Battle of Ras al-Ayn (2019)

BelligerentsTurkey
Syrian National ArmyAutonomous Administration of North and East SyriaUnits involved

• Turkish Armed Forces
  • Air Force
  • Land Forces
• Syrian National Army
  • Ahrar al-Sharqiya
    • 123 Brigade

• Syrian Democratic Forces
  • People's Protection Units
  • Serê Kaniyê Military Council
• Northern Democratic Brigade

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.