Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS1291

Location

الفردوس, Al Fardous (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria

Geolocation

36.180995, 37.151892
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R1167bRS1286)

Local media reported at least one and as many as four dead as a result of either Russian airstrikes or regime shelling in the al Ferdos neighborhood of Aleppo on September 19th.

Almodon News said that “Russian fighter jets bombed the eastern districts of Aleppo,” including al Ferdos.

Smart News and Alaraby News both used the same language, stating, “Russian warplanes and other subsidiaries of the system targeted Al Fardous and killed one person.”

Buraydh news claimed “four civilian casualties after helicopters targeted Fardous with explosive barrels”.

LCCSY tweeted that Assad’s forces were striking al Ferdos with heavy artillery. Thiqa News Agency also tweeted, “injuries from artillery shelling on Al Fardous neighbourhood caused Assad’s forces stationed in Aleppo Citadel.”

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
1–4
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 September 1st – 30th 2016.
Syrian Regime Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Syrian Regime
Syrian Regime position on incident
Not yet assessed