Conflict

Russian Military in Syria

Incident Code

RS1418

Location

حي خان العسل, Khan Al Assal (Aleppo), Aleppo, Syria

Geolocation

36.169667, 37.040255
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 23, 2025

(Previous Incident Codes: R1287RS1414)

According to local sources, the Khan al-Assal area in Aleppo was subject to warplane shelling, leading to the deaths of up to three civilians though reports were conflicted as to whether Russia or the Assad regime caused the civilian harm.

The twitter account @Aleppo reported that the strikes hit a funeral gathering.

Meanwhile, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that one man and child were killed due to the aerial strikes.

Baladi and Qasioun put the death toll at three.

Step News Agency reported about the illegal use of phosphorus and cluster bombs. There were also reports that barrel bombs were used in the attack.

Victims

Individuals

Ala’a Rihawi
Adult female named by Syria2011 killed

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
1–3
1 Child, 1 Woman, 1 Man

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 October 1st – 19th 2016.
Syrian Regime Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Syrian Regime
Syrian Regime position on incident
Not yet assessed