Following Turkish airstrikes on 23 October across extensive areas of northeastern Syria (commonly known as Rojava) and the Iraqi Kurdistan region (Başur), Turkish warplanes and drones launched another 16 strikes on the night of 24 October in Sinjar (Şengal), starting at midnight and heavily bombarding multiple locations in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region. Sinjar is the home of the Yazidi religious minority, who in 2014 suffered genocide at ISIS’ hands.
Reports from local sources indicate that the number of targeted sites may exceed initial reports, as the region’s vast terrain limits immediate access and assessment of information.
According to Roj News, Turkish forces carried out at least 16 strikes on Sinjar, targeting more than 10 areas. At around 23:20, Turkish forces resumed attacks on civilian homes, resulting in injuries to a woman and significant damage to civilian property. Although comprehensive figures on human and material losses are still pending, the Defence Units of Sinjar (YBS) and Ezid Xan Security Forces reported one fighter killed and two others injured from the airstrikes and drone attacks.
Additionally, other sources reported that the Turkish attacks on Sinjar specifically killed three fighters from the Sinjar Defence Units (YBS) and injured several civilians, including a woman.
In response, Sinjar residents gathered outside the Resistance Units’ command center, declaring that no level of aggression would undermine their determination to resist.
The Sinjar Self-Administration (TAJE) condemned these attacks, stating that Turkey’s ongoing aggression aims to depopulate Sinjar. However, they affirmed that such actions would not weaken their commitment to their martyrs or homeland.
Over the past 24 hours, Turkey’s attacks on North and East Syria and the Iraqi Kurdistan region have resulted in the deaths of more than 16 civilians and injuries to 42 others.
