Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS0854

Location

Al Castillo road, Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria

Geolocation

36.197971, 37.1656697
Accuracy: City

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R759RS852)

One civilian died and several others injured in an airstrike on the Al Castillo road in Aleppo, according to local sources – though reports were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Syrian regime were responsible.

The Shaam News Network reported one death, but referred to “warplanes” and “Assad regime raids”.

However, Qasioun reported that there was heavy shelling by regime artillery, though it said there was no reports of casualties.

Victims

Individuals

Fayiz Al Keifo
19 years old killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
3

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the city of Al Castillo road, Aleppo (ﺣﻠﺐ), for which the generic coordinates are: 36.197971, 37.1656697. 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 June 1st – 31st 2016.
Syrian Regime Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Syrian Regime
Syrian Regime position on incident
Not yet assessed

Media from Sources (1)

Sources (4)