Battle of Ras al-Ayn (2019)

Second Battle of Ras al-Ayn
Part of the Syrian Civil War and the 2019 Turkish offensive into north-eastern Syria
Date9 October 2019 – 20 October 2019
(1 week and 4 days)
Location
Ras al-Ayn, Hasakah Governorate, Syria
36°51′N 40°4′E / 36.850°N 40.067°E / 36.850; 40.067
Result

Turkish Armed Forces and Allies victory

Belligerents
 Turkey
Syrian National Army		 Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria
Units involved
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown
33 civilians killed (per SOHR)

The Second Battle of Ras al-Ayn occurred during the 2019 Turkish offensive into north-eastern Syria, as part of the Rojava conflict of the Syrian Civil War. The battle was fought between Turkish Armed Forces and the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) against the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The battle resulted in the capture of Ras al-Ayn/Serê Kaniyê by Turkish/SNA forces on 20 October, and the incorporation of the town under the Turkish occupation of northern Syria.

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