Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS0371

Location

حيان, Hayyan, Aleppo, Syria

Geolocation

36.32417, 37.05886
Accuracy: Town

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Code: R319)

Two to four civilians including one to two children were killed in an alleged Russian airstrikes on a school for boys in Hayyan, according to multiple sources.

The Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that four civilians including two children died when “suspected Russian warplanes fired several missiles near Hayan High School for Boys in Hayan town“.

The White Helmets published video footage of the aftermath of the alleged attack, which they said was carried out by “warplanes” (they did not say who they belonged to). They put the death toll at two, with others wounded.

It is not currently clear whether this is the same incident as the one listed below, also in Hayyan.

 

Victims

Family members (2)

Adult male killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Civilians reported killed
2–4
1–2 Children, 1 Man
Civilians reported injured
2

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the town of Hayyan (حيان), for which the generic coordinates are: 36.32417, 37.05886. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Military Statements

Russian Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Russian Military position on incident
Not yet assessed
Russian Military Strike Report
Russia has not reported any strikes between 11-15 January.

Media From Sources (1)