Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS1353

Location

Al Maysar, Aleppo, Syria

Geolocation

36.212011, 37.171227
Accuracy: Street

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R1220RS1348)

Between three and seven civilians were reportedly killed in Russian or Syrian regime airstrikes on the Al Maysar neighbourhood of Aleppo.

The Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that the strikes were conducted by the Syrian regime: “At least four victims died in government helicopters dropping barrel bombs on Al Maysar neighbourhood in Aleppo city.”

Shahba Press and Syrian Press Center reported the highest death toll with seven people killed – and said the strikes were conducted by Russia.

The Syrian Human Rights Committee put the death toll at seven, sand said that the victims had been killed by “rocket-propelled grenades”.

According to various sources at least four people were injured.

Halab News named three victim and reported on three more who couldn’t be identified.

Victims

Family members (2)

Ahmad Ghanim
male
Hassan Ghanim
male killed

Individuals

Mohammad Kurdi
male killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
3–7
3 Men
Civilians reported injured
4–10

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

Media From Sources (1)