presently known.

Summary

First published
February 4, 2018
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
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
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Incident date

February 12, 2018

Incident Code

TS189

LOCATION

هيكجة, Heikja, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria

Afrin Now reported the injury of one civilian, “Hussein Suleiman, 37 years old, from the village of Heikja, Shih district” in an alleged Turkish shelling near his home in Heikja village. There are no other details at this time.

Summary

First published
February 12, 2018
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
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
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Incident date

October 9, 2019

Incident Code

TS295

LOCATION

Mitkalta village, Tal Abyad, Raqqa, Syria

Two or three civilians from the same family – a father, mother, and their child – died in an alleged Turkish strike on Matkalat village in the countryside of Tal Abyad area in the northern countryside of Al-Raqqah, according to local media. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that “three people, a man, his

Summary

First published
October 9, 2019
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 3
(1 child1 woman1 man)
Civilians reported injured
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
Named victims
3 named, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

October 12, 2019

Incident Code

TS330

LOCATION

رام حمدان‎, Ram Hamdan, Idlib, Syria

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said “a girl from Ram Hamdan town in Idlib countryside was killed after five failed attempts to cross to the Turkish border from the western side of Idlib”. The Observatory said the victim was killed by “Turkish border guards’ bullets”. No further details are currently available.

Summary

First published
October 12, 2019
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Counter-Terrorism Action (Ground)
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 child)
Cause of injury / death
Small arms and light weapons
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
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Incident date

October 12, 2019

Incident Code

TS331A

LOCATION

راس العين, Ras Al Ain, Al Hassakah, Syria

Two civilians were reported killed and one other injured in an alleged Turkish forces airstrike and/or artillery on Ras Al Ayn – Hassaka governorate on October 12th, 2019 according to local sources. No further details are currently available.

Summary

First published
October 12, 2019
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
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
Named victims
3 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
December 15, 2024
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 29, 2019

Incident Code

TS375A

LOCATION

تل تمر, Tal Tamr, Al Hassakah, Syria

Two civilians (a child aged 10 and a woman aged 21) were reported injured in an alleged Turkish attack on Tal Tamr in Hasaka governorate in Syria on October 29th, 2019 according to the Kurdish Red Crescent who identified the child as Khedir Muhammad al Zahir, and the woman as Wadha Salih Abdo.

Summary

First published
October 29, 2019
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
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
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Incident date

February 15, 2020

Incident Code

TS409

LOCATION

باشمرة, Bashamra, Aleppo, Syria

A woman and two children were injured in alleged Turkish air and/or artillery strikes on the village of Bashamra, Sherawa district, Aleppo governorate, on February 15th, 2020, according to local sources. ANF English reported that Turkish forces launched an attack on the village, resulting into the injury of a woman named Sêvîn Nebu Qesab and her

Summary

First published
February 15, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
3
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, 1 familiy identified
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Incident date

June 14, 2020

Incident Code

TI037

LOCATION

Sinjar, Nineveh, Iraq

Several civilians were allegedly injured by a Turkish airstrikes on Sinjar. ANF reported: “In Shengal, areas where civilian settlements and Serdeşt hospital are located, were bombed. According to the first information, there are some injured civilians. In addition, the people suffered material damages as a result of the bombing carried out by the Turkish state.”

Summary

First published
June 14, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2–3
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
Turkish Military
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Incident date

October 29, 2020

Incident Code

TS454

LOCATION

Îska, Iska, Aleppo, Syria

At least 13 civilians were reportedly injured in an attack by alleged Turkish mercenaries on the village of Iska, Aleppo governorate, on October 29th, 2020, according to Hawar News. Hawar News wrote that “the village of Iska which in Janders district in Afrin canton was subjected to a raid campaign and attempts to kidnap and

Summary

First published
November 3, 2020
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
13
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
Suspected target
Unknown
Named victims
2 named
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Incident date

