Incident Code
RS1855
Incident Date
25 January 2017
Location
حي العمال, Oummal neighbourhood, Deir Ezzor, Syria
Geolocation
35.3222686,
40.1443005
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area
Geolocation
35.3222686,
40.1443005
Accuracy: Neighbourhood/area
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: July 23, 2025
(Previous Incident Codes: R1737RS1860)
Eight civilians were killed – including an entire family of seven – and dozens more were injured following an alleged Russian airstrike on Oummal neighbourhood, local media reported. All sources reported that Russia was to blame for the strike.
A later source confirmed that the family of seven were found under the rubble three days after the airstrike initially took place. This was due to the collapse of huge residential buildings.
Allegedly missiles struck the vicinity.
Victims
Family members (7)
Adult
female
killed
Child
child of Mrs Susan Mohammad Al Za’al
killed
Child
male
child of Mrs Susan Mohammad Al Za’al
killed
Child
child of Mrs Susan Mohammad Al Za’al
killed
child of Mrs Susan Mohammad Al Za’al
killed
Adult
female
killed
Child
male
son of Mrs. Hadil Nijm al Deen al Mudhi
killed
Individuals
Abdullah Eid al-Abdullah
male
killed
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Civilians reported killed
7–8
4–5 Children, 2 Women
Civilians reported injured
12–24
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 specific strikes between January 1st – 31st 2017.