Drone strikes by Turkish Armed Forces on Kurdish-held areas of northeast Syria between October 5 and 10, 2023, damaged critical infrastructure and resulted in water and electricity disruptions for millions of people.

Attacks Exacerbate Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis for Millions

  • Recent Turkish drone strikes on Kurdish-held areas of northeast Syria damaged critical infrastructure and resulted in water and electricity disruptions for millions of people.

  • People in the region, already facing a severe water crisis, now also bear the brunt of increased bombardment, exacerbating their struggle to get essential water supplies.

  • Turkey should urgently stop targeting critical infrastructure necessary for residents’ rights and well-being, including power and water stations