June 1, 2021

Incident Code

TI060

LOCATION

هرور, Hiror, Duhok, Iraq

A least one civilian, an elderly man, was injured in alleged Turkish strikes on Kani Masi on June 1, 2021. A report from the Christian Peacemaker Teams identified “on June 1, when Turkish forces fired artillery at Ramazan Ali, a 70 year old farmer, injuring him as he was irrigating his fields in Hirure”. The mayor

Summary

First published
June 1, 2021
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
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

January 22, 2022

Incident Code

TS485

LOCATION

قرية الحدريات, Hadriat village, Raqqa, Syria

Up to five civilians were killed and up to four others were injured in alleged Turkish shelling of the village of Hadriat and other surrounding villages in the countryside of Ain Issa on January 22, 2022. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, Turkish bombings of the village of Hadriat resulted in the death

Summary

First published
January 22, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2 – 5
(1 child)
Civilians reported injured
2–4
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
Turkish Military
Suspected target
YPG/SDF
Named victims
5 named
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Incident date

June 1, 2022

Incident Code

TS512

LOCATION

شيشة, Shisha, Raqqa, Syria

At least two civilians, including a child and a woman from the same family, were injured in alleged Turkish shelling of the villages of Gorik and Sheshi in western Gire Spi on June 1, 2022. Hawar News also reported that a woman and a child were injured in Turkish shelling of Sheshi village in the western

Summary

First published
June 1, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
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, 1 familiy identified
Geolocation
Subdistrict
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Incident date

April 22, 2022

Incident Code

TS502a

LOCATION

شارع 48، كوباني, Street 48, Kobani, Aleppo, Syria

One civilian was injured in alleged Turkish strikes on a shop on Street 48 in the city of Kobani on April 22, 2022. North Press Agency originally put the number of civilians injured at one “slightly injured”, identifying the victim as Muhammad Khalil Bako, the owner of a shop on Street 48 that was bombed. “Bako”

Summary

First published
April 22, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
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
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
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

November 3, 2022

Incident Code

TS563

LOCATION

تل حلف, Tal Halaf, Al Hassakah, Syria

A nine year old girl was killed when an alleged Turkish armored vehicle ran her over in the village of Tal Halaf on November 3, 2022. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that a girl was killed when she was run over by a Turkish vehicle in the village of Tal Halaf. A local

Summary

First published
November 3, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Ground operation
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 child)
Cause of injury / death
Accidents related to conflict
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
Geolocation
Village
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Incident date

May 11, 2023

Incident Code

TS593

LOCATION

تل اللبن, Tel Al Laban, Al Hassakah, Syria

One civilian was killed and four other civilians were injured by alleged Turkish shelling of the village of Tal Al Laban around 10am on May 11, 2023. Hawar News reported that a civilian was killed and four others were wounded when Turkish forces bombarded the village of Tal Al Laban. Hawar also published the names

Summary

First published
May 11, 2023
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
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
Turkish Military
Named victims
5 named
Geolocation
Village
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Incident date

August 6, 2023

Incident Code

TI093

LOCATION

جمانكي, Jamanki area, Duhok, Iraq

On August 6th, 2023, an alleged Turkish airstrike or drone strike in Jamanki, Dohuk governorate struck a car and killed a civilian named Alain Ismail and seriously injured a civilian named Hashem Shaker. According to Altaakhi and Kurdistan 24 reports, Alain Ismail had been married five months before he tragically passed away. Further information about

Summary

First published
August 6, 2023
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
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
Named victims
2 named
View Incident

Incident date

October 27, 2023

Incident Code

TS655

LOCATION

ساحة ازادي, Azadi Square, city of Al-Malikiyah (Dayrik), Qamishlo canton, Al Hassakah, Syria

On Friday, October 27, 2023, an 11-year-old child Ahmed Shaheen was injured alongside a 39-year-old woman Avin Khalil, and later died of his injuries inflicted by an drone strike declared by the Turkish military on the Azadi Square in Al-Malikiyah city, also known as Dayrik, in the Hasakah countryside, Syria, an area under the influence of

