Incident Code
RS0861
Incident Date
5 June 2016
Location
سرمين, Sarmin, Idlib, Syria
Geolocation
35.904042,
36.726111
Accuracy: City
Geolocation
35.904042,
36.726111
Accuracy: City
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: July 23, 2025
(Previous Incident Codes: R764RS857)
One civilian died in an airstrike on Sarmin, according to local media – though reports were conflicted as to whether this was the work of Russia or the Syrian regime.
LCCSY reported that one civilian died and several more were injured by Russian warplanes.
Baladi was among other sources that pointed towards Russia, but provided few details.
However, according to Akhbaralan the regime was responsible.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the city of Sarmin (سرمين), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.904042, 36.726111. 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