Incident Code
RS0221
Incident Date
3 December 2015
Location
عربين, Arbeen, Damascus, Syria
Geolocation
33.538143,
36.364331
Accuracy: Town
Geolocation
33.538143,
36.364331
Accuracy: Town
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: July 23, 2025
(Previous Incident Code: R189)
Six non-combatants including two children were reported killed, and more than 15 injured, in an alleged Russian airstrike on Arbeen, according to the Shaam News Network which reported that the alleged raid led to the destruction of residential buildings and the homes of civilians.
All six victims have been named.
Victims
Individuals
Ihssan Karnaba
killed
Osama Al Toam
killed
Mohammed Al Zaghlul
Child
male
killed
Wissam el Habet
Child
killed
Moayed Alarbiniyah
killed
Nabil Jazzar
killed
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Civilians reported killed
6
2 Children
Civilians reported injured
15
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the town of Arbeen, for which the generic coordinates are: 33.538143, 36.364331. 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
For November 26th-December 4th 2015, Russia reported carrying out 431 combat sorties, including strikes in Aleppo governorate.