2022 Al-Hasakah prison attack (2022)

2022 Al-Hasakah prison attack (Rojava & YPG & 23px Asayish & SDF & CJTF–OIR & United States & United Kingdom vs Islamic State) took place in 2022 during Syrian Civil War.

Battle facts

• Year: 2022
• Date: 2022-01-30
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Syrian Civil War
• Side A: Rojava, YPG, 23px Asayish, SDF, CJTF–OIR, United States, United Kingdom
• Side B: Islamic State
• Commanders (A): Usman Mahmoud Uthman
• Commanders (B): Abu Abaida
• Casualties: Per SOHR: 159 killed, 120 injured, 50 hostages taken ---- Per SDF: 121 killed (side A), Per SOHR: 346 killed, 1,100 re-arrested ---- Per SDF: 374 killed, 3,600 re-arrested (Islamic State)
• Outcome: SDF tactical victory, minor ISIL strategic victory Destruction of Al-Sina'a Prison At least 1,100 prisoners and fighters surrendered or arrested, Heavy casualties inflicted on IS At least 2 IS Emirs e
• Coordinates: 36.477°, 40.763°

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