Kesab, with majorly Armenian population, and adjacent Armenian villages have been totally evacuated because of terrorist attacks. Before the attack there were 1500-1800 Armenians living in Kesab. During the civil war in Syria many Armenians from Aleppo moved to Kesab.

Kesab attack started on March 21st from 8 border-points of Turkey.

On preliminary information 670 families from Kesab got assistance in Latakia. They have got shelter in the Armenian church and other Armenian institutions.