Incident Code
RS0125
Incident Date
7 November 2015
Location
سقبا وحموريه, Between Saqba and Hamouriya, Damascus, Syria
Geolocation
33.523493,
36.3847445
Accuracy: Town
Geolocation
33.523493,
36.3847445
Accuracy: Town
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: July 23, 2025
(Previous Incident Codes: R112RS126)
Seven civilians were killed including four children – and dozens of people injured – following an alleged Russian or Assad regime air raid on neighbourhoods in an area linking the towns of Saqba and Hamouriya.
The White Helmets and Radio Al Kul blamed Russia, while VDC and the Syrian Free Army said the attack was the work of Assad.
VDC published seven people who killed by names.
Victims
Individuals
Fadi Zuheir al Bashash
Child
male
killed
Imad Dirkhbani
Child
male
killed
Maher Abu Al Joz
Child
male
Labiba Arabi
Adult
female
killed
Fadia Issa or Eisa
Adult
female
killed
Malak Hamandoush
female
killed
Khalil Subhi Aamer
Adult
male
killed
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
7
4 Children, 2 Women, 1 Man
Civilians reported injured
24
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the area between the neighboring towns Saqba (سقبا) and Hamouriya (حمورة). The coordinates between the two towns are: 33.523493, 36.3847445. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.
Military Statements
Unknown Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Unknown
Unknown position on incident
Not yet assessed
Unknown Strike Report
Russia confirms in its report covering November 6th-9th 2015 carrying out strikes in Damascus governorate.
Syrian Regime Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Syrian Regime
Syrian Regime position on incident
Not yet assessed