Incident Code
RS1909
Incident Date
23 February 2017
Location
الناجية, Al-Najia, Idlib, Syria
Geolocation
35.7894815,
36.2177181
Accuracy: Village
Geolocation
35.7894815,
36.2177181
Accuracy: Village
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: July 23, 2025
(Previous Incident Codes: R1791RS1921)
Up to four civilians were killed – and as many as five were injured – in alleged airstrikes which struck residential homes in Al-Najia. All sources blamed Russia, apart from one source which blamed the Syrian regime.
One source reported that there were three Russian raids which caused huge material damage to residential homes and roads.
There are no other details at this time.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Contested
Civilians reported killed
1–4
Civilians reported injured
5
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention the village of Al-Najia (الناجية), for which the generic coordinates are: 35.7894815, 36.2177181. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.
Military Statements
Russian Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Russian Military position on incident
Not yet assessed
Russian Military Strike Report
Al-Najia
Syrian Regime Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Syrian Regime
Syrian Regime position on incident
Not yet assessed