Summary

First published
October 27, 2023
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Declared strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 child)
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.
Known belligerent
Turkish Military
Known target
YPG/SDF
Named victims
2 named
Belligerents reported killed
1
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Incident date

October 7, 2023

Incident Code

TI097

LOCATION

مخيم مخمور, Makhmur Camp, Erbil Governorate , Kurdistan, Iraq

On October 7th, 2023, a civilian was killed and at least three civilians—a woman and two boys— were injured after an alleged Turkish drone strike on the Makhmour Camp in the Erbil Governorate of the Iraqi Kurdistan region. The woman, who remains unnamed, was reported to be 72-years-old (born in 1951), and appears to have

Summary

First published
October 7, 2023
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Infrastructure
Religious
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
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
Turkish Military
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Incident date

August 29, 2024

Incident Code

TS708

LOCATION

حي المساكن, Al-Masakin neighbourhood in the eastern part of the city of Amuda, the countryside of Al Hassakah, Al Hassakah, Syria

On Thursday, August 29th, 2024, one civilian was killed and two civilians, including a woman, were injured in an alleged drone attack by the Turkish military. The strike reportedly hit the Al-Makasin neighbourhood in the eastern part of Amuda city in the countryside of Al-Hasakah, Syria, inflicting damage to the electricity network and local grocery

Summary

First published
August 29, 2024
Last updated
December 27, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike, Drone Strike
Infrastructure
Commerce, Grocery Store, Power Station, Resources
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(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
Named victims
1 named
View Incident

Incident date

January 28, 2018

Incident Code

TS137

LOCATION

راحو, Rajo, Aleppo, Syria

The Kurdish Red Crescent reported that six civilian males were injured – some seriously – in the Rajo area of Afrin Canton. In a report seen by Airwars six civilians were named as injured – see list below. Ta3oob_11 reported that “Turkish aircraft heavily bombarded civilian homes in the areas of Raju and Jenders, resulting

Summary

First published
January 28, 2018
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
Civilians reported injured
6
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
6 named
View Incident

Incident date

February 9, 2018

Incident Code

TS168

LOCATION

رمضانة, Ramadana, Jindires, Aleppo, Syria

A single source, SotKurdistan, reported that, “on Thursday, the two men, Farhad Ibash (50) and Adel Abdul Hanan (50), were injured by the Turkish bombardment of Rumdana village, Syria. There are no other details at this time.

Summary

First published
February 9, 2018
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
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
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Incident date

February 15, 2018

Incident Code

TS200

LOCATION

شيا عفرين, Shya, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria

The Kurdish Red Crescent named one civilian was wounded followed an alleged Turkish shelling of Shya, Syria. The male victim was named at 21, who reportedly was wounded by shrapnel in the foot. No additional details are presently known.

Summary

First published
February 15, 2018
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
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
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Incident date

March 12, 2018

Incident Code

TS264

LOCATION

ماراتا , villages of Marate and Tirinde, Afrin, Aleppo, Syria

According to a single source, an unidentified number of civilians were wounded followed an alleged Turkish shelling on villages of Marate and Tirinde, Afrin. IC Afrin Resistance indicates that Turkish warplanes bombed Afrin city, Afrin district and the villages of Maratê and Tirinde. There were a high number of injuries reported. No further details are currently available.  

Summary

First published
March 12, 2018
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
0
Civilians reported injured
0–10
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Turkish Military
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Incident date

October 10, 2019

Incident Code

TS306

LOCATION

القامشلي, Qadourbek neighborhood, Al Hassakah, Syria

Four civilians including one child and two elderly women were reported killed and nine other civilians injured in an alleged Turkish forces shelling on Qadourbek neighborhood in Qamishli, on October 10th, 2019, according to local media sources. Mohammed Yousif Hussein was reported killed, and his sister Sara Yousif Hussein, lost a leg in the attack.

Summary

First published
October 10, 2019
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4
(1 child2 women1 man)
Civilians reported injured
9
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
6 named, 1 familiy identified
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