Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS0955

Location

منطقة كباني "الكبينة", Al Kabina area, Latakia, Syria

Geolocation

35.7175411, 36.2333804
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R853RS952)

Airstrikes in the al-Kabina area outside of Lattakia led to the death and injury of several civilians, local media reported.

According to Syria News Network “intense airstrikes by the Russian Aviation occurred alongside clashes which targeted areas controlled by the rebel regions. A number of civilians were killed and wounded, and civilian homes were targeted in the vicinity of al Kabina.”

Two out of four sources, SNN and Muslum News, pointed to Russia as the culprit, while no source pointed to the Syrian regime.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
2

